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Revel F228Be Review (Speaker)

I bought the Revel F328Be back in 2021. They are amazing speakers. When the F228Be went on sale this summer I was able to obtain a pair for $6K. What surprised me was how at normal listening levels the F328Be and the F228Be sound a lot alike. I would be happy with either one. I could have saved a bundle by getting the F228Be. Too bad, I didn't realize how well the two speakers compare.

If I was deciding between these two today, I would likely get the F228Be and be totally happy. If money was no object I would select the speaker model based on room size.
What a great comparison; thanks a ton for your detailed and thoughtful response!

I think I will stick with the F228Be then. I don’t tend to listen at very high levels, they need to be positioned closer to the front wall, and I have multiple subs that should help bolster the low end. I also like the idea that they could work in a multitude of different rooms one day when it’s time to upgrade again.

I’ll probably use the price difference and pickup that Marantz Cinema 30 I’ve been looking at in the meantime. But who am I kidding with this hobby, I would’ve ended up getting one eventually anyway!
 
Anyone have thoughts on the F228Be vs. F328Be if the F228Be is half the cost with sale pricing? I have a back order reserved for the F228Be but am wondering if I should spring for the larger speaker. At double the cost, though, it seems unlikely to be worth it. I will be pairing them with the C426Be center.

Either would be a huge upgrade over my current KEF setup (R700, R600c).
Revel is a nice company and for double the price I would E mail or call Revel and ask for the pros and cons of the speakers you looking at purchasing . I know you can get info on the website but, getting into the more deeper technical aspects and details is what I would be interested in knowing what I know about speakers now a days after all these years. Maybe you can buy a nice used pair of the more expensive ones and do a few up grades and see how it goes? Or maybe buy a refurbished pair from a dealer or Revel? Speaker company’s use to sell their show display items at 30% off but, I have no idea what’s going on these days with that suggestion but, worth looking into. I haven’t been in the HiFi seen in years of going to a store and listening and buying speakers. We have very few HiFi stores left here where I live. So I buy raw drivers and build my own from start to finish. I like the learning process. I hope you find what you’re looking for? Good luck and enjoy your new speakers.
 
So, I received my F228Be and C426Be speakers a week and a half ago, and I've gotten them set up as the LCR in my theater room. They're replacing an old set of KEF R700 and R600c speakers, which have served me well over the years, but they lacked output and refinement/clarity at higher levels in a larger listening space. Here are some of my subjective impressions.

Spoiler: They've exceeded my expectations and are incredible in my room.

For reference, I'm running the following with the Revels:
Marantz SR7012 - Audyssey up to 500 Hz
Buckeye NCx500 3-channel amp for LCR
2 x SVS PC-4000, 1 x PC12-Plus using Multi-Sub Optimizer

Appearance:
I went with the silver finish, and the gloss finish looks great. I keep the grilles on for protection purposes (from young children), and while I wish I could see the drivers, I think the slight high frequency rolloff they provide is actually preferable to me. It's also less distracting when watching movies versus seeing 14 bright white drivers staring back. The most important part is that my wife likes them! Build quality is excellent, and I appreciate how these aren't nearly as heavy and hard to move around as the F328Be's that I was also considering.

Sound (F228Be):
When I first set things up, I didn't receive the center channel yet, so I was only running the stereo pair of the F228Be's. The first thing I noticed with them was the clarity of the sound. Even at low levels, the speakers sounded incredibly detailed and demanded my attention. I am running Audyssey up to about 500 Hz, and I do use Dynamic EQ at -10 for loudness compensation, which no doubt contributes to this effect. But, I also used to run it with my previous speakers, and they never could produce that level of immediacy and texture in the sound.

The speakers also have a naturalness to them. Things sound 'right' from voices to instruments to sound effects. I am quite sensitive to treble/sibilance, and I was a little worried about the Be tweeter being too sharp, but like the measurements show, it just sounds accurate, detailed, yet not fatiguing at all. With the grilles on, the treble is gently dampened a bit, which I like with my setup.

When turning up the volume, things stay extremely punchy and clear. The NCx500 has plenty of power, and I go nowhere near the limits, but it's nice to know they won't bottleneck performance. Even at higher listening levels, I never felt sibilance kicking in or a bloated midrange that I'd experienced previously with the KEFs. They can go much louder than I can tolerate, listening from around 15 feet away.

Regarding the soundstage, the dispersion makes it sound very wide and enveloping. This is also partly due to my room setup, as the speakers flank the projector screen about 13 feet apart, so they form a triangle to the main listening position. However, with my old speakers, the narrower dispersion made it sensitive to moving around the couch and even head positioning/turning. The F228Be just puts out an even wall of sound that is clear and punchy no matter where you are. Behind the MLP/couch, there is another large open area, and 30+ feet back from the speakers, they still sound amazing.

Sound (with C426Be):
After I received my C426Be, I set up the speaker with ports plugged since they are close to the front wall, and I switched from stereo to multi-channel for music (Auro upmixer) and movies (native Dolby/DTS). I always had issues with the R600c center channel in my room, and it was actually the main reason for upgrading my speakers in the theater room. The R600c was boomy, even with its ports plugged, and it strained during loud movie scenes. The R600c was also very easy to locate, which made the sound feel like it came from below the projector screen instead of from the screen itself.

The C426Be fixes all the problems I had, and it's hard to overstate how much of an improvement it's been. The wall of sound of the F228Be pair is now anchored with the C426Be, so no matter where I sit on the couch, I get a great movie and music experience. Male voices in particular are so much clearer now without any sloppy bass or resonance. Together, as an LCR combo for movies, they're able to put out incredible dynamics in frenetic movie scenes (gunshots, car crashes, etc.) without fatigue, and then in calm moments of dialog, speech sounds natural and clear. The speakers just fade into the background during movies.

For music, the Auro upmixing integrates the C426Be very nicely. I like how Auro keeps the stereo image strong and doesn't send a ton of signal to the center compared to Dolby or DTS upmixers. I didn't have any issues blending them with the MSO-tuned subs at an 80 Hz crossover. I experimented with lower 60 or 40 Hz crossovers, which the speakers can definitely handle, but I think due to some nulls in my room, 80 Hz worked the best.

Overall:
In my other system, I have a pair of Genelec 8351A speakers that used to be my benchmark for sound quality. I will say that, although it's not an apples to apples comparison due to significant room differences, I prefer the Revels to the Genelecs. They sound so... 'right' and 'natural' for lack of better words. They're dynamic and crystal clear in movies and music when I crank them up, and at low volumes they're retain their captivating sound quality. Add the fact that I was able to get all three speakers on sale for around $9000, and I think this is just an incredible deal for what I've gotten.

With speakers, I purchase them so infrequently and have so little opportunity to audition things, that the objective measurements and subjective listening impressions from this site are so important. I'm sure in another timeline I might have picked a different set and been very happy as well, but I'm glad to say that I'm ecstatic about choosing these Revels based on what was shared here. Maybe I'll be ready to upgrade these again in 2034! In the meantime, I'll be enjoying these. Except maybe I'll get a new AVR. Or better surrounds. Or what about new subwoofers? Or...
 
So, I received my F228Be and C426Be speakers a week and a half ago, and I've gotten them set up as the LCR in my theater room. They're replacing an old set of KEF R700 and R600c speakers, which have served me well over the years, but they lacked output and refinement/clarity at higher levels in a larger listening space. Here are some of my subjective impressions.

Spoiler: They've exceeded my expectations and are incredible in my room.

For reference, I'm running the following with the Revels:
Marantz SR7012 - Audyssey up to 500 Hz
Buckeye NCx500 3-channel amp for LCR
2 x SVS PC-4000, 1 x PC12-Plus using Multi-Sub Optimizer

Appearance:
I went with the silver finish, and the gloss finish looks great. I keep the grilles on for protection purposes (from young children), and while I wish I could see the drivers, I think the slight high frequency rolloff they provide is actually preferable to me. It's also less distracting when watching movies versus seeing 14 bright white drivers staring back. The most important part is that my wife likes them! Build quality is excellent, and I appreciate how these aren't nearly as heavy and hard to move around as the F328Be's that I was also considering.

Sound (F228Be):
When I first set things up, I didn't receive the center channel yet, so I was only running the stereo pair of the F228Be's. The first thing I noticed with them was the clarity of the sound. Even at low levels, the speakers sounded incredibly detailed and demanded my attention. I am running Audyssey up to about 500 Hz, and I do use Dynamic EQ at -10 for loudness compensation, which no doubt contributes to this effect. But, I also used to run it with my previous speakers, and they never could produce that level of immediacy and texture in the sound.

The speakers also have a naturalness to them. Things sound 'right' from voices to instruments to sound effects. I am quite sensitive to treble/sibilance, and I was a little worried about the Be tweeter being too sharp, but like the measurements show, it just sounds accurate, detailed, yet not fatiguing at all. With the grilles on, the treble is gently dampened a bit, which I like with my setup.

When turning up the volume, things stay extremely punchy and clear. The NCx500 has plenty of power, and I go nowhere near the limits, but it's nice to know they won't bottleneck performance. Even at higher listening levels, I never felt sibilance kicking in or a bloated midrange that I'd experienced previously with the KEFs. They can go much louder than I can tolerate, listening from around 15 feet away.

Regarding the soundstage, the dispersion makes it sound very wide and enveloping. This is also partly due to my room setup, as the speakers flank the projector screen about 13 feet apart, so they form a triangle to the main listening position. However, with my old speakers, the narrower dispersion made it sensitive to moving around the couch and even head positioning/turning. The F228Be just puts out an even wall of sound that is clear and punchy no matter where you are. Behind the MLP/couch, there is another large open area, and 30+ feet back from the speakers, they still sound amazing.

Sound (with C426Be):
After I received my C426Be, I set up the speaker with ports plugged since they are close to the front wall, and I switched from stereo to multi-channel for music (Auro upmixer) and movies (native Dolby/DTS). I always had issues with the R600c center channel in my room, and it was actually the main reason for upgrading my speakers in the theater room. The R600c was boomy, even with its ports plugged, and it strained during loud movie scenes. The R600c was also very easy to locate, which made the sound feel like it came from below the projector screen instead of from the screen itself.

The C426Be fixes all the problems I had, and it's hard to overstate how much of an improvement it's been. The wall of sound of the F228Be pair is now anchored with the C426Be, so no matter where I sit on the couch, I get a great movie and music experience. Male voices in particular are so much clearer now without any sloppy bass or resonance. Together, as an LCR combo for movies, they're able to put out incredible dynamics in frenetic movie scenes (gunshots, car crashes, etc.) without fatigue, and then in calm moments of dialog, speech sounds natural and clear. The speakers just fade into the background during movies.

For music, the Auro upmixing integrates the C426Be very nicely. I like how Auro keeps the stereo image strong and doesn't send a ton of signal to the center compared to Dolby or DTS upmixers. I didn't have any issues blending them with the MSO-tuned subs at an 80 Hz crossover. I experimented with lower 60 or 40 Hz crossovers, which the speakers can definitely handle, but I think due to some nulls in my room, 80 Hz worked the best.

Overall:
In my other system, I have a pair of Genelec 8351A speakers that used to be my benchmark for sound quality. I will say that, although it's not an apples to apples comparison due to significant room differences, I prefer the Revels to the Genelecs. They sound so... 'right' and 'natural' for lack of better words. They're dynamic and crystal clear in movies and music when I crank them up, and at low volumes they're retain their captivating sound quality. Add the fact that I was able to get all three speakers on sale for around $9000, and I think this is just an incredible deal for what I've gotten.

With speakers, I purchase them so infrequently and have so little opportunity to audition things, that the objective measurements and subjective listening impressions from this site are so important. I'm sure in another timeline I might have picked a different set and been very happy as well, but I'm glad to say that I'm ecstatic about choosing these Revels based on what was shared here. Maybe I'll be ready to upgrade these again in 2034! In the meantime, I'll be enjoying these. Except maybe I'll get a new AVR. Or better surrounds. Or what about new subwoofers? Or...

The Revel F228Be is an awesome speaker. When on sale, the price to performance is absolutely unbeatable. You don't realize how true that is until they are actually playing in your listening room. :D
That speaker will introduce you to the definition of WOW!
 
So, I received my F228Be and C426Be speakers a week and a half ago, and I've gotten them set up as the LCR in my theater room. They're replacing an old set of KEF R700 and R600c speakers, which have served me well over the years, but they lacked output and refinement/clarity at higher levels in a larger listening space. Here are some of my subjective impressions.

Spoiler: They've exceeded my expectations and are incredible in my room.

For reference, I'm running the following with the Revels:
Marantz SR7012 - Audyssey up to 500 Hz
Buckeye NCx500 3-channel amp for LCR
2 x SVS PC-4000, 1 x PC12-Plus using Multi-Sub Optimizer

Appearance:
I went with the silver finish, and the gloss finish looks great. I keep the grilles on for protection purposes (from young children), and while I wish I could see the drivers, I think the slight high frequency rolloff they provide is actually preferable to me. It's also less distracting when watching movies versus seeing 14 bright white drivers staring back. The most important part is that my wife likes them! Build quality is excellent, and I appreciate how these aren't nearly as heavy and hard to move around as the F328Be's that I was also considering.

Sound (F228Be):
When I first set things up, I didn't receive the center channel yet, so I was only running the stereo pair of the F228Be's. The first thing I noticed with them was the clarity of the sound. Even at low levels, the speakers sounded incredibly detailed and demanded my attention. I am running Audyssey up to about 500 Hz, and I do use Dynamic EQ at -10 for loudness compensation, which no doubt contributes to this effect. But, I also used to run it with my previous speakers, and they never could produce that level of immediacy and texture in the sound.

The speakers also have a naturalness to them. Things sound 'right' from voices to instruments to sound effects. I am quite sensitive to treble/sibilance, and I was a little worried about the Be tweeter being too sharp, but like the measurements show, it just sounds accurate, detailed, yet not fatiguing at all. With the grilles on, the treble is gently dampened a bit, which I like with my setup.

When turning up the volume, things stay extremely punchy and clear. The NCx500 has plenty of power, and I go nowhere near the limits, but it's nice to know they won't bottleneck performance. Even at higher listening levels, I never felt sibilance kicking in or a bloated midrange that I'd experienced previously with the KEFs. They can go much louder than I can tolerate, listening from around 15 feet away.

Regarding the soundstage, the dispersion makes it sound very wide and enveloping. This is also partly due to my room setup, as the speakers flank the projector screen about 13 feet apart, so they form a triangle to the main listening position. However, with my old speakers, the narrower dispersion made it sensitive to moving around the couch and even head positioning/turning. The F228Be just puts out an even wall of sound that is clear and punchy no matter where you are. Behind the MLP/couch, there is another large open area, and 30+ feet back from the speakers, they still sound amazing.

Sound (with C426Be):
After I received my C426Be, I set up the speaker with ports plugged since they are close to the front wall, and I switched from stereo to multi-channel for music (Auro upmixer) and movies (native Dolby/DTS). I always had issues with the R600c center channel in my room, and it was actually the main reason for upgrading my speakers in the theater room. The R600c was boomy, even with its ports plugged, and it strained during loud movie scenes. The R600c was also very easy to locate, which made the sound feel like it came from below the projector screen instead of from the screen itself.

The C426Be fixes all the problems I had, and it's hard to overstate how much of an improvement it's been. The wall of sound of the F228Be pair is now anchored with the C426Be, so no matter where I sit on the couch, I get a great movie and music experience. Male voices in particular are so much clearer now without any sloppy bass or resonance. Together, as an LCR combo for movies, they're able to put out incredible dynamics in frenetic movie scenes (gunshots, car crashes, etc.) without fatigue, and then in calm moments of dialog, speech sounds natural and clear. The speakers just fade into the background during movies.

For music, the Auro upmixing integrates the C426Be very nicely. I like how Auro keeps the stereo image strong and doesn't send a ton of signal to the center compared to Dolby or DTS upmixers. I didn't have any issues blending them with the MSO-tuned subs at an 80 Hz crossover. I experimented with lower 60 or 40 Hz crossovers, which the speakers can definitely handle, but I think due to some nulls in my room, 80 Hz worked the best.

Overall:
In my other system, I have a pair of Genelec 8351A speakers that used to be my benchmark for sound quality. I will say that, although it's not an apples to apples comparison due to significant room differences, I prefer the Revels to the Genelecs. They sound so... 'right' and 'natural' for lack of better words. They're dynamic and crystal clear in movies and music when I crank them up, and at low volumes they're retain their captivating sound quality. Add the fact that I was able to get all three speakers on sale for around $9000, and I think this is just an incredible deal for what I've gotten.

With speakers, I purchase them so infrequently and have so little opportunity to audition things, that the objective measurements and subjective listening impressions from this site are so important. I'm sure in another timeline I might have picked a different set and been very happy as well, but I'm glad to say that I'm ecstatic about choosing these Revels based on what was shared here. Maybe I'll be ready to upgrade these again in 2034! In the meantime, I'll be enjoying these. Except maybe I'll get a new AVR. Or better surrounds. Or what about new subwoofers? Or...
My, my! If the 426 wasn't so expensive, I would have considered it...had to settle for its little sibling (C208), which still seems big in my small room. Love the F228s, and in a small room with two subs, don't run out of SPL.
 
My, my! If the 426 wasn't so expensive, I would have considered it...had to settle for its little sibling (C208), which still seems big in my small room. Love the F228s, and in a small room with two subs, don't run out of SPL.
The C426Be is on sale again right now for as low as $2670! ;) But I’m sure the C208 is great already.
 
With speakers, I purchase them so infrequently and have so little opportunity to audition things, that the objective measurements and subjective listening impressions from this site are so important. I'm sure in another timeline I might have picked a different set and been very happy as well, but I'm glad to say that I'm ecstatic about choosing these Revels based on what was shared here. Maybe I'll be ready to upgrade these again in 2034! In the meantime, I'll be enjoying these. Except maybe I'll get a new AVR. Or better surrounds. Or what about new subwoofers? Or...

I used the same speakers (Thiel CS3.6) in my main system from 1991 to 2017! But I bought a pair of these as well, based on measurements here, and I’ve really liked them. At this point, I think my second hand price was as high as the brand new price now.
 
226’s are 2000 each at Crutchfield I think Erin reviewed those
 
That is the promotion for silver color. They have a large overstock at Harman so they put them on deep discount. There is the same discount on F228Be.
 
That is the promotion for silver color. They have a large overstock at Harman so they put them on deep discount. There is the same discount on F228Be.
Yes, the Black, Walnut, White and silver F228Be are all on sale at Crutchfield. @amirm can likely make you an even better deal if you send him a request via an ASR private conversation.
 
The C426Be is on sale again right now for as low as $2670! ;) But I’m sure the C208 is great already.
Wow! At that $, I might have gone for the 426...but it was difficult to hang the 208 on the wall above my tv, and the added size and weight of the 426 might have been insurmountable. Still, I am envious!
 
The C426Be kinda blows my mind. Essentially an F226Be tipped on its side... with 2 woofers added! Now that's a center-channel! :eek:

Can any current AV furniture contain this? It seems this would almost require custom solutions to integrate, especially since Revel discontinued the stand.
 
I’m a bit late to the party and went down this rabbit hole somewhat backwards. Long story short, we built our forever home, but the process was frustrating and drawn out due to some less-than-stellar builders and the pandemic. During the delays, I decided to focus on one of my dream features: a dedicated home theater room.

Impatient with the slow progress, I started piecing together equipment before the house was even finished. I already had some Boston Acoustics gear, including a pair of VR3s that might eventually find a new home (we’ll see). Familiar with Boston Acoustics, I added more of their gear (being honest with myself now, as a placeholder). the house was going way over budget, but I wanted to be able to do something.

Fast forward to finally setting up my theater—over a year late—I’m now running Buckeye and Outlaw amps with an AVM70 8K processor. While the system was functional, I knew there was still room for improvement. I had been eyeing (lusting after really) the C426Be after reading about it here. When it went on sale for just under $3,000, I couldn’t resist. Replacing my Boston VR12 with the C426Be was a transformative upgrade.

Encouraged by the improvement, I decided to experiment further. I brought down my Paradigm Persona 3Fs from the great room, reran ARC, and was again impressed. That convinced me to invest in matching left and right channels, so I ordered a pair of F226Bes from Crutchfield as the pricing was very attractive. Unfortunately, the anticipated shipping date kept getting pushed back.

In the meantime, I decided to round out my setup with a pair of S16 (my room is narrow) as these have been discontinued I found a shop that had a pair in stock, however they were the floor model. In passing I brought up the F226 delays. They mentioned they had a single pair of F228Bes in stock. They offered them to me for $2,500 each. Needless to say, they’re now on their way to me.

While I’ve enjoyed the “Boston sound” over the years, times change, and technology moves forward. I’m excited about this upgrade and hope it will be my endgame setup.
 
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C426 is the best center I ever had. So not that much out there with proper credentials that would be of interest. There is that new Arendal that dwarfs large Revel in size and weight, but have not seen any measurements of the center and it does not seem to have any built in solution for tilting. Seems like some are happy with measuring the towers and saying that’s what center will sound.

What to pair with C426 is a difficult choice. 228 that are amazing or 328 that are even more amazing but with the additional cost attached. I have heard both in the same room and yeah would go for the big ones despite the steep price difference, but actually would prefer something even more substantial like 428 that is obviously not out there. My use case is pretty marginal and thus 428 comments should be taken in that context.
 
I’m a bit late to the party and went down this rabbit hole somewhat backwards. Long story short, we built our forever home, but the process was frustrating and drawn out due to some less-than-stellar builders and the pandemic. During the delays, I decided to focus on one of my dream features: a dedicated home theater room.

Impatient with the slow progress, I started piecing together equipment before the house was even finished. I already had some Boston Acoustics gear, including a pair of VR3s that might eventually find a new home (we’ll see). Familiar with Boston Acoustics, I added more of their gear (being honest with myself now, as a placeholder). the house was going way over budget, but I wanted to be able to do something.

Fast forward to finally setting up my theater—over a year late—I’m now running Buckeye and Outlaw amps with an AVM70 8K processor. While the system was functional, I knew there was still room for improvement. I had been eyeing (lusting after really) the C426Be after reading about it here. When it went on sale for just under $3,000, I couldn’t resist. Replacing my Boston VR12 with the C426Be was a transformative upgrade.

Encouraged by the improvement, I decided to experiment further. I brought down my Paradigm Persona 3Fs from the great room, reran ARC, and was again impressed. That convinced me to invest in matching left and right channels, so I ordered a pair of F226Bes from Crutchfield as the pricing was very attractive. Unfortunately, the anticipated shipping date kept getting pushed back.

In the meantime, I decided to round out my setup with a pair of S16 (my room is narrow) as these have been discontinued I found a shop that had a pair in stock, however they were the floor model. In passing I brought up the F226 delays. They mentioned they had a single pair of F228Bes in stock. They offered them to me for $2,500 each. Needless to say, they’re now on their way to me.

While I’ve enjoyed the “Boston sound” over the years, times change, and technology moves forward. I’m excited about this upgrade and hope it will be my endgame setup.
Dayam! For that kind of money, you might have bought four of them (the 228s) and put two in the back for surrounds! You done good.
 
To F228Be owners, are your mid drivers in a sealed enclosure, separate from the woofers?

To verify, does your mid move (a few mm) when playing bass heavy songs?
If you seal the port and push on your woofers, does your mid move?
 
To F228Be owners, are your mid drivers in a sealed enclosure, separate from the woofers?

To verify, does your mid move (a few mm) when playing bass heavy songs?
If you seal the port and push on your woofers, does your mid move?
In any non-crappy 3-way such is the case so for 100% on any 3-way Revel and decently engineered brands.
 
To F228Be owners, are your mid drivers in a sealed enclosure, separate from the woofers?

To verify, does your mid move (a few mm) when playing bass heavy songs?
If you seal the port and push on your woofers, does your mid move?

Not the greatest picture, but it certainly appears to be sealed (as it should be). This is the F328Be but the smaller models should be essentially the same, they all share an identical midrange driver.

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In any non-crappy 3-way such is the case so for 100% on any 3-way Revel and decently engineered brands.
I said basically the same thing to my sig other when I found out my mid chamber is not sealed from the woofers…on BOTH of my new F228s.

The odds of getting two defective speakers from the factory were so small, I couldn’t believe it. I also couldn’t believe Revel would design a speaker that way. I had to create a post inquiring about it as a sanity check.

Edit: Yesterday, after getting them unboxed and discovering the flaw, I was in disbelief. “I spent how much and got two broken speakers? I’m not that unlucky, maybe Revel didn’t design them right.” Now that I got sleep, I am out of that denial stage of grief and on to acceptance. Ha.
 
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To F228Be owners, are your mid drivers in a sealed enclosure, separate from the woofers?

To verify, does your mid move (a few mm) when playing bass heavy songs?
If you seal the port and push on your woofers, does your mid move?

I sealed the front port on my Walnut F228Be and pushed one 8" woofer. I can't see the mid move but if I put my finger on the mid surround I can feel a tiny bit of movement. Even so... they sound absolutely fantastic. If your new F228Be speakers don't sound better than anything else you have ever tried you should send them back immediately! :D

I put on the BladeRunner 2049 CD - Track 7 "Her Eyes Were Green". Cranked up the F228Be. The 8" woofers were strongly vibrating. No visual excursion in the Midrange driver. I'm not seeing an impact on midrange driver even when the woofers are going crazy. What song were you using for testing?
 
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