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REVEL SHIPS ULTIMA SALON®2 LOUDSPEAKERS— Flagship model within Revel’s second generation of Ultima
loudspeakers ships to North American dealers —BEDFORD, MA — Revel is pleased to announce that it has begun shipping its Ultima Salon2 high-performance loudspeaker, the top-of-the-line model within the new Ultima2 Series. The announcement follows closely on the heels of Revel’s 10th anniversary, was made by Hank Finke, Senior Director of Revel Sales at the Harman Specialty Group. The new Ultima2 loudspeakers are the highly anticipated successors to the original, world-renowned Ultima Series, offering dramatically improved sound quality and visually arresting aesthetics. A direct result of an extensive R&D initiative employing the vast resources of parent company Harman International Industries (NYSE: HAR), the Ultima2 Series offers unparalleled sound quality and sets the new benchmark for high-performance loudspeakers.
At the heart of the Salon2 loudspeakers are new proprietary transducers that were specifically designed from the ground up. Featuring dual neodymium magnet motor systems with sophisticated distortion reduction mechanisms, titanium diaphragms and oversized voice coils with ribbon wire, the woofers and midranges employed in the Salon2’s represent the state-of-the-art in transducer design. The new 1-inch tweeter attains a new level of transparency and low coloration with its pure Beryllium dome, cutting-edge distortion-reducing motor system and custom-designed waveguide. Each Salon2 loudspeaker is individually hand-tuned during manufacturing to match the original engineering reference to within a fraction of a decibel, thereby guaranteeing unsurpassed consistency from loudspeaker to loudspeaker.
From an aesthetic standpoint, the Salon2 cabinet features smooth rounded lines that blend with a wide variety of architectural styles. The elegant design extends to the magnetically attached grills eliminating the need for mounting hardware, while the acoustically optimized baffles and smooth surfaces of the transducer offer a visually arresting look when the loudspeakers are without their grills. An integrated access panel conceals the cast aluminum input panel and controls, hiding them from view, yet providing easy access to the controls and for wiring. The access panel is integrated with the shape of the loudspeaker giving it a finished look when viewed from any angle. The Salon2 loudspeakers are available in a beautiful high-gloss mahogany wood veneer or a high-gloss black lacquer finish that complements any décor.
The Salon2 is a floorstanding 4-way loudspeaker system with three 8-inch woofers, a 6.5-inch mid-woofer, a 4-inch midrange and a 1-inch Beryllium dome tweeter. Utilizing high-order networks (at 150 Hz, 575 Hz and 2.3 kHz) that optimize both the on-axis and off-axis response, these sophisticated networks help to ensure smooth octave-to-octave balance and timbral accuracy. The critical goal of accurate timber has been achieved as evidenced by an extremely flat in-room frequency response of 29 Hz to 45 kHz +/-0.5dB. The response is derived from 72 anechoic response measurements, representing the Salon2 acoustic output at all angles. The Salon2 also features frequency extension at –10dB @ 17 Hz. This is achieved with an easy-to-drive load with 6 Ohm nominal impedance and sensitivity of 86 dB SPL for 2.83 V rms @ 1 meter.
The Salon2 also features separate woofer, mid-woofer, midrange and tweeter filter boards prevent mutual interference between filter network components, dramatically reducing distortion over a wide dynamic range. Additionally, the Salon2 reduces cabinet-induced colorations with its 1-inch thick, one-piece wrap-around shell composed of 9 layers of MDF and extensive internal bracing. Gold-plated binding posts and shorting straps accommodate single-wired, bi-wired, and bi-amplified connections. Low Frequency Compensation and Tweeter Level switches on the concealed rear panel provide the ability to compensate for acoustic effects due to various applications and loudspeaker placement, as well as less-than-ideal listening room acoustics. Finally, adjustable combination spikes/glides can be attached to the bottom of the cabinet stands for optimal stability, accommodating installations on tile, hardwood, and carpeted floors.
“When we first unveiled the initial prototypes of the new Ultima2 line of loudspeakers, the products received praises from our dealers, reps, distributors and leading journalists alike,” commented Hank Finke. “As part of a multi-phase distribution strategy, we have just begun shipping our flagship Salon2 to our dealers in North America and as we expand production shortly, we will fill orders for the rest of the world.”
The new Revel Ultima Salon2 Loudspeakers represent the pinnacle in performance and design standards, carrying on the Revel tradition of designing and building the world’s best speakers. In the new Ultima2 line, audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike will revel in the ideal marriage of function and form.
Photo File: Salon2_Ships.JPG
Photo Caption: Revel has begun shipping its Ultima Salon2 loudspeakers. Shown are the first two production models with part of Revels R&D/Manufacturing staff.
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