Owner's Manual

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Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors: loudspeaker
accuracy, loudspeaker placement and listening room acoustics.
Advanced Revel design features allow the Concerta2 to achieve
exceptional acoustical precision. As a result, experimenting with
loudspeaker placement and listening room acoustics will have the most
significant impact on the loudspeakers’ performance.
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR F35, F36, AND M16
• Remove all obstructions between the loudspeaker and the
primary listening position. For instance, a coffee table between
the loudspeaker and the primary listening position will create
reflections that will degrade stereo imaging and timbre. Placing
the loudspeakers near large objects may also cause unwanted
reflections.
• For the best stereo imaging, place the loudspeakers so that they are
both the same distance from the primary listening position and so
they are both the same distance from the side walls, as shown in the
illustration.
Front Wall
Equal
Distances
Equal
Distances
Primary Listening Position
Right
F36/F35/M16
Left
F36/F35/M16
• For optimal stereo imaging and timbre, aim the loudspeakers directly
toward the primary listening position as shown in the illustration
above. If you wish to widen the stereo soundstage you can reduce
this toe-in angle, even to the point at which the loudspeakers are
pointing straight forward.
• Moving the loudspeakers farther from the front and side listening
room walls will improve stereo imaging and the sense of
spaciousness in the listening space.
• Moving the loudspeakers closer to the corners or walls of the
listening room will increase bass level.
STAND-MOUNTING
Optional Concerta2 stands are available for the C25 and M16 that place
the loudspeakers at the proper height for installation below a TV display.
Refer to the assembly instructions that are included with the stands for
additional information.
FLUSH-MOUNTING
When flush-mounting the C25 or M16 inside of a cabinet or
entertainment center:
• Make sure that the front of the loudspeaker is flush with the front
edge of the mounting shelf and surrounding surfaces.
• If necessary to aim the center channel directly at the listeners’ ears,
use the supplied feet to angle the loudspeaker at the listeners’ ears,
see the next page for additional information.