Revel PerformaBe C426Be Center Channel Loudspeaker

Product Description

The Revel PerformaBe C426Be is a high-performance three-way center channel loudspeaker designed to bring the clarity, dynamic range, and tonal accuracy of Revel's PerformaBe series to a premium home theater. Featuring a 1-inch pure beryllium dome tweeter, a dedicated 5.25-inch Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) midrange driver, and four 6.5-inch DCC woofers, the C426Be delivers the output and precision required for demanding multichannel soundtracks.

As the dedicated center channel for a PerformaBe surround sound system, the C426Be is engineered to reproduce dialogue, vocals, and complex cinematic effects with exceptional detail. Its advanced driver configuration, fifth-generation Acoustic Lens waveguide, and high-order crossover network help maintain consistent tonal balance and controlled dispersion across a wide listening area.

Pure Beryllium Tweeter and Acoustic Lens Waveguide

The C426Be features a 1-inch pure beryllium dome tweeter driven by an 85mm dual ceramic magnet motor system. Beryllium's exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and damping properties allow the diaphragm to reproduce high frequencies while controlling unwanted resonances.

Revel pairs the tweeter with its fifth-generation, ceramic-coated cast-aluminum Acoustic Lens waveguide. This design helps match the tweeter's dispersion to that of the dedicated midrange driver, providing smooth frequency transitions and more consistent sound for listeners seated away from the center of the room.

For a center channel speaker, this controlled dispersion is particularly important. Dialogue and on-screen effects need to remain intelligible and tonally consistent across multiple seating positions, not just directly in front of the television.

Four 6.5-Inch DCC Woofers and Dedicated Midrange

The C426Be incorporates four 6.5-inch Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum-cone woofers with cast frames, providing the radiating area needed for substantial bass output and dynamic headroom.

A dedicated 5.25-inch DCC midrange driver handles the frequencies most important to dialogue, vocals, and acoustic instruments. Separating midrange reproduction from the four woofers allows each driver group to operate within a more focused frequency range.

Revel's DCC manufacturing process applies ceramic layers to both sides of an aluminum diaphragm. The resulting composite structure increases stiffness and damping, helping control cone breakup and unwanted coloration.

Together, the dedicated midrange and four woofers give the C426Be the ability to reproduce quiet conversations and demanding cinematic passages with clarity and authority.

Precision Crossover and Driver Integration

The C426Be uses a high-order three-way crossover network with crossover frequencies of 210Hz and 2.1kHz.

Film capacitors and air-core inductors in the midrange and tweeter circuits support accurate driver integration, while the Acoustic Lens waveguide helps maintain consistent directivity through the crossover region.

This engineering is particularly relevant when matching the C426Be with Revel PerformaBe floorstanding speakers such as the F228Be and F328Be. Their shared driver technologies and acoustic design principles help create a cohesive front soundstage as dialogue, music, and effects move between channels.

Dual-Ported Cabinet and Premium Finishes

The C426Be features a substantial bass-reflex enclosure with two rear-mounted ports, extending low-frequency performance while accommodating its four-woofer configuration.

Its wide, low-profile cabinet is designed for use as the center channel in a dedicated home theater or premium multichannel listening system. A magnetically attached grille provides a clean appearance, while metallic-black side panels complement the speaker's premium high-gloss finish.

Available in High-Gloss Black, White, Walnut, and Metallic Silver, the C426Be offers several options for coordinating with other PerformaBe loudspeakers.

Dual gold-plated binding posts with removable shorting straps accommodate conventional speaker wiring and bi-wiring configurations.

Technical Specifications

Experience Revel at The Grid HiFi

Build a cohesive Revel PerformaBe home theater with the C426Be center channel at The Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas. Our team specializes in premium surround sound systems, high-performance amplification, and custom theater design. We can help you match the C426Be with Revel floorstanding and surround speakers, select appropriate amplification, and plan speaker placement for your listening room.