Revel M126BE-BK Bookshelf speaker (ea)

Incredible sound, impeccable craftsmanship Revel paid a visit to our headquarters prior to the launch of their Performa M126Be bookshelf speakers. Luckily for me, they had arranged an extended listening session for us. Read on for a closer look at what the M126Be is all about, along with my listening impressions. The magic all starts with the beryllium tweeter The secret to the M126Be's great sound is its uniquely designed beryllium tweeter. You may have heard of beryllium back in chemistry class (it proudly carries the atomic number 4 on its virtual nametag). Beryllium is several times stiffer than aluminum or titanium tweeter diaphragms. And it's also super-lightweight, so it moves quickly and in a very controlled fashion - two key attributes of a high-quality tweeter. I found that the M126Be created detailed, neutral, and non-fatiguing sound - even at extended high listening levels. An acoustic lens waveguide for great sound in every seat One of the most impressive attributes of the M126Be is its off-axis listening. The beryllium tweeter uses an acoustic lens waveguide, which helps it produce remarkably accurate sound, even if you're sitting off to the side of the "sweet spot." The soundstage holds up convincingly, just like it might at a live show. Impressively hard-hitting bass Revel paired its beryllium tweeter with a 6-1/2" Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminum cone woofer. Let me tell you, the bass that this speaker produces is startlingly good for its size. I had to confirm with Revel's trainer that there was in fact no subwoofer playing when I listened to the M126Bes - the bass was that tight and impactful. My listening impressions The pair of M126Bes I auditioned were driven by a Peachtree nova300 . At 300 watts per channel this is a high-current amp, and it paired beautifully with the M126Bes. I was treated to an extensive playlist of high-quality tracks that spanned multiple genres, which let the M126Bes show off their versatile capabilities. During