Revel Salon 2 - Manual (Page 21)

Ultima Salon2/Studio2
Owner’s Manual 19
OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE
To optimize the Salon2/Studio2 for best performance:
1. When the Salon2/Studio2 is connected, begin with the
Tweeter Level Switch set to 0. (Different listening rooms may
require other High Frequency Level switch settings.)
2. Set the Low Frequency Compensation Switch to correspond
with the Salon2/Studio2 placement. This is the best starting
point, and will typically result in the most neutral sound for a
given application. If the Salon2/Studio2 sounds either too
“thick” or too “thin,” especially when reproducing male
voices, experiment with other Low Frequency Compensation
Switch settings. In any case, it is worth experimenting to find
the best switch setting for the particular installation. Note
that the bass level will decrease as the Low Frequency
Compensation switch is turned clockwise.
• 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. Try this setting if the bass is “boomy” or
“ill-defined.”
• 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.
3. Listen to a variety of high quality material, making sure to
include vocal recordings. If the Salon2/Studio2 Loudspeakers
are part of a multichannel system, switch the associated
controller to a “two-channel” or “stereo” mode.
4. Listen from the primary listening position, increasing volume
to a comfortable level.
5. Experiment with the Salon2/Studio2 placement to achieve the
best overall tonal balance and image precision. Refer to the
“Loudspeaker Placement” section for additional information
about loudspeaker placement.
6. If desired, experiment with the Low Frequency Compensation
switch and the Tweeter Level switch to optimize the system for
the room acoustics.
Note
Rotating the Low Frequency Compensation Switch clockwise
decreases low-frequency output.
Note
Please be sure to mute the system volume level before adjusting any
switch settings.