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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1072 mm (107.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.52 px
Revel F226BevsKEF R5 Meta
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 165 mm cone on the Revel F226Be and a 130 mm cone on the KEF R5 Meta. On price, the Revel F226Be sits higher — about $7,000 a pair against $5,999 for the KEF R5 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Revel | KEF |
| Model | Revel F226Be | KEF R5 Meta Meta |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1072 mm |
| Width | 249 mm | 269 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 344 mm |
| Weight | 26.4 kg | 24.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 165 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)) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 130 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 15–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,000 / pair | $5,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | revelspeakers.com ↗ | international.kef.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.