Revel C32 - Manual (Page 18)

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Optimizing Performance
(continued)
• The C32 must be used with at least
an 80Hz crossover.
• Selecting the appropriate crossover
based on accurate in-room response
measurements will result in decreased
distortion, accurate timber, and
increased dynamic capabilities.
• Contact an authorized Revel dealer
for assistance setting the associated
multi-channel controller or receiver
for the appropriate crossover.
3. Set the Placement Compensation
control identified in Figure 3 (page 7)
to correspond with the C32’s placement.
• Select the Flush Mounted setting if
the C32 is placed in a bookcase or
wall unit.
• Select the On Top of Monitor
setting if the C32 is placed on top
of a video monitor or mounted on
a shelf.
• Select the Stand Mounted setting if
the C32 is placed on a stand (such
as the optional pedestal stand).
4. Begin playback of a familiar multi-
channel music or film source. Make
sure to set the associated multi-channel
controller or receiver to a mode that
uses the center channel.
• It is recommended to listen to well-
recorded dialogue from more than
one film source, as sound quality
varies from film to film.
5. Listen from the primary listening
position, increasing volume to a
comfortable level.
6. Experiment with the Placement
Compensation control setting to
compensate for effect of loudspeaker
placement on the C32’s timbre and
overall balance.
Note
Rotating the Placement Compensation
control counterclockwise increases low-
frequency output.
7. If desired, experiment with the High
Frequency Level control to change
high-frequency balance and timbre.
LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME LEVELS
High-order filters include steep cut-offs to
reduce potential damage from “out-of-band”
frequencies. Combined with carefully
selected transducers and filter network
components, this approach helps the C32
to maintain its performance under
extreme operating conditions.
However, all loudspeakers have limits
when it comes to continuous playback. To
extend these limits, avoid playback at
volume levels that distort or strain sound.
CAUTION
To avoid damage, reduce volume level
immediately if loudspeaker sound is not
clean and clear.
Note
• Refer to step 2 on the previous page for
information about C32 crossover
requirements.
• If desired, contact an authorized Revel
dealer for information about the suitability
of power amplifier components before
connecting the C32 to the associated
power amplifier.