Revolution Dc Home Theatre - Tannoy revolution Owner's Manual

REVOLUTION DC HOME THEATRE 5.1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Unlike other forms of encoded surround audio, 5.1 offers full bandwidth capability for the surround and centre
channels, with the ability to treat the subwoofer as a single discreet channel for special effects playback or, for
music applications, as a dedicated low frequency instrument channel. This places new demands on the surround
and centre channel loudspeakers in both the mixing environment and the playback environment.
The 5.1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one or more discreet
channels of playback; providing very vivid and exacting localisation for the apparent sound sources in the listening
environment. To reliably recreate that accurate localisation during playback, the selection and location of
loudspeakers becomes the single most critical issue next to the talent of the mix engineer in the studio. (See fig.7)
THE SYSTEM
A fully operational 5.1 system consists of two main front loudspeakers, two rear effects speakers at the rear
(usually wall mounted) and a centre channel. The subwoofer provides the .1 part of the system.
Total design compatibility, ensuring all models share the same acoustical balance and dispersion characteristics,
means that it is essential that a Revolution A/V system is built around only Revolution Dual Concentric™ models
(it is not possible to mix in products with other driver types) as the acoustic integration of each has been optimised
only for use as a complete system.
In Home Theatre applications this acoustic benefit provides a very focussed soundstage retaining natural voicing
and ensuring that aural effects and speech localisation 'pan' from left to right and front to rear seamlessly.
SCREENING
The large magnet assemblies on the loudspeaker drive units of the 4" Revolution models are fully screened to
eliminate colour-fringing effects when mounted close to CRT television monitors, but very sensitive models may
show some fringing. If that occurs, move the speaker further away from the television monitor.
However, the 6" models are unscreened, and should not be placed closer than 1 metre (3ft) from a CRT display.
Note that plasma and LCD displays are not affected by magnetic fields, so there is no restriction on placement.
FRONT SPEAKERS
The ultra wide dynamic range and power handling capability of Revolution loudspeakers will provide a stunning
home cinema experience. The speakers should be positioned on either side of the TV or projection screen and
then placed in line with the screen surface.
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