Flagship Revel PerformaBe Center-Channel Performance in High-Gloss Walnut
The Revel C426Be 3-Way Quadruple 6.5" Center Channel Loudspeaker in Walnut is designed to anchor a reference-level multichannel system with exceptional dialogue intelligibility, wide dynamic range and seamless tonal integration. Its sophisticated three-way architecture combines four 6.5-inch Deep Ceramic Composite woofers, a dedicated 5.25-inch DCC midrange and a 1-inch pure beryllium tweeter to reproduce movie dialogue, vocals, effects and music with precision at both moderate and cinema-level playback volumes.
The C426Be applies technologies developed for Revel's PerformaBe series, including a 5th-generation Acoustic Lens waveguide, high-order crossover networks and heavily braced curved cabinetry. Dual rear-firing ports extend low-frequency capability, while adjustable feet allow the enclosure to be aimed toward the listening area when positioned above or below a display. The genuine high-gloss Walnut finish provides a premium furniture-grade appearance suited to high-end theater and media-room installations.
Highlights & Benefits
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Quadruple 6.5-Inch DCC Woofers — Four Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum-cone drivers provide substantial output, low distortion and authoritative bass for demanding home theater soundtracks.
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Pure Beryllium Tweeter — The 1-inch beryllium dome combines extremely low moving mass with high rigidity for extended treble response, fine detail and wide dynamic capability.
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Dedicated 5.25-Inch Midrange — A separate DCC midrange driver focuses on the critical vocal region for clear dialogue and seamless integration with the tweeter and woofers.
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Wide Listening Area — Revel's 5th-generation Acoustic Lens waveguide matches tweeter dispersion to the midrange driver for consistent tonal balance across multiple seating positions.
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Premium High-Gloss Walnut Cabinet — Genuine American walnut and a luxury high-gloss finishing process give the C426Be an appearance appropriate for premium theater installations.
Technology & Design
Pure Beryllium Tweeter — The Revel C426Be uses a 25mm pure beryllium dome. Beryllium's combination of low mass and high stiffness allows the tweeter to maintain controlled piston-like motion to very high frequencies while supporting excellent transient response and low distortion.
5th-Generation Acoustic Lens Waveguide — Revel's waveguide carefully controls tweeter dispersion through the crossover region so it more closely matches the radiation pattern of the midrange driver. The result is smoother off-axis response and more consistent sound across a broad seating area.
Deep Ceramic Composite Drivers — The midrange and woofer cones begin as aluminum and undergo a plasma process that creates a ceramic layer on both sides. This increases stiffness and damping, reducing cone resonance and helping the drivers maintain cleaner pistonic motion.
High-Order Crossover Network — Carefully selected film capacitors and air-core inductors are used in high-order crossover networks designed to minimize distortion and dynamic compression. Dual sets of gold-plated binding posts allow conventional single-wiring as well as bi-wire or bi-amp configurations.
FAQ — Revel C426Be Center Channel
Is the Revel C426Be sold individually?
Yes. This listing includes one Revel C426Be Center Channel Loudspeaker in high-gloss Walnut, intended primarily for the center-channel position in a multichannel home theater system.
What amplifier power does Revel recommend?
Revel specifies a recommended amplifier range of 50 to 300 watts RMS. The C426Be has an 8-ohm nominal impedance and 90dB sensitivity, making it compatible with many high-quality A/V receivers and external power amplifiers.
Can the C426Be be bi-wired or bi-amplified?
Yes. The rear panel provides dual sets of gold-plated binding posts with removable shorting straps. These allow conventional single-wire operation, bi-wiring or compatible bi-amplification.
Can the C426Be be installed inside an entertainment cabinet?
Yes. Revel specifically accommodates stand, cabinet and entertainment-center placement. Supplied port plugs can help control excess bass when the speaker is located near walls or enclosed surfaces, and the adjustable feet allow the cabinet to be angled toward the listening position.
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