Owner's Manual

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Revel PerformaBe F228Be M126Be Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
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.
Binding Posts
Binding Posts
Shorting Straps
Before making connections to the F228Be speakers note the following:
• The standard connection method uses a single loudspeaker cable. The
F228Be is equipped with two pairs of input terminals to allow for bi-wiring
or bi-amping. While Revel does not endorse one particular connection
method over another, these additional connection options are available if
desired. The design of this loudspeaker is such that optimal performance can
be attained using the standard connection method.
• Vertical bi-amped connections (see below) must be made with identical
power amplifiers. Horizontal bi-amped connections (see below) can be made
with identical or non-identical power amplifiers with identical gain factors.
• When making bi-amped connections, both power amplifiers must receive
identical input signals from the associated preamplifier. If the associated
preamplifier offers two connectors per output channel, each power amplifier
can be connected to a separate connector for the same output channel of
the preamplifier. If the associated preamplifier does not offer two connectors
per output channel “Y” adaptors are required.
• No matter which connection method you choose, the speaker cables used
for the left and right loudspeakers should always be the same length.
• If desired, contact your authorized Revel dealer for information about the
suitability of power amplifier components before connecting the F228Be to
your power amplifier(s).
• Review the owner’s manuals for all associated audio components to
determine their correct connection procedures.
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SINGLE-WIRED CONNECTION
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Single-wired connections are the most common. These are made between
one pair of F228Be input terminals and one power amplifier output channel as
shown below.
Amplifier
(one channel shown)
To make single-wire connections:
1. Connect one speaker cable to the desired set of F228Be input terminals.
(The high-frequency – “HIGH” – input terminals are recommended.) Then
connect the other end of that speaker cable to the desired power amplifier
output channel.
2. Repeat step 1 to connect the second F228Be to the power amplifier’s
remaining output channel.
BI-WIRED CONNECTIONS
C
AUTION: Remove the shorting straps before making bi-wired connections.
Failure to do so may cause damage to some power amplifiers
.
Bi-wired connections use two sets of speaker cables to connect both sets of
F228Be input terminals to a single power amplifier output channel as shown below.
Amplifier
(one channel shown)
Use Both Sets
of Terminals
Shortening
Straps
Removed
Connector
Panel
1. Remove the shorting straps.
2. Connect one speaker cable to the high-frequency set of F228Be 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 F228Be input
terminals. Then connect the other end of that speaker cable to the same
power amplifier output channel that you connected in step 2.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 to connect the second F228Be to the power
amplifier’s remaining output channel.