MoFi Distribution Introduces QUAD Revela Loudspeakers

Chicago, IL – Sept 13th, 2023 – MoFi Distribution introduces the QUAD Revela 1 standmount, a two-way driver configuration, and QUAD Revela 2 floorstander, three-way driver configuration, from the highly distinguished British audio brand delivers on the company’s promise of “the closest approach to the original sound”. Significantly, these are QUAD’s first new loudspeakers in seven years; the result is numerous technological advancements.

QUAD Revela loudspeakers are a sonic revelation!

A critical component of both Revela models is the new Quad True Ribbon high-frequency driver. With its origin stretching back more than 70 years, Quad’s ribbon driver has evolved over many product generations and this latest version took four years to develop. The Revela’s True Ribbon driver delivers effortlessly extended high frequencies that are audibly superior to those supplied by typical dome tweeters. The advantage of this ‘true ribbon’ design is that the diaphragm is fully energised by the audio signal and does not suffer from the breakup modes and resonances encountered in domes and other planar types. The ribbon responds to the most subtle waveforms and correctly relays the harmonics of instruments and vocals in recordings to provide a realistic sense of space, depth and air.

A new material has been developed for Revela’s mid/bass diaphragms: a unique formulation of wood pulp and artificial fibres named ‘Reveal’ because of its natural, transparent and detailed output. Paper cones have long been regarded as yielding superior midrange performance and by adding artificial fibres to the pulp the Reveal diaphragm is further damped and strengthened, which yields superior bass control and smoothing upper-midrange resonances. The Reveal diaphragm is incorporated into a driver built on a cast chassis and fitted with a high-power magnet and voice coils to achieve high sensitivity. The Revela 1 features a single 6.5” mid/bass driver and the Revela 2 dedicates two 6.5” drivers to bass frequencies with a 6” unit handling the midrange. Finally, the drivers’ output is combined via a phase-compensated Acoustic Butterworth crossover network, fine-tuned to ensure a seamless blend between the drive units. The result is an effortless, dynamic and room-filling sound that transcends the loudspeakers themselves, endowed with realistic pace, scale and clarity.

The Revela loudspeakers’ cabinets use optimally stressed and braced panels with generously radiused edges to reduce unwanted diffraction effects. Around the back, bass reflex ports – Revela 1 has one and Revela 2 has two – include longitudinal splines that help smooth airflow and increase the efficiency of the reflex system for deep, powerful bass performance. The Revela 2 midrange unit is housed in its own abundantly proportioned sealed chamber with internal damping arranged to optimise its wide frequency bandwidth. As well, a pair of dedicated speaker stands has been custom-made to fit the Revela 1, featuring an open frame formed from laminated wood, akin to the cabinet construction, offering excellent self-damping properties. The stands offer supreme torsional rigidity with four large stainless-steel spikes at the base with spike seat also provided for hard floors. The Revela 2’s come with a pair of carbon steel plinths, stainless-steel spikes and spike seats.

The QUAD Revela series utilizes highly evolved versions of classic Quad technologies that can be traced back to 1949 and Quad’s first loudspeaker system, the Corner Ribbon; The latest Quad True Ribbon used in the Revelas is the perfect embodiment of the sonic strengths of fully modernised ribbon drivers. These technologies, elevated to new heights by the use of modern materials and advanced contemporary design, have delivered two new models that are easy to accommodate and utterly beguiling to hear. The Revela 1 dimensions are 15.6” x 9.7” x 15.2” (H x W x D) and the Revela 2 has the same cabinet width and depth (the plinth is a little wider/deeper) but with a height of 37.9”. Both models are available in lacquered black or walnut finish options, the latter featuring a striking combination of wood veneer interlinked with piano black.

Quad’s first new speakers in seven years, the Revela series deliver on the company’s promise of “the closest approach to the original sound”

Finally, from Peter Comeau, Quad’s Director of Acoustic Design: “Quad has been responsible for so many innovations in audio, from the mid-twentieth century onwards. The ribbon tweeter is one such creation, and we are delighted to have developed a new version of Quads ‘true ribbon’ driver as a centrepiece of the Revela design. Our ‘Reveal’ cone material is another breakthrough, engineered to match seamlessly with the ribbon treble unit and ensure the listener revels in effortless drama and detail as music fills the room. These are the first new Quad 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 / Revela 2 Technical highlights:

• Sensitivity: 86dB / 89dB
• Recommended Power: 30 – 120W / 20 – 200W
• Nominal Impedance: 6Ω (minimum 4.1 Ω) / 6Ω (minimum 3.9 Ω)  Frequency Response (±3dB): 54Hz – 24kHz / 40Hz – 24kHz
• Bass Extension (at -6dB): 40Hz / 35Hz
• Crossover Frequency: 2.9kHz / 650Hz & 3.8kHz

The QUAD Revela 1 ships this fall with an MSRP of $2,250 USD without stands and 2,995.00USD with stands

The QUAD Revela 2 will be available in Q4 of 2023 with an MSRP of $4,495.00 USD