ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY...3 DESCRIPTION ...4 MIDRANGE ...4 WOOFERS ...4 TWEETERS...5 CROSSOVER NETWORK ...5 CABINET ...5 PLACEMENT ...6 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ...8 SINGLE-WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...8 BI-WIRED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...9 BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS...10 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION ...12 CABINET CARE...13 SPEAKERS AND POWER ...13 PANEL REPLACEMENT...14 SPECIFICATIONS...16...
Save these instructions for future reference. The Revel Ultima VOICE center-channel speaker is covered by a limited 5-year warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect your pur- chase and aid in any service-related questions.
DESCRIPTION The Ultima VOICE center-channel speaker uses two 8-inch mica and carbon-filled copolymer woofers to reproduce the lower octaves. A 4-inch titanium transducer reproduces the very impor- tant midrange frequencies. A 1-inch textile-dome tweeter repro- duces higher frequencies. Woofer Woofer...
• Hand-wired filter networks with air-core inductors and film capacitors are calibrated to match each Ultima VOICE speaker to the reference standard. • Provision for bi-amplified and bi-wired applications via remov- able external shorting straps on the gold-plated binding posts.
Sound quality is heavily dependent on the accuracy of all your speakers, their placement in the listening room, and the acoustics of the room itself. Since the VOICE center-channel speaker is extremely accurate, experiment with the following speaker systems and placements (Figures 3 through 5) to enhance performance.
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Figure 4. VOICE center-channel speaker mounted on top of rear projection monitor. Figure 5. VOICE center-channel speaker flush-mounted in large wall unit. VOICE center left Rear Projection Monitor Wall Unit left Rear Projection Monitor VOICE center Placement Compensation set to...
• Use high-quality speaker cable (maximum total loop resistance of 0.1 ohms per channel) with high-quality connectors between the speaker and your audio system. Consult your Revel dealer as to specific recommendations for your application. • Turn off all audio system power before making any connections.
HIGH FREQUENCY INPUT terminals and the and of the other pair of wires to the LOW FREQUENCY INPUT termi- nals, as shown in Figure 7. Check with your Revel dealer for recom- mendations and possible benefits for your application.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS You can connect the VOICE speaker in either a vertical or hori- zontal bi-amplified system without requiring an additional elec- tronic crossover. VERTICAL BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM Using two identical amplifier channels, remove the shorting straps from the rear panel;...
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NOTE: If the “gain factor” of the two amplifier channels is not identi- cal, a means of adjusting the output level of at least one of the channels is required. Consult your Revel dealer for specific recommendations. (rear) CENTER OUTPUT (“Y”...
SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 1. After connecting the VOICE speaker, initially set the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL control on the rear panel to the “0” position (see Figure 10). VOICE Rear Revel Corporation Install straps for Note: Chatsworth, California single-wired operation Remove straps Made in U.S.A.
“clear.” If the sound becomes distorted or strained, reduce the volume level immediately to avoid damage. If you are unsure of the suitability of current or planned amplifier components, please ask your Revel dealer to review them before connecting your Ultima VOICE center-channel speaker. VOICE Speaker...
Although your new VOICE speaker is preassembled at the factory, you can replace existing panels with new ones as follows: 1. Place the speaker on a soft surface. Use the enclosed hex wrench to untighten panel bolts. Remove each panel and grille.
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4. Install the other panel, as shown in Figure 13. Carefully align Figure 13. Installing the other VOICE panel. 5. If needed, review Placement and Speaker Connections (starting Figure 14. The assembled VOICE center-channel speaker system. panel cups onto grille tips. Start all four bolts (with trim rings) by hand and tighten them with the hex wrench.
SPECIFICATIONS Revel utilizes proprietary measurement methods in the design and specification of our loudspeakers. Our research has developed a series of tests that represent a great leap forward in making mea- surements that dramatically contribute to our goal of accurately reproducing music or film.
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94.5 lb (43 kg) with aluminum panels and carton Revel constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore the specifi- cations and construction details in this and related Revel publications are subject to change without notice.
Your Revel dealer can order a new set of shipping materials if you no longer have the original cartons. Since there will be a charge for this service, we strongly recommend saving all packing materials.
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