Grilles - Tannoy REVOLUTION Owner's Manual

GRILLES

The main Revolution grille has been designed to provide acoustic transparency. However, for ultimate fidelity the
enthusiast will appreciate the slight improvement in clarity and detail that is achieved by removing the grilles
during listening.
CARE OF CABINET
The cabinets should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or with a light application of quality non-silicone furniture polish.
REVOLUTION DC HOME THEATRE 5.1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Unlike other forms of encoded surround audio, 5.1 offers full bandwidth capability for the surround and centre
channels, with the ability to treat the subwoofer as a single discreet channel for special effects playback or, for
music applications, as a dedicated low frequency instrument channel. This places new demands on the surround
and centre channel loudspeakers in both the mixing environment and the playback environment.
The 5.1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one or
more discreet channels of playback; providing very vivid and exacting localisation for the apparent
sound sources in the listening environment. To reliably recreate that accurate localisation during
playback, the selection and location of loudspeakers becomes the single most critical issue next to
the talent of the mix engineer in the studio. (See fig.7)
THE SYSTEM
A fully operational 5.1 system consists of two main front loudspeakers, two rear effects speakers at the rear
(usually wall mounted) and a centre channel. The subwoofer provides the .1 part of the system.
Total design compatibility, ensuring all models share the same acoustical balance and dispersion characteristics,
means that it is essential that an Revolution A/V system is built around only Revolution Dual Concentric™ models
(it is not possible to mix in products with other driver types) as the acoustic integration of each has been optimised
only for use as a complete system.
In Home Theatre applications this acoustic benefit provides a very focussed soundstage retaining natural voicing
and ensuring that aural effects and speech localisation 'pan' from left to right and front to rear seamlessly.
SCREENING
The large magnet assemblies on the loudspeaker drive units of all Revolution models are fully screened to
eliminate colour-fringing effects when mounted close to television monitors, but very sensitive models may show
some fringing. If that occurs, move the speaker further away from the television monitor.
FRONT SPEAKERS
The ultra wide dynamic range and power handling capability of Revolution loudspeakers will provide a stunning
home cinema experience. The speakers should be positioned on either side of the TV or projection screen and
then placed in line with the screen surface.
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