C363XC - Loudspeaker Revel - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Driver Configuration	2-way: 1" tweeter, 6.5" woofer
Frequency Response	45 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB)
Sensitivity	88 dB (2.83V @ 1m)
Impedance	8 ohms nominal
Recommended Amplifier Power	50 - 150 W RMS per channel
Dimensions (H x W x D)	39.4" x 8.7" x 12.6" (1000 x 220 x 320 mm)
Weight	35.3 lb (16 kg) each
Enclosure Type	Bass-reflex with front-firing port
Crossover Frequency	2.2 kHz
Inputs	Single pair of binding posts (bi-wire compatible)
Grille	Magnetic, removable
Finish Options	Black, White, Walnut veneer
Stand/Mounting	Designed for floor placement; optional spikes included
Power Handling	120 W RMS, 250 W peak
Maintenance	Wipe with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid solvents.
Safety Features	Magnetic shielding (if required); stable base to prevent tipping
Spare Parts Availability	Drivers and crossovers available from Revel; grille can be ordered
General Information	High-end loudspeaker from Revel's Concerta2 series

Frequently Asked Questions - C363XC Revel

What is the recommended placement for the Revel C363XC?

Place the speakers at least 2 feet from the rear wall and 1 foot from side walls for optimal bass response. Use the included spikes on carpeted floors.

Can I bi-wire or bi-amp the C363XC?

Yes, the binding posts are configured for bi-wiring or bi-amping. Remove the jumper straps between terminals for bi-wire configuration.

What is the break-in time for these speakers?

Allow 20-50 hours of normal listening for the drivers to reach optimal performance. The sound will become smoother and more detailed.

Are the C363XC speakers magnetically shielded?

These speakers are not magnetically shielded. Keep them at least 12 inches away from CRT televisions or other sensitive equipment.

What amplifier power is recommended?

Revel recommends an amplifier rated between 50 and 150 watts per channel for the C363XC. Avoid clipping at high volumes.

How do I clean the speaker grilles and cabinet?

Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to dust the cabinet. For grilles, gently vacuum with a brush attachment or remove and hand wash with mild soap.

Can I use the C363XC in a home theater setup?

Yes, they work well as front left/right speakers. Use a matching Revel center channel for cohesive sound. Ensure the amplifier has a subwoofer output.

What are the warranty details?

Speakers come with a 5-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Register online for extended support.

How do I adjust the treble or bass response?

The C363XC has no built-in tone controls. Adjustments should be made through your amplifier's equalizer or room correction system.

Are spare parts available?

Revel offers replacement drivers, crossovers, and grilles. Contact authorized dealers or Revel customer service to order parts.

USER MANUAL C363XC Revel

In-Ceiling Architectural Loudspeaker

Instruction Manual

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the Revel® C283, C263, C383XC, and C363XC in-ceiling loudspeakers. It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product. Pay particular attention to:

WARNING: Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.

CAUTION: Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part of or the entire product.

Note: Calls attention to information that aids in the installation or operation of the product.

ABOUT REVEL® IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

Since the first Revel ^® speakers in 1996, Revel products have stood at the forefront of loudspeaker design and performance. Revel in-ceiling loudspeakers draw upon the same research, resources and unique perspective that put all Revel loudspeakers in a class by themselves. Revel in-ceiling loudspeakers provide unparalleled value and are known for their standard-setting low sonic coloration and their freedom from distortion over an extraordinarily wide dynamic range.

IN-CEILING LOUDSPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

• Long-throw woofers with rubber surrounds provide high output with low distortion.
• A 1-inch (25mm) metal-dome tweeter with an integrated waveguide provides optimized response both on and off axis.
• A high-order crossover network delivers accurate timbre reproduction.
• Extreme Climate (XC) models feature a durable, low-profile design suitable for damp, wet, or high humidity installations.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www.revelspeakers.com. You'll enable us to keep you posted on our latest advancements and help us to understand our customers and build products that meet their needs and expectations.

BOX CONTENTS

Your Revel in-ceiling loudspeaker box should contain the following items:

1 x Revel in-ceiling loudspeaker
1 x grille
1 x extra scrim cloth for grille
1 x mounting template
1 x instruction manual

UNPACKING THE SPEAKER

Carefully unpack the speaker. If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Your new Revel loudspeakers have been engineered to provide extremely accurate performance. However, any speaker's ultimate performance will be affected by the speaker's placement in the listening room and the acoustics of the room. Not all listening spaces can accommodate the ideal conditions of these two factors. Therefore, careful attention to the placement of your Revel in-ceiling loudspeakers will have a significant impact on the general performance of the loudspeakers.

EXTREME CLIMATE MODELS

The C363XC and C383XC models provide a weatherized solution that is suitable for damp, wet, or high humidity installations including marine applications. Their shallow mounting depth allows maximum placement and installation flexibility for locations that require a durable loudspeaker without sacrificing high-performance sound quality.

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED SOUND

• Since distributed sound is general sound throughout an area, place the loudspeakers as uniformly as possible for even sound coverage throughout the area.
• Place the left and right loudspeakers roughly the same distance from the primary listener locations.
• To avoid "hot spots" where the sound is too loud, plan to use more loudspeakers, with each set to play at a lower volume.

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR TWO-CHANNEL STEREO

Place the left and right loudspeakers the same distance from the primary listening area (or as close to the same distance as possible). The distance from each speaker to its nearest side wall should also be the as close to the same distance as possible.

Ideally, the distance between the left and right loudspeakers should be slightly less than their distance from the primary listening area.

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR HOME THEATER

• The front left, center and front right loudspeakers should be centered relative to the video display.
• The front left, center and front right loudspeakers should be closer to the video display than to the main listening area. For example, if the video display is 10 ft (3m) from the main listening area, the loudspeakers should be 6 ft (1.8m) or further from the main listening area.
• The front left and front right loudspeakers should be relatively close to the sides of the video display. For example, front left and front right loudspeakers used with a 50-in (1.2m) video display should generally not be more than 80 in (2m) apart.
• The center loudspeaker should be aligned with the center of the video display.
• The surround-channel loudspeakers should be as far from the main listening area as possible but at least 2 feet (0.6m) from side and rear walls.

5.1-Channel Speaker Placement

- In a 5.1-channel system, the surround left and surround right loudspeakers should be located directly to the sides of, or up to 10 degrees behind, the main listening area.

7.1-Channel Speaker Placement

• In a 7.1-channel system, the surround left and surround right loudspeakers should be located directly to the sides of, or up to 10 degrees behind, the main listening area.
• In a 7.1-channel system, the surround back left and surround back right loudspeakers should be equidistant from the primary listening area and generally as far from it as possible but at least 2 ft (0.6m) from the side and rear walls.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Do not use the tweeter-mounting baffle as a handle to move, carry or position the speaker. Doing so can damage the baffle. Such damage is not covered by the speaker's warranty.

Revel architectural speakers are extremely easy to install. However, if you are unable to understand and follow the instructions in this manual clearly and fully, or if you are unsure of your ability to install these loudspeakers properly, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer.

WARNING: HARMAN International assumes no responsibility for improper installation of hardware or for any personal injuries or product damages resulting from improper installation or a fallen loudspeaker.

CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER

CAUTION: REMOVE POWER

You must connect the speaker wires before the speaker is fully installed. To protect the audio system and yourself from damage or injury through accidental electrical shorting and surges during installation, turn all audio system power OFF before beginning the speaker installation.

Speaker Wire

Use high-quality speaker wire to obtain the best performance from your Revel in-ceiling speakers.

• For wire lengths of less than 50 ft (15m), use at least 16-gauge speaker wire.
• For wire lengths between 50 ft and 100 ft (15m – 30m), use at least 12-gauge speaker wire.
• For wire lengths of greater than 100 ft (30m), use at least 10-gauge speaker wire.

Note: All speaker wires must comply with all local building and safety codes for use in in-ceiling applications.

Making Connections

Connect each channel's positive (+) terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the positive (red) terminal on the corresponding speaker; connect each channel's negative (−) terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the negative (black) 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 imaging and diminished bass response.

Press down on the terminal tab to open the hole; insert the bare end of the wire into the hole; and release the tab to secure the wire. NOTE: C383XC and C363XC models have post-type terminals. Press down on the post to open the hole; insert the bare end of the wire into the hole and release the post to secure the wire.

CAUTION: To avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment, be certain that positive and negative wire strands do not touch each other and do not touch metal parts such as the speaker frame.

MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS

For New Construction

If you wish to pre-install a rough-in frame for the speakers before the drywall is installed in new construction, you will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your loudspeaker model from your authorized Revel dealer. Detailed mounting instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit. After the drywall is installed, follow the installation instructions in For Existing Construction, below.

For Existing Construction

Note: The installation procedure is the same for all models covered by this manual.

1. Ensure that the drywall, plywood or other ceiling material is 1/2" - 2" (13mm - 51mm) thick and capable of withstanding the weight of the speaker being installed.

Make sure to allow at least 3/4" (19mm) between the edge of the supplied installation template and any rafters or other obstructions behind the wall, so the speaker's locking mechanism will have room to engage fully. Perform an obstruction survey to be sure that there are no studs, lengths of conduit, pipes, heating ducts or air returns in the ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker.

1. Determine the correct speaker location and use the template included with the speaker to mark the ceiling material.

1. Cut the ceiling drywall along the mark you made in Step 2 to create the mounting opening.

1. Connect the speaker to the amplifier as explained in Connecting to the Amplifier, on page 4.

1. Attach the speaker's seismic tab to a support line, as per local safety regulations.

1. Make sure all four speaker clamps are in their "ready-to-mount" position.

1. Insert the speaker straight into the mounting opening. Tighten the speaker-clamp screws on the front of the speaker baffle. The speaker clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the speaker.

- When you notice resistance on the screws, the speaker has been clamped successfully.

IMPORTANT: Always use low-torque settings. NEVER over-tighten the clamp screws

1. Attach the supplied grille. Powerful magnets in the speaker frame will securely hold the grille in place.

Painting the Grille

Revel architectural loudspeaker grilles can be painted to match any décor. If you wish to change the grille's color, its satin finish will function as a primer coat. For the best results follow this procedure:

1. Gently remove the scrim cloth from the back side of the grille before painting.
2. Use a high-quality spray paint and apply a thin coat of color. Ensure that the grille perforations remain free of paint. Filling them with paint will diminish the speaker's sound quality. If any perforations are plugged, use compressed air to blow the paint out of the perforations.

Note: If you find any grille perforations that are plugged with paint after the paint has dried, carefully use a straight pin or sewing needle to remove the paint.

1. We have included replacement scrim cloths. After the paint has dried, apply a light coat of spray adhesive to the inside of the perforated grille and attach a new scrim cloth. IMPORTANT: Never spray adhesive on the cloth. The square scrim cloth has pre-attached foam pads that help prevent the grille from vibrating against the ceiling.

NOTE: Square grilles are available for Revel C263, C283, C363XC and C383XC speakers. Contact your authorized Revel dealer for details.

EXCESSIVE OUTPUT LEVELS

Your Revel loudspeakers feature custom-designed transducers and high-quality network components featuring high-order filters with steep cutoffs that reduce the potential of damage to individual speaker drivers and help the loudspeakers maintain their performance even under extreme operating conditions. However, all loudspeakers have limits when it comes to continuous playback. To extend these limits, avoid playback at volume levels that result in distorted or strained sound.

OBTAINING SERVICE

To obtain service, contact an authorized Revel dealer. Refer to Limited Warranty, on page 8 for more information.

DIMENSIONS

	Mounting Opening Diameter Mounting Depth Overall Dimensions (w/grille)
C283	9-5/8" (244mm) 5-1/8" (130mm)	10-23/32" (272mm) Dia. x 5-5/16" (135mm)	Deep
C263	8" (203mm) 4-23/32" (120mm)	9-3/32" (231mm) Dia x 4-15/16" (125mm)	Deep
C383XC	9-5/8" (244mm) 2-3/4" (70mm)	10-23/32" (272mm) Dia. x 2-31/32" (75mm)	Deep
C363XC	8" (203mm) 2-11/16" (69mm)	9-3/32" (231mm) Dia. x 2-15/16" (74mm)	Deep

Dimensions are subject to change without notice.
For complete performance specifications, please go to the Revel Web site: www.revelspeakers.com.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Revel speakers are warranted against defects. The duration of a speaker's warranty depends on the laws in the country in which it was purchased. Your local Revel retailer can help you determine the length of your warranty.

HARMAN

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REVEL

by HARMAN

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REVEL® EXTREME CLIMATE FLUSH-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

REVEL XC FLUSH-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

No longer must you sacrifice sound quality in the name of durability and style. The XC Series combines Revel's award-winning sound and design with durability that survives the toughest elements. Perfect for indoor and outdoor locations and anyplace that is hot, cold, damp, humid, or wet, the shallow-depth XC flush-mount models fit just about anywhere. Revel's unobtrusive Zero-bezel, magnetically attached grilles deliver on style with a look that allows the speakers to blend easily into any décor. This beauty is more than skin-deep with Revel's low-distortion Aluminum cone woofer and articulate Aluminum dome tweeter engineered for true audiophile performance.

Revel's XC Series flush-mount loudspeakers are available in two sizes: the C363XC 6.5-inch (165mm) 2-way design and the C383XC 8-inch (200mm) 2-way design. With a style and sound that perfectly matches Revel's no-compromise range of architectural loudspeakers, the XC Series flush-mount models seamlessly integrate into environments where moisture, wind, and dust are of primary concern.

DESIGNED FOR TOUGH ENVIRONMENTS

XC flush-mount loudspeakers have been specifically engineered and rigorously tested to perform to Revel's exacting standards under conditions that would make traditional architectural speakers wither. Rated to meet IP65 standards for dust and water resistance, XC models are guaranteed to perform in harsh conditions. Indoor locations such as showers and saunas and outdoor locations under eaves, and around patios and decks are perfect applications for XC flush-mount models. Their marine-grade components even make them suitable for yachts, power boats, and other marine vehicles where durability, high-performance sound, and stylish appearances are necessary. The shallow mounting depth required – less than 2.75-inches (70mm) – and extremely thin finished grille design allows them to fit into difficult locations where others cannot.

REVEL SOUND QUALITY

Revel loudspeakers are known for their outstanding sound quality and the XC models are no exception.

Featuring superior materials including a 1-inch (25mm) Aluminum dome tweeter with phase ring and powerful cast-frame, Aluminum cone woofers, the XC models utilize advanced engineering and design to achieve the ultimate in performance for any given application.

As with all Revel loudspeakers, the XC Series has been proven to perform in double-blind listening tests against the competition.

MODERN LOOK AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN

Requiring less than 2.75-inches (70mm) mounting depth, the C363XC and C383XC provide an ideal installation solution in applications where depth is a concern. Zero-bezel magnetic grilles offer a modern design and elegant appearance. The marine-grade 6.5-inch (165mm) and 8-inch (200mm) round Extreme Climate grilles are identical in appearance to the rest of the Revel Architectural in-wall and in-ceiling models providing cohesive aesthetics throughout the home. With black woofers and tweeters and an all black baffle, the C363XC and C383XC can be used without a grille scrim-cloth and still remain visually unobtrusive.

RATED TO PERFORM

Revel XC Series loudspeakers feature weatherized components and construction and meet IP65 (International Protection Rating) standards for solid materials and water ingress exposure. With the IP65 rating, they are fully protected against dust and water jets from all directions making them ideal for outdoor and marine applications.

SPECIFICATIONS

C363XC

» 6-1/2" (165mm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-polymer frame woofer
» 1" Aluminum dome tweeter with phase ring
» Mounting depth: 2.72" (69.1mm)
» Weight: 3.1 lb (1.41kg) / Shipping weight: 4.6 lb (2.1kg)
» Extreme Climate Zero-bezel round magnetic grille
» Finished grille dimension (dia.): 9.1" (23.1cm)
» Cutout dimensions (dia.): 8" (20.3cm)
» Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
» Recommended amplifier power range: 10-100 watts
» Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 85dB
» Frequency range -3dB from 50-15kHz; -10dB from 36-18kHz

C383XC

» 8" (200mm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-polymer frame woofer
» 1" Aluminum dome tweeter with phase ring
» Mounting depth: 2.69" (68.3mm)
» Weight: 3.9 lb (1.8kg) / Shipping weight: 5.9 lb (2.7kg)
» Extreme Climate Zero-bezel round magnetic grille
» Finished grille dimension (dia.): 10.7" (27.2cm)
» Cutout dimensions (dia.): 9.6" (24.4cm)
» Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
» Recommended amplifier power range: 10-100 watts
» Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 87dB
» Frequency range -3dB from 45-15kHz; -10dB from 33-18kHz

LIMITED WARRANTY

United States, US Territories – Effective January 1, 2017

This limited warranty (this "Limited Warranty") protects only the original end-user ("you" or "your"), and is not transferable. Any attempt to transfer this Limited Warranty shall immediately make this Limited Warranty void.

Harman International Industries, Incorporated ("Harman") warrants to you that your Revel product (the "Product") will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the corresponding period set forth in the table below (the "Warranty Period").

A-stock(purchased from authorized resellers)		B-stock(denoted with “-Z” at the end of the part number)
Product Category	Warranty Period	Product Category	Warranty Period
Passive Loudspeakers	5 years	Passive Loudspeakers	1 year
Powered Loudspeakers	5 years	Powered Loudspeakers	1 year
In-wall Loudspeakers	Lifetime	In-wall Loudspeakers	1 year
In-ceiling Loudspeakers	Lifetime In-ceiling Loudspeakers	1 year

This Limited Warranty does not cover defects which are a result of: (1) damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse or other unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage caused by improper installation or adjustment; (4) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (5) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner's manual; or (6) damage resulting from the performance of repairs by someone other than an authorized Revel service center.

Furthermore, this Limited Warranty covers only actual defects within the Product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, setup or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller, performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances such as program source quality or AC power or Product modifications, any Product on which the serial number has been effaced, modified or removed, or any Product sold on an "as-is" or final sale basis. This Limited Warranty is valid only for Products purchased from an authorized Revel dealer.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HARMAN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HARMAN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF HARMAN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a “consumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or applicable state laws, then you may be entitled to any implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such limitations may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This Limited Warranty is applicable in the United States and its territories. Outside of the United States and its territories, please contact an authorized Revel dealer for warranty and service information.

When the Product needs service contact an authorized Revel dealer, or contact Revel customer support to request information about where the Product should be taken or sent. To validate your right to this Limited Warranty, you must provide the original dated sales receipt or other proof of ownership and date of purchase. Do not return your Product for service without prior authorization from an authorized service center. Warranty repair of the Product must be carried out by an authorized service center. Unauthorized warranty repair will void this Limited Warranty and is performed at your sole risk.

During the Warranty Period, Harman will at its sole option and expense, repair or replace any product found to be defective. In the event that the Product is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, Harman, at its sole option, may replace it with a reasonable equivalent, or refund the original purchase price paid. Harman will cover reasonable return shipping charges within the United States and its territories, only if the Product is found to be defective under this Limited Warranty.

You will be charged for the cost of examining any Product that is not in need of repair (including resulting shipping costs), or for necessary repairs not covered by this Limited Warranty.

We sincerely thank you for your expression of confidence in Revel. We wish you many years of listening pleasure.

REVEL®

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