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Figure 4. A Revel 
Performa F50a loudspeaker with
its inner packing materials.

NOTE: While the loudspeaker is upside-down, it is recommended
to adjust the spike footing if the F50a will be placed on a carpeted
floor. Refer to the Adjustable Spike Footing section that begins on
the next page for instructions.

5. Grasping the sides of the cabinet, place the F50a on its side.

Then, place the F50a in the upright position without allowing
the protective bag identified in Figure 4 (above) to become
“stuck” under the spike footing.

6. When the F50a is in the upright position, remove the protec-

tive bag.

7. Remove the tweeter dome protector. Then attach the grille to

the cabinet.

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REVEL PERFORMA F50a

Owner’s Manual

Top Pad

Back Middle Pad

Bottom Pad

Protective Bag

Front 
Middle Pad

Grille

Summary of Contents for Performa F50

Page 1: ...ipments Part No 352989 001 Rev A 2 04 Owner s Manual Revel Performa and the Revel logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries U S patent numbers and other worldwide patents issued and pending 2004 Harman Specialty Group All rights reserved This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Harman Specialty Group The information it contains is subject to chan...

Page 2: ...ISTRATION 4 DESCRIPTION 4 WOOFERS 4 MIDRANGE 5 TWEETER 5 CROSSOVER NETWORK 5 CABINET 6 UNPACKING 6 ADJUSTABLE SPIKE FOOTING 9 PLACEMENT 11 CONNECTIONS 14 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 18 LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER 19 SPECIFICATIONS 20 OBTAINING SERVICE 22 2 REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner s Manual ...

Page 3: ... order crossover network to achieve truly full range response with stunning realism and superb dynamics As a result the Revel Performa F50a loudspeaker sets a whole new standard in sound quality at anywhere near its price range Its supe rior performance assured by our ongoing research will greatly contribute to the enjoyment of music or film sound in your home ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY To begi...

Page 4: ... strong wall reflections WOOFERS Each 6 5 inch 165mm ceramic composite cone woofer features A ceramic cone that provides the advantages of stiff light true ceramic material through the use of a unique high temperature process that results in a strong ceramic composite Little or no energy storage and no breakup modes throughout its operating range resulting in low distortion Magnetic shielding to p...

Page 5: ...for increased freedom from coloration A neodymium ring magnet and Telar 57 low carbon high satura tion steel in the pole back plate and top plate for low distortion Vented pole to a polyester filled chamber with an integrated heatsink for high power handling and low dynamic compression Magnetic shielding to prevent interference with video monitors CROSSOVER NETWORK Each Revel Performa F50a loudspe...

Page 6: ...y wax can also be used To clean the cabinet 1 Apply a high quality furniture polish to a soft cloth 2 Use the cloth to lightly wipe the cabinet surface To clean the grille Gently vacuum using a soft bristled brush vacuum attachment CAUTION To prevent cabinet damage do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish to clean the cabinet To prevent possible transducer damage do not apply furnit...

Page 7: ...peaker 1 Place the packing carton on its side and fully open the top flaps as shown Step 1 of Figure 3 above 2 Without allowing the top flaps to close stand the packing car ton in an inverted position as shown in Step 2 of Figure 3 above 3 Lift the packing carton off of the loudspeaker as shown in Step 3 of Figure 3 Use caution to avoid damaging the loudspeaker cabinet and objects located above th...

Page 8: ...e for instructions 5 Grasping the sides of the cabinet place the F50a on its side Then place the F50a in the upright position without allowing the protective bag identified in Figure 4 above to become stuck under the spike footing 6 When the F50a is in the upright position remove the protec tive bag 7 Remove the tweeter dome protector Then attach the grille to the cabinet 8 REVEL PERFORMA F50a Own...

Page 9: ...ions that begin below to adjust the spike footing To adjust the spike footing 1 Place the F50a on its side on a soft towel or carpeted floor 2 Remove the protective cap from the round end of the spike Save it for possible future use 3 Rotate the locking ring counterclockwise to detach it from the spike Save it for use in step 6 4 Rotate the spike counterclockwise to remove it from the cabi net 5 R...

Page 10: ...her furniture Harman Specialty Group assumes no responsibility for proper selection and installa tion of hardware or for any personal injuries or product damages resulting from improper installation or a fallen loudspeaker Locking Ring F50a Round End Protective Cap Attached Locking Ring Round End Spike End Protective Cap Spike End Spike End Round End Protective Cap Removed When shipped the spikes ...

Page 11: ...rs pointing almost directly toward the prime listen ing position Some listeners prefer a wider soundstage which is achieved by reducing the toe in angle perhaps to the point of aiming the loudspeakers straight ahead Imaging and a sense of spaciousness will improve as the loudspeakers are moved away from the wall behind the loud speakers and the side walls NOTE You may then need to move the listeni...

Page 12: ... solution is to take special care in selecting both the speaker and prime listening locations which will pay off in superior low frequency performance Often the difference between poor and excellent results is the result of relatively small adjustments in speaker and listener placements The interaction of loudspeakers and rooms is quite complex as the loudspeaker and listener are affected by two m...

Page 13: ...tions the first reflection points for acoustic treatment as follows 1 After the loudspeakers are placed the listener should sit in the prime listening position If additional seating locations will be used try all listening positions during this process to ensure that the treatment materials adequately cover the listening areas 2 A second person should slide a mirror along the walls 3 Note the loca...

Page 14: ...o determine the maximum wire gauge NOTE A high loop resistance will result in mis termination of the fil ter networks and serious degradation of sound quality Use high qual ity connectors on the speaker cables Consult an authorized Revel deal er as to specific recommendations for your application Turn off all audio system power before making any connections Read the owner s manuals that were inclu...

Page 15: ...a Rear Connector Panel Amplifier rear one channel shown BI WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS A bi wired system uses two pairs of loudspeaker wires connected to a single amplifier channel On the rear of the F50a loudspeaker remove the shorting straps and connect the and of one pair of wires to the HIGH FREQUENCY INPUT terminals and the and of the other pair of wires to the LOW FREQUENCY INPUT terminals as s...

Page 16: ...ilure to remove the shorting straps when bi amplify ing may damage some amplifiers NOTE When using two dissimilar amplifiers connect the F50a loud speakers in a horizontal bi amplified system see next section Install straps for single wire operation Install straps for single wire operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Remove straps for bi wire or bi amp 1 1 0 5 5 Front Tweeter Level dB...

Page 17: ... Revel dealer for specific recommen dations Install straps for single wire operation Install straps for single wire operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Remove straps for bi wire or bi amp 1 1 0 5 5 Front Tweeter Level dB Serial Number xxxx Revel Northridge California Made in U S A Install straps for single wire operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Remove straps for bi ...

Page 18: ...r adjust each TWEETER LEVEL CONTROL Varying the control will change the high frequency balance and timbre Differences in room acoustics often demand different level control settings NOTE Set the controls the same on both left and right channels Install straps for single wire operation Install straps for single wire operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Remove straps for bi wire or bi ...

Page 19: ...ker failure even under extreme conditions However there is a limit to how loud any speaker can play continuously Avoid playing the system at volume levels beyond where the sound is clean If the sound becomes distorted or strained reduce the volume level immediately to avoid damage If unsure of the suitability of current or planned amplifier compo nents please ask an authorized Revel dealer to revi...

Page 20: ...e 1 0dB from 33Hz to 18kHz Indicates the response listeners hear in relation to the first reflections from walls ceilings and floors This specification indicates that Revel loudspeakers will remain accurate even in listening rooms that cast strong reflections Listening Window Response 1 0dB from 33Hz to 19kHz Indicates the on axis response of the loudspeaker An improved on axis measurement this sp...

Page 21: ... 5 inches 1155mm with spike footing Depth 17 5 inches 445mm with grille Weight 100 pounds 45 4kg not including packaging Specifications are subject to change without notice 44 1118mm 45 5 1155 mm 9 5 241mm 15 5 394mm 17 432mm 17 5 445mm Figure 13 Overall dimensions for the Revel Performa F50a loud speaker ...

Page 22: ...tomer to Harman Specialty Group whether the product is or is not covered under warranty All returns must be well packaged using the original packing materials if possi ble properly insured and consigned pre paid to a reliable shipping agent The following information must be included when a product is returned for service name company name street address city state and zip code telephone number inc...

Page 23: ...23 REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner s Manual To contact Harman Specialty Group Customer Support Telephone 781 280 0300 Service Fax 781 280 0499 Sales Fax 781 280 0495 www revelspeakers com ...

Page 24: ...one 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 www revelspeakers com Customer Support Telephone 781 280 0300 Sales Fax 781 280 0495 Service Fax 781 280 0499 Please contact Customer Support for information about product shipments Part No 352989 001 Rev A 2 04 ...

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