REVELL B28w Owner's Manual
B28W
In-wall Subwoofer
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
2. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
3. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally or has been dropped.
WEEE NOTICE
The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered
into force as European law on 14/02/2014, resulted in a major change in the
treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life.
The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in
addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes
so as to reduce disposal. The WEEE logo on the product or on its box indicating
collection for electrical and electronic equipment consists of the crossed-out
wheeled bin, as shown below.
This product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste.
You are liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by
relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous
waste. Isolated collection and proper recovery of your electronic and electrical
waste equipment at the time of disposal will allow us to help conserving natural
resources. Moreover, proper recycling of the electronic and electrical waste
equipment will ensure safety of human health and environment. For more
information about electronic and electrical waste disposal, recovery, and collection
points, please contact your local city center, household waste disposal service, shop
from where you purchased the equipment, or manufacturer of the equipment.
ROHS COMPLIANCE
This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Revel® ................................................................. 2
About Your Revel
Product Highlights .................................................... 3
What’s In The Box ..................................................... 3
Unpacking...................................................................... 3
Installation Summary .................................................... 3
Tools Required ..........................................................3
Speaker Placement ................................................... 3
Cutting The Hole ...................................................... 4
Running The Wire ..................................................... 4
Connections................................................................... 4
Wiring Examples, SA1000 To B28W ........................ 5
Installation .................................................................... 6
Painting The Speaker Grille .......................................... 6
Troubleshooting .............................................................7
Specifications ................................................................ 7
Limited Warranty .......................................................... 8
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B28w In-Wall Subwoofer .......... 2
Congratulations and Thank You for purchasing your new REVEL
®
B28W In-Wall Subwoofer. Please take the time to read the following
installation and setup information in order to optimize the performance
of your architectural subwoofer system.
ABOUT REVEL
®
Since 1996, REVEL® has stood at the forefront of loudspeaker design
and performance. Backed by Harman International’s world leading
research and design facilities, REVEL
®
loudspeakers benefit from cutting
edge resources such as:
• Multiple large anechoic chambers which allow for precise testing
and measurements.
• A multi-channel listening lab for double-blind, position independent
listening tests.
• A laser interferometer that enables detailed driver and cabinet
analysis.
• Finite element analysis, utilized for advanced loudspeaker modeling.
• A stereo lithography apparatus, which rapidly “builds” tooled parts.
ABOUT YOUR REVEL® B28W IN-WALL SUBWOOFER
The B28W subwoofer is a dual 8” woofer high performance in-wall
subwoofer specifically designed to be used in conjunction with the
®
REVEL
SA1000 subwoofer amplifier. It is optimized to offer the best
dynamics and frequency response with use of the REVEL
®
SA1000
amplifier, which is specially designed to drive signature reactive load
impedance of the B28W.
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NOTE: The SA1000, EQ switch position Type 2, and headroom
management have been specifically designed for the REVEL
®
B28W In-wall subwoofer! Use of the B28W with any other
amplifier could lead to DAMAGE of the subwoofer or the
amplifier. Contact your dealer or visit www.revelspeakers.com
for more information.
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• Dual 8” low-profile, long-throw, Klippel-optimized,
metal cone woofers
• Easy installation: run wire to mounting position, cut the hole,
install the subwoofer
• User-adjustable Single-band PEQ - Room Equalization
(in the SA1000 amplifier)
• Gold-plated speaker terminals
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
• 1 x B28W Subwoofer
• 1 x B28W Subwoofer Grille
• 8 x Mounting screws
• 8 x Mounting screw washers
• 8 x Mounting isolators
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Stud finder to locate your studs
• Pencil to mark the cut line per the dimension drawings
• Sheetrock knife
• Screwdriver or clutched drill with #2 Philips screwdriver head/bit
Optional:
• Fish tape or stick for running your speaker wire
• Spray paint to paint the grille to better match your décor
The Revel
®
B28W is extremely easy to install. However, if you are
unable to understand and follow the instructions in this manual clearly
and fully, or if you are unsure of your ability to install these loudspeakers
properly, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer.
WARNING: HARMAN International assumes no responsibility for
improper installation of hardware or for any personal injuries or
product damages resulting from improper installation or a fallen
loudspeaker.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Low-frequency sounds are normally omnidirectional, meaning the
listener can’t tell where they are generated from. However, frequencies
between 75Hz and 150Hz can be localized, especially at higher volume
levels. Positioning your subwoofer as recommended will provide the
most natural soundstage and imaging from your loudspeaker system.
It is recommended that you install your B28W in-wall subwoofer along
the same wall as the front loudspeakers. The B28W subwoofer is not
video-shielded and should not be placed near a video display affected by
magnetic fields. Installing the B28W near a corner will tend to maximize
low-frequency output. Be cautious when installing in a corner, to avoid a
“boomy” sound. Also take into consideration any unusual features of the
room, such as an alcove, which may tend to create a localized node that
may affect bass response in that area of the room.
UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the subwoofer and accessories. 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.
WARNING: Before you start to set up your amplifier, make sure
you read and observe the Important Safety Instructions found at
the beginning of this manual.
INSTALLATION SUMMARY
To install and use your new Revel® B28W, follow these steps:
1. Gather the necessary tools
2. Decide where to install the B28W in the room
3. Cut the hole for the B28W
4. Run your wire
5. Connect and install the B28W
6. Enjoy!
VIDEO
MONITOR
It is also recommended that the speaker be installed so that the bottom
of the speaker is approximately 12" from the floor. This is to help with
the low-frequency loading (bass reinforcement). This also helps hide the
speaker in a less visible place. In special circumstances it is acceptable
to install the speaker at any height on a wall.
When using two B28W in-wall subwoofer systems, you may need
to be concerned about phase, as the sound waves may cancel each
other out. If bass response seems low, try inverting the polarity on one
subwoofer – i.e., connect the (+) terminal on the amplifier to the (–)
terminal on the speaker, and the (–) terminal on the amplifier to the (+)
terminal on the speaker.
NOTE: Remember that these are just guidelines. Since every
listening room is different, we at Revel strongly recommend
experimenting with the positioning of your subwoofer prior to
cutting the wall to obtain the most pleasing results in your room.
One technique that can help you find the ideal subwoofer location
is to temporarily borrow a stand-alone subwoofer and place it
near the main listening location. Then move around the room and
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