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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1182 mm (118.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
T+A Criterion S 230vsRevel F228Be
The Revel F228Be stands 118.2 cm tall — about 13.2 cm more than the T+A Criterion S 230 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the Revel F228Be is the wider cabinet (34.2 cm versus 31.0 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the Revel F228Be is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 230 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the T+A Criterion S 230 and a 203 mm cone on the Revel F228Be. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,495 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Revel |
| Model | Criterion S 230 | F228Be |
| HiFi ladder position | #95 of 276 floorstander | #193 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1182 mm |
| Width | 310 mm | 342 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 375 mm |
| Weight | 37.5 kg | 37.2 kg |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) | 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 | 29 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,990 / pair | $11,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.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.