REVELL I20 User manual

I20 & I30
High-Performance Inwall
Loudspeakers

Combining uncompromised Revel
sound with versatility, the I20 and I30
exceed even the highest expectations
for in-wall speakers. Like the
acclaimed Revel Ultima and Performa
speakers, the I20 and I30 were sub-
jected to meticulous listening evalua-
tions. As a result, these in-walls are
ideal complements to Ultima or
Performa front speakers in multi-
channel setups. They are also perfect-
ly suited as front and surround
speakers in complete in-wall setups,
or stereo pairs in secondary listening
spaces.
THE REVEL SOUND
Designed for discerning audiophiles,
the I20 and I30 offer the superior,
uncolored sound that is the hallmark
of Revel speakers. Capable of much
more than just background music, the
in-walls benefit from Revel’s innova-
tive technologies, rigorous engineer-
ing standards, and comprehensive
listening evaluations. The I20 and I30
reproduce realistic, accurate sound
with minimal coloration and distor-
tion, making them suitable for the pri-
mary listening space.
ADVANCED DRIVERS
For decades, speaker engineers have
characterized the "ideal diaphragm
material” as stiff, light, and durable.
Constructed with a new material
called Organic Ceramic Composite
(OCC), the I20 and I30 midrange and
woofers represents a milestone
toward the attainment of that ideal.
Stiffer than conventional metal and
lighter than most plastic or other com-
posite materials, OCC is a superior
material for driver diaphragms. When
used in midrange and woofer applica-
tions, OCC offers more accurate pis-
tonic operation over the entire
frequency spectrum of the driver, dra-
matically reducing distortion and elim-
inating coloration due to breakup. The
I20 and I30 both feature a 1-inch
tweeter with a pure titanium dome.
Like the OCC midrange and woofer,
the titanium dome behaves like an
ideal piston throughout its frequency
range. Ferrofluid liquid cooling con-
tributes to freedom from dynamic
I20 shown installed
without grille
I20 drivers
(top)
I20 crossovers

compression and helps assure high
power handling.
RIGID DESIGN
To preserve sound quality, the I20 and
I30 feature rigid cast aluminum baffles
that are far less prone to flexing than
their plastic counterparts. The trans-
ducers feature cast aluminum frames
optimized to reduce resonance, ensur-
ing minimal distortion and high per-
formance. Ribs on the woofer frames
integrate with the baffle, further
strengthening the entire structure.
To avoid coloration, the I20 and I30
are designed to maintain consistent
sound quality over a wide range of
angles. Their sonic character off-axis is
very similar to their on-axis sound. As
a result, both direct and reflected
sounds arrive at the listeners’ ears with
similar timbral signatures.
The I20 and I30 accommodate even
the most demanding listening spaces.
EASY INTEGRATION AND
FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT
Four front panel controls provide con-
venient access to speaker fine-tuning
for integration with other speakers,
personal preferences, and placement
considerations.
A listener axis control tailors the
speaker characteristics for placement
off-axis, allowing for increased place-
ment options. A high-frequency tilt
control increases the level of the upper
range of the tweeter while a high-fre-
quency level control adjusts the
tweeter output level relative to the
other transducers. Together, these
controls allow for precise adjustment
of the high-frequency balance for
integration with other speakers in the
listening room. A low frequency
boundary compensation control tai-
lors the low frequency output of the
speaker for installation close to an
adjacent wall, ceiling, floor, or corner.
I30 crossovers I30 drivers
(top)
I30 shown installed
without grille

Woofer:
Midrange:
Tweeter:
System Frequency
Response:
( ±3dB)
Sensitivity:
( 2.83V @ 1 meter)
Recommended
Amplifier Power Range:
Nominal Impedance:
Crossover Frequency:
Dimensions:
*will vary depending on installation
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Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Not responsible for typographic errors.
Part # 072-16192 Rev. 1
Specifications
I20 I30
7.5” (7.5-inch)
-
1”
40Hz* - 20,000Hz
87dB
15 - 150 Watts
8 Ohms
2.8kHz; 24dB/octave
width: 13" (330mm)
height: 17.875" (454mm)
depth: 3.5" (89mm)
Wall Cutout
width: 10.5" (267mm)
height: 14.875" (378mm)
9” (9-inch)
3.5”
1”
32Hz* - 20,000Hz
89dB
15 - 200 Watts
8 Ohms
300Hz, 2.0kHz; 24dB/octave
14.875" (378mm)
22.125" (562mm)
3.5" (89mm)
12.5" (318mm)
19.125" (486mm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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