Revel Gem User Manual

Revel®Ultima™Gem Loudspeakers

PLACEMENT (CONTINUED)• Optimum timbre and imaging precision is obtained with theloudspeakers pointing almost directly toward the prime listen-ing posi

ROOM ACOUSTICSListening rooms have a profound impact on sound quality, espe-cially at low frequencies. In fact, a listening room can actuallydominate

PLACEMENT (CONTINUED)ROOM TREATMENTREVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers have very accurate off-axisresponse, which minimizes any degradation caused by overly

Figure 10. Wire gauge versusmaximum wire run (with amaximum loop resistance of0.07 ohms) for less than 0.2 dBresponse error.NOTE: “Loop resistance” is

Figure 11. How to connect the REVEL ULTIMA GEMloudspeaker in a single-wiredsystem, the most common typeof installation.Figure 12. How to connect the R

Figure 13. How to connect the REVEL ULTIMA GEMloudspeaker in a vertical bi-amplified system.BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM CONNECTIONSA bi-amplified system provi

Figure 14. How to connect the REVEL ULTIMA GEMloudspeaker in a horizontal bi-amplified system.CONNECTIONSBI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (CONT’D)HORIZ

Figure 15. The REVELULTIMA GEM level controllocations and initial settings.SYSTEM OPTIMIZATIONAfter connecting the REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakers, init

CABINET CAREEach REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeaker cabinet has a paint fin-ish and does not require any routine maintenance. Use a soft cloth,dampened with

OBTAINING SERVICEWe take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, andintegrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with ourcu

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...3ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY...3DESCRIPTIO

SPECIFICATIONSRevel utilizes proprietary measurement methods in the design andspecification of our loudspeakers. Our research has developed aseries of

Figure 16. Overall dimensionsfor the REVEL ULTIMAGEM loudspeaker and itsoptional stand.SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)Frequency Responses: Listening Window

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Figure 1. The REVELULTIMA GEM loudspeaker.INTRODUCTIONWith its striking and sophisticated appearance, the REVEL®ULTIMA™GEM loudspeaker hints at its ad

Figure 2. The REVEL ULTIMA GEM transducer andconnection locations.DESCRIPTIONThe REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeaker features a unique trans-ducer configurat

TWEETERSEach loudspeaker also contains two high-performance tweeterswith the following features:• Optimized tweeter-dome profiles for maximum dispersi

Figure 3. A REVEL ULTIMA GEM loudspeakerwith its inner packing materials.UNPACKINGTo avoid injury, please use care during unpacking. Alwaysstand as st

Figure 4. Installing the baseonto the pedestal.Figure 5. Installing spikes.INSTALLING STANDS (OPTIONAL)1. Unpack all stand boxes. Place a pedestal, ba

Figure 6. Installing the top plate.Figure 7. Fastening the REVELULTIMA GEM loudspeaker tothe assembled stand.INSTALLING STANDS (CONT’D)4. Place the st

Figure 8. A REVEL ULTIMAGEM loudspeaker is placedon an optional stand for anideal match between tweeterand ear heights. Figure 9. Typical placement of