Revel
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Performa
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F30 Loudspeaker
Страница 1: ...Revel Performa F30 Loudspeaker ...
Страница 2: ...TALLING TOP GRILLES OPTIONAL 7 PLACEMENT 8 ROOM ACOUSTICS 9 ROOM TREATMENT 10 INSTALLING SPIKES 11 CONNECTIONS 12 SINGLE WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 13 BI WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 13 BI AMPLIFIED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 14 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 16 CABINET CARE 16 LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER 17 SERVICE INFORMATION 17 SPECIFICATIONS 18 REVEL PERFORMA F30 Owner s Manual 2 ...
Страница 3: ...order crossover network to achieve a truly full range sound with stunning realism and superb dynamics As a result the REVEL PERFORMA F30 loudspeaker sets a whole new standard in sound quality at anywhere near its price range Its superior 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 begin en...
Страница 4: ...from coloration Optimized and shielded magnetic circuits to minimize harmonic distortion and prevent interference with video monitors Butyl rubber surround for large linear excursion capabilities CCA carbon composite aluminum flat wire voice coil on a 2 inch 50 mm fiberglass bobbin for low mass with high power handling Vented center pole piece for better cooling and low compression REVEL PERFORMA ...
Страница 5: ...y shielded to prevent interference with video monitors CROSSOVER NETWORK Each REVEL PERFORMA F30 loudspeaker has an individually optimized crossover network with A high order crossover at 220 Hz and 2 8 kHz to optimize the on and off axis response of the system Filter networks with carefully selected components for optimum performance with low distortion across a wide dynamic range Provision for b...
Страница 6: ...n To unpack a loudspeaker perform the following steps 1 Place a REVEL PERFORMA F30 loudspeaker onto its side 2 Open the bottom flaps Stand the unit in the up position 3 Open the top flaps Take out the spike foot kit and set it aside Remove the top pad 4 Lift the carton off the loudspeaker and set it aside being careful not to damage the cabinet Also remove the middle pad 5 Grasping the cabinet on ...
Страница 7: ...experimenting with placement rock it side to side into place using caution to avoid touching the tweeter and midrange Keep all packing materials for future shipping In the unlikely event a product will need repair Revel will only accept a unit in its original shipping carton Using any other packing materials may result in damage to the product and is not covered by the warranty See Service Informa...
Страница 8: ...on is obtained with the loudspeakers 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...
Страница 9: ...g rooms In these cases your only 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 an...
Страница 10: ...nown as the mirror method to accurately deter mine the most important locations the first reflection points for material treatment as follows 1 After the loudspeakers are placed the listener should sit in the prime listening position 2 A second person should slide a mirror along the walls 3 Note the locations at which the listener can see either of the loudspeakers These will be the reflection poi...
Страница 11: ...mount to achieve a level placement 3 Using the supplied wrench tighten a lock nut onto each spike NOTE If the loudspeaker is to be used on a hardwood or tile floor use the round ends with optional supplied covers Further adjust ment of each spike may be necessary due to uneven floors 4 Stand the REVEL PERFORMA F30 loudspeaker upright in its final placement position Again use caution to avoid touch...
Страница 12: ...A high 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 recommendations for your application Turn off all audio system power before making any connections Read the owner s manuals that were included with your audio components to confirm their conn...
Страница 13: ...raps 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 Revel Northridge California Made in U S A xxxx 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 am...
Страница 14: ...bi amplifying may damage some amplifiers NOTE When using two dissimilar amplifiers connect the REVEL PERFORMA F30 loudspeakers in a horizontal bi amplified system see next section REVEL PERFORMA F30 Owner s Manual 14 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 ...
Страница 15: ...ons REVELPERFORMA F30 Owner s Manual 15 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 Revel Northridge California Made in U S A xxxx Install straps for single wire operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input Remove straps for bi wire...
Страница 16: ...oustics often demand different level control settings NOTE Set the controls the same on both left and right channels CABINET CARE Each cabinet for the REVEL PERFORMA F30 loudspeaker has a wood veneer finish and does not require any routine maintenance Occasionally use a soft cloth dampened with household furniture polish to remove any fingerprints or dust Clean the grille by gen tle vacuuming REVE...
Страница 17: ...e contact your Revel dealer for immediate assistance They will determine if it can be serviced locally or requires shipment to our factory or other service repair facility IMPORTANT If factory service is required please obtain a return authorization number before shipping the defective unit to us Call the Revel Service Department at 1 818 830 8777 on any business day from 9 A M to 5 P M PST In ord...
Страница 18: ...ture 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 33 Hz to 16 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 simple observatio...
Страница 19: ...quency roll off which is not significantly indicated in 3 dB specifications Dimensions 451 4 H x 14 3 8 W x 1515 16 D no top grille 1 149 mm H x 366 mm W x 405 mm D includes feet see Figure 13 below 46 H x 14 3 8 W x 16 7 16 D with top grille 1 168 mm H x 366 mm W x 417 mm D includes feet and spikes see Figure 13 below Weight 90 lb 41 kg net without packing Revel a division of Madrigal Audio Labor...
Страница 20: ...P N 9301660 002 8500 BALBOA BOULEVARD NORTHRIDGE CA 91329 PH 818 830 8777 FAX 818 892 4960 www revelspeakers com ...
