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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 42.2 in · 1 in = 13.27 px
KEF R5 MetavsRevel F226Be
The KEF R5 Meta stands 107.2 cm tall — about 2.2 cm more than the Revel F226Be at 105.0 cm. On footprint the KEF R5 Meta is the wider cabinet (26.9 cm versus 24.9 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the Revel F226Be is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Revel F226Be reaches deeper in the bass, down to 44 Hz versus 52 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF R5 Meta and a 165 mm cone on the Revel F226Be. On price, the Revel F226Be sits higher — about $7,000 a pair against $5,999 for the KEF R5 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Revel |
| Model | KEF R5 Meta Meta | Revel F226Be |
| Height | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Width | 10.6 in | 9.8 in |
| Depth | 13.5 in | 13.7 in |
| Weight | 54 lb | 58.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 5.1 in woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) | 2× 6.5 in woofer (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 5.1 in midrange (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 1 in tweeter (beryllium dome (acoustic lens waveguide)) |
| Frequency — low | 52 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–200 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,999 / pair | $7,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | 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.