Revel W990 3-way in-wall speaker

Revel’s best in-wall speaker

Revel offers a wide range of high-quality in-wall speakers. The W990 is the pinnacle of their lineup, incorporating many of the company’s best speaker technologies. With a true three-way design and a host of room-correction controls, this speaker will delight music and movie lovers alike.

Advanced signal distribution

I’ll admit, three-way speaker designs aren’t usually my cup of tea. That’s because it’s difficult to design a high-quality crossover network that doesn’t “get in the way” of the musical signal. But Revel has overcome this challenge. They’ve invested significant engineering, design, and testing resources to ensure that their advanced high-order crossover network allows the 9″ woofer, 3-1/2″ midrange driver, and 1″ tweeter to blend together seamlessly. The W990 is a worthy choice for an audiophile-level in-wall speaker system.

Easy-to-access controls

The front panel of the W990 provides easy access to its sound control features. The 1″ tweeter has a three-position output level switch which lets you cut or boost high frequencies — a valuable adjustment if you have reflective surfaces like hardwood floors or windows, or absorptive surfaces like thick carpets or upholstered furniture.

The W990 also has a boundary compensation switch, so you can adjust low-frequency output if the speaker is installed near a corner to prevent potential boominess.

This speaker even features high-frequency tilt and listener axis controls, which let you compensate for both vertical and horizontal placement limitations.

High-quality design for long-term performance

The W990 has a few other notable design highlights. Its tweeter waveguide helps provide great sound for listeners directly in front of the speaker, as well as those positioned off to the side. And high-quality push-post input terminals provide a solid connection with your speaker wire.

DIY installation

If this is a do-it-yourself install, check out my guide to installing in-wall speakers, along with our selection of in-wall speaker wire. You can paint the included magnetic grille to have your speaker blend in with your décor.