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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 15.1 in · 1 in = 37.14 px
Quad Z-1vsRevel M145
The Quad Z-1 stands 38.3 cm tall — about 8.9 cm more than the Revel M145 at 29.4 cm. On footprint the Quad Z-1 is the wider cabinet (21.9 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the Quad Z-1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Revel M145 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 54 Hz versus 56 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Quad Z-1 and a 130 mm cone on the Revel M145. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Revel |
| Model | Quad Z-1 | Revel M145 |
| Height | 15.1 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 8.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Depth | 11.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 14.3 lb | 15 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (glass fibre cone) | 1× 5.1 in mid-bass (Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) cone), 1× 1 in tweeter (ceramic composite (DCC) dome) |
| Frequency — low | 56 Hz | 54 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,999 / pair | $1,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ | 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.