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PERFORMA C

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Sensitivity:

86.5 dB SPL, with 2.83 V rms @ 1 m 

(4 pi anechoic)

Impedance:

5.8 

(nominal), 3.3 

(minimum) @ 80 Hz

Filters 

(crossover)

:

3-way, high-order @ 300 Hz and 2.7 kHz

Frequency responses:

In-room response;

±1.0 dB from 70 Hz to 16 kHz

In-room response relative to 
target response;

±0.75 dB from 90 Hz to 18 kHz

First reflections response;

±1.0 dB from 75 Hz to 15 kHz

Listening window response;

± 1.5 dB from 67 Hz to 15 kHz

Low frequency extension;

–10 dB @ 38 Hz

Bandwidth;

-6 dB @ 51 Hz and 44 KHz

Dimensions:

Without spikes*

width:

21"

(53.3 cm)

height:

8

1

2

"

(21.6 cm)

depth:

9"

(22.9 cm)

(includes grille)

With optional pedestal

width:

21"

(53.3 cm)

height:

20"

(50.8 cm)

depth:

11

7

16

"

(29.1 cm)

(includes grille)

Weight:

30 lb (13.6 kg) net (without packing)

With pedestal

48 lb (21.8 kg) net (without packing)

Specifications are subject to change 
without notice.

*Refer to user guide for details on spikes

Summary of Contents for Performa B15a

Page 1: ...PERFORM a HEAR LISTEN REVEL F52 F32 M22 C52 C32 S30 B15a ...

Page 2: ...Owning Revel loudspeakers is a pleasurable experience for both the ears and eyes Learning about the finer details of their design and construction will deepen your appreciation of their lasting value ...

Page 3: ...ng technique that for the first time provides an accurate correlation between loudspeaker measurements and sonic performance Though laboratory measurements are critical human hearing is the ulti mate evaluation tool Revel s Multichannel Listening Lab MLL repre sents the industry s most sophisticated loudspeaker listening facility allowing loudspeakers to be compared as single speakers stereo pairs...

Page 4: ... prior to the test ANECHOIC CHAMBERS While few loudspeaker companies have access to one Revel has three different anechoic echo free chambers Unlike most other compa nies Revel does not depend on electronic anechoic simulator testing methods that often fail to reveal critical performance flaws such as reso nances Revel s anechoic chambers are state of the art in design allow ing for accurate and u...

Page 5: ...in house Stereo Lithography Apparatus SLA is used during development to help assure very tight tolerances and minimize develop ment times The SLA utilizes a high power laser to precisely solidify a liq uid polymer into the 3 dimensional shapes specified in CAD drawings This allows designs to be turned in real prototypes very quickly so they can be verified before going into production During devel...

Page 6: ...ion refer ence standards But even with the tightest production tolerances slight deviations still might occur from one loudspeaker to the next To prevent this a technician compares each loudspeaker to the reference standard making careful adjustments by hand as needed All tuning adjustments and specifications are then recorded and retained for archive purposes referenced to the loudspeaker s seria...

Page 7: ... Since then Revel loudspeakers have won accolades from discerning audiophiles and critical reviewers alike Collectively the Performa Series offers an impressive combination of advanced design precision manufacturing stunning audio performance and handsome aesthetics Individually each Performa loudspeaker is a standout performer that delivers a perform ance as powerful as it is precise The followin...

Page 8: ...F52 Shown in Natural Cherry finish ...

Page 9: ...ic load ing as well as optimized horizontal and vertical dispersion The result is a virtually seamless transition from the midrange to the treble fre quencies that also provides virtual acoustic invisibility where the tweeter itself cannot be localized as an individual driver As with other Performa models each F52 is individually calibrated during production hand tuned to within a fraction of a de...

Page 10: ...F32 Shown in Natural Cherry Finish ...

Page 11: ...gnetic motor sys tems optimize linearity over a wide operating range resulting in con sistent timbre and low distortion over a wide dynamic range These remarkable drivers also feature 2 inch high power handling flat wire edge wound voice coils for unprecedented power handling capability and low distortion Virtually identical to the woofer except for size the 51 4 inch midrange driver is optimized ...

Page 12: ...M22 Shown in Maple Finish on optional pedestals ...

Page 13: ...ated magnetic flux focusing systems comprising a copper modulation control cap as well as an aluminum flux stability ring for unparalleled magnetic lin earity and incredibly low distortion Treble frequencies are ably reproduced by our exclusive pure magnetically shielded 1 inch titani um dome wide dispersion tweeter featuring an advanced co polymer surround and Ferrofluid cooling providing true pi...

Page 14: ...C52 Shown in Maple Finish on optional pedestal ...

Page 15: ... Composite cone high performance woofers along with a 51 4 inch OCC cone midrange driver the F52 also fea tures our recently developed and proprietary Constant Acoustic Impedance tweeter waveguide technology The 1 inch aluminum dome tweeter is housed in the spe cially shaped CAI waveguide which provides optimum acoustic impedance loading along with pre cise horizontal and vertical disper sion Toge...

Page 16: ...C32 Shown in Black Ash Finish on optional pedestal ...

Page 17: ...mium magnet motor sys tem these drivers also incorporate large flat wire edge wound voice coils for maximum dynamic range and freedom from dynamic com pression A precision switched resistor high frequency level control provides exact treble level tuning for optimal high frequency balance from the 1 inch pure titanium dome tweeter Precise multi element high order crossovers are individually divided...

Page 18: ...S30 Shown in Black Finish ...

Page 19: ...uipped with two 4 inch full range drivers with dispersion char acteristics optimized for consistent sound throughout the listening area The handsome cabinetry fea tures angled baffles in a stylish three panel configuration and can be wall or ceiling mounted using the integrated mounting system for maximum flexibility The S30 s timbre is carefully tailored to blend seamlessly with all of the Perfor...

Page 20: ...B15a Shown in Natural Cherry Finish ...

Page 21: ...of the subwoofer within the confines of any listening room introduces significant and degrading response variations caused by room induced resonances Conventional subwoofer crossover frequency and level con trols alone cannot compensate for these inevitable and inescapable timbre response irregularities Therefore the Performa B15a sub woofer is equipped with a sophisti cated tuning system featurin...

Page 22: ... loudspeakers is even more powerful when it is taken in context with the other measure ments presented here A target response is the ideal response goal and is not flat at the frequency extremes and is used when the ideal reference is not a flat line A target response must be tailored to the loudspeaker s intended application and takes into account the acoustic impact of the loud speaker s locatio...

Page 23: ...om response relative to target response 0 5 dB from 31 Hz to 20 kHz First reflections response 0 5 dB from 33 Hz to 17 kHz Listening window response 1 0 dB from 32 Hz to 18 kHz Low frequency extension 10 dB 23 Hz Bandwidth 6 dB 25 Hz and 45 KHz Dimensions width 91 2 24 1 cm height 4315 16 111 6 cm depth 171 2 44 5 cm includes grille Spikes add 11 2 3 81 cm to height Weight 87 7 lb 39 8 kg net with...

Page 24: ...e relative to target response 0 75 dB from 34 Hz to 20 kHz First reflections response 1 0 dB from 33 Hz to 15 kHz Listening window response 1 5 dB from 31 Hz to 16 kHz Low frequency extension 10 dB 24 Hz Bandwidth 6 dB 26 Hz and 50 KHz Dimensions width 83 4 22 2 cm height 411 2 105 4 cm depth 151 4 38 7 cm includes grille Spikes add 11 2 3 8 cm to height Weight 70 lb 31 7 kg net without packing Sp...

Page 25: ...tions response 1 5 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz Listening window response 1 5 dB from 45 Hz to 16 kHz Low frequency extension 10 dB 36 Hz Bandwidth 6 dB 41 Hz and 50 KHz Dimensions width 85 8 21 9 cm height 141 2 36 8 cm depth 117 8 30 2 cm includes grille With optional pedestal width 93 8 23 8 cm height 3915 16 101 4 cm depth 117 8 30 2 cm includes grille Weight 24 lb 10 8 kg net each without packing ...

Page 26: ...m 70 Hz to 17 kHz Listening window response 1 0 dB from 65 Hz to 18 kHz Low frequency extension 10 dB 36 Hz Bandwidth 6 dB 49 Hz and 45 KHz Dimensions Without spikes width 245 8 62 6 cm height 107 8 27 6 cm depth 109 16 26 8 cm includes grille With optional pedestal width 245 8 62 6 cm height 23 58 4 cm depth 117 16 29 1 cm includes grille Weight 40 75 lb 18 5 kg net without packing With pedestal ...

Page 27: ...response 1 0 dB from 75 Hz to 15 kHz Listening window response 1 5 dB from 67 Hz to 15 kHz Low frequency extension 10 dB 38 Hz Bandwidth 6 dB 51 Hz and 44 KHz Dimensions Without spikes width 21 53 3 cm height 81 2 21 6 cm depth 9 22 9 cm includes grille With optional pedestal width 21 53 3 cm height 20 50 8 cm depth 117 16 29 1 cm includes grille Weight 30 lb 13 6 kg net without packing With pedes...

Page 28: ... 0 75 dB from 80 Hz to 20 kHz First reflections response 1 75 dB from 84 Hz to 14 kHz Listening window response 1 5 dB from 85 Hz to 18 kHz Low frequency extension 10 dB 50 Hz Bandwidth 6 dB 65 Hz and 42 KHz Dimensions width 143 16 36 cm height 121 2 31 7 cm depth 83 8 21 2 cm includes grilles Weight 36 lb 16 kg per pair net without packing 18 lb 8 kg individual net without packing Specifications ...

Page 29: ...sly variable from 0 1 to 1 octave Level Continuously variable from 14 5 to 6 dB Low pass filter Type Low pass with ON OFF switch Slope Selectable 24 or 48 dB per octave Frequency Selectable 30 40 50 60 70 or 80 Hz Phase Continuously variable from 0 to 180 Level Continuously variable High pass filter Type High pass always on Slope Selectable 12 or 24 dB per octave Frequency Selectable 30 40 50 60 7...

Page 30: ...ding their customers with sound accurate advice about audio and home theater components They are professionals who want to make your high end experience an enjoyable one More than ever getting expert advice on compo nent purchase and integration is essential Our specialist dealers will ensure proper installation setup and calibration of your system As much as any other professional you deal with y...

Page 31: ...ence is special Beyond the enjoyment of one of the world s most highly prized loudspeakers it is about the appreciation of fine detail and high technology The Performa series offers the performance and beauty of the world s finest loudspeakers 31 ...

Page 32: ... for typographic errors Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated Revel Performa loudspeakers are designed and assembled in Northridge California USA 3 Oak Park Drive Bedford MA 01730 1413 USA Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 www revelspeakers com 2005 Harman Specialty Group Part Number 072 17002 Rev 3 ...

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