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September 3, 2008 – For Immediate Release
Revel® Introduces New Concerta™
On-Wall Loudspeakers
CEDIA EXPO, DENVER, CO – Leading high-performance
loudspeaker manufacturer Revel® has expanded its Concerta™
Loudspeaker line, an affordable series of architectural loudspeakers
that combine uncompromised Revel sound and versatility, with four new
high-performance on-wall loudspeakers. The addition of the new models
makes the Concerta series one of the most comprehensive lines of loudspeakers
available for the home theater/custom install market. The new models
include the M8 2-Way Loudspeaker System, the M10 2-1/2-Way Loudspeaker
System, the C10 2-1/2-Way Center Channel System and the LCR8 3-Channel
Loudspeaker System.
The direct result of an ongoing R&D initiative utilizing
the vast resources of parent company Harman International Industries
(NYSE: HAR), the new models were developed, and have been extensively
evaluated in a variety of on- and near-wall installations, through blind
listening tests in the Revel Multichannel Listening Lab. Using proprietary
36-point anechoic measurements, Concerta on-wall speakers have been
shown to deliver remarkably flat frequency response across an exceptionally
wide listening area for clean, accurate sound, not only in a laboratory
environment, but also in real-world applications.
The low-frequency, mid-range and high-frequency driver
diaphragms of the Concerta On-Wall Loudspeakers are constructed of micro
ceramic composite (MCC), a new material created by anodizing both sides
of an aluminum core, yielding added strength and stiffness with virtually
no additional weight. The speakers also employ Revel’s waveguide
technology for consistent sound quality “on-“ and “off-axis,”
while a sophisticated high-order crossover network contributes to a
wider dynamic range and lower distortion. In addition, all models are
magnetically shielded for use near a CRT video display.
The M8 is an 8-Ohm surround loudspeaker that employs dual
3" (75mm) woofers, with a 1" (25mm) tweeter. The M8 was designed
for use as an inconspicuous surround loudspeaker, whether placed on
its included wall-mount bracket or on a shelf. It is also well suited
as a front-channel loudspeaker, whether mounted on a wall or used on
a shelf or desktop. The M8 has a frequency response of 110Hz to 21kHz
(±3dB); crossover is 2-way at 2.2kHz, and it has a sensitivity
of 88dB. In addition, the M8 measures (H x W x D) 11-5/8" (296mm)
x 4-1/4" (107mm) x 4-1/2" (113mm), weighs 3.45 lbs (1.6kg)
and comes complete with a wall bracket.
The M10 is an 8-Ohm surround loudspeaker that employs
dual 3" (75mm) woofers and dual 3" (75mm) midrange drivers
with a 1" (25mm) tweeter. The M10 has a frequency response of 110Hz
to 21kHz; crossover is 2-1/2 way at 400Hz & 2.2kHz, and it has a
sensitivity of 89dB. In addition, the M10 measures (H x W x D) 22-15/16"
(582mm) x 4-1/4" (107mm) x 4-1/2" (113mm), weighs 6.75 lb
(3.1kg) and comes complete with wall bracket and multiple height table-top
stands. Optional M10 Loudspeaker stands are available. As the left and
right speakers in a music system, the M10 delivers superb music reproduction
and realistic, all-encompassing movie sound to rooms of virtually any
size. The perfect complement is the Revel Concerta C10, which features
all the same specifications as the M10 but was designed to be used as
a precisely matched center channel speaker in a multi-channel home theater
system.
The LCR8 was designed to simplify the look of a multichannel
theater system without compromising the sound. The LCR8 does the work
of three front speakers, delivering left, center, and right channel
signals with the clean dialogue and distinct imaging you would expect
only from separate components. The LCR8 is an 8-Ohm loudspeaker that
employs six 3" (75mm) woofers with three 1" (25mm) tweeters.
It has a frequency response of 110Hz to 21kHz; crossover is 2-way at
2.2kHz, and it has a sensitivity of 88dB. In addition, the M10 measures
(H x W x D) 4-1/4" (107mm) x 39-15/16" (1015mm) x 4-1/2"
(113mm), weighs 11.4 lb (5.2kg) and comes complete with wall bracket
and table-top or shelf stand.
Additionally, the new Concerta On-Wall Loudspeakers can
be combined with Revel’s new Concerta B120 Powered Subwoofer for
a truly dynamic full-range listening experience. With a 12" woofer,
1-1/2" peak-to-peak excursion and a 250-Watt (RMS) amplifier, the
B120 subwoofer adds serious bass punch with very low distortion at the
lowest frequencies, even at high output levels. Adjustable controls,
parametric equalization and multiple connection options allow you to
optimize performance for any system and listening room.
At a time when many consumers are looking for audio systems
to complement their on-wall video displays, the Revel Concerta On-Wall
Loudspeakers are the clear choice for anyone interested in serious sound.
Photo Files: M8.JPG, M10.JPG,
C10.JPG, LCR8.JPG
About Revel®
Revel® is a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated
(www.harman.com). Harman International designs, manufactures and markets
a wide range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive,
consumer and professional markets, and maintains a strong presence in
the Americas, Europe and Asia, employing more than 11,000 people worldwide.
The Harman International family of brands includes AKG®, Audioaccess®,
Becker®, BSS®, Crown®, dbx®, DigiTech®, Harman Kardon®,
Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson®, Revel®,
QNX®, Soundcraft® and Studer®. Harman International’s
stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NYSE:
HAR.”
Revel, Concerta, AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown,
dbx, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson,
QNX, Soundcraft and Studer are trademarks of Harman International Industries,
Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
© 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
All rights reserved.