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Revel F228BevsSonus Faber Olympica Nova II
The Revel F228Be stands 118.2 cm tall — about 14.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II at 103.7 cm. On footprint the Revel F228Be is the wider cabinet (34.2 cm versus 33.2 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Revel F228Be is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Revel F228Be reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Revel F228Be and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $10,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Revel | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Revel F228Be | Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II |
| Height | 46.5 in | 40.8 in |
| Width | 13.5 in | 13.1 in |
| Depth | 14.8 in | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 82 lb | 67.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 8 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)) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 5.9 in midrange (MW15 paper cone), 1× 7.1 in woofer (W18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–350 W | 50–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,000 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | revelspeakers.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.

