F228Be and M126Be Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual M126Be F228Be
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 3. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
UNPACKING THE F228Be Unpack the F228Be in the order of the illustrations below.
ABOUT REVEL PERFORMABe LOUDSPEAKERS FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Beryllium Dome Tweeter • 5th-generation Acoustic Lens Waveguide • Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC™) Cone Midrange and Woofers • Wide bandwidth and dynamic range with minimal dynamic compression • High-order Crossovers with Film Capacitors and Air Core Inductors • Premium High-Gloss Finishes: Black, White, Walnut, Metallic Silver heavily gold plated and include an articulated section that allows for more secure connections when using spade lugs.
M126Be OVERVIEW INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors: loudspeaker accuracy, loudspeaker placement, and listening room acoustics. Experimenting with loudspeaker placement and listening room acoustics will have the most significant impact on the loudspeakers’ performance. Inert Enclosure with 1"-Thick Panels and Internal Bracing 1" Beryllium Dome Tweeter 6.
M126Be HEIGHT PLACEMENT • For best results, place the M126Be speaker so the tweeter is aligned within a few inches of seated listener height. • If the loudspeakers are to be placed on a wood, linoleum or tile floor, install the spikes with the round ends protruding from the cabinet. After determining the final locations for the speakers, you can place coins or usespecific discs under the spikes to protect the floor surface from damage.
Because the listener’s eyes and ears are on the same plane, the “mirror method” is an accurate determinant of first reflection points. This method can be used to determine reflection points for side walls, rear walls, front walls, and even the ceiling. Applying acoustic treatment materials to the side walls is most important, followed by the ceiling, front wall and rear wall.
F228Be The F228Be has one pair of high frequency and one pair of low frequency binding posts that come from the factory connected by a pair of shorting straps (see below). The two sets of binding posts can be configured for single-wire, bi-wired, or bi-amped connections. See the instructions on this page through page 10 for additional information.
VERTICAL BI-AMPED CONNECTIONS NOTE: CAUTION: Remove the shorting straps before making bi- amped 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.
HORIZONTAL BI-AMPED CONNECTIONS Horizontal bi-amped connections are made between both pairs of F228Be input terminals and two separate output channels of two separate power amplifiers. The F228Be’s set of high-frequency input terminals is connected to one power amplifier, while the F228Be’s set of low-frequency input terminals is connected to the other power amplifier. CAUTION: Remove the shorting straps before making bi-amped connections. Failure to do so may cause damage to some power amplifiers.
OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE Once you have installed and connected your loudspeakers follow these steps the first time you turn your new PerformaBe loudspeakers on: PORT PLUGS 1. Begin playback of a familiar music or film source. 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. 2. Listen from the primary listening position, increasing volume to a comfortable level.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS F228Be Type: 3-way dual 8" floorstanding loudspeaker Low-frequency transducer: Two 8" (200mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames Midrange transducer: 5-1/4" (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame High-frequency transducer: 1" (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide Recommended amplifier power range: 50 – 350 watts Frequency response: 27 Hz- 44 kHz (-6dB) Low-frequency extension: 23Hz (–10dB); 27Hz (–6dB); 31Hz (–3dB) Nominal
LIMITED WARRANTY Revel loudspeakers are warranted against defects. The duration of a warranty depends on the laws in the country in which it was purchased. Your local Revel retailer can help you determine the duration and coverage of your warranty. For more information please visit: REVELSPEAKERS.COM Please visit REVELSPEAKERS.COM for additional language support on the user manual. Veuillez visiter REVELSPEAKERS.COM pour obtenir le mode d’emploi en d’autres langues.
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