Revel Performa3 C208 业主指南

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Revel Performa3 C208/C205 Center Channel Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
ABOUT REVEL PERFORMA3  
CENTER CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKERS
Thank you for purchasing Revel Performa3 center channel loudspeakers. 
These loudspeakers feature flexible placement options and sleek designs, 
allowing them to blend-in easily with your existing décor. They deliver 
an impressive combination of uncompressed dynamic range and low 
distortion across the entire audible spectrum. 
Revel C208 and C205 low-frequency transducers and the C208 midrange 
transducer feature distortion reduction mechanisms that stabilize the 
flux field during operation, assuring low distortion even at high listening 
volumes. These precision transducers utilize ribbed aluminum cones for 
ideal piston-like behavior that eliminates a major source of resonances 
that are clearly audible in most other loudspeakers. Their cast aluminum 
frames eliminate another source of resonances that is common in many 
lesser-quality loudspeakers. 
The C208 and C205 tweeter has been created around a newly-designed 
motor and dome assembly that sets a new standard of transparency for 
the Performa3 category. The tweeter’s integrated acoustic lens waveguide 
is based on a breakthrough mathematical approach that accurately 
matches the tweeter’s dispersion to that of the midrange transducer in 
the crossover region. This gives the loudspeaker very smooth sound far 
off-axis – an important contributor to overall sound quality, providing 
consistent sound over an exceptionally wide listening area. In fact, this 
new waveguide actually increases the tweeter’s dispersion at higher 
frequencies.
The C208 and C205 are housed in enclosures that are similar to our 
flagship Ultima2 Series. These fully-curved enclosures feature sleek 
curved tops and bottoms, which are inherently stiffer than conventional 
box shapes and are formed with contiguous wood layers that prevent 
splitting. They feature strategically-oriented bracing that eliminates the 
possibility of enclosure-induced coloration. These beautiful, modern 
enclosures are finished in high-gloss piano black, high-gloss piano white 
(C205 only) or genuine American walnut in a process (developed and 
overseen by Italian luxury cabinet makers) that exceeds automotive 
finish quality. The loudspeaker grilles are designed to minimize sonic 
diffraction or veiling and provide a clean, subtle appearance. The magnetic 
grille attachment method completely eliminates ugly hardware on the 
loudspeaker baffle, so if you decide to use the loudspeakers without 
grilles they will look like they were designed to be used without grilles.
Revel Performa3 crossover networks feature carefully-selected 
components that contribute to great performance and benchmark-
setting value. These high-order crossover networks dramatically reduce 
distortion and dynamic compression for clear sound that maintains the 
same quality over a very wide dynamic range. These precision networks 
optimize the speakers’ timbral accuracy, enhancing musical enjoyment for 
listeners who are anywhere in the room, not only those seated on-axis 
to the loudspeakers. The C208 network provides a calibrated high-
frequency level control that allows precise fine-tuning of the sound while 
maintaining a very tight acoustic match between loudspeakers. Revel-
designed binding posts are heavily gold plated and include an articulated 
section that allows for more secure connections when using spade lugs. 
The C208 includes two sets of binding posts that enable the loudspeakers 
to be bi-wired or bi-amped.
During development, every Revel loudspeaker model is compared to 
competitive models in our unique position-independent double-blind 
listening lab. This process utilizes the latest psychoacoustic research 
to assure that these listening tests are valid, enabling us to verify that 
all Revel loudspeakers are superior to their competitors before they are 
allowed to go into production.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Revel Performa3 Center Channel Loudspeakers ........................................................................................................... 2
C208/C205 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 
   Tweeter Level Switch, Low-Frequency Compensation Switch, Binding Posts, Shorting Straps
Installation Considerations ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 
   Listening Room Acoustics, Acoustic Treatment Materials, Adjustable Spikes
Making Connections ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 
   Observe Proper Polarity, Loudspeaker Cable, C205 Connections, C208 Connections
Optimizing Performance ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 
   Port Plugs, C208 Adjustments
Caring for Your Loudspeakers .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 
   C208, C205