The great thing about is that they come in so many shapes and sizes. That can be a mixed blessing, as while you’re never far away from something to suit your needs and preferences, you could end up opting for a pair that just don’t do it for you sonically. Some sound sparky, some are neutral, while others opt for refinement, trading pep for a more easygoing, fluid experience.
The new Quad Revela 1 fall firmly into that final category. Complementing their considerable yet classy construction with a sound that strives for similar poise and elegance, the Revela 1 are a committedly “adult” pair of speakers. That inevitably conjures images of wisdom and experience, but do the Quads sacrifice youthful exuberance and spirit in pursuit of a decidedly grown-up sound? Build & design These Quads are a two-way speaker design.
Their 27 x 60mm ribbon tweeter has a reinforced sandwiched diaphragm to improve power handling, and weighs around a tenth as much as a typical dome alternative. This reduction in moving mass promises improved detail resolution and transient behaviour. The 16.
5 cm mid/bass unit can hardly be considered run of the mill, either. It has a cast chassis and a powerful motor system partnered to a cone that uses a new mix of wood pulp and artificial fibres in a bid to improve damping and strength. These qualities should translate to improved bass accuracy and greater control at the top end of its bandwidth.
The Revela 1 are a big old pair of speakers at nearly 40cm .