5. Iâve heard the 5âs in my room sounded great, just wandered if the R7âs would give more power better sound at moderate levels say -20. ... latest stereophiles has John Atkinson comparing Revel M106 vs. LS50. I would say, though, that the R3s are very neutral (which to me is a good thing) while the LS50s are a touch brighter. Pros: Fatigue free. Performaâs series is charming and incorporates much of the Revel flagship Ultima2âs technology, resources, and musical mojo. The R Series also includes three floor-standing speakers, starting with the R5 ($2,800 per pair). A naked gear thread. Moscode Minuet in A. Threads 423 Messages 14.6K. All about Revel Performa3 M106. Již od prvního pohledu je zÅejmá jejich racionálnÄ inteligentní konstrukce. That KEF ⦠Value For Money â The Revel Concerta2 M16 is good value for money and the sonic wealth of the speaker befits its price point. Revel Performa M 106 jsou kompaktní dvoupásmové bassreflexové soustavy. Buchardt S400 vs Kef R3. aluminium dome tweeter Uni-Q array that pushes performance to new extremes. The Revel Concerta2 M16s can be had for significantly less than their MSRP, in fact they can be had for around the same price as the KEF Q300s. Having heard some exceptionally good ribbon tweeters (Emotiva T2s) and electrostatic speakers (Martin Logans) lately, I was skeptical that any speaker with a dome tweeter could compete.But the beryllium dome on the Revel Performa M126Be fully held its own and offered nothing to criticize. Kef have now released the successor to the R300 - the R3, which apparently offers trickle down design from their Reference series, and features similar dual concentric design to the LS50 with a bass driver too. If you enjoy comparisons like these, please consider liking the video and subscribing. LS50 sensitivity is rated at 85 dB and M106's is at 87 dB. Both are excellent speakers, and both sport very good measurement sets. KEF R3 7. 26. ... it using personal subjective experience, i.e., non-scientific, unreliable data. 6.5" Aluminum Woofer: The Revel Performa3 M106 loudspeaker features one 6.5" woofer that incorporates several performance-enhancing advances which eliminate common sources of resonance and distortion that can compromise sound quality - even at high volume levels. Revel quotes a figure of 55Hz at a +/- 3dB roll off going to 45Hz at -10dB but thanks to the extremely benign behaviour of that bass port, this doesnât tell the whole story. Revel F206 As a floor stander, obviously itâs not cheap but if you want an exotic but powerful speaker for your living room or home theatre system, this is the best option. KEF Q150 vs Revel M106 Speaker Comparison In this review, we will be comparing specifications of Q150 and M106, two Bookshelf speakers from KEF and Revel. In combination with the Revelâs optional speaker stand, the M106 gives your favorite music a closer look. Higher in frequency, the KEF has a couple of small peaks evident, centered on 800Hz and 2.1kHz, and the Revel 1â2dB more energy from 3 to 16kHz. ATC SCM11 v2 The amplification side of my system is fairly unsophisticated but is centered on 2 Nuprime STA-9 amps in monoblock bridge mode, 290 watts, class A+D. KEF LS50 vs. Revel Performa M105. A beryllium tweeter is the highlight of these new speakers â do they really 'redefine performance expectations'? hands down would take these over equivalent models from KEF / Klipsch and the likes. Great looks. Loads of detail too. The KEF R3 is the second flattest speaker Iâve measured to date â second only to the Neumann KH80, which uses digital signal processing to achieve an extremely neutral sound. Both are similar in size and price, but the KEF has a 3-way design (vs the 2-way Buchardt) and a rear port vs a passive radiator. Revelâs latest series revamp is the Concerta2âand it might be even more impressive. Of course, I could upgrade the electronic side to match new speakers. Switching from the LS50s to the R7s I immediately felt like there was a significant upgrade, even though the LS50s were set up w/ the SVS Sub and the HINT's excellent bass management ⦠Threads 168 Messages 3.5K. High-End Standmounts: KEF LS50W vs. NOLA Boxer II vs. Revel M106. ... (Revel Salon2, KEF 201/2, B&W 800D2, TAD R1, etc. A true 3-way speaker the R3 has a powerful 165mm (6.5 in.) The design template is based on the companyâs Performa3 M106 (£1999) but with uprated drivers, a revised crossover and a classier finish. I find the presence of deeper bass a bit fatiguing. Itâs a real world speaker at a real world price. Forum for gear without tubes - From vintage receivers to modern chip amps, and everything in-between. There are tons of nice speakers out there. The R3 stand-mounted speaker ($2,000 per pair) is a 3-way, rear-ported design that combines the new 12th-generation Uni-Q with a 6-inch bass driver. Interesting read as measurements somewhat comparable but different sound...worth a read. Close. Aural memory is too poor to do otherwise. Posted by. Threads 423 Messages 14.6K. Put your clothes on! The Performa3 M106, provided for use as surrounds, is a high-quality bookshelf model with the same 1â tweeter as the other Performa3s, and a 6.5â aluminum-cone driver, in a relatively compact enclosure with port and plug. Large soundstage. Living Room: AVM CS5.2,Dynaudio Evoke 30, Sony KD65AF8, Sony X700 Basement: Marantz SR7013, Kef ⦠Hi everyone. This 2 dB difference makes Revel M106 a more sensitive speaker compared to KEF LS50, hence will play louder with the same amount of ⦠The KEF also look ugly to me without any grills/covers. Revel Concerta M 16 je levnÄjÅ¡í modifikací modelu Revel Performa M 106. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated. The M106 measures 15âH x 8.3âW x 11âD and weighs 19 pounds. ... heard these at a showroom before. SkÅíÅ tvoÅí zaoblené boÄnice sbíhající se dozadu, na horní stÄnÄ je MDFková âbouleâ zpevÅující ozvuÄnici. Archived. Having come from tiny standmounts for the last few years, I always assumed Iâd want more presence and deeper bass and therefore lust after fuller range speakers, but       actually, I� The midrange is by far the most ⦠Hide sidebar Show sidebar Thread starter Dr. Bob; Start date Dec 12 ... latest stereophiles has John Atkinson comparing Revel M106 vs. LS50. Good soundstage and tonality. Today at 4:49 PM; kray; Tube Gear. Má shodný tvar skÅínÄ ozvuÄnice se zaoblenými boÄnicemi a bassreflexovým nátrubkem zakonÄeným na zadní stÄnÄ. This is a speaker comparison between the KEF R3 and Buchardt S400. Our primary goal is insightful discussion of equipment, sources, music, and audio concepts. cant decide between the two. Priced as a ⦠r/audiophile is a forum for discussion of the pursuit of quality audio reproduction of all forms, budgets, and sizes. Buchardt S400 vs Kef R3. Let's have a brief look at the main features of KEF Q150 and Revel M106 before getting into our more detailed comparison.