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REVELL Ultima Gem User Manual

REVELL Ultima Gem User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ™ Revel Ultima Gem Loudspeakers...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CABINET ...5 UNPACKING...6 INSTALLING STANDS (OPTIONAL) ...7 PLACEMENT ...9 ROOM ACOUSTICS...11 ROOM TREATMENT...12 CONNECTIONS...13 SINGLE-WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...13 BI-WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...14 BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS...15 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION ...17 CABINET CARE...18 LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER...18 OBTAINING SERVICE...19 SPECIFICATIONS...20 REVEL ULTIMA GEM Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Save these instructions for future reference. REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers are covered by a limited 5-year warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect your purchase and aid in any service-related questions.

  • Page 4: Description

    DESCRIPTION The REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeaker features a unique trans- ducer configuration (see Figure 2) to create an acoustic center that is halfway between the two woofers and coincident with the front tweeter’s acoustic center. A second tweeter (on rear of cabinet), operating above 8 kHz, provides additional high-frequency energy to enhance overall “room response.”...

  • Page 5: Tweeters

    The inner enclosure is designed as an acousti- cally-inert platform for sound-wave generation. Integral side panels provide a custom look via available finishes and are internally damped by sandwiched viscoelastic energy-absorbing layers to reduce any sound transmission effects. REVEL ULTIMA GEM Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Keep all packing materials for future shipping. In the unlikely event a product will need repair, Revel will only accept a unit in its original shipping carton. Using any other packing materials may result in damage to the product and is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 7: Installing Stands (Optional)

    Base Pedestal (4) Covers* (optional for hardwood or tile floors) (4) Spikes (4) Locking Rings (Optional) Use Covers* For Hard Floors REVEL ULTIMA GEM (5) Long Screws (Start All Screws Before Tightening) continued on next page... Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8 REVEL ULTIMA GEM (3) Short Screws (Start All Screws Before Tightening) REVEL ULTIMA GEM Owner’s Manual Figure 6. Installing the top plate. (5) Short Screws (Start All Screws Before Tightening) Figure 7. Fastening the REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeaker to the assembled stand.

  • Page 9: Placement

    GEM loudspeaker is placed on an optional stand for an ideal match between tweeter and ear heights. • For best stereo imaging, place the REVEL ULTIMA GEM Figure 9. Typical placement of REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers for stereo. NOTE: The suggested room treatments coincide with the primary reflection points.
  • Page 10 • For best results, make sure there are no objects between the REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers and the intended listening area (e.g., a coffee table in front of the listener will degrade timbre and imaging). If possible, avoid placing the loudspeakers near large objects, which can cause unwanted reflections.

  • Page 11: Room Acoustics

    Here’s where real-world experience counts. We suggest consulting your Revel dealer for help in determining the optimum loudspeak- er and listener placement for your listening room. REVEL ULTIMA GEM...

  • Page 12: Room Treatment

    PLACEMENT (CONTINUED) ROOM TREATMENT REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers have very accurate off-axis response, which minimizes any degradation caused by overly “live” rooms. However, far superior performance will be achieved by placing at least minimal acoustic treatment materials at the primary reflection points.

  • Page 13: Connections

    CONNECTIONS REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers can be connected to an audio system in three different ways: single-wired, bi-wired or bi-amplified. Please read the following sections before proceeding with actual con- nections.

  • Page 14: Bi-Wired System Connections

    + and − of one pair of wires to the HIGH FREQUENCY INPUT terminals and the + and − of the other pair of wires to the LOW FREQUENCY INPUT terminals, as shown in Figure 12. Check with your Revel dealer for recommendations and possible benefits for your application. GEM Rear...

  • Page 15: Bi-Amplified System Connections

    NOTE: When using two dissimilar amplifiers, connect the loudspeakers in a horizontal bi-amplified system (see the next section). GEM Rear Figure 13. How to connect the REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeaker in a vertical bi-amplified system. Shorting Straps OUTPUT...
  • Page 16 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 your Revel dealer for specific recommendations. REVEL ULTIMA GEM Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: System Optimization

    SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION After connecting the REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers, initially set both HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL controls on the rear panel to the “0” position (see Figure 15). 1. Turn on the system power and play a favorite piece of music.

  • Page 18: Cabinet Care

    CABINET CARE Each REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeaker cabinet has a paint fin- ish and does not require any routine maintenance. Use a soft cloth, dampened with water only, to remove any fingerprints or to wipe off dust. Clean the grille by gentle vacuuming.

  • Page 19: Obtaining Service

    Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to contact Revel for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. If needed, call the Revel Service Department at: 1-818-830-8777 on any business day, from 9 .

  • Page 20: Specifications

    This conservatively- rated specification indicates moderate sensitivity and denotes that the REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeaker does not require huge amplifiers to achieve realistic levels in all but the largest rooms. Impedance:...
  • Page 21 Therefore, the specifications and construction details in this and related Revel publications are ubject to change without notice. Ultima is a trademark and Revel is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. © Harman International, 2000.
  • Page 24 8500 B ALBOA OULEVARD , CA 91329 ORTHRIDGE PH: (818) 830-8777 • FAX: (818) 892-4960 www.revelspeakers.com P/N 9301574-001...

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