Owner's Manual

Revel PerformaBe C426Be Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
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OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE
PORT PLUGS
CAUTION: Be careful not to insert the port plug so far into the port tube 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.
CARING FOR YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
GRILLES
Revel PerformaBe speakers feature grilles with a magnetic attachment method that
eliminates unsightly attachment hardware from the speaker baffle, so if you decide to use
your speakers with the grilles removed they will retain their elegant appearance.
C426Be
When installing the grilles on the C426Be speakers, orient them so that the “TOP” markings
(embossed in the rears of the grille frames) are towards the tops of the speaker cabinets.
CABINET FINISH
The cabinet’s wood veneer or lacquer finish does not require routine maintenance. Cabinet
surfaces that have been marked with dust, fingerprints, or other dirt can be cleaned using
a soft cloth – preferably micro-fiber, and high quality auto wax. Take care not to come in
contact with the transducers.
• To clean the grille, gently vacuum it using a soft-bristled brush vacuum attachment with
the vacuum cleaner set to the lowest possible suction.
CAUTION: To prevent cabinet damage, do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal
polish to clean the cabinet. To prevent possible transducer damage, do not apply furniture
polish directly to the cabinet.
CAUTION: BERYLLIUM TWEETER CAUTION
Beryllium dust is a hazardous material. The Revel PerformaBe Beryllium dome will not
emit any dust under normal circumstances and is perfectly safe unless it is damaged. The
tweeter dome is protected by the acoustic lens and waveguide. As long as the waveguide
remains intact there is no cause for concern. In the unlikely event that the dome is
damaged in any way, cover the tweeter with adhesive plastic tape and contact Revel for
further instructions. Do not play the speaker if it has a damaged tweeter dome.
At the end of the speaker’s life do not dispose of it in a landfill or incinerator. Bring the
speaker to an appropriate recycling or hazardous waste disposal site. Please contact
Revel customer service for more information about proper disposal.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: 3-way quadruple 6.5" Center channel
Low Frequency Driver Size
and Material:
Four 6.5" (165mm) Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC)
alumimium cones with cast frames
Mid Frequency Driver Size
and Material:
5-1/4" (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC)
alumimium cone, with cast frame
High Frequency Driver Size
and Material:
1" (25mm) Beryllium dome with acoustic lens wave guide
Recommended Amplifier
Power Range:
50-300 Watts RMS
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: (2.83V/1m): 90 dB
Frequency Response: 46Hz-40kHz (-6 dB)
Low-frequency extension: 37 Hz (-10 dB) 46 Hz (-6 dB) 52 Hz-3 dB)
Crossover Frequency: 210 Hz; 2.1 kHz
Enclosure type: Bass-reflex via 2 rear-mounted ports
Input Type: Dual gold-plated binding posts with shorting straps
Available finishes: High gloss piano black, white, metallic and walnut
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Product Weight: 72.77lb (33.01kg)
Revel PerformaBe loudspeakers include a pair of foam port plugs, which are pre-inserted
into the rear ports,and can be used to adjust the loudspeaker’s low-frequency performance
in certain installation situations.
If your loudspeaker is 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 objeccts,
leaving the port plugs inserted 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.
Remove the port plugs if your loudspeaker is to be used more than 2 feet away from walls,
entertainment centers, or other large objects.
To re-insert the port plugs, insert the port plugs into loudspeaker’s port tube openings
far enough so that the end of each plug is tlush with the inside end of the port tube’s
flared section.
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