F208/F206 Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
Page 1: ...F208 F206 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Owner s Manual ...
Page 2: ...quency Compensation Switch Binding Posts Shorting Straps 4 Installation Considerations Loudspeaker Placement Listening Room Acoustics Acoustic Treatment Materials Adjustable Spikes 5 Making Connections Observe Proper Polarity Speaker Cable F206 Connections F208 Connections 7 Optimizing Performance Port Plugs F208 Adjustments 10 Caring for Your Loudspeakers Grilles Cabinet Finish 10 Specifications ...
Page 3: ...d F206 are housed in enclosures that are similar to our flagship Ultima2 Series These fully curved enclosures are inherently stiffer than conventional box shapes and are formed with contiguous wood layers that prevent splitting They feature strategically oriented bracing that eliminates the possibility of enclosure induced coloration These beautiful modern enclosures are finished in high gloss pian...
Page 4: ...al 8 Aluminum Cone Woofers with Cast Frames Enclosure with 1 Thick Panels and Extensive Internal Bracing F206 F208 Front Firing Bass Reflex Port Dual 6 5 Aluminum Cone Woofers with Cast Frames 5 25 Aluminum Cone Midrange with Cast Frame Tweeter Level Switch Binding Posts Shorting Straps Binding Posts Low Frequency Compensation Switch F206 F208 ...
Page 5: ...ed connections Refer to the Making Connections section on page 7 for additional information inStaLLatiOn COnSideratiOnS Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors loudspeaker accuracy loudspeaker placement and listening room acoustics Advanced Revel design features allow the F208 and F206 to achieve exceptional acoustical precision As a result experimenting with loudspeaker placem...
Page 6: ...hat optimize the loudspeakers on axis and off axis response minimizing sonic degradations that occur in overly live rooms those with surfaces that are acoustically reflective Placing minimal acoustic treatment materials at the room s primary reflection points will reduce these distortions even further Ideally acoustic absorbers should be placed at the first reflection points on the front and side wal...
Page 7: ...king rings of all four spikes to achieve a level balance when the loudspeaker is placed rightside up on the floor CAUTION Floor standing loudspeakers such as the F208 and F206 have a high center of gravity which may cause them to fall if tipped or improperly positioned To avoid this anchor the loudspeaker to the floor and or wall using the same procedures and hardware used to anchor bookcases wall u...
Page 8: ...ing the F208 to your power amplifier s Review the owner s manuals for all associated audio components to determine their correct connection procedures NOTE Do not use an electronic crossover network when bi amping Revel F208 loudspeakers Doing so will cause a considerable degradation of sound quality F208 Single Wired Connection NOTE Do not remove the shorting straps between the speaker terminals ...
Page 9: ...have two output connectors for each channel Y adaptors are required 1 Remove the shorting straps 2 Connect one speaker cable to the high frequency set of F208 input terminals Then connect the other end of that speaker cable to the desired power amplifier output channel 3 Connect another speaker cable to the low frequency set of F208 input terminals Then connect the other end of that speaker cable ...
Page 10: ... Y adaptors are required 1 Remove the shorting straps 2 Connect one speaker cable to the high frequency set of F208 input terminals Then connect the other end of that speaker cable to the desired power amplifier output channel 3 Connect another speaker cable to the low frequency set of F208 input terminals Then connect the other end of that speaker cable to the desired output channel on another po...
Page 11: ...udspeaker placement 6 Adjust the Tweeter Level switch on each loudspeaker to change the high frequency level and fine tune the overall tonal balance CAUTION Do not operate the switch while audio is playing through the speaker NOTE For best results set the Tweeter Level switches on both loudspeakers to the same position 7 Experiment with the Low Frequency Compensation switch and the port plugs to a...
Page 12: ...ed binding posts with shorting straps Available finishes Piano black high gloss walnut Dimensions H x W x D 46 1 2 x 11 13 16 x 14 3 4 1182mm x 300mm x 375mm Weight 79 8 lb 36 3kg F206 Type 3 way dual 6 1 2 floorstanding loudspeaker Low frequency transducer Two 6 1 2 165mm aluminum cones with cast frames Midrange transducer 5 1 4 130mm aluminum cone with cast frame High frequency transducer 1 25mm ...
Page 13: ...d States its territories and Canada please contact an authorized Revel dealer for warranty and service information Any Revel product not performing satisfactorily may be returned to the factory for evaluation Return authorization must first be obtained by either calling or writing Customer Service prior to shipping the product The customer is responsible for shipping charges to the factory Custome...
