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Achieving true cinematic low-end shouldn't mean sacrificing your living space to a massive floor enclosure. This Revel architectural bundle pairs the SA1000 rackmount amplifier with the B28W dual 8-inch in-wall subwoofer, delivering hard-hitting, engineered bass completely hidden from view.This specific set was meticulously maintained as a professional showroom demo unit. It functions flawlessly and includes its original box and all factory accessories, offering a pristine, near-new hardware experience for your home theater or discrete listening room.Revel SA1000 Class-D AmplifierThe brain and brawn of the system, this rackmount amplifier is optimized specifically for Revel's architectural subwoofers. It features installer-focused rear controls alongside user-accessible front-panel features, including a single-band Parametric EQ for precise room calibration. Power Output: 350W RMS (750W Peak) into 8 Ohms for this single sub configuration, with the capability to scale up to 700W RMS (1500W Peak) if you choose to add a second B28W down the line. Acoustic Tailoring: Built-in model-specific EQ profiles (Type 2 setting) ensure the amplifier perfectly complements the tuning of the B28W enclosure.Revel B28W In-Wall Subwoofer ModuleEngineered to mount seamlessly into standard 2x4 stud-frame construction, the B28W provides a completely self-contained, sealed back-box design. This ensures predictable, high-performance acoustic isolation and tuning without relying on the internal air volume of your wall cavity. Driver Array: Dual 8-inch low-profile, long-throw, polymer-coated aluminum cone woofers optimized via Klippel testing for linear, low-distortion extension. Aesthetics & Install: Includes a premium, zero-bezel, magnetically attached grille that paints to match your wall, gold-plated speaker terminals, and a shallow 4-inch mounting depth ideal for straightforward retrofit installations.Specifications Frequency Response: 36Hz – 150Hz (driven by the SA1000) Sensitivity: 107dB @ 2.83V / 1m Crossover Range: 50Hz – 150Hz Low Pass Subwoofer Dimensions: 25-3/8" H x 16-1/2" W x 4" D (Fits 23-1/2" x 14-1/2" mounting cutout) Subwoofer Weight: 28.4 lbs
Showroom-demo condition makes this one easier to like: at US$1,650, it lands just above the US$1,626 median for your recent comparables, so this reads as fair pricing, not a bargain but not an ask that’s out of line either. It’s also comfortably inside the typical band, sitting well below the US$2,193 75th percentile.
The value here is in getting a respected Revel subwoofer package in what should be a cleaner-than-average condition, which can matter a lot with bass gear that’s often been pushed hard. If the demo status means light use, and the amp, driver, and install hardware are complete, that’s meaningful upside versus a random used piece. I’d buy this on fit and condition, not on discount, and only hesitate if any mounting parts, paperwork, or accessory pieces are missing.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Revel, an American high-end loudspeaker brand, traces its origins to the mid-1990s when Sidney Harman, founder of Harman International, challenged his team to create the world's best speakers, birthing the company around 1996 under Sanford Berlin at Madrigal Audio Laboratories. Harman acquired Revel in 2002, and following Samsung's 2017 purchase of Harman, it gained vast R&D resources while preserving its engineering focus. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, with an acoustics center in Northridge, California, Revel has evolved over three decades into a benchmark for precision audio reproduction.
The brand specializes exclusively in loudspeakers, spanning residential floorstanding and bookshelf models, architectural in-wall and in-ceiling solutions, and rugged outdoor systems engineered for extreme conditions. Revel also supplies premium OEM audio for Lincoln vehicles, showcasing its tuning expertise. Unlike brands venturing into amplifiers, DACs, or headphones, Revel hones a singular pursuit: scientifically validated drivers, waveguides, and cabinets that minimize distortion and deliver uncolored sound.
Revel commands a premium position as the accessible technology leader in luxury hi-fi, cascading advanced materials and blind-tested designs across price tiers to dominate both audiophile and custom-install markets. Competitors like Focal or Sonus Faber often sideline architectural needs, but Revel's comprehensive lines and corporate backing ensure concert-hall fidelity for discerning buyers prioritizing measurable accuracy over boutique aesthetics.
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