® ™ Revel Concerta S12 Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About the S12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Highlights • Product Registration Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Loudspeaker Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Driver Complement • Cabinet • Filter Network • Input Panel Loudspeaker Placement/Mode Configuration . . . . . . .
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the Revel Concerta S12 Surround-Effects Loudspeaker. It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions. WARNING Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.
About the S12 Thank you for purchasing the Revel Concerta S12 Surround-Effects Loudspeaker. A wall-mountable surround loudspeaker, the S12 loudspeaker was designed to accomodate a wide variety of home theater setup possibilities. The S12 delivers impressively accurate multichannel music and film soundtrack reproduction. The S12’s transducers effectively cover a wide frequency spectrum. Dual 5-inch (127mm) woofers deliver impressive powerhandling and precise imaging.
Finite element analysis allows for advanced loudspeaker modeling. A stereo lithography apparatus provides tight tolerances. Adding to the proud lineage of Revel’s Ultima and Performa Series Loudspeakers, the S12 solidifies Revel’s reputation as the leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance loudspeakers. HIGHLIGHTS PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register the S12 within 15 days of purchase. To do so, register online at www.revelspeakers.
Figure 1: Unpacking the Outer Carton 2 Top Bottom 1 3 Bottom Top Unpacking (continued) Figure 2: Packing Materials 4. Remove the bottom pad and the grille. These items are identified in Figure 2 (right). 5. Grasping the sides of the cabinet, place the S12 in the upright position. 6. When the S12 is in the upright position, remove the Owner’s Manual, Warranty Card and feet. 7. Remove the top pad and microfoam sheet.
LOUDSPEAKER OVERVIEW Figure 3: S12 Loudspeaker Front View 1 2 3 2 1 The numbers in Figure 3 (above) correspond with the numbered items in the Driver Complement section that begins below. DRIVER COMPLEMENT Figure 4: Bipole Mode The numbers in Figure 3 (above) correspond with the numbered items in this section. 1. Tweeters Bipole Toggled to Bipole 2. Woofers 3.
Surround Mode Configuration Control (continued) • • Select the Monopole setting as shown in Figure 5 (right) to compensate for less than ideal speaker placement, such as if the speaker is mounted in a corner of the listening room. In Dipole mode, the driver pairs work out of phase to produce a “null” directly in front of the speaker, which results in a diffuse dispersion pattern, creating a large and enveloping soundfield. This mode is suitable for film soundtrack reproduction.
Figure 7: S12 Loudspeaker Rear View 1 2 3 The numbers in Figure 7 (above) correspond with the numbered items in the Input Panel section that begins below. INPUT PANEL The numbers in Figure 7 (above) correspond with the numbered items in this section. 1. Input Connectors Two “positive” and two “negative” gold-plated binding posts provide for connections from the associated power amplifier(s). Refer to the Making Connections section beginning on page 16 for additional information. 3.
Loudspeaker Placement/Mode Configuration (continued) Figure 8: Bipole Mode for Side Channels in a 5-, 6- or 7-Channel System CAUTION Harman Specialty Group assumes no responsibility for proper selection and installation of hardware or for any personal injuries or product damages resulting from improper installation or a fallen loudspeaker. Left Front Channel The S12 is designed to offer excellent performance in any listening room or home theater system.
Loudspeaker Placement (continued) Note Note Monopole mode permits exact localization of sound effects because only one set of drivers (which should be angled toward the front of the room) are activated. Many listeners prefer this mode for high-resolution SACD and DVD Audio music recordings. • • In Monopole mode, the S12s should ideally be placed from 20 to 30 degrees behind the primary listening position as shown in Figure 9 (below).
• In Dipole mode, if there is a single row of listeners, the S12s should be placed directly to the listeners’ sides as shown in Figure 11 (below). • In Dipole mode, if there are multiple rows of seating, the S12s should be placed directly at the sides of the middle of the listening area. Rear Channel(s) The bulleted items that begin below indicate important S12 placement considerations for use as a rear speaker in 6- or 7channel installations.
Figure 13: Two Rear Channels for 6- or 7-Channel System Dual Rear Discrete Channels The S12 possesses the unique ability to function as two distinct loudspeakers housed in one enclosure. This allows you to use a single S12 to function as both the left and right rear (discrete) channels in a 7-channel surround system. The bulleted items below indicate important placement considerations for use of a single S12 functioning as the left and right rear channels in a 7-channel installation.
Side and Rear Discrete Channels Figure 16: Wall Mounting Keyholes The S12 also allows you to use a single S12 to function as both side and rear (discrete) channels in a 7-channel surround system. 13.25" (336.6mm) 8-3/8" (213mm) 4-3/16" (107mm) The bulleted items below indicate important placement considerations for use of a single S12 functioning as side and rear channels in a 7-channel installation.
Wall-Mounting Instructions (continued) Maximum Wire Gauge 4. Make speaker connections, as described in the Making Connections section (below). Gauge (AWG) Length (Feet) Length (Meters) 6 87 27 5. Place the speaker on the wall by aligning the upper two keyholes on the back of the speaker to the screwheads on the wall. Once positioned properly, the loudspeaker should slide down slightly and become securely mounted.
Figure 17: Standard Connections DUAL-SPEAKER MODE CONNECTIONS Dual-speaker mode connections are made as shown in Figure 18 (below) and 19 (next page). To make dual-speaker mode connections when a single S12 is used as discrete left/right rear loudspeakers: 1. Remove the shorting-straps. STANDARD CONNECTIONS Standard connections are made as shown in Figure 17 (above). To make standard connections: 1. Leave the shorting-straps in place. 2. Connect one pair of loudspeaker wires to the S12 input connectors.
To make dual-speaker mode connections when a single S12 is used as discrete side and rear loudspeakers: 1. Remove the shorting-straps from both S12’s input connectors. Figure 19: Dual-Speaker Mode Connection for a single S12 used as discrete side and rear channels A S12 Right Wall 2. For the S12 to be placed on the right wall, connect one pair of loudspeaker wires to the top set of input connectors.
OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE To optimize the S12 for best performance: 1. Set the Surround Mode Configuration control to the appropriate position. Refer to the Loudspeaker Placement/Mode Configuration section beginning on page 10 for information. 2. Begin playback of a familiar music or film source. 3. Listen from the primary listening position, increasing volume to a comfortable level. 4.
SPECIFICATIONS Specification Value Frequency Response 60Hz-20Hz (±3dB) Recommended Power Amplifier Range 10-150 watts Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1 meter) 87dB Nominal Impedance 8Ω Crossover Frequency 2.2kHz Width 13.25 inches (33.66cm) (not including grille) 13.97 inches (35.48cm) (including grille) Height 11.75 inches (29.85cm) Depth 6.29 inches (15.98cm) (not including grille) 7.01 inches (17.81cm) (including grille) Weight 12.25 pounds (5.
NOTES REVEL Concerta S12 Owner’s Manual 21
INDEX A About the S12, 5 B F O filter, 5 Obtaining Service, 19 Filter Network, 9 Optimizing Performance, 19 Organic Ceramic Composite, 5 Bass Response, 16 H binding post, 5 Binding Posts, 10, 16 high-pass frequency setting, 14 Bipole Mode, 8, 11, 14 Highlights, S12, 6 P Packing Carton, 6 Polarity, 16 C I Cabinet, 5, 9 Input Channels, 10 CAUTION, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 19 Input Panel, 10 Product Registration, 6 Proper wall mounting height , 11 Connections R K Input, 10 Dual-Speaker Mode, 1
Surround Mode Configuration control, 6, 8 T Table of Contents, 3 tools required, wall-mounting, 15 Transducers, 5 Tweeter, 5, 8 tweeters, 6 U Unpacking, 6 W wall-mount template, 15 wall-mounting, S12, 15 Warranty, 6 woofer, 5 Woofers, 5, 6, 8 23
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