Quad Revela 1 Classic Bookshelf Speaker Without Stand

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Quad Revela 1 Bookshelf Speakers (Without Stand) at Vinyl Sound Toronto, Canada

The Quad Revela 1 is a two-way bass-reflex bookshelf and stand-mount monitor from Quad (Huntingdon, England, UK), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Developed over more than four years under the direction of Peter Comeau, Quad's Director of Acoustic Design, the Revela 1 pairs a 27 x 60 mm True Ribbon tweeter with a single 165 mm Reveal advanced fibre woofer in a 17.6-litre bass-reflex enclosure, delivering a frequency response of 54 Hz to 24 kHz (+/-3 dB) with bass extension to 40 Hz at -6 dB. Sensitivity is 86 dB and peak power handling is 120 watts. Available in hand-finished Piano Walnut or Piano Black, this listing is for the speaker pair only, without the optional custom-engineered matching stand. Rubber feet are included for direct bookshelf or surface placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Quad Revela 1?
A: The Quad Revela 1 is a two-way bass-reflex bookshelf and stand-mount monitor from Quad (Huntingdon, UK), featuring a 27 x 60 mm True Ribbon tweeter and a 165 mm Reveal advanced fibre woofer. Frequency response is 54 Hz to 24 kHz (+/-3 dB) with bass extension to 40 Hz at -6 dB, sensitivity is 86 dB, and peak power handling is 120 watts into a 6-ohm nominal impedance. This listing is for the speaker pair only without the optional matching stand, and rubber feet are included for direct surface placement. The Revela 1 is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada.

Q: What is the difference between this listing and the Revela 1 with stand?
A: This listing includes the Quad Revela 1 speaker pair and rubber feet only. The optional custom-engineered matching stand, finished to the same high-gloss Piano Walnut or Piano Black standard as the speaker cabinet, is sold separately through Vinyl Sound Toronto. This listing suits listeners who already own a suitable speaker stand, plan to use a third-party stand, or intend to place the Revela 1 on a bookshelf or media unit using the rubber feet provided.

Q: What amplifier does the Quad Revela 1 need?
A: The Revela 1 is compatible with amplifiers rated from 30 to 120 watts. Nominal impedance is 6 ohms with a minimum of 4.1 ohms, so the amplifier should be stable into loads approaching 4 ohms for reliable performance at high output levels. The 86 dB sensitivity suits small to medium rooms with quality integrated amplifiers from 30 watts upward. The team at Vinyl Sound Toronto can advise on compatible pairings across a range of budgets and room sizes.

Q: What is a True Ribbon tweeter?
A: A True Ribbon tweeter passes the audio signal directly through a thin corrugated metallic diaphragm suspended in a magnetic field, so the diaphragm itself is both the conductor and the radiating surface. The ribbon element's extremely low mass lets it respond to high-frequency transients with speed, low distortion, and a smooth tonal character. The Revela 1's 27 x 60 mm True Ribbon is the result of over four years of research by Peter Comeau, Quad's Director of Acoustic Design.

Q: Can the Quad Revela 1 be placed on a bookshelf without a stand?
A: Yes. The Revela 1 includes rubber feet as standard and is designed to work on a bookshelf, media unit, or other suitable surface. Because the bass-reflex port faces the rear, leave space behind the cabinet so the port can breathe freely. Stand-mount placement at the correct listening height generally gives the best stereo imaging and bass integration, and the optional matching stand is available separately through Vinyl Sound Toronto.

Q: Where can I buy the Quad Revela 1 in Toronto or Canada?
A: The Quad Revela 1 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised Quad dealer in Toronto, Canada, in Piano Walnut and Piano Black. Online checkout is not available for Quad products, so please call or email us to place your order. The optional matching stand is also available through Vinyl Sound Toronto. Contact the team to confirm current availability or to arrange a listening session.