Revel sub15 User Guide
CONNECTIONS
The ULTIMA SUB-15/LE-1 is designed to be connected together
to form a complete powered subwoofer system. Audio interconnec-
tions to your main amplifier or home theater controller can be any
combination of unbalanced or balanced terminations, with full
balanced connections offering the best noise suppression.
to form a complete powered subwoofer system. Audio interconnec-
tions to your main amplifier or home theater controller can be any
combination of unbalanced or balanced terminations, with full
balanced connections offering the best noise suppression.
Please read the following six applications (starting on page 19) before
proceeding with the actual connections. For clarity, power connec-
tions are not shown. Also, be sure to observe the following points:
proceeding with the actual connections. For clarity, power connec-
tions are not shown. Also, be sure to observe the following points:
•
Use high-quality speaker cable with a maximum total loop
resistance (for each wire run) of 0.07 ohms or less. Use the
chart in Figure 9 (on the next page) to determine the maximum
wire gauge.
resistance (for each wire run) of 0.07 ohms or less. Use the
chart in Figure 9 (on the next page) to determine the maximum
wire gauge.
A high loop resistance will result in improper low-frequency
damping and serious degradation of sound quality. Follow
the cable-gauge recommendations and make sure all connec-
tions are tight. Consult your Revel dealer as to specific rec-
ommendations for your application.
damping and serious degradation of sound quality. Follow
the cable-gauge recommendations and make sure all connec-
tions are tight. Consult your Revel dealer as to specific rec-
ommendations 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.
components to confirm their connection procedures.
•
Verify correct polarities (i.e., + to + and - to -) when making
connections, as shown in Figures 10 through 15 starting on
page 19. Failure to do so will cause poor imaging and dimin-
ished bass response.
connections, as shown in Figures 10 through 15 starting on
page 19. Failure to do so will cause poor imaging and dimin-
ished bass response.
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ULTIMA SUB-15/LE-1
Owner’s Manual
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IMPORTANT