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REVELL Concerta S12 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ ® Revel Concerta S12 Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. "DTS" is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “Revel,” “Concerta,” the Revel logo, and “Controlled Acoustic Impedance” are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries. U.S. patent numbers and other world- wide patents issued and pending.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index ........22 REVEL Concerta S12...

  • Page 4: Documentation Conventions

    DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the Revel Concerta S12 Surround-Effects Loudspeaker. It is important to read this document before attempting to use this prod- uct. 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.

  • Page 5: About The S12

    Since 1996, Revel has stood at the forefront of loudspeaker design and performance. Backed by Harman International’s exten- sive research and design facilities, the Revel Concerta Series Loudspeakers benefit from cutting-edge development tools.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Finite element analysis allows for advanced loudspeaker modeling. A stereo lithography apparatus provides tight toler- ances. Adding to the proud lineage of Revel’s Ultima and Performa Series Loudspeakers, the S12 solidifies Revel’s reputation as the leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance loudspeak- ers.
  • Page 7 S12 in the upright position. 6. When the S12 is in the upright posi- tion, remove the Owner’s Manual, Warranty Card and feet. 7. Remove the top pad and microfoam sheet. Bottom Figure 2: Packing Materials REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Loudspeaker Overview

    Select the Bipole mode as shown in Figure 4 (right) for most home the- ater installations. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual Figure 4: Bipole Mode Bipole Toggled to Bipole Select the Bipole mode when the S12 is configured as two independ- ent loudspeakers.

  • Page 9: Filter Network

    Filter Network Optimizes loudspeaker on-axis and off-axis response with high-order filter at 2.2kHz, helping to ensure smooth octave-to-octave balance and timbral accuracy. Gold-plated binding posts accommodate heavy speaker cables. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual Monopole...

  • Page 10: Loudspeaker Placement/Mode Configuration

    Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors: 1. Loudspeaker accuracy 2. Loudspeaker placement 3. Loudspeaker mode configuration Advanced Revel design features allow the S12 to achieve exceptional acoustical precision. Proper loudspeaker placement and experimentation with the Surround Mode Configuration control will have the most significant impact on the loudspeak- er’s performance.
  • Page 11 Set to Monopole to compensate for less than ideal placement, such as if the S12 is mounted in the corner of the listening room, or mounted less than three feet from the ceiling. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual Subwoofer (optional) 5˚...
  • Page 12 Figure 9: Monopole Mode for Side Channels in a 5-, 6- or 7-Channel System REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual Note The set of drivers to the right of the Monopole setting indicator should be...
  • Page 13 (Couch) Rear Channel(s) The bulleted items that begin below indi- cate important S12 placement considera- tions for use as a rear speaker in 6- or 7- channel installations. • If you are using a single S12 as a rear speaker, it should be mounted up-right...
  • Page 14 80Hz and 120Hz. Consult your receiver/processor owner’s manual for more information about these adjustments. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual Dual Rear Discrete Channels The S12 possesses the unique ability to function as two distinct loudspeakers housed in one enclosure.

  • Page 15: Wall-Mounting Instructions

    3. Drive wood screws into the wall using the markings placed in step 2 as a guide. Leave a 3/16-inch (5mm) space between the wall and screwhead. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual 2-7/16" (62mm) 11.75" (298.5mm)

  • Page 16: Making Connections

    • If you have questions about the suit- ability of associated power amplifier com- ponents, contact an authorized Revel dealer for information. • Use high-quality loudspeaker cable with a maximum total loop resistance of 0.07ohms or less (for each wire run).
  • Page 17 S12 used as discrete rear channels Left Rear Speaker Amplifier Left Rear For Dual-Mode discrete rear channels, the S12 should be placed in the center of the rear wall. Right Rear Speaker REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual Right Rear...
  • Page 18 Bipole for proper operation. CAUTION Failure to remove the shorting-straps may damage the associated power amplifier. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual Figure 19: Dual-Speaker Mode Connection for a single S12 used as discrete side and rear channels Right Wall...

  • Page 19: Optimizing Performance

    To avoid damage, reduce volume level immediately if loudspeaker sound is not clean and clear. OBTAINING SERVICE To obtain warranty or non-warranty serv- ice, contact your authorized Revel dealer. Refer to the included Revel Warranty Card for warranty information. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    (not including grille) 13.97 inches (35.48cm) (including grille) Height 11.75 inches (29.85cm) Depth 6.29 inches (15.98cm) (not including grille) 7.01 inches (17.81cm) (including grille) Weight 12.25 pounds (5.56kg) (including grille) Specifications are subject to change without notice. REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 NOTES REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Index

    S12, dual speaker mode, 14 S12, About, 5 S12, as surround channel , 11 S12, multiple rear speakers in 6- or 7- channel system, 13 S12, rear speaker for 6- or 7- channel system, 13 SACD, 12 Shipping, 6 Shorting-Straps, 10, 17...
  • Page 23 Surround Mode Configuration control, 6, 8 Table of Contents, 3 tools required, wall-mounting, Transducers, 5 Tweeter, 5, 8 tweeters, 6 Unpacking, 6 wall-mount template, 15 wall-mounting, S12, 15 Warranty, 6 woofer, 5 Woofers, 5, 6, 8...
  • Page 24 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA, 01730-1413 USA | Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Fax: 781-280-0490 | www.revelspeakers.com Customer Service: Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Sales Fax: 781-280-0495 | Service Fax: 781-280-0499 Part No. 354142-001 | Rev A | 11/04...

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