REVELL Concerta IC65, Concerta IC6T2, Concerta IC80, Concerta IW65, Concerta IW80 Owner's Manual
Revel
®
IW65/IW80 In-Wall Loudspeakers
IC65/IC80/IC6T2 In-Ceiling Loudspeakers
Owner’s Manual
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Revel Concerta IW65/IW80&IC65/IC80/IC6T2
Owner’s Manual
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
This document contains general safety,installation and operation instructions for the Revel®Concerta™IW65/IW80 in-wall
loudspeakers and the IC65/IC80/IC6T2 in-ceiling loudspeakers.It is important to read this document before attempting to use
these products.Pay particular attention to safety instructions.
WARNING!
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury
or death.
CAUTION!
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage
to or destruction of part or all of the product.
Note:
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Revel Concerta IW65/IW80&IC65/IC80/IC6T2
Owner’s Manual
ABOUT THE REVEL
®
CONCERTA
™
IW65/IW80 IN-WALL
AND IC65/IC80/IC6T2
IN-CEILING
LOUDSPEAKERS
Since 1996,the Revel name has stood for the best in
loudspeaker design and performance.Backed by
Harman International’s extensive research and design
facilities,Revel loudspeakers benefit from cutting-edge
development tools such as:
•a multichannel listening lab for double-blind,
position-independent listening tests
•a laser interferometer, which enables detailed driver
and baffle/frame analysis
• multiple large anechoic chambers, which allow for
precise tests and measurements
• finite element analysis, utilized for advanced
loudspeaker modeling
•a stereo lithography apparatus, which helps achieve
extraordinarily tight tolerances
The Revel Concerta IW65/IW80 in-wall and IC65/IC80/
IC6T2 in-ceiling loudspeakers draw upon the same
research, resources and unique perspectives that put all
Revel loudspeakers in a class by themselves.Revel
Concerta Series loudspeakers provide unparalleled
value and are known for their standard-setting low
coloration and freedom from distortion over an
extraordinarily wide dynamic range.
The Revel Concerta IW65/IW80 in-wall and IC65/IC80/
IC6T2 in-ceiling loudspeakers provide audibly superior
performance, validated by our state-of-the-art listening
facilities, that far outclasses comparable products from
our competitors.
HIGHLIGHTS
•
6-1/2" (165mm) or 8" (200mm) woofer with a Micro
Ceramic Composite (MCC) cone for high output with
low distortion.
• 1" (25mm) angle-adjustable tweeter with Micro
Ceramic Composite (MCC) dome and integrated
waveguide provide optimized response both onand off-axis.
• High-order crossover network with premium-quality
components for exceptionally accurate timbre
reproduction.
• Boundary Compensation switch maintains accuracy
when placed near a secondary boundary (wall or
ceiling).
• Three-position Tweeter-Level control provides
optimum response, whether used with or without
grilles.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your IW65/IW80 in-wall or IC65/IC80/IC6T2
in-ceiling loudspeakers within 15 days of purchase.
To do so,register online at www.revelspeakers.com.
Retain the original dated sales receipt as proof of
warranty coverage.
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INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following factors:
• Loudspeaker accuracy and placement
• Listening-room acoustics
But not all listening spaces can accommodate the ideal
conditions for these two factors.Therefore, careful
attention to the placement of your Revel in-wall and
in-ceiling loudspeakers will have the most significant
impact on the general performance of the loudspeakers.
The advanced design features of Revel loudspeakers
allow the Concerta in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers
to achieve the best possible sound quality in any listening
space. Revel loudspeakers also provide a level of control
not usually available over the sound of the speaker.The
Boundary Compensation switch and the High-FrequencyLevel control provide fine-tuning ability,even after the
speaker has been installed.
Boundary Compensation Control
The Boundary Compensation switch controls the level
of bass output of the speaker to accommodate for
the greater reflection of bass caused by a close
secondary wall.
Figure 1: IW65/IW80 control locations
When possible, avoid placing the loudspeakers within
two feet of an adjacent wall or ceiling. If the loudspeaker
must be placed less than two feet from a secondary
boundary (wall or ceiling), turn the Boundary
Compensation switch to the “On”position.
High-Frequency-Level Control
The High-Frequency-Level control allows for the fine-tuning
of the tweeter output level.This three-position switch
provides the listener with the ability to adjust the highfrequency range for various acoustical environments.
Figure 2: IC65/IC80 control locations
The High-Frequency-Level control has three positions:
• Set the High-Frequency-Level control to the center
“0” position if the speaker will be used with the grille
on.This is the normal setting.
• Set the High-Frequency-Level control to the lower “–”
position if the speaker will be used without a grille.
• Set the High-Frequency-Level control to the upper
“+” position if an increased high-frequency level
is desired.
Figure 3: IC6T2 control locations
High-Frequency-Level
Boundary Compensation Control
Control
High-Frequency-Level
Boundary
Compensation Control
High-Frequency-Level
Control
HighFrequencyLevel
Control
Boundary
Compensation Control
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LOUDSPEAKER
PLACEMENT
The following general placement suggestions
are accompanied by diagrams for recommended
loudspeaker locations.
IW65/IW80 IN-WALL
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT –
2-CHANNEL STEREO
Before installing the loudspeakers, survey the listening
area, keeping the following points in mind and using
Figure 4 as a guide:
• Place the left and right loudspeakers as close to the
same distance from the primary listening area as
possible, and also at an equal distance from the
side walls.
Ideally,the distance between the left and right
loudspeakers should be slightly less than their
distance from the primary listening area.The
distance between the left and right loudspeakers
should also be the same distance as from the
loudspeakers to the side walls.
• When installing in the wall, position each speaker so
that the tweeter is as close to ear level as possible.
Note:
Avoid placing the woofers at the 1/4, 1/2 or
3/4 wall height positions to prevent lowfrequency cancellation.
• Refer to the following “Home Theater”placement
section if you also plan to use the speakers in a
home theater system.
Figure 4: IW65/IW80 in-wall loudspeaker
placement – 2-channel stereo
IW65/IW80 IN-WALL
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT –
HOME THEATER
Before installing the loudspeakers, survey the listening
area, keeping the following points in mind and using
Figures 5 and 6 as guides:
• For front-channel use,place one speaker on the left
and another on the right along either side of the
video screen.
Left and right front loudspeakers should be relatively
close to the sides of the video screen.For example,
left and right loudspeakers used with a 50-inch
video screen should generally not be more than
80 inches apart.
• A center channel speaker should go directly above or
below the video screen and can be an in-wall, on-wall,
in-ceiling or freestanding center channel.
• When installing in the wall, position each speaker so
that the tweeter is as close to ear level as possible.
Note:
Avoid placing the woofers at the 1/4, 1/2 or
3/4 wall-height positions to prevent lowfrequency cancellation.
Figure 5: IW65/IW80 in-wall loudspeaker
placement – 5.1-channel system
Channel
Channel
Right Front
Subwoofer
(optional)
Couch
Left Front
Couch
Center Channel
(above or below video screen)
Subwoofer
(optional)
Right Front
Channel
Channel
Left Front
Channel
Surround
Left
Channel
Surround
Right
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