F208/F206 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking the F208/F206 ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 About Revel Performa3 Floorstanding Loudspeakers .............................................................................................................. 3 F208/F206 Overview Tweeter Level Switch, Low-Frequency Compensation Switch, Binding Posts, Shorting Straps .........................................
UNPACKING THE F208/F206 2 1. 4. 2. 5. ABOUT REVEL PERFORMA3 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS Thank you for purchasing Revel Performa3 floorstanding loudspeakers. These true full-range loudspeakers feature small footprints and sleek designs, allowing them to blend-in easily with your existing décor. They deliver an impressive combination of wide frequency range, uncompressed dynamic range and low distortion across the entire audible spectrum.
F208/F206 OVERVIEW 1" Aluminum Dome Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide 5.25" Aluminum Cone Midrange with Cast Frame Dual 6.
TWEETER LEVEL SWITCH (F208) LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT This switch alters the tweeter’s output by – 1dB, – 0.5dB, 0dB, + 0.5dB, or + 1dB. The following are important loudspeaker placement considerations for the F208 and F206: CAUTION: Do not operate the switch while audio is playing through the speaker. t Remove all obstructions between the loudspeaker and the primary listening position.
LISTENING ROOM ACOUSTICS ACOUSTIC TREATMENT MATERIALS Listening rooms have a profound impact on sound, particularly at lower frequencies. In fact, the effect of the listening room can dominate sounds below about 400Hz. Ideally, listening rooms would include optimized dimensional ratios to minimize the effects of room resonances. But in reality, most listening rooms are not designed to enhance loudspeaker performance.
MAKING CONNECTIONS ADJUSTABLE SPIKES Four adjustable spikes are included for each F208 and F206 loudspeaker. You can install these spikes in the bottoms of the loudspeaker cabinets to provide optimal stability, accommodating installations on tile, hardwood, and carpeted floors. NOTE: When moving the F208 and F206 with the spikes installed, avoid dragging the loudspeaker across the floor. To install and adjust the spikes: 1. Place the loudspeaker on its side on a soft towel or carpeted floor. 2.
F206 CONNECTIONS F208 Single-Wired Connection The F206 features gold-plated binding posts that allow single-wire connection. F206 Connector Panel Amplifier (one channel shown) NOTE: Do not remove the shorting straps between the speaker terminals. Single-wired connections are the most common. These are made between one pair of F208 input terminals and one power amplifier output channel as shown below.
F208 Vertical Bi-Amped Connections NOTE: CAUTION: Remove the shorting straps before making biamped connections. Failure to do so may cause damage to some power amplifiers. Vertical bi-amped connections are made between both pairs of F208 input terminals and two separate output channels of a single power amplifier. Each F208 loudspeaker is connected to an individual power amplifier, which can sometimes increase sonic performance. The power amplifiers for the two loudspeakers must be identical.
F208 Horizontal Bi-Amped Connections CAUTION: Remove the shorting straps before making bi -amped connections. Failure to do so may cause damage to some power amplifiers. Horizontal bi-amped connections are made between both pairs of F208 input terminals and two separate output channels of two separate power amplifiers. The F208’s set of high-frequency input terminals is connected to one power amplifier, while the F208’s set of low-frequency input terminals is connected to the other power amplifier.
OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE 6. Adjust the Tweeter Level switch on each loudspeaker to change the high-frequency level and fine-tune the overall tonal balance. PORT PLUGS Revel Performa3 floorstanding 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.
SPECIFICATIONS F208 Type: 3-way dual 8" floorstanding loudspeaker Low-frequency transducer: Two 8" (200mm) aluminum cones, with cast frames Midrange transducer: 5-1/4" (130mm) aluminum cone, with cast frame High-frequency transducer: 1" (25mm) aluminum dome, with acoustic lens waveguide Recommended amplifier power range: 50 – 350 watts Low-frequency extension: 23Hz (–10dB); 27Hz (–6dB); 31Hz (–3dB) Nominal impedance: 8 ohms Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 88.5dB Crossover frequencies: 270Hz; 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage. This Revel warranty protects the original retail purchaser for a period of five (5) years (parts and labor) from any failure as a result of original manufacturing defects so long as: 1. The Revel products were purchased within the 50 United States, its territories or Canada. 2. The dealer from whom the Revel products were purchased was authorized to sell such products at the time of the original purchase. 3.
LIMITED WARRANTY United States, US Territories – Effective January 1, 2017 This limited warranty (this “Limited Warranty”) protects only the original end-user (“you” or “your”), and is not transferable. Any attempt to transfer this Limited Warranty shall immediately make this Limited Warranty void.
