Revel Concerta2 B10 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Revel Concerta 2 B10, a high-performance 
powered subwoofer that perfectly augments Revel Concerta 2 Series 
loudspeakers in stereo music or home theater entertainment systems. 
The B10’s adjustable controls allow you to optimize the subwoofer’s 
performance in any system and listening room. 

Featuring a 10" (254mm) woofer with 1-1/2" (26mm) peak-to-peak 
excursion and powered by a 800-watt amplifier, the B10 subwoofer 
reproduces deep, realistic bass with very low distortion, even at the 
lowest frequencies and high output levels.

Combining superior form and function, the B10’s proprietary woofer is 
constructed with an polycellulose fiber diaphragm for great strength at 
high output levels. The spider incorporates a superior-strength Corex/
cotton blend with optimized geometry for increased linearity. The motor 
includes a large ceramic-magnet motor system. A 2.6" (50.8mm) copper 
voice coil is wound on a Kapton

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 bobbin for impressive power handling 

and freedom from compression. The vented center pole facilitates 
heat dissipation, allowing more efficient high-power handling and low 
compression.

The B10 cabinet consists of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) walls and 
extensive internal bracing to reduce cabinet-induced colorations. Rubber 
padded feet are attached to the bottom of the cabinet for optimal 
stability, accommodating installations on any floor surface.

Since 1996, the Revel brand has been at the forefront of loudspeaker 
design. Backed by Harman International’s extensive research and design 
facilities, Revel Concerta 2 Series speakers benefit from cutting-edge 
development tools, such as:

•  A multichannel listening lab allows for double-blind listening tests.

•  A laser interferometer enables detailed driver and cabinet analysis.

•  Multiple large anechoic chambers provide for precise tests and 

measurements.

•  Finite-element analysis allows for advanced loudspeaker modeling.

•  A stereo lithography apparatus aids in achieving tight tolerances.

Adding to the proud lineage of Revel Ultima™ and Performa™ Series 
loudspeakers, the subwoofer further substantiates the Revel reputation 
for high-quality, high-performance loudspeakers and subwoofers.

•  High-output capability with low distortion

•  Proprietary 10" (254mm) anodized-aluminum diaphragm woofer

•  Built-in 800W RMS amplifier

•  Line-level RCA inputs

•  Advanced woofer motor structure

•  Large voice coil for wide dynamic range without compression

• Phase switch

•  Low-pass frequency control

•  Parametric room equalization controls

•  Elegant cabinet design with paint finishes

Below 300Hz, loudspeaker and listener locations have a profound impact 
on the way sound is reproduced. All rooms have “standing waves,” by 
which certain frequencies are emphasized or diminished. Their complex 
patterns can combine to introduce tremendous sound coloration at low 
frequencies.

The Concerta 2 B10’s Equalization controls can help to compensate for 
these effects, but no electronic system alone can fully compensate for 
the dramatic effects of room acoustics. Every room has locations where 
“nulls” at specific frequencies occur. These cancellations of the sound 
are like “black holes,” which no amount of equalization can fill. The 
best results are always achieved through careful placement of both the 
loudspeakers and the listening position. Preferable placement can be 
determined through the use of computer modeling programs, or by trial-
and-error measurements. For optimal results, find the best loudspeaker 
and listener locations first, then use the B10 Equalization controls for 
fine-tune adjustments.

To help determine good locations for the subwoofer(s) and the 
listener(s), it is recommended that you make high-resolution in-room 
response measurements. Your authorized Revel dealer can make the 
appropriate measurements, using suitable equipment to ensure optimal 
results.