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Revel Speakers F228Be SP24 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Selling due to moving to an apartment - these used to be in a bedroom, so never used to their potential and have only about 40 hours of use since buying them in Mid 2024. Finished in Signature Walnut - still has the protective films on and original boxes are available for safe transport. One of only three brands that use beryllium technology. The Revel Performa F228Be is a powerful and elegant 3-way, dual 8-inch floorstanding loudspeaker that sets a new world standard in performance. Using the award-winning Performa3 F208 as the star
Ambitious asking price at AUD13,750 for a used Revel F228Be pair—well above the typical used market range of AUD11,000–12,500 seen recently for near-mint examples with low hours or original boxes. Demo and trade-ins dip to AUD8,800–9,900, while pristine retail new hovers around AUD18,000–19,000 per pair; this feels like a holdout unless it's a rare finish or loaded with extras.
Buyers should verify total usage hours (under 500 is ideal for break-in), grill condition (check for dents on the beryllium tweeter waveguide), and original double-box packaging for safe shipping. Confirm serials match and audition if local—cabinet resonances can reveal mishandling. Stands not standard, so negotiate if absent.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Revel Speakers: Brand Overview
Revel was founded in 1996 by Dr. Sidney Harman, who challenged his engineering team with a singular directive: "Make the world's best loudspeakers." Based in Stamford, Connecticut, and operating its primary acoustic research facility in Northridge, California, the brand emerged as a division of Harman International Industries with unprecedented resources for a startup. This backing allowed Revel to immediately establish itself as a leader in high-end audio manufacturing and distribution across multiple countries—a position typically unattainable for independent newcomers.
The company specializes exclusively in loudspeakers, ranging from compact bookshelf models to full-range floorstanding systems, center channels, and powered subwoofers. Revel's product philosophy centers on precision engineering and scientific rigor, with every loudspeaker developed through thousands of hours of listening tests, psychoacoustic research, and computer-aided modeling. The brand's current Performa4 series represents the culmination of three decades of acoustic innovation, featuring seventh-generation waveguide technology and proprietary transducer materials designed to deliver music with minimal coloration.
Revel occupies the premium high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among serious audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. The brand's reputation rests on its commitment to acoustic accuracy and transparency rather than aesthetic trends, positioning it as a benchmark for loudspeaker excellence. Since 2002, Revel has operated under Harman International (a Samsung subsidiary since 2017), ensuring continued investment in research and development that keeps the brand at the forefront of loudspeaker technology.
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