Revel Voice 2 - Manual (Page 12)

Ultima Voice2
Owner’s Manual
12
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors:
1. Loudspeaker accuracy
2. Loudspeaker placement
3. Listening room acoustics
LOUDSPEAKER ACCURACY
The advanced Ultima2 design features allow the Voice2 to
achieve exceptional acoustical precision. Each Voice2 is
individually hand-tuned during manufacturing to match the
production reference standard within a fraction of a decibel,
ensuring incomparable loudspeaker-to-loudspeaker consistency.
As a result, experimenting with loudspeaker placement and
listening room acoustics have the most significant impact on the
performance of the Voice2 loudspeaker.
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT
The bulleted items that begin below identify important
loudspeaker placement considerations for the Voice2.
• Remove all obstructions between the speakers and the
primary listening position. For instance, a coffee table
between the speakers and the primary listening position will
degrade imaging and timbre. Placing the speakers near large
objects may also cause unwanted reflections. The Low
Frequency Compensation switch can be used to optimize the
Voice2’s performance for the loudspeaker placement options
described in this section.
• For optimal imaging and timbre, point the speaker directly
toward the primary listening position.
• The Voice2 is magnetically shielded to minimize any effect
on CRT video monitors. However, small, stray magnetic fields
may affect large CRT monitors located in close proximity to
the Voice2. These magnetic fields decrease rapidly with
distance, so moving the Voice 2 farther away from the
monitor will reduce interference. It is important to confirm
that the Voice2 is suitable for use with the intended CRT
monitor.
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SETTING THE LOW FREQUENCY COMPENSATION
SWITCH
The Low Frequency Compensation switch provides compensation
for less-than-ideal room acoustics. It also adjusts for stray
acoustical effects. The following sections identify the suitable
conditions for each switch setting.
The Low Frequency Compensation Switch positions noted for
each type of installation should be used as a starting point.
Experimentation with varying the setting, either via
measurements or listening test will result in optimum
performance.
Note
DLP, LCD, LCoS and Plasma display devices are not affected by
magnetic fields.
Caution
Loudspeakers placed on stands or video monitors may fall if
tipped or improperly positioned. To avoid this, anchor the
loudspeaker and stand using the same procedures and
hardware used to anchor bookcases, wall units, and other
furniture. Harman Specialty Group assumes no responsibility
for proper selection and installation of hardware or for any
personal injuries or product damages resulting from improper
installation or a fallen loudspeaker.