Revel Performa3 M106 Manuel Du Propriétaire

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The M106 and M105 feature high-order filters that optimize the 
loudspeakers’ on-axis and off-axis response, minimizing sonic 
degradations that occur in overly “live” rooms (those with surfaces that 
are acoustically reflective). Placing minimal acoustic treatment materials 
at the room’s primary reflection points will reduce these distortions even 
further. Ideally, acoustic absorbers should be placed at the first reflection 
points on the front and side walls and either acoustic absorbers or 
diffusers should be placed at the first reflection points on the rear wall.

Front Wall

Acoustic  

Treatment  

Materials

Right 

M106/M105

Left 

M106/M105

Because the listener’s eyes and ears are on the same plane, the “mirror 
method” is an accurate determinant of critical reflection points. This 
method can be used to determine reflection points for side walls, rear 
walls, front walls, and even the ceiling. Applying acoustic treatment 
materials to the side walls is most important, followed by the ceiling, 
front wall and rear wall.

To determine reflection points using the mirror method:

1.   Once the loudspeakers have been placed, sit in the primary 

listening position and ask another person to slide a mirror along 
the listening room walls.

2.   Note the locations at which you can see either loudspeaker in the 

mirror from the primary listening position. Be sure to look for both 
loudspeakers in the reflection on each room boundary. These are 
reflection points that require acoustic treatment materials.

If acoustic treatment materials are not available, hanging a rug over 
the reflection points will help reduce sonic degradation in overly 
“live” rooms. Carpeting the floor area between the loudspeakers and 
the primary listening position and placing irregular surfaces such as 
bookcases at the first reflection points will also help minimize strong 
reflections.

Connect the amplifier’s positive (+) terminal to the positive (+) terminal 
on the corresponding speaker; connect the amplifier’s negative (–) 
terminal to the negative (–) terminal on the corresponding speaker. Do 
not reverse polarities (that is, do not connect + to –, or – to +) when 
making connections. Doing so will cause poor stereo imaging and 
diminished bass response.

Use high-quality loudspeaker cable with a maximum total loop 
resistance of 0.07 ohms or less for each wire run. Refer to the table 
below to determine the appropriate wire gauge for your installation.

< 87

< 27

6

< 69

< 21

7

< 58

< 18

8

< 43

< 13

9

< 34

< 10

10

< 27

< 8

11

< 22

< 7

12

< 17

< 5

13

< 14

< 4

14

< 11

< 3.5

15

< 9

< 3

16

< 7

< 2

17

< 5

< 1.5

18

NOTE: High loop resistances that exceed 0.07 ohms (for each 
wire run) will cause the loudspeaker’s filter network to be mis-
terminated, resulting in considerable degradation of sound quality.