Revel C208 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Revel Performa3 C208/C205 Center Channel Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
C205 ConneCtions
The C205 features gold-plated binding posts that allow single-wire
connection.
Amplifier
(one channel shown)
C205
Connector Panel
C208 ConneCtions
Before making connections to the C208, note the following:
• The standard connection method uses a single loudspeaker cable.
The C208 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.
• When making bi-amped connections, both power amplifier
channels must receive identical input signals from the associated
preamplifier. If the associated preamplifier does not offer two
connectors for the center channel, a “Y” adaptor is required.
• If desired, contact your authorized Revel dealer for information
about the suitability of power amplifier components before
connecting the C208 to your power amplifier(s).
• Review the owner’s manuals for all associated audio components to
determine their correct connection procedures.
C208 single-Wired Connection
nOTE: Do not remove the shorting straps between the speaker
terminals.
Single-wired connections are the most common. These are made
between one pair of C208 input terminals and one power amplifier
output channel as shown below.
Amplifier
(one channel shown)
C208
Connector Panel
Do NOT
Remove
Shorting
Straps
To make single-wired connections, connect one loudspeaker cable to
the desired set of C208 input terminals. (The high-frequency – “HIGH”
– input terminals are recommended.) Then connect the other end of that
loudspeaker cable to the desired power amplifier output channel.
C208 Bi-Wired Connections
CAUTiOn: 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 loudspeaker cables to connect
both sets of C208 input terminals to a single power amplifier output
channel as shown below.
Amplifier
(one channel
shown) Shorting
Straps
Removed
C208
Connector
Panel
Use Both
Sets of
Terminals
1. Remove the shorting straps.
2. Connect one loudspeaker cable to the high-frequency set of C208
input terminals. Then connect the other end of that loudspeaker
cable to the desired power amplifier output channel.
3. Connect another loudspeaker cable to low-frequency set of C208
input terminals. Then connect the other end of that loudspeaker
cable to the same power amplifier output channel that you
connected in step 2.