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REVELL Performa F52 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Revel Performa F52 Loudspeaker ® ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Part No. 353739-001 | Rev A | 02/05 REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL “Revel,” “Performa,” and the Revel logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries. U.S. patent numbers and other worldwide patents issued and pending. ©2005 Harman Specialty Group. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index ........24 REVEL Performa F52...

  • Page 4: Documentation Conventions

    DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the Revel Performa F52 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker. It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions. Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient...

  • Page 5: About The F52

    ABOUT THE F52 Thank you for purchasing the Revel Performa F52 floorstanding Loudspeaker. A true full-range reproducer, the F52 delivers an impressive combination of wide frequency range, uncompressed dynamic range, and low distortion across the entire audible spectrum. Five proprietary...
  • Page 6 About the F52 (continued) Since 1996, Revel has stood at the forefront of loudspeaker design. Backed with Harman International’s extensive research and design facilities, all Revel Loudspeakers benefit from cutting-edge tools. • A multi-channel listening lab allows for double-blind listening tests.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Figure 2 (right) to become “stuck” under the spikes. 6. When the F52 is in the upright posi- tion, remove the protective bag. Save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs. BOTTOM REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM...

  • Page 8: Loudspeaker Overview

    3. Three proprietary 6.5-inch (165mm) woofers with Organic Ceramic Composite cones. CABINET Reduces cabinet-induced colorations with 1-inch (25mm) thick walls and extensive REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL Top Pad Grille Back Middle Pad Bottom Pad internal bracing. Adjustable spikes are...
  • Page 9 The woofer port is identified in Figure 4 (next page). Figure 3: F52 Loudspeaker (Front View) The numbers in Figure 3 (above) correspond with the numbered items in the “Driver Complement” section on this page. REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL Cabinet...

  • Page 10: Input Panel

    Low Frequency Input or bi-amp High Frequency Input Revel Northridge, California Assembled in U.S.A. Serial No. REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL • Select the Normal setting if the loudspeaker is located at least 3 feet (0.91m) from walls and other large objects.

  • Page 11: Installation Considerations

    1. Loudspeaker accuracy 2. Loudspeaker placement 3. Listening room acoustics Advanced Revel design features allow the F52 to achieve exceptional acoustical precision. Each F52 is individually hand- tuned during manufacturing to match the production reference standard within a fraction of a decibel, ensuring incomparable loudspeaker-to-loudspeaker consistency.
  • Page 12 The difference between superior and inferior results is often just a small adjustment of the primary listening position or loudspeaker placement. Contact an authorized Revel dealer for assistance.

  • Page 13: Adjustable Spikes

    Save it for possible future use. 3. Rotate the locking ring counterclockwise to detach it from the spike. Save it for use in step 6. 4. Rotate the spike counterclockwise to remove it from the cabinet. REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 14 Spike End Locking Ring Round End (Protective Cap Attached) REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL 9. Repeat these steps to adjust the spikes on the other F52. CAUTION Floor-standing loudspeakers such as the F52 have a high center of gravity, which may cause them to fall if tipped or improperly positioned.To avoid this,...

  • Page 15: Making Connections

    The standard connection method uses a single loudspeaker wire. The F52 is equipped with two pairs of input terminals to allow for bi-wiring or bi-amplification. While Revel does not endorse one particular connection method over another, these additional connection options are available if desired.
  • Page 16 REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL • If desired, contact an authorized Revel dealer for information about the suitability of power amplifier compo- nents before connecting the F52 to the associated power amplifier. •...
  • Page 17 Figure 8: Bi-Wired Connections Contour Normal Boundary Low Frequency Tweeter Level Compensation (dB) Remove straps for bi-wire Low Frequency Input or bi-amp High Frequency Input Revel Northridge, California Assembled in U.S.A. Serial No. POWER AMPLIFIER OUTPUT REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Serial No. (FRONT RIGHT) POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL 3. Connect another pair of loudspeaker wires to the low-frequency pair of F52 input terminals. Then connect the same pair of loudspeaker wires to a separate output channel on the same power amplifier.
  • Page 19 Contour Normal Low Frequency Compensation Low Frequency Input (FRONT LEFT) POWER AMPLIFIER 2 OUTPUT 2 REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL Boundary Tweeter Level (dB) Remove straps for bi-wire or bi-amp High Frequency Input Revel Northridge, California Assembled in U.S.A.

  • Page 20: Optimizing Performance

    If the gain factors are not identical, a means of adjusting the input level of at least one power amplifier is required. Contact an authorized Revel dealer for assistance. 4. Repeat step 2 to connect the high- frequency pair of F52 input terminals on the second F52 to the same power amplifier that was selected in step 2.

  • Page 21: Loudspeaker Volume Levels

    Note Other specifications are listed on the next page. OBTAINING SERVICE To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, contact an authorized Revel dealer. Refer to the included Revel warranty card for warranty information. REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Conservatively-rated specifications indicate moderate sensitivity, meaning that a massive power amplifier is not required to drive Revel loudspeakers to reasonable volume levels in large listening spaces. Indicates whether the loudspeaker presents a “difficult” or “easy”...

  • Page 23: Index

    5, 8, 9, 22 mirror method motor structure normal setting 10, 20 Note 4, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 REVEL Performa F52 OWNER’S MANUAL O–R obtaining service off-axis response 5, 9, 13 on-axis response 5, 9, 13, 22 optimizing performance 20–21...
  • 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. 353739-001 | Rev A | 02/05...

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