Performa3 C208

About the Performa3 C208

The Revel Performa3 C208 is a three-way center channel loudspeaker designed for audiophile-caliber performance and home theater applications. It features dual 8" (200mm) aluminum cone woofers with cast frames, a 4" (100mm) aluminum cone midrange driver, and a 1" (25mm) aluminum dome tweeter integrated with an acoustic lens waveguide for smooth, wide dispersion and detailed high frequencies. The drivers incorporate ribbed aluminum cones and motor-system distortion-reduction mechanisms to minimize resonance and distortion even at high volumes. The sealed enclosure is crafted by Italian luxury cabinetmakers and finished in piano black or high-gloss walnut. It includes dual gold-plated binding posts with shorting straps and controls for low-frequency contour and high-frequency level adjustment. The speaker has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, sensitivity of 89 dB (2.83V/1m), and a recommended amplifier power range of 50 to 350 watts. Its frequency response extends down to 34 Hz at -10 dB, making it suitable for detailed and dynamic center channel reproduction, though a subwoofer is recommended for full bass extension. Dimensions are approximately 11.8" H x 28.9" W x 13.8" D, and it weighs about 52 lbs (23 kg). The C208 is praised for its clean, low-distortion sound, wide beamwidth, and excellent off-axis performance, making it a strong choice for high-end home theater center channel use.