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Revel
M8
Owner’s Manual
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Revel®Concerta
™
M8 Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
3 Introduction
3 Placement
4 Wall-Mounting the Satellites
4 Speaker Connections
5 Operation
5 Maintenance and Service
6 Specifications
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Introduction
Listening Position
Center Channel
(above or below video screen)
Left
Front
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Subwoofer
Right
Surround
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Center
Surround
Channel
Listening Position
Left
Channel
Right
Channel
Revel®Concerta™M8
The Revel®Concerta™M8 satellite loudspeaker continues
the longstanding Revel commitment to accurate sound
reproduction. The proprietary transducers utilizing
Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) diaphragms, precision
dividing networks, sophisticated high-frequency
waveguides and rigid enclosures all combine to deliver
uncompromising performance in any stereo or
multichannel home theater system. In addition, these
speakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement
near a CRT television.
Home Theater
For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and
another on the right, along either side of the television
monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded,
you can place them without worrying about the field
distorting a CRT monitor. For surround-channel use,
place speakers on the included brackets or on
bookshelves alongside the listening position. Final
placement depends on room acoustics, availability
of space, and your listening preference (Figure 2).
In 6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear
channel(s) behind the listening position, as shown
in Figure 2.
Unpacking the Speaker
If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately
to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping
carton and packing materials for future use.
Placement
Stereo
Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey
your room and think about placement, keeping the
following points in mind, using Figure 1 as a guide:
• For best results, place the speakers approximately
6'– 8' apart.
• Position each speaker so that the tweeter is
approximately at ear level.
• Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker
is moved closer to a wall or corner.
• Refer to the “Home Theater” section if you also plan
to use the speakers for home theater reproduction.
Note: The Revel Concerta M8 is ideally suited for
use with a subwoofer. Contact your Revel dealer
for recommendations on subwoofer models for
your application.
Figure 2: This overhead view shows a typical home
theater plan. Left/right rear channels are for a
7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a
6-channel system.
Figure 1: This overhead view shows typical positioning
in stereo applications.
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Wall-Mounting
(wall)
(Remove
foot)
(Insert screw
through bracket
into speaker)
– +
the Satellites
Revel Concerta M8 satellites are designed to be used
on a bookshelf or tabletop, or they can be mounted
on the wall. A wall bracket is included with the M8.
Each speaker bracket will require three 1-1/2", #10
wood screws; each screw should be fastened to
a wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, install an
anchor appropriate for a 1-1/2", #10 screw.
Note: The customer is responsible for the
correct selection and use of mounting hardware
(available through hardware stores) that will
ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of
the speakers.
Speaker Connections
Wiring and Polarity
First, turn off all audio-system power. Use high-quality
speaker wire to make your connections. 18-Gauge
speaker wire with polarity coding is recommended.
For longer distances, 16-gauge or heavier wire is
recommended. The side of the wire with a ridge or
other coding is usually considered positive polarity (+).
Also, consult the owner’s manuals that were included
with your amplifier or receiver to confirm connection
procedures. Observe polarities when making speaker
connections, as shown in Figure 4. Connect each
+ terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver
to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker.
Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.
Step One
Place bracket against the wall and mark the positions
on the wall where you would like to place the
mounting screws.
Step Two
Place the bracket against the wall and fasten three
1-1/2", #10 wood screws through the bracket’s screw
holes into the wall. If a wall stud is not available, use an
appropriate anchor.
Step Three
Remove rear foot, place the speaker on the bracket and
insert the provided 1/4"-20 screw through the bottom
of the bracket into the threaded insert on the bottom
of the satellite (Figure 3).Turn satellite to desired angle
and tighten.
Important! DO NOT reverse polarities (+ to – or
– to +) when making connections. Doing so
will cause poor imaging and diminished bass
response. Be certain that positive and negative
wire strands are completely isolated to avoid
short circuits that may damage your equipment.
Figure 4: Wiring diagram shows polarity connections
for one channel of an audio or home theater system.
Figure 3: Bracket on wall.
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Operation
Surround Modes
When using the system in a Dolby®Digital or DTS®home
theater system, make sure the receiver or processor is
set to “Small” for all M8 loudspeakers.
Some receivers/processors offer a choice of crossover
frequencies. Select 110Hz as the crossover frequency for
all M8 loudspeakers in the system.
Some Dolby Digital-equipped receivers/processors offer
different setup options for each source or surround
mode, e.g., CD-stereo, DVD, Dolby, Pro Logic.
case, follow your equipment’s instructions to ensure that
the subwoofer output is turned on and that the speakers
are set to “Small” or to a crossover frequency of 110Hz
in each mode.
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In each
Maintenance
and Service
The satellite enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth
to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust.
All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned
or remade periodically. The frequency of maintenance
depends on the metals involved in the connections,
atmospheric conditions and other factors, but once
per year is the minimum.
If a problem occurs, make sure that all connections
are properly made and clean. If a problem exists in one
loudspeaker, reverse the connection wires to the left
and right speakers. If the problem remains in the same
speaker, then the fault is with the loudspeaker. If the
problem appears in the opposite speaker, the cause is
in another component or cable. If your M8 loudspeaker
should ever need service, please contact your local
dealer or distributor, or visit www.revelspeakers.com
for the location of a service center.
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Specifications
4.45
4.20
11.64
4.45
2.8
4.5
2.6
Revel®Concerta™M8
Frequency Response (±3dB) 110Hz – 21kHz
Recommended Amplifier Power Range 10 – 125 Watts
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m, 2π anechoic) 88dB
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Crossover Frequency 2-Way high-order at 2.2kHz
Low-Frequency Drivers Dual 3" (76mm) woofers with Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) cones
LF Extension –3dB @ 110Hz, –6dB @ 100Hz, –10dB @ 90Hz
High-Frequency Driver 1" (25mm) tweeter with waveguide and Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) dome
External Dimensions 11-5/8" x 4-1/4" x 4-1/2 "
(H x W x D) (296mm x 107mm x 113mm)
Weight (Net) 3.45 lb (1.6kg)
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
2, route de Tours
72500 Ch
â
teau du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product described
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Ch
â
teau du Loir, France 8/08
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Limited Warranty
A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage.
This Revel warranty protects the original retail purchaser for
a period of five (5) years (parts and labor) from any failure
as a result of original manufacturing defects, so long as:
1. The Revel products were purchased within the 50
United States, its territories or Canada.
2. The dealer from whom the Revel products were
purchased was authorized to sell such products at
the time of the original purchase.
3. The original, dated Bill of Sale is presented whenever
service is required during the warranty period.
The balance of this warranty is transferable only if the used
product is purchased from an authorized Revel dealer.This
warranty is only valid for service within the United States,
its territories and Canada; please contact an authorized
Revel dealer for warranty and service information.
Any Revel product not performing satisfactorily may be
returned to the factory for evaluation. Return authorization
must first be obtained by either calling or writing Customer
Service prior to shipping the product. The customer is
responsible for shipping charges to the factory.
Customer Service will pay return shipping charges within
the United States only in the event that the product is
found to be defective, as mentioned above. There are
other stipulations that may apply to shipping charges.
There is no other express warranty on this product. Neither
this warranty nor any other warranty, express or implied,
including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness,
shall extend beyond the warranty period. No responsibility
is assumed for any incidental or consequential damages,
so that the above exclusion or limitation may not apply.
This warranty provides specific legal rights. Other states
may provide additional rights. This warranty is applicable in
the United States, its territories and Canada. Outside of the
United States, its territories and Canada, please contact an
authorized Revel dealer for warranty and service information.
The information this document contains is subject to change
without notice. In the event that there are differences between
this warranty and the provisions of any advertisements,
documentation, product brochures or packaging cartons,
the terms of this warranty will prevail.
For customer service and product shipment information,
go to www.revelspeakers.com.
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Revel, the Revel logo and Concerta are trademarks
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated,
in the United States and/or other countries.
Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject
to change without notice.
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