ABOUT REVEL IN-CEILING SPEAKERS ® DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS Since the first Revel ® speakers in 1996, Revel products have stood at This document contains general safety, installation and operation the forefront of loudspeaker design and performance. Revel in-ceiling instructions for the Revel ®...
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LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED 5.1-Channel Speaker Placement SOUND In a 5.1-channel system, the surround left and surround right Since distributed sound is general sound throughout an area, place loudspeakers should be located directly to the sides of, or up to the loudspeakers as uniformly as possible for even sound coverage 10 degrees behind, the main listening area.
(black) terminal on the corresponding speaker. Do not reverse polarities (that is, do not connect + to –, or – to WARNING: HARMAN International assumes +) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response.
MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS 4. Connect the speaker to the amplifier as explained in Connecting to the Amplifier, on page 4. For New Construction If you wish to pre-install a rough-in frame for the speakers before the drywall is installed in new construction, you will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your loudspeaker model from your authorized Revel dealer.
The square scrim cloth has pre-attached foam pads that help prevent the grille from vibrating against the ceiling. NOTE: Square grilles are available for Revel C263, C283, C263LP and C283LP speakers. Contact your authorized Revel dealer for details.
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DIMENSIONS Mounting Opening Diameter Mounting Depth Overall Dimensions (w/grille) C283 9-5/8" (244mm) 5-1/8" (130mm) 10-23/32" (272mm) Dia. X 5-5/16" ((135mm)) Deep C263 8" (203mm) 4-23/32" (120mm) 9-3/32" (231mm) Dia X 4-15/16" (125mm) Deep C283LP 9-5/8" (244mm) 2-3/4" (70mm) 10-23/32" (272mm) Dia. X 2-31/32" (75mm) Deep C263LP 8"...