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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Revel Concerta2 Loudspeakers ...................................................... 2
Concerta2 Series Overview....................................................................... 3
Installation Considerations, Loudspeaker Placement............................... 5
Making Connections ................................................................................. 8
Caring for Your Loudspeakers ................................................................... 8
Specifications ............................................................................................ 9
ABOUT REVEL CONCERTA2
LOUDSPEAKERS SERIES
Thank you for purchasing Revel Concerta2 loudspeakers Series
speakers. These true full-range loudspeakers feature small footprints
and sleek designs, allowing them to blend-in easily with your existing
décor. They deliver an impressive combination of wide frequency range,
uncompressed dynamic range and low distortion across the entire
audible spectrum.
Typical tweeter magnetic assemblies have a small space behind the
dome that causes a high mechanical resonance. In designing the
Concerta2 series, this challenge was met head on by Revel engineers.
They created a tweeter mechanical resonance that is well below the
operating band which would ensure linearity and consistency at the
crossover frequency. To do so, a large cavity behind the magnetic
assembly is vented around the perimeter. This, along with a compliant
diaphragm surround, sets the mechanical resonance frequency to a low
800 Hz compared to a typical 1.5 kHz found in similarly priced speakers.
These advances allowed the tweeter/midrange crossover to be set an
octave lower thereby improving the system directivity.
By repositioning the voice coil in the woofer, Revel engineers discovered
they could improve the symmetry of the woofer displacement and
thereby lower distortion. Also, asymmetry attributed to spider nonlinearity can also lead to higher distortion. This was solved by adjusting
the spider progression to greatly improve the symmetry and as a result,
lowered distortion.
A novel technique of cabinet construction was used to create Concerta2
enclosures that were not only beautiful, but also have the rigid, curved
side walls plus extensive bracing that results in a strong and inert
enclosure. This ensures no cabinet coloration to the sound. The
attractive designs are also painted a high gloss white or high gloss black
finish, have magnetic grilles and show no visible fasteners, features not
typically seen on speakers at this price point.
Revel Concerta2 crossover networks feature carefully-selected
components that contribute to great performance and benchmark
setting value. These high-order crossover networks dramatically reduce
distortion and dynamic compression for clear sound that maintains the
same quality over a very wide dynamic range. These precision networks
optimize the speakers’ timbral accuracy, enhancing musical enjoyment
for listeners who are anywhere in the room, not only those seated onaxis to the loudspeakers.
During development, every Revel loudspeaker model is compared to
competitive models in our unique position-independent double-blind
listening lab. This process utilizes the latest psychoacoustic research
to assure that these listening tests are valid, enabling us to verify that
all Revel loudspeakers are superior to their competitors before they are
allowed to go into production.
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CONCERTA2 SERIES OVERVIEW
F35/F36 OVERVIEW
1" Aluminum
Dome Tweeter
With Acoustic
Lens + Waveguide
5.25" Aluminum Cone
Woofer/Midrange
6.5" Aluminum Cone
Woofer/Midrange
Dual 5.25"
Aluminum Cone
Woofers
Dual 6.5"
Aluminum Cone
Woofers
M16 OVERVIEW
Enclosure with
1"-Thick Panels
And Extensive
Internal Bracing
1" Aluminum
Dome Tweeter
With Acoustic
Lens + Waveguide
6.5" Aluminum
Cone Woofer
Enclosure with
1"-Thick Panels
And Extensive
Internal Bracing
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S16 OVERVIEW
C25 OVERVIEW
1" Aluminum
Dome Tweeter
With Acoustic
Lens + Waveguide
6.5" Aluminum
Cone Woofer
Enclosure with
1"-Thick Panels
And Extensive
Internal Bracing
Dual 5.25"
Aluminum Cone
Woofers
1" Aluminum
Dome Tweeter
With Acoustic
Lens + Waveguide
Enclosure with
1"-Thick Panels
And Extensive
Internal Bracing
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors: loudspeaker
accuracy, loudspeaker placement and listening room acoustics.
Advanced Revel design features allow the Concerta2 to achieve
exceptional acoustical precision. As a result, experimenting with
loudspeaker placement and listening room acoustics will have the most
significant impact on the loudspeakers’ performance.
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR F35, F36, AND M16
• Remove all obstructions between the loudspeaker and the
primary listening position. For instance, a coffee table between
the loudspeaker and the primary listening position will create
reflections that will degrade stereo imaging and timbre. Placing
the loudspeakers near large objects may also cause unwanted
reflections.
• For the best stereo imaging, place the loudspeakers so that they are
both the same distance from the primary listening position and so
they are both the same distance from the side walls, as shown in the
illustration.
Front Wall
Equal
Distances
STAND-MOUNTING
Optional Concerta2 stands are available for the C25 and M16 that place
the loudspeakers at the proper height for installation below a TV display.
Refer to the assembly instructions that are included with the stands for
additional information.
FLUSH-MOUNTING
When flush-mounting the C25 or M16 inside of a cabinet or
entertainment center:
Left
F36/F35/M16
Equal
Distances
Primary Listening Position
Right
F36/F35/M16
• For optimal stereo imaging and timbre, aim the loudspeakers directly
toward the primary listening position as shown in the illustration
above. If you wish to widen the stereo soundstage you can reduce
this toe-in angle, even to the point at which the loudspeakers are
pointing straight forward.
• Moving the loudspeakers farther from the front and side listening
room walls will improve stereo imaging and the sense of
spaciousness in the listening space.
• Moving the loudspeakers closer to the corners or walls of the
listening room will increase bass level.
• Make sure that the front of the loudspeaker is flush with the front
edge of the mounting shelf and surrounding surfaces.
• If necessary to aim the center channel directly at the listeners’ ears,
use the supplied feet to angle the loudspeaker at the listeners’ ears,
see the next page for additional information.
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ADJUSTABLE FEET ON C25
C25 loudspeakers include two sets of adjustable feet, one short and
one long that let you angle the loudspeaker up or down so it is aiming
towards listeners’ ears when it is installed above or below a TV display.
The feet screw into the threaded inserts on the bottom of the speaker.
• To tilt the loudspeaker upward, install the set of short feet into the
front threaded inserts on the bottom of the loudspeaker. Install the
long feet on the back so that the loudspeaker achieves a level balance.
Front
Inserts
Rear
Inserts
• To aim the loudspeaker straight forward (with no tilt), install the set
of short feet into the front threaded inserts on the bottom of the
loudspeaker and the long threaded feet on the back inserts. Adjust
the feet so that the loudspeaker achieves a level balance.
• To tilt the loudspeaker downward, install the set of long feet into the
rear threaded inserts on the bottom of the loudspeaker. Adjust the
feet so that the loudspeaker achieves a level balance.
ADJUSTABLE SPIKES ON FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS
Four adjustable spikes are included for each F35 and F36 loudspeakers.
You can install these spikes in the bottoms of the loudspeaker cabinets
to provide optimal stability, accommodating installations on tile,
hardwood, and carpeted floors.
To install and adjust the spikes:
1. Place the loudspeaker on its side on a soft towel or carpeted floor.
2. Screw the spikes into the fittings on the bottom of the loudspeaker.
The spikes can be installed with either the pointed end or round end
protruding from the cabinet.
• If the loudspeakers are to be placed on a carpeted floor, install the
spikes with the pointed ends protruding from the cabinet.
• If the loudspeakers are to be placed on wood, linoleum or tile floor,
install the spikes with the round ends protruding from the cabinet.
After determining the final locations for the speakers you can place
coins under the spikes to protect the floor surface from damage.
Pointed
End Out
Short Feet in
Front Inserts
Short Feet in
Front Inserts
Upward Tilt
• If you wish you can install the spikes with the pointed ends
protruding from the cabinet for placement on wood, linoleum or tile
floors. In this case you must place coins or similar items under the
spikes to avoid damaging the floor surface.
No Tilt
Long Feet in
Rear Inserts
Downward Tilt
Long Feet in
Rear Inserts
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LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR S16
Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors: loudspeaker
accuracy, loudspeaker placement and listening room acoustics.
Advanced Revel design features allow the S16 to achieve exceptional
acoustical precision, and the ability to seamlessly blend with other
Revel Concerta2-series speakers in 5.1- and 7.1-channel systems.
PLACEMENT IN 5.1-CHANNEL SYSTEMS
The most common 5.1-channel home theater system configuration uses
a pair of Concerta2 S16 surround loudspeakers, placed on the side
walls above the listening area, as shown in the illustration below. The
loudspeaker’s radiation pattern is optimized for use at 90 degrees to the
sides of the primary listening area. This occurs when the loudspeakers
are placed along the side walls, directly to the sides of the prime
listening position (90 degrees to the prime listeners’ ears). The ideal
height is located at 10 to 15 degrees above the prime listener’s ears.
Top View
90°
Wall
Prime
Listener
Surround
Left S16
Prime
Listener
Sub
LF
Screen
Center
RF
Sub
PLACEMENT IN A 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM
7.1-Channel surround-sound controllers can independently drive two
pairs of surround loudspeakers: a pair of Surround Left/Right speakers
and a pair of Surround Back Left/Right speakers.
• The recommended configuration is with the Surround Left and
Surround Right S16 loudspeakers placed on the side walls as in a
5.1-channel system, and the Surround Back Left and Surround Back
Right S16 loudspeakers placed on the rear wall, as shown in the
illustration below.
Top View
90°
Wall
Surround
Back
Left
S16
Prime
Listener
Surround
Back
Right
S16
Surround
Left S16
Prime
Listener
Sub
Surround
Right S16
Listener
LF
Prime
Screen
Center
RF
Sub
Front View
S16
10°-15°
Surround
Right S16
Prime
Listener
Front View
S16
10°-15°
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WALL-MOUNTING THE S16
The Concerta2 S16 loudspeakers come with an integral wall mounting
system. Built-in mounting keyholes on the rear of the speaker are
designed to be used with the supplied wall-mount bracket.
CAUTION: Revel does not supply hardware to mount the
supplied bracket on a wall. It is the customer’s responsibility
to select wall-mounting hardware that is appropriate for their
wall’s materials and construction. Revel recommends that
installation should only be done by qualified individuals who are
experienced in affixing and installing wall-mounted electrical
equipment, and who understand and observe all relevant safety
precautions. HARMAN International Inc. disclaims any liability
whatsoever for injury or damage to persons or property arising
from installation of its products or use of hardware it provides.
After the bracket is mounted on the wall (check the level of the bracket)
and make sure the speaker is connected to the amplifier (see Making
Connections), slip the speaker’s mounting keyholes over the bracket
pegs, as shown in the illustration.
CONNECTIONS
The Concerta2 speakers feature gold-plated binding posts.
WIRED CONNECTION
Single-wired connections are the most common. These are made
between one pair of input terminals and one power amplifier output
channel as shown below.
To make single-wired connection, connect one loudspeaker cable to
the desired set of input terminals. Then connect the other end of that
loudspeaker cable to the desired power amplifier output channel.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Never make or break connections unless all system
components are powered off.
OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY
Connect the amplifier’s positive (+) terminal to the positive (+) terminal on
the loudspeaker; connect the amplifier’s negative (–) terminal to the negative
(–) terminal on the loudspeaker. Do not reverse polarities (that is, do not
connect + to –, or – to +) when making connections. Doing so will cause
diminished dialog intelligibility and diminished bass response.
Amplifier
(one channel shown)
Connector Panel
CARING FOR YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
GRILLES
Revel Concerta2 speakers feature grilles with a magnetic attachment
method that eliminates unsightly attachment hardware from the speaker
baffle, so if you decide to use your speakers with the grilles removed
they will retain their elegant appearance.
CABINET FINISH
The cabinet’s finish does not require routine maintenance. Cabinet
surfaces that have been marked with dust, fingerprints, or other dirt
can be cleaned using a soft cloth – preferably micro-fiber, and high
quality auto wax. Take care not to come in contact with the transducers.
Use caution to avoid contacting the rubberized trim on the sides of the
loudspeaker with auto wax. If necessary, the rubberized trim can be
cleaned with denatured alcohol on a microfiber cloth. To clean the grille,
gently vacuum it using a soft-bristled brush vacuum attachment with the
vacuum cleaner set to the lowest possible suction.
CAUTION: Revel M16, C25, and S16 loudspeakers are designed
to be used with an external crossover (high-pass filter), such as
is found in surround processors and audio/video receivers. An
80Hz crossover frequency is ideal, and will minimize dynamic
compression and distortion. If desired, the M16, C25, or S16 may
be used with crossover frequencies as low as 50Hz. If the AVR/
processor only offers “Large” and “Small” settings select the
“Small” setting.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL F36 F35 M16 C25 S16
DESCRIPTION
ENCLOSURE TYPE
HF DRIVE COMPONENT
LF/MF DRIVE
COMPONENTS
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
SENSITIVITY
(2.83V @ 1M)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
RECOMMENDED
AMPLIFIER POWER
LF EXTENSION
-3 DB
-6 DB
-10 DB
DIMENSIONS
(H X W X D)
WEIGHT
2.5-way Triple
6.5" Floorstanding
Loudspeaker
Bass-Reflex via
Rear-Firing Port
1" Aluminum Tweeter
with Acoustic Lens
and Waveguide
3 x 6.5" Aluminum
Cone Woofers
2.5-way Triple
5.25" Floorstanding
Loudspeaker
Bass-Reflex via
Rear-Firing Port
1" Aluminum Tweeter
with Acoustic Lens
and Waveguide
3 x 5.25" Aluminum
Cone Woofers
2-way 6.5" Bookshelf
Loudspeaker
Bass-Reflex via
Rear-Firing Port
1" Aluminum Tweeter
with Acoustic Lens
and Waveguide
6.5" Aluminum Cone
Woofer
600Hz, 1.8kHz 575Hz, 1.8kHz 2.1kHz 2.1kHz 1.8kHz
91dB 90dB 86dB 89dB 90dB
6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms
30-200W 30-180W 50-120W 40-120W 30-120W
51Hz
45Hz
33Hz
55Hz
46Hz
35Hz
55Hz
50Hz
45Hz
44.25" x 9.65" x 12" 40.25" x 8.42" x 12.2" 14.75" x 8.6" x 10.76" 7.25" x 19.45" x 10.1" 14.75" x 13.3" x 5.5"
50 lbs 41 lbs 16 lbs 20 lbs 14 lbs
2-way Dual 5.25"
Center Channel
Loudspeaker
2-way 6.5" On-Wall
Loudspeaker
Sealed Sealed
1" Aluminum Tweeter
with Acoustic Lens
and Waveguide
Dual 5.25" Aluminum
Cone Woofers
80Hz
68Hz
48Hz
1" Aluminum Tweeter
with Acoustic Lens
and Waveguide
6.5" Aluminum
Cone Woofer
70Hz
58Hz
43Hz
Торговая марка: Revel
Назначение товара: Пассивная акустическая система
Изготовитель: Харман Интернешнл Индастриз Инкорпорейтед, США, 06901
Коннектикут, г.Стэмфорд, Атлантик Стрит 400, офис 1500
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Гарантийный период: 1 год
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