Revel Performa3 B110 Powered subwoofer with software-based equalization controls

Elite bass performance from a remarkable subwoofer

Achieving lifelike bass response from a subwoofer can be tricky. Reproducing truly accurate low frequencies — like the plucky depth of an upright bass — requires a combination of power, control, and finesse. The Revel Performa3 B110 weaves all three of these attributes together to create astonishingly accurate low-frequency performance. This sub is a worthy addition to any high-end stereo or home theater system.

The Revel Performa3 B110 combines a 10" front-firing woofer with a massive 1,000-watt RMS amplifier for incredible bass output.

An elite performer 

The B110 can shake the house, for sure. Its 10" front-firing woofer and titanic 1,000-watt amplifier are a powerful combination. But this sub really shines by producing lifelike bass at any volume level. It can provide whisper-quiet low-end effects, as well as tirelessly pound out deep bass at high output levels with next to no distortion. You get the best of both worlds.

Software-based setup

The B110 provides you with a high level of sound-shaping options that let you customize it for your room. Use the microphone built into your phone or tablet to measure the sub's output (this sub's owner's manual has recommendations for app options). Then connect the sub to your computer via USB, and run Revel's Low-Frequency Optimizer (LFO) software. This lets you dial-in the output settings and frequency curves to customize performance for your space.

The LFO software lets you apply up to 10 independent parametric EQ filters to get the best response based on your sub's location and the room's acoustics. If you're using multiple subs, you can calibrate each one independently to remove bass peaks and dips.

Have questions as you're setting things up? Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support is included with your sub purchase. 

Revel's Performa3 B110 offers an array of connection options to optimize your setup.

A host of connection options

Most subs give you an RCA input or two and call it a day. But the B110 gives audiophiles a variety of connection choices to best suit their setup. This sub features balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA line-level) inputs and outputs, along with XLR and RCA high-pass output connections. The Performa3 B110 also supports "daisy chaining" in a multiple-subwoofer arrangement, delivering a high-quality signal to each connected sub.

Tested by instrument and by ear

Revel's world-class speaker design and testing facility features an anechoic chamber and the latest high-tech measurement gear. But some of their most critical test instruments are the ears of their trained listening panel. When working on a new design, Revel's engineers set up a series of controlled auditions comparing their design to several competing speakers.

Speakers under comparison sit on a rotating platform, and each model is moved into the identical position by a computer-controlled belt drive system. An acoustically transparent screen hides the speakers from the listeners to avoid visual bias. These double-blind listening tests provide an essential reality check, and help the engineers correlate measurements with what listeners actually hear and prefer.

Who is Revel?

Revel is one of the high-performance audio companies of global electronics giant Harman International. Since 1996, Revel has used cutting-edge design tools and one-of-a-kind testing facilities to develop speakers that measure well and sound amazing. The intensive design work happens at Harman's state-of-the-art speaker R & D facility in Northridge, California.

• built-in 1,000-watt RMS Class D amplifier (2,000 watts peak)
• front-firing 10" woofer with coated paper/pulp cone and vented die-cast aluminum frame
• sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure
• high-temperature Nomex® spider features a progressive roll design that evenly distributes mechanical stress
• a nitri/butylene rubber surround uses patented Plus One® technology to increase displacement and output
• cast aluminum frame is fully vented to minimize acoustic losses caused by excessive back pressure
• 12-volt trigger inputs and outputs for sending a power-on signal to multiple subwoofers
• compatible with Revel's free LFO (Low-Frequency Optimization) software for extensive programming and room equalization
  • provides up to 10 independent equalization points, each with user-determined frequency, amount of gain/cut, and filter Q (bandwidth)
  • Windows® and Mac® compatible
• connects to computer via USB cable
• balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA line-level) inputs and outputs
• XLR and RCA high-pass outputs
• power switch and auto power-on/standby/trigger modes
• crossover frequency: 50-200 Hz
• 14-1/4"W x 17"H x 15-1/2"D
• weight: 60 lbs.