Revel F35
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Sound Quality
87/100
Build Quality
86/100
Value for Money
91/100
The Revel F35 delivers effortless dynamics, textured bass and a wide, open soundstage that keeps orchestral swells and rhythmic tracks equally alive. What Hi-Fi? highlights its timing, integration and broad off-axis appeal, while its efficient, composed nature makes it a compelling floorstander for music and home cinema alike.
Pros
Agile, textured bass and strong rhythmic timing make music feel engaging and energetic.
Spacious, coherent soundstage with a forgiving off-axis listening area and little need for toe-in.
Clean dynamic delivery is supported by low distortion and good compression performance.
Cons
Upper midrange can sound recessed, reducing vocal presence and instrumental attack.
Deep bass and kick-bass weight are limited; a subwoofer is beneficial for movies or fuller low-end impact.
Some recordings can reveal sibilance, and the magnetic grilles reduce clarity.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
The F35 is widely praised for an effortless, spacious and well-integrated presentation, with especially strong timing and composure across varied music. Its main sonic compromises are a somewhat recessed upper-midrange character, occasional sibilance, and bass that benefits from subwoofer support for the lowest octaves.
Bass
87/100
What Hi-Fi? found bass lines clearly present, textured and agile, while describing the speaker as enthusiastic and rhythmically assured. Erin's Audio Corner heard reasonable extension but less kick-bass weight than desired, with roll-off around the low-bass region; a subwoofer is recommended for deep movie effects or fuller low-end authority.
Mid
83/100
Erin's Audio Corner repeatedly noted a dip in the upper midrange that can pull vocals and instrumental attack backward in the mix. Voices could sound mildly recessed and less defined, although the speaker remains broadly listenable rather than overtly unnatural.
Treble
85/100
Treble is generally described as balanced rather than bright or dull, with cymbals sounding appropriately placed. However, Erin's Audio Corner heard noticeable sibilance in the 4-6kHz region, and What Hi-Fi? noted that fitting the grilles sacrifices some clarity.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
Reviewers praise a broad, open and enveloping soundstage, with What Hi-Fi? highlighting coherent integration among the drivers. The F35 also remains accommodating off-axis, producing a generous listening area without demanding precise toe-in.
Dynamics
91/100
What Hi-Fi? found the F35 engaging, energetic and capable of following both subtle shifts and large orchestral contrasts with ease. Erin's Audio Corner measured low distortion and good compression behavior, supporting the impression of clean delivery at demanding levels.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
86/100
The cabinet uses one-inch MDF walls and extensive internal bracing, indicating serious attention to structural control. What Hi-Fi? also found the supplied spikes worthwhile, reporting better definition with them installed, though the reviews offer limited commentary on finish quality or long-term durability.
Value for Money
91/100
At the current listed price of $599 each, the F35 remains positioned as a compelling, well-equipped floorstander with strong musical versatility. Erin's Audio Corner called it unbeatable at its then-closeout price of $450 each, while noting more alternatives at its $880-each MSRP; What Hi-Fi? likewise found few speakers at its price as enjoyable to hear.
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Specifications
- Crossover Frequencies
- 575Hz, 1.8kHz
- Enclosure Type
- Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Port
- High-frequency Driver Components
- 1" Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide
- Nominal Impedance
- 6 Ohms
- Input Connections
- Five-way binding posts
- Low Frequency Extension
- 55Hz, 46Hz, 35Hz (-3 dB, -6 dB, -10 dB)
- Low-frequency Driver Components
- 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Cone Woofer
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 30-180W
- Sensitivity
- 90dB (2.83V @ 1M)
- Dimensions
- 40.25" x 8.42"x 12.2" (102cm x 21cm x 31cm)—Including Feet
- Weight
- 41 lbs
Manufacturer's Description — Revel
The F35 is a true full range 2 1/2-way 5.25” floorstanding loudspeaker that was designed to provide true high-end sound quality. It will deliver an impressive combination of wide frequency range, uncompressed dynamic range and low distortion across the entire audible spectrum.
High frequency response is supported by 1 inch aluminum dome tweeters that were derived from Revel’s Performa3 series. Low/Mid range frequency response is supported by 5.25” Aluminum cone woofers featuring low-distortion motor-structures for greater clarity and accuracy with improved sensitivity and output capability.
The patented wave guide design improves tweeter to woofer blend and significantly improves off-axis response for consistent performance over a wide listening area. In doing this we sacrificed no details by making sure no fasteners were visible allowing the speaker to show enhancing smooth lines of the cabinet and magnetically attached grilles. To finish the enclosure, we selected high gloss black and white finishes to highlight the features of this beautiful speaker.
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