QUAD REVELA 1 STANDMOUNT AND QUAD REVELA 2 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS LAUNCHED

QUAD, the British HiFi brand, is breaking its seven-year speaker silence with the introduction of its latest loudspeakers, the QUAD Revela 1 standmount and QUAD Revela 2 floorstander.

Anticipating the launch of the Revela speakers, QUAD is also set to introduce a new range of audio electronics later this year.

QUAD Revela 1

LACQUERED FINISHES

Both speakers have luxurious lacquered finishes in either black or walnut, with the walnut variant showcasing an elegant blend of wood veneer and piano black.

QUAD Revela 2

QUAD REVELA 1 STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS

The QUAD Revela 1, a standmount speaker, has a compact form factor measuring 395 x 246 x 386 mm (HxWxD). Bespoke stands are also available.

QUAD Revela 1 front and back

Enclosure Type: Bass reflex

Transducer Complement: 2-way

Bass Driver: 165mm advanced fibre cone

Treble Driver: 27 x 60mm true ribbon

Sensitivity (2.83V @lm): 86dB

Recommended Amplifier power: 30-120w

Peak Power Handling: 120w

PeakSPL: 102dB

Nominal Impedance: 6Ω

Minimum Impedance: 4.1Ω

Frequency Response ( + / -3dB):  54Hz – 24kHz

Bass Extension (-6dB): 40Hz

Crossover Frequency: 2.9kHz

Cabinet Volume (in litres: 17.6L

Dimensions: Height (on plinth & spikes)  395mm, Width: 246mm, Depth (inc Grille and Terminals): 312mm

QUAD REVELA 2 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS

The QUAD Revela 2, a three-way floorstander, incorporates advanced engineering in its wider and deeper plinth, standing at 965mm in height.

QUAD Revela 1 And QUAD Revela 2 Loudspeakers

Enclosure Type: Bass reflex

Transducer Complement: 3-way

Bass Driver: 2 x 165mm advanced fibre cone

Midrange Driver: 150mm advanced fibre cone

Treble Driver: 27 x 60mm true ribbon

Sensitivity (2.83V @lm): 89dB

Recommended Amplifier power: 20-200w

Peak Power Handling: 200w

PeakSPL: 110dB

Nominal Impedance : 6Ω

Minimum Impedance: 3.9Ω

Frequency Response ( + / -3dB):  40Hz – 24kHz

Bass Extension (-6dB): 35Hz

Crossover Frequency: 650Hz – 3.8kHz

Cabinet Volume (in litres): 14.8L/28.5L

Dimensions: Height (on plinth & spikes)  965mm, Width 350mm, Depth (inc Plinth, Grille and Terminals) 325mm

QUAD TRUE RIBBON TWEETER

Central to the Revela models’ performance is the QUAD True Ribbon high-frequency driver. Developed over four years, this latest iteration of QUAD’s iconic ribbon driver has a thin aluminium foil ribbon in a magnetic field.

MID AND BASS DRIVERS

QUAD’s innovative Reveal diaphragm technology takes centre stage in the mid/bass drivers. By combining wood pulp and artificial fibres, this unique formulation “enhances transparency, detail, and bass control”, says QUAD. Both Revela models incorporate custom rubber surrounds with damping layers to enable optimal crossover integration with the ribbon treble unit.

QUAD REVELA 1 AND QUAD REVELA 2 CABINET DESIGN

The engineering extends to the cabinet design, featuring optimally stressed panels with radiused edges to minimize diffraction effects. Bass reflex ports on the back – one for the Revela 1 and two for the Revela 2 – employ longitudinal splines for efficient airflow.. Internal damping employs a mixture of acoustic foam and long-hair fibre, absorbing reflections and standing waves without compromising bass reflex efficiency.

Revela 2 Cabinets

PETER COMEAU

QUAD’s Director of Acoustic Design, Peter Comeau, underscored the significance of these speakers, stating, “These are QUAD’s first new speakers for seven years, and we have worked tirelessly to ensure they embody the natural sonic realism that is the hallmark of QUAD, in line with the company’s traditional dictum: ‘The closest approach to the original sound’.”

QUAD REVELA 1 AND QUAD REVELA 2 PRICING

The Revela 1 and Revela 2 speakers will be available starting September at recommended retail prices of £1,799 and £3,499 per pair, respectively.

The Revela 1 can also be purchased with bespoke floor stands for £2,499.

HiFi PiG Says: The new QUAD Revela 1 and 2 will keep the brand’s fans happy after a long seven year wait.