Revel Salon 2 - Manual (Page 10)

Ultima Salon2/Studio2
Owner’s Manual
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FILTER NETWORK
The Salon2/Studio2 Loudspeakers utilize high-order networks
which optimize both the on-axis and off-axis response. These
sophisticated networks help to ensure smooth octave-to-octave
balance and timbral accuracy. Separate woofer, mid-woofer
(Salon2 only), midrange and tweeter filter boards prevent
mutual interference between filter network components,
dramatically reducing distortion over a wide dynamic range.
Gold-plated binding posts and shorting straps accommodate
single-wired, bi-wired, and bi-amplified connections. Low
Frequency Compensation and Tweeter Level switches on the rear
panel provide the ability to compensate for acoustic effects due to
various applications and loudspeaker placement, as well as
less-than-ideal listening room acoustics.
REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
Controls are provided on the rear panel which allow the
optimization of the Salon2/Studio2 Loudspeaker response for
different loudspeaker applications and placement. Refer to the
“Loudspeaker Placement” section for more information. The
definitions below refer to Figure 4, Rear Panel on the following
page.
1. Low Frequency Compensation Switch
• Select the Normal setting if the loudspeaker is located at
least 3 feet (.91m) from walls and other large objects.
• Select the Contour setting to help compensate for
challenging room acoustics due to particularly severe
stand waves.
• Select the Boundary setting if the loudspeaker is built
into an entertainment center or shelving unit or if the
loudspeaker is located less than 2 feet (0.61m) from walls
or other large objects.
2. Tweeter Level (dB) Switch
The tweeter output level can be adjusted in calibrated steps by
-1, -0.5, 0, +0.5 or +1 dB.
3. Input Terminals
Provides high and low-frequency connections from the
associated power amplifier(s). One pair of high-frequency
and one pair of low-frequency gold-plated binding posts are
available. The input terminals can be configured for
single-wired, bi-wired, or bi-amplified connections. Refer to
the “Making Connections” section for additional
information.
4. Jumper Straps
Accommodates single-wired, bi-wired, and bi-amplified
connections. Two gold-plated jumper straps are installed for
single-wired connections. The jumper straps must be
removed when the input terminals are used for bi-wired or
bi-amplified connections. Refer to the “Making Connections”
section for additional information.
Note
Refer to the “Optimizing Performance” section for more information
about the Low Frequency Compensation and Tweeter Level switches.