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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1182 mm (118.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
Canton Reference 5vsRevel F228Be
The Revel F228Be stands 118.2 cm tall — about 16.2 cm more than the Canton Reference 5 at 102.0 cm. On footprint the Revel F228Be is the wider cabinet (34.2 cm versus 28.7 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Revel F228Be is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 21 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 174 mm cone on the Canton Reference 5 and a 203 mm cone on the Revel F228Be. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Revel |
| Model | Canton Reference 5 | Revel F228Be |
| Height | 1020 mm | 1182 mm |
| Width | 287 mm | 342 mm |
| Depth | 460 mm | 375 mm |
| Weight | 36 kg | 37.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 174 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 2× 203 mm woofer (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 130 mm midrange (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium dome (acoustic lens waveguide)) |
| Frequency — low | 21 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,000 / pair | $11,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | revelspeakers.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.