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Revel Performa F50a Loudspeaker
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F50a Loudspeaker
Owner's Manual
3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA, 01730-1413 USA | Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Fax: 781-280-0490 | www.revelspeakers.com
Customer Support: Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Sales Fax: 781-280-0495 | Service Fax: 781-280-0499
Please contact Customer Support for information about product shipments.
Part No. 352989-001 | Rev A | 2/04
"Revel," "Performa," and the Revel logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries. U.S. patent numbers and other
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- Page 1 Please contact Customer Support for information about product shipments. Part No. 352989-001 | Rev A | 2/04 “Revel,” “Performa,” and the Revel logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries. U.S. patent numbers and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY...3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...4 DESCRIPTION ...4 WOOFERS ...4 MIDRANGE ...5 TWEETER ...5 CROSSOVER NETWORK ...5 CABINET ...6 UNPACKING...6 ADJUSTABLE SPIKE FOOTING...9 PLACEMENT ...11 CONNECTIONS...14 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION ...18 LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER...19 SPECIFICATIONS...20 OBTAINING SERVICE...22 REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual... -
Page 3: Introduction
As a result, the Revel Performa F50a loudspeaker sets a whole new standard in sound quality at anywhere near its price range. Its supe- rior performance, assured by our ongoing research, will greatly contribute to the enjoyment of music or film sound in your home. -
Page 4: Product Registration
Retain the original, dated sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage. DESCRIPTION The Revel Performa F50a loudspeaker features a transducer comple- ment (see Figure 2) of three 6.5-inch (165m) woofers, a 5.25-inch (133mm) midrange driver, and a 1-inch (25.4mm) tweeter. -
Page 5: Midrange
• Magnetic shielding to prevent interference with video monitors. CROSSOVER NETWORK Each Revel Performa F50a loudspeaker has an individually-opti- mized crossover network with: • A high-order crossover at 225Hz and 2.3kHz to optimize the on- and off-axis response of the system. -
Page 6: Cabinet
When unpacking, save all packing materials identified in Figure 2 at the bottom of the next page for possible future shipping needs. Refer to the Obtaining Service section on page 21 for additional information. REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual... - Page 7 Figure 3. Unpacking the Revel Performa F50a loudspeaker BOTTOM Warning: Do not attempt to lift or move the F50a alone. Proper lifting requires at least two strong people. When lifting the F50a, stand as straight as possible using the leg muscles to lift. Do not attempt to lift the F50a while bending at the waist.
- Page 8 7. Remove the tweeter dome protector. Then attach the grille to the cabinet. REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual Top Pad Grille Back Middle Pad Bottom Pad Figure 4. A Revel Performa F50a loudspeaker with its inner packing materials.
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Page 9: Adjustable Spike Footing
8. When all four spikes have been reversed, stand the F50a in the upright position. If needed, repeat steps 1 and 6 to achieve a level balance. 9. Repeat these steps to adjust the spike footing on the other F50a. REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual... - Page 10 Spike End Locking Ring Round End (Protective Cap Attached) REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual Figure 5. F50a adjustable spike The spikes should be attached as shown here for loudspeaker placement on carpeted floors.
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Page 11: Placement
(also see Room Acoustics on next page). NOTE: You may then need to move the listening position forward to maintain an acceptable stereo image. Absorption Panel R REVEL PERFORMA F50a Absorption or Diffusion Panel... -
Page 12: Room Acoustics
Here’s where real-world experience counts. Consult an authorized Revel dealer for help in determining the optimum loudspeaker and listener placement for your listening room. REVEL PERFORMA F50a... -
Page 13: Room Treatment
An authorized Revel dealer can recommend acoustic treatment materials, and can help determine the best plan for the listening room. If it is a dedicated listening room, qualified room treatment manufacturers or even acousticians may be consulted for optimum results. -
Page 14: Connections
NOTE: A high loop resistance will result in mis-termination of the fil- ter networks, and serious degradation of sound quality. Use high-qual- ity connectors on the speaker cables. Consult an authorized Revel deal- er as to specific recommendations for your application. - Page 15 - of the other pair of wires to the LOW FREQUENCY INPUT terminals, as shown in Figure 9 (below). Check with an authorized Revel dealer for recommendations and possible benefits for your application. CAUTION: Failure to remove the shorting straps when bi-wiring may damage some amplifiers.
- Page 16 Northridge, California Made in U.S.A. Remove straps for bi-wire Serial Number Install straps for or bi-amp xxxx single-wire operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual Pre-Amplifier (rear) OUTPUT (Optional “Y” Adaptor) INPUT INPUT Ch.1 Ch.2 Amplifier...
- Page 17 NOTE: If the “gain factor” of the two amplifier channels is not identi- cal, a means of adjusting the input level of at least one of the channels is required. Consult an authorized Revel dealer for specific recommen- dations. REVEL...
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Page 18: System Optimization
Serial Number Install straps for or bi-amp xxxx single-wire operation Install straps for single-wire operation Low Frequency Input High Frequency Input REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual Set Tweeter Level Control To “0” 0 +.5 Revel Front Tweeter Level (dB) Northridge, California Made in U.S.A. -
Page 19: Loudspeakers And Power
“clean.” If the sound becomes distorted or strained, reduce the volume level immediately to avoid damage. If unsure of the suitability of current or planned amplifier compo- nents, please ask an authorized Revel dealer to review them before connecting the F50a loudspeakers. REVEL PERFORMA F50a... -
Page 20: Specifications
Conservatively-rated specifications indicate moderate sensitivity, meaning that a massive power ampli- fier is not required to drive Revel loudspeakers to reason- able volume levels in large listening spaces. Indicates whether the loudspeaker presents a “difficult” or “easy”... - Page 21 Figure 13. Overall dimensions for the Revel Performa F50a loud- speaker. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Width: 9.5-inches (241mm) Height: 44-inches (1118mm) 45.5-inches (1155mm) with spike footing Depth: 17.5-inches (445mm) with grille Weight: 100 pounds (45.4kg) (not including packaging) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 22: Obtaining Service
RMA number issued from Harman Specialty Group. If a Revel product must be returned for repair, Harman Specialty Group will assume no responsibility for the product during ship- ment from the customer to Harman Specialty Group, whether the product is or is not covered under warranty. - Page 23 To contact Harman Specialty Group Customer Support: Telephone: 781-280-0300 Service Fax: 781-280-0499 Sales Fax: 781-280-0495 www.revelspeakers.com REVEL PERFORMA F50a Owner’s Manual...
- Page 24 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA, 01730-1413 USA | Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Fax: 781-280-0490 | www.revelspeakers.com Customer Support: Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Sales Fax: 781-280-0495 | Service Fax: 781-280-0499 Please contact Customer Support for information about product shipments. Part No. 352989-001 | Rev A | 2/04...