Owner's Manual

Revel PerformaBe F328Be Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
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OUTPUT A
OUTPUT B
INPUT B
INPUT A
OUTPUT B OUTPUT A
INPUT B
INPUT A
OUTPUT BOUTPUT A
F328Be Connector Panel
F328Be Connector Panel
Shorting
Straps
Removed
Y-Adapter for Single Connector
Preamplifier
Two-Channel Amplifier
Two-Channel Amplifier
Shorting
Straps
Removed
1. Remove the shorting straps
2. Connect one speaker cable to the high-frequency set of F328Be input terminals. Then
connect the other end of that speaker cable to the desired power amplifier output
channel.
3. Connect another speaker cable to the low-frequency set of F328Be input terminals.
Then connect the other end of that speaker cable to the desired output channel on
another power amplifier.
4. Repeat step 2 to connect the high frequency set of input terminals on the second
F328Be to the other channel of the power amplifier that was connected in step 2.
5. Repeat step 3 to connect the low-frequency set of input terminals on the second
F328Be to the other channel of the power amplifier that was connected in step 3.
6. Connect the left and right channel inputs of the high-frequency amplifier to the
preamplifier’s left and right outputs. Repeat for the left and right inputs of the low-
frequency amplifier. If the preamplifier only has one connector for each channel, use
“Y”- adaptors.
OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE
PORT PLUGS
Revel PerformaBe loudspeakers include a pair of foam port plugs that can be used to adjust
the loudspeaker’s low-frequency performance in certain installation situations.
If your loudspeakers are built into an entertainment center or shelving unit, or if the
loudspeaker is located less than about two feet (0.61m) from walls
or other large objects,
inserting the port plugs into the loudspeaker’s port openings can reduce the overly-
aggressive bass output that can be created by the speaker’s proximity to large bass energy
reflecting surfaces.
Insert the port plugs into the loudspeaker’s port tubes opening far enough so that the end of
the plug is flush with the inside end of the port tube’s flared section.
CAUTION: Be careful not to insert the port plugs so far into the port tubes that it falls inside
of the speaker.
LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME LEVELS
The high-order filters employed in Revel PerformaBe series loudspeakers include steep
cut-offs to reduce potential transducer damage from “out- of-band” frequencies. Combined
with carefully selected transducers and filter network components, this approach helps
the PerformaBe floorstanding loudspeakers maintain their performance under extreme
operating conditions.
However, all loudspeakers have limits when it comes to continuous playback. To avoid
exceeding these limits, avoid playback at volume levels that distort or strain the sound.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, reduce the volume level immediately if the loudspeaker
sound is not clean and clear. If you hear distortion, turn it down!
Once you have installed and connected your loudspeakers follow these steps the first time
you turn your new PerformaBe loudspeakers on:
1. Begin playback of a familiar music or film source.
2. Listen from the primary listening position, increasing volume to a comfortable level.
3. Experiment with the loudspeakers’ placement to achieve the best overall tonal balance,
stereo image precision, and sense of spaciousness in the listening room. Refer to
the Installation Considerations section on page 5 for additional information about
loudspeaker placement.