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Salon

Loudspeaker

Summary of Contents for Salon

Page 1: ...Salon Loudspeaker ...

Page 2: ...ETWORK 5 CABINET 5 UNPACKING 6 PLACEMENT 8 INSTALLING SPIKES 10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11 SINGLE WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 12 BI WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 13 BI AMPLIFIED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 14 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 16 CABINET CARE 18 SPEAKERS AND POWER 18 PANEL REPLACEMENT 19 SPECIFICATIONS 21 SERVICE INFORMATION 23 SALON Owner s Manual 2 ...

Page 3: ...manding pas sages the SALON includes large voice coils in each transducer judiciously selected crossover points and true 24 dB per octave networks While the true test of any loudspeaker is the sound it reproduces we think you ll agree that this clean slate approach has yielded a truly exceptional outcome ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY To begin enjoying your SALON speakers first read and then per fo...

Page 4: ...ss and internal damping Optimized magnetic circuits to minimize harmonic distortion Oversized 1 5 inch diameter voice coil with flat aluminum wire offer higher power handling and long excursion capability MIDBASS For ideal midbass reproduction each SALON uses a 6 5 inch mica carbon filled co polymer dome midbass with these features A long voice coil excursion within an advanced suspension A copper...

Page 5: ...as an individually optimized crossover network with A 4 way 24 dB per octave crossover at 125 Hz 450 Hz and 2 2 kHz to optimize the on and off axis response of the system Hand wired filter networks with air core inductors and film capacitors to match each SALON to the reference standard Provision for bi amplified and bi wired applications via remov able external shorting straps on the gold plated ...

Page 6: ...rm the following steps 1 Stand a SALON in an upright position 2 Carefully remove all staples from rear flaps Open the flaps and tilt the unit forward so that the bottom flap can be positioned under the carton as shown in Figure 3 3 Lay unit on its back with all flaps open Lift carton off the unit and set it aside 4 Place the SALON in an upright position and then remove the four 4 foam packing stri...

Page 7: ...nspect each one for possible damage due to shipping If you discover any damage immediately contact your Revel dealer for further assistance To move an unpacked SALON e g when experimenting with placement rock it side to side into place using caution to avoid touching the front tweeter and midrange Keep all packing materials for future shipping In the unlikely event a product will need repair Revel...

Page 8: ...formance in a given environment Start with the following guidelines in determining optimum placement NOTE Set all Salon controls to zero position during placement experimentation If needed refer to Figure 13 on page 16 For best stereo imaging place the SALON speakers at equal dis tances from the main listening position and in symmetry with the room as shown in Figure 6 SALON Owner s Manual 8 Liste...

Page 9: ...ehind the speakers or corners NOTE You may then need to move the listening position forward to maintain an acceptable stereo image For best results make sure there are no objects between the SALON speakers and the intended listening area e g a coffee table in front of the listener will degrade timbre and imaging If possible avoid placing the speakers near large objects which can cause unwanted ref...

Page 10: ... tweeter and midrange The tip of the spike should extend about 11 2 from the bottom of the cabinet 3 Assemble and tighten locking rings onto the front spikes 4 Tilt the SALON in the other direction and install the other pair of spikes in the same manner NOTE If the speaker is to be used on a hardwood or tile floor use supplied spike covers Further adjustment of spike may be necessary due to uneven...

Page 11: ...ance of individual runs Higher loop resistance will result in mis termination of the filter networks and serious degradation of sound quality Use high quality connectors on the speaker cables Consult your Revel dealer as to specific recommenda tions for your application Turn off all audio system power before making any connections Read the owner s manuals that were included with your audio compone...

Page 12: ...ll straps for single wired operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Revel Corporation Chatsworth California Made in U S A Serial Number TM 0 3 Off 1 1 0 5 5 Front Tweeter Level Rear Tweeter Level 0 LF Compensation xxxx Install straps for single wired operation Install straps for single wired operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Revel Corporation Chatsworth California Made i...

Page 13: ...ure to remove the shorting straps when bi wiring may damage some amplifiers SALON Owner s Manual 13 Install straps for single wired operation Remove straps for bi wire or bi amp Install straps for single wired operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Revel Corporation Chatsworth California Made in U S A Serial Number TM 0 3 Off 1 1 0 5 5 Front Tweeter Level Rear Tweeter Level 0 LF Compen...

Page 14: ...ay damage some amplifiers NOTE When using two dissimilar amplifiers connect the SALON speakers in a horizontal bi amplified system see the next section SALON Owner s Manual 14 Install straps for single wired operation Remove straps for bi wire or bi amp Install straps for single wired operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Revel Corporation Chatsworth California Made in U S A Serial Nu...

Page 15: ...ll straps for single wired operation Remove straps for bi wire or bi amp Install straps for single wired operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Revel Corporation Chatsworth California Made in U S A Serial Number TM 0 3 Off 1 1 0 5 5 Front Tweeter Level Rear Tweeter Level 0 LF Compensation xxxx one channel shown Pre Amplifier rear OUTPUT OUTPUT Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input R...

Page 16: ...listening position If desired experiment with placement see page 8 to achieve the best overall tonal balance image specificity and spaciousness SALON Owner s Manual 16 Install straps for single wired operation Remove straps for bi wire or bi amp Install straps for single wired operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Revel Corporation Chatsworth California Made in U S A Serial Number TM ...

Page 17: ...ow frequency output see Figures 13 and 14 5 You may also wish to further adjust the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL controls see Figure 13 on previous page for both front and rear tweeters to achieve the most natural sound in your room Varying the FRONT control will change the high frequency balance and timbre Varying the REAR control will mainly affect air and spaciousness NOTE Be certain the corresponding ...

Page 18: ...crossovers with steep cut offs to eliminate damage caused by out of band frequencies Using this approach in combination with carefully selected components and transducers gives us confidence that a SALON speaker will not fail even under extreme conditions However there is a limit to how loud any speaker can play continuously A good rule of thumb is to avoid playing the system at volume levels beyo...

Page 19: ...de panel bolts and remove Remove the panel and grille 3 Install a new side panel as shown in Figure 15 Start all six bolts with trim rings by hand and tighten them with the hex wrench Be careful not to overtighten 4 Lay the SALON on its other side onto a soft surface Use the enclosed hex wrench to untighten the side panel bolts and remove Remove the panel 5 Install the speaker grille as shown in F...

Page 20: ...ther new side panel as shown in Figure 17 Carefully align panel cups onto grille tips Then start all six bolts with trim rings by hand and tighten them with the hex wrench Be careful not to overtighten 7 Stand the reassembled SALON upright Repeat steps 1 through 6 to install new side panels on the other SALON SALON Owner s Manual 20 ...

Page 21: ...point hand wiring with specially selected components Woofer and tweeter filter boards are physically independent and include a provision for bi amping or bi wiring Frequency Responses In Room Response 1 dB from 25 Hz to 12 kHz In room response is a breakthrough measurement that in a single curve closely correlates to sound quality and has been a goal of loudspeaker engineers for years Research and...

Page 22: ...ill exhibit significant room gain which is an increasing rise in level as frequencies decrease In addition the 10 dB specification reflects the steepness i e order of the low frequency roll off which is not significantly indicated in 3 dB specifications Dimensions 50 15 16 H x 131 2 W x 26 9 16 D 1 294 0 mm H x 342 9 mm W x 674 7 mm D include grilles add 11 2 or 38mm for spikes also refer to Figur...

Page 23: ...M PST In order to repair the unit quickly please provide us with the product s serial number and detailed information about the problem the unit is experiencing especially if it is intermittent If applicable include a copy of the original bill of sale to verify the unit s warranty coverage IMPORTANT Be sure to pack each unit to be returned in its original packing carton and mark the return authori...

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