REVELL Performa C30 User manual

Revel®Performa™C30 Loudspeaker

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...............................................3
ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY.................................3
DESCRIPTION .................................................4
WOOFERS ........................................................................4
MIDRANGE .......................................................................4
TWEETER .........................................................................5
CROSSOVER NETWORK.....................................................5
CABINET...........................................................................5
UNPACKING....................................................6
REMOVING THE GRILLE (OPTIONAL)...................................7
INSTALLING STANDS (OPTIONAL).....................8
INSTALLING SPIKES.......................................10
RELOCATING THE CENTER FOOT....................11
PLACEMENT.................................................12
CONNECTIONS..............................................14
SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION..................................15
CABINET CARE..............................................17
LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER........................17
OBTAINING SERVICE......................................18
SPECIFICATIONS............................................19
REVEL PERFORMA C30
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Figure 1. The REVEL
PERFORMA C30
center-channel loudspeaker.
INTRODUCTION
The REVEL®PERFORMA™ C30 center-channel loudspeaker
draws upon the same research, resources, and unique perspective
made famous by Revel’s ULTIMA™ Series, resulting in standard-
setting low coloration and freedom from distortion over an extra-
ordinarily wide dynamic range.
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker provides this excep-
tional performance uniformly over a wide listening area through
the use of placement compensation circuits tested in a wide range
of real-world applications. Individually hand-tuned crossovers
assure that this loudspeaker will produce the same extraordinary
sound quality as the original reference standard, and an ideal tim-
bre match to Revel left and right front loudspeakers. Its superior
performance, validated by our objective listening tests, will greatly
enhance the enjoyment of music or film sound in your home.
ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY
To begin enjoying your new loudspeaker, first read and then perform
the instructions in this owner’s manual. Maximum performance
depends on following all instructions described here, as well as those
found in the owner’s manuals of associated components in your
audio system. Save these instructions for future reference.
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker is cov-
ered by a limited 5-year warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect
your purchase and aid in any service-related questions.
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Figure 2.The REVEL PER-
FORMA C30 transducer and
connection locations.
DESCRIPTION
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker uses two 6.5-inch
(165 mm) inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome woofers, a
4-inch (102 mm) inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome
midrange, and an aluminum-alloy dome 1-inch (25 mm) tweeter.
Combined with an individually-optimized crossover network, this
transducer arrangement provides a uniform “listening window” or
area in which the sound varies little.The dual high power-handling
woofers and high-order crossover networks assure an extraordinary
dynamic range capability with very low dynamic compression. Full
magnetic shielding allows use near a video monitor.
WOOFERS
The two 6 .5-inch (165 mm) woofers feature:
• 1.5-inch (38 mm) diameter voice coils wound on Kapton
bobbins for unsurpassed dynamic capability and freedom
from compression.
• Fully-pistonic operation throughout their entire operating
range, with inverted magnesium/aluminum alloy diaphragms
for low coloration and distortion.
• Large 26-ounce (0.737 kg) magnet system with optimized cir-
cuits for vanishing low distortion.
• Die-cast basket to eliminate coloration from resonances.
MIDRANGE
The 4-inch (102 mm) midrange features:
• 1.5-inch (38 mm) diameter voice coil on a Kapton®former for
extraordinary power handling and freedom from distortion.
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OnTopof
Monitor
Flush
Mounted Stand
Mounted
0+.5
-.5
+1
-1
Placement
Compensation
(SeeOwner's Manual)
HighFrequency
Level(dB)
Revel
Northridge,California
Madein U.S.A.
SerialNo.
REVEL PERFORMA
C30 Front (without grille) REVEL PERFORMA C30 Rear
Woofer
Tweeter
Woofer High-Frequency
Level Control
Placement
Compensation
Control
Midrange
Connector Connector

• Fully-pistonic operation throughout its entire operating range,
with an inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome for
extremely low coloration and distortion.
• Neodymium motor derived from the REVEL ULTIMA
SALON®midrange transducer.
• Die-cast basket to eliminate coloration from resonances.
TWEETER
The 1-inch (25 mm) tweeter features:
• An aluminum-alloy dome for fully-pistonic operation.
• Ferrofluid magnetic cooling for high power handling and low
dynamic compression.
• Large co-polymer surround for linear operation over a wide
dynamic range.
CROSSOVER NETWORK
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 crossover is expertly designed to
seamlessly integrate the transducers over a wide listening area, and
to compensate for a wide range of listening environments. The
crossover features:
• A 3-way, high-order crossover at 280 Hz and 2.5 kHz for high
power handling, optimized dispersion, and freedom from dis-
tortion and dynamic compression.
• Individual calibration to match each REVEL PERFORMA
C30 to the original reference standard.
• 3-position placement compensation switch for low coloration
under a wide range of conditions.
• Calibrated high-frequency level control for accurate,
repeatable settings.
• Separate woofer, midrange, and tweeter crossover boards to
eliminate any distortion-causing interaction.
CABINET
The cabinet is constructed of 0.75-inch (19 mm) thick MDF
walls with extensive internal bracing for unshakable performance.
Three cast aluminum feet adorn the cabinet for superior coupling
to any surface.
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Figure 3. A REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker
with its inner packing materials.
UNPACKING
To avoid injury, please use care during unpacking. Always
stand as straight as possible and use your leg muscles to lift the
REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker. Do not lift it while
bending from the waist.
To unpack the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker, perform
the following steps:
1. Place the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker onto its side.
2. Open the bottom flaps. Stand the carton in the up position.
3. Lift the carton off the loudspeaker and set it aside, being careful
not to damage the contents (see Figure 3).
4. Remove the spike foot kit and set it aside.
5. Remove the left and right pads and the protective bag. Use cau-
tion to avoid scraping the finish or pulling off the grille.
After unpacking the unit, carefully inspect it for possible damage
due to shipping. If you discover any damage, immediately contact
your Revel dealer for further assistance. When moving a REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker (e.g., when experimenting with
placement), avoid touching the transducers.
Keep all packing materials for future shipping. In the unlikely
event a product will need repair, Revel will only accept a unit in its
original shipping carton. Using any other packing materials may
result in damage to the product and is not covered by the warranty.
See Obtaining Service on page 18 for additional details.
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Warranty Card and
Owner’s Manual
Spike Foot
Kit
Left Pad
Right Pad
Protective
Bag
WARNING

Figure 4. Removing
the grille.
REMOVING THE GRILLE (OPTIONAL)
For custom installations, in which acoustically-transparent grille
cloth is already in place, you can remove the grille from the REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker, as shown in Figure 4 below.
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Grille

Figure 5. Installing bars onto
the ‘T’ base for the REVEL
PERFORMA PEDESTAL 2.
Figure 6. Installing the top plate.
INSTALLING STANDS (OPTIONAL)
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the Revel Performa C30
loudspeaker feet and screws (for later attachment to the stand
base). Locate the parts bag (packed with the loudspeaker) that
contains the spikes, lock nuts, covers, screws, and a wrench. Set
all parts aside.
2. Start the stand assembly by fastening three upright bars to the
bottom ‘T’ base with three enclosed 1⁄4 -20 x 1" flat head
screws. Note the position of the angled ends on the short and
long upright bars, as shown in Figure 5 (right side view).
3. Place the stand in its upright position. Install the top plate with
three enclosed 1⁄4 -20 x 1" flat head screws, as shown in Figure 6.
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‘T’Base
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Short
Bar
Long
Bar
Short
Bar
(3) 1⁄4-20 x 1"
Flat Head Screws
(Start All Screws
Before Tightening)
Top Plate
(3) 1⁄4-20 x 1"
Flat Head Screws
(Start All Screws
Before Tightening)

Figure 7. Installing feet
and spikes.
Figure 8. Installing the
assembled REVEL
PERFORMA PEDESTAL 2
onto the REVEL PERFORMA
C30 loudspeaker.
4. Place the stand (as shown below) and install the feet (from
Step 1) onto the bottom of the ‘T’ base. Thread spikes about
halfway into each foot and use the wrench to tighten each one
with a locking nut, as shown in Figure 7.
5. Place your Revel Performa C30 loudspeaker as shown onto a
carpeted surface or soft towel. Attach the assembled stand with
four 8-32 x 3⁄4" flat head screws, as shown in Figure 8. Turn the
unit upright. Make final placement and spike adjustments.
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7⁄8" max. Lock Nut
HARD FLOORS
round end
Cover
(optional)
Foot
Spike
Lock Nut
CARPETED FLOORS
spike end
Foot
1 1⁄8" max. Spike
(3)Feet
(6)Screws
(for Feet)
(3) Spikes
(3)Covers
(optional)
(3)Nuts
Revel
Performa
C30
Revel Performa
Pedestal 2
(Assembled)
(4) 8-32 x 3⁄4"
Flat Head Screws
(Start All Screws
Before Tightening)

Figure 9. Installing a
set of spikes on a
REVEL PERFORMA C30
loudspeaker.
INSTALLING SPIKES
If desired, you can add spikes to the REVEL PERFORMA C30
loudspeaker as follows:
1. Remove the spike feet, lock nuts, and wrench from the plastic bag.
2. Lay the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker on its top on a
carpeted area or soft towel. Use caution to avoid touching the
transducers and grille. Remove the black screws that serve as
glides on the three feet and store them for future use. Start a set
of spikes, as shown in Figure 9. Be sure to thread each spike the
same amount to achieve a level placement.
NOTE: If you want to place the loudspeaker on a hardwood or tile
floor, or on a large-screen television set, use the round ends with
optional supplied covers. Further adjustment of each spike may be
necessary due to uneven floors.
3. (Optional) To tilt the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker
down (or up) so that it is on-axis with the listener(s), perform
the following:
• For a downward tilt, adjust the two front spikes for decreased
extension and the rear center spike for increased extension to
achieve the amount of tilt you desire.
• For a upward tilt, adjust the two front spikes for increased
extension and the rear center spike for decreased extension to
achieve the amount of tilt you desire.
4. Using the supplied wrench, tighten a lock nut onto each spike.
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7⁄8" max. Lock Nut
HARD FLOOR OR TV
round end
or Dome
Cover
Slip
Cover
Foot
Spike Lock Nut
CARPETED FLOOR
spike end
Foot
1 1⁄8" max. Spike
Carpeted Area or Soft Towel
REVEL PERFORMA C30
(on its top)

Figure 10. Relocating the (rear)
center foot for a deep
television cabinet.
RELOCATING THE CENTER FOOT
As shipped, the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker is preset
for placement on a large-screen television set with a narrow top.
If your television set has a deeper top, you’ll need to relocate the
(rear) center foot for a wider footprint as follows:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the (rear) center foot.
2. Find the second set of threaded inserts, as shown in Figure 10.
3. Move the foot toward the rear and reinstall the screws.
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Foot Position for
Narrow TV Cabinet
Foot Position for
Deep TV Cabinet
REVEL PERFORMA C30
Bottom

Figure 11. REVEL PERFORMA
C30 center-channel loudspeaker
mounted on its (optional)
pedestal below a front (or large
rear) projection video system.
NOTE: Instructions for
assembling the pedestal are
packed with the unit and are
shown on pages 8 and 9.
PLACEMENT
Sound quality is heavily dependent on the accuracy of all your loud-
speakers, their placement in the listening room, and the acoustics of
the room itself. Since the REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel
loudspeaker is extremely accurate, experiment with the following
loudspeaker systems and placements (Figures 11 through 13) to
enhance performance.
NOTE: The REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker
includes a user-adjustable placement compensation circuit that tailors the
response for a desired application (e.g., stand mounting, flush mounting,
or on top of monitor). See “System Optimization” on page 15 for
detailed use on the PLACEMENT COMPENSATION control.
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left right
REVEL PERFORMA C30
center
REVEL PERFORMA C30
Pedestal (optional)
Placement Compensation
set to STAND MOUNTED
(see page 12)
Front (or Large Rear)
Projection Screen

Figure 12. REVEL PERFORMA
C30 center-channel loudspeaker
mounted on top of rear
projection or large
direct-view monitor.
NOTE: To tilt the loudspeaker
downward, see step 3 on page 10.
Figure 13. REVEL PERFORMA
C30 center-channel loudspeaker
flush-mounted in large wall unit.
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left right
Rear Projection or
Large Direct-View
Monitor
Placement Compensation
set to ON TOP OF MONITOR
(see Figure 14 on page 15)
REVEL PERFORMA C30
center
left right
REVEL PERFORMA C30
center
Rear Projection or
Direct-View
Monitor
Wall Unit
Placement Compensation
set to FLUSH MOUNTED
(see Figure 14 on page 15)

Figure 14.Wire gauge versus
maximum wire run (with a
maximum loop resistance of
0.07 ohms) for less than 0.2 dB
response error.
NOTE: “Loop resistance” is the
DC resistance measured at one
end of a loudspeaker cable, with
the other ends shorted together.
CONNECTIONS
For best results, please read the following points before connecting
the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeakers:
• Use high-quality speaker cable with a maximum total loop resis-
tance (for each wire run) of 0.07 ohms or less. Use the chart in
Figure 14 below to determine the maximum wire gauge.
A high loop resistance will result in mis-termination of the
filter networks, and serious degradation of sound quality.
Use high-quality connectors on the loudspeaker cables.
Consult your Revel dealer as to specific recommendations for
your application.
• Turn off all audio system power before making any connections.
• Read the owner’s manuals that were included with your audio
components to confirm their connection procedures.
• Verify correct polarities (i.e., + to + and - to -) when making
connections, as shown in Figure 15 on the next page. Failure to
do so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response.
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WIRE GAUGE (AWG) LENGTH (FEET)LENGTH (METERS)
68727
76921
85818
94313
10 34 10
11 27 8
12 22 7
13 17 5
14 14 4
15 11 3
16 9 3
17 7 2
18 5 2
IMPORTANT

Figure 15. How to connect the
REVEL PERFORMA C30
center-channel loudspeaker in a
single-wired system.
Figure 16. The REVEL
PERFORMA C30 level and
placement control locations and
initial settings.
SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION
1. After connecting the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker,
initially set the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL control on the
rear panel to the “0” position (see Figure 16).
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OnTopof
Monitor
Flush
Mounted Stand
Mounted
0+.5
-.5
+1
-1
Placement
Compensation
(SeeOwner's Manual)
HighFrequency
Level(dB)
Revel
Northridge,California
Madein U.S.A.
SerialNo.
On Top of
Monitor
Flush
Mounted Stand
Mounted
0+.5
-.5
+1
-1
Placement
Compensation
(See Owner’s Manual)
High Frequency
Level (dB)
Revel
Northridge, California
Made in U.S.A.
Serial No.
redblk
REVEL
PERFORMA
C30
Rear
Connector Panel
Amplifier
(rear)
REVEL
PERFORMA
C30
Rear
OnTopof
Monitor
Flush
Mounted Stand
Mounted
0+.5
-.5
+1
-1
Placement
Compensation
(SeeOwner's Manual)
HighFrequency
Level(dB)
Revel
Northridge,California
Madein U.S.A.
SerialNo.
OnTop of
Monitor
Flush
Mounted Stand
Mounted
0+.5
-.5
+1
-1
Placement
Compensation
(See Owner’s Manual)
High Frequency
Level (dB)
Revel
Northridge, California
Made in U.S.A.
Serial No.
Connector Panel
Set High-Frequency
Level Control To “0”
Bass
Increases
Set Placement
Compensation
Control To Match
C30 Placement

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION (CONT’D)
2. The REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker
must be used with an 80 Hz crossover as follows:
• If your system includes a multi-channel controller, set the
center channel to use an 80 Hz crossover. Some controllers
or receivers refer to this setting as a “small” center channel.
• Use an 80 Hz crossover even if your system does not include
a subwoofer. In its absence, the multi-channel controller or
receiver will use “bass management” techniques to route the
frequencies below 80 Hz to the front left and right channels.
As a result, no center-channel low-frequency information
will be lost.
• The use of an 80 Hz crossover will result in dramatically
decreased distortion, accurate timbre, and greatly increased
dynamic capability.
• Please contact your Revel dealer for assistance in properly
adjusting the crossover settings on your multi-channel
controller or receiver.
3. Initially set the PLACEMENT COMPENSATION control (see
Figure 16 on previous page) to match the application as follows:
• Use the Flush Mounted setting when the loudspeaker is
flush-mounted in a wall or custom-built “media wall,” or is
placed on a bookshelf.
• Use the On Top of Monitor setting when the loudspeaker is
placed on top of a rear projection or direct view monitor.
• Use the Stand Mounted setting when the loudspeaker is
placed on its (optional) pedestal.
4. Turn on the system power and play a variety of material. Slowly
increase the volume to a comfortable level and listen from your
main listening position. Be sure to set your multi-channel con-
troller to a mode that utilizes the center channel. If the REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker is used in a home theater system,
listen to well-recorded dialog from more than one film, as the
sound quality can vary greatly.
5. Experiment with setting the PLACEMENT COMPENSATION
control. It provides a powerful means to correct for the place-
ment effect on the REVEL PERFORMA C30’s “timbre,” or
overall balance. Due to the influence of room acoustics, you
may achieve a better timbre match with the left and right
(front) loudspeakers than your original setting (as performed
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in step 2 on the previous page). Experimentation is the best way
to determine the optimum setting.
NOTE: Rotating the PLACEMENT COMPENSATION control to
the right increases low-frequency output (see Figure 12 on page 13).
6. You may also wish to further adjust the tweeter’s HIGH FRE-
QUENCY LEVEL control (see Figure 16 on page 15) to
achieve the most natural sound in your room. Varying the con-
trol will change the high frequency balance and timbre.
CABINET CARE
The cabinet for the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker has a
wood veneer finish and does not require any routine maintenance.
Occasionally, use a soft cloth, dampened with household furniture
polish, to remove any fingerprints or dust. Clean the grille by gen-
tle vacuuming.
LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER
A REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker uses high-order
crossovers with steep cut-offs to eliminate damage caused by “out
of band” frequencies. Using this approach, in combination with
carefully selected components and transducers, gives us confidence
that a REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker will not fail, even
under extreme conditions.
However, there is a limit to how loudany speaker can play
continuously. A good rule of thumb is to avoid playing the system
at volume levels beyond where the sound is “clear.” If the sound
becomes distorted or strained, reduce the volume level immediately
to avoid damage.
If you are unsure of the suitability of current or planned
amplifier components, please ask your Revel dealer to review
them before connecting your REVEL PERFORMA C30
center-channel loudspeaker.
NOTE: Also refer to step 2 (on the previous page) for 80 Hz
crossover requirements.
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OBTAINING SERVICE
We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and
integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our
customers’ service needs.
If your Revel component requires service, please contact your dealer.
Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied
locally, or whether to contact Revel for further service information or
parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. If needed, call the Revel
Service Department at:
1-818-830-8777 on any business day, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. PST.
The RevelTechnical Services Department works closely with your
dealer to solve your service needs expediently.
Return authorization must be obtained from Revel’s Technical
Services Department BEFORE a unit is shipped for service.
It is extremely important that information about a problem be
explicit and complete. A specific, comprehensive description of the
problem helps your dealer and the Revel Technical Services
Department locate and repair the difficulty as quickly as possible.
A copy of the original bill of sale will serve to verify warranty status.
Please include it with the component when it is brought in for
warranty service.
All returned units must be properly packaged in their original
packing material, and the proper return authorization numbers
must be marked on the outer carton for identification. If the
packaging to protect the unit is, in our opinion or that of our
dealer, inadequate to protect the unit, we reserve the right to
repackage it for return shipment at the owner’s expense. Neither
Revel nor your dealer can be responsible for shipping damage
due to improper (i.e., non-original) packaging.
Your dealer can order a new set of shipping materials for you if you
need to ship your component and no longer have the original
materials, or if they are in poor condition.There will be a charge
for this service. We strongly recommend saving all packing materi-
als in case you need to ship your unit some day.
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WARNING
IMPORTANT

SPECIFICATIONS
Revel utilizes proprietary measurement methods in the design and
specification of our loudspeakers. Our research has developed a
series of tests that represent a great leap forward in making mea-
surements that dramatically contribute to our goal of accurately
reproducing music or film.
Sensitivity: 90.5 dB SPL, with 2.83 Vrms @ 1 m
(4 pi anechoic)
Sensitivity provides an indication of how much amplifier power is required
for the loudspeaker to play at satisfactory volume levels.This conservatively-
rated specification indicates moderate sensitivity and denotes that the
REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker does not require huge amplifiers
to achieve realistic levels in all but the largest rooms.
Impedance: 6 ohms (nominal), 3 ohms (minimum)
@ 115 Hz
Impedance indicates whether the speaker system presents a “hard” or
“easy” load on the amplifier. A minimum impedance value of 3 ohms,
together with moderate phase angles, signifies that any competently-
designed amplifier can easily drive the REVEL PERFORMA C30
loudspeaker.
Filters (Crossover): 3-way, high-order at 280Hz and 2.5 kHz
The steep filter slopes ensure good acoustical behavior in the
crossover regions, with a minimum of acoustical interference, along
with low distortion and wide dynamic range. The filters feature
specially selected components. Woofer and tweeter filter boards are
physically independent.
Frequency Responses: In-Room Response;
±1.0 dB from 80 Hz to 16 kHz
In-room response is a breakthrough measurement that, in a single
curve, closely correlates to sound quality and has been a goal of loud-
speaker engineers for years. Research, and simple observation, reveals
that ubiquitous “on-axis” response curves often cannot distinguish
between two loudspeakers with radically different sound quality.This
REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker specification is even more
powerful when it is taken in context with the other measurements
presented here.
In-Room Response Relative to Target Response;
±0.75 dB from 90 Hz to 18 kHz
A target response is the ideal response goal and is not flat at the fre-
quency extremes and is used when the ideal reference is not a “flat”
line. A target response must be tailored to the loudspeaker’s intended
application and takes into account the acoustic impact of the loud-
speaker’s location, such as freestanding, or placement near a wall.
First-Reflections Response;
±1.0 dB from 75 Hz to 15 kHz
First reflection response is a measure of the response a listener
hears that is contributed by the first reflections from the walls,
floor, and ceiling. This superb specification indicates that REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker will remain accurate, even in the
presence of strong reflections.
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Figure 17. Overall dimensions
for the REVEL PERFORMA
C30 loudspeaker.
SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Frequency Responses: Listening Window Response;
(continued) ±1.5 dB from 85 Hz to 15 kHz
This improved “on-axis” measurement reduces the visual confusion
of inaudible local interference, yet still retains full accuracy without
using “spectral smoothing” which results in significant data loss.
Low Frequency Extension;
-3 dB @ 62 Hz (-6 dB @ 50 Hz,-10 dB @ 38 Hz)
Studies have shown that the -10 dB low frequency extension specifi-
cation is the one that best correlates to controlled listening tests.
At low frequencies, most loudspeaker/room combinations will
exhibit significant “room gain”, which is an increasing rise in level
as frequencies decrease. In addition, the -10 dB specification reflects
the steepness (i.e., order) of the low-frequency roll-off, which is not
significantly indicated in -3 dB specifications.
Dimensions: 10 5⁄8"H x 26 1⁄4"Wx103⁄16"D
270 mm H x 667 mmW x 259 mm D
(including feet and grille – see Figure 17 below)
Weight: 36 lb (16.3 kg) net, without packing
40 lb (18.1 kg) net, shipping weight
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as create new ones. Therefore, the specifications and construction details in this and related Revel publications are
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Performa and Ultima are trademarks and Revel and Salon are registered trademarks of Harman International
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23-7⁄8"
(606 mm)
26-1⁄4"
(667 mm)
9-3⁄8"
(238 mm)
cabinet
1-3 ⁄8"
(35 mm)
grille
9-3⁄8"
(238 mm)
grille
10-3⁄16"
(259 mm) 8-3⁄4"
(222 mm) 9-3⁄4" (248 mm)
7⁄16"
(11mm)
grille
10-5⁄8"
(270 mm)