Revel Gem - Manual (Page 5)

TWEETERS
Each loudspeaker also contains two high-performance tweeters
with the following features:
• Optimized tweeter-dome profiles for maximum dispersion,
while eliminating coloration caused by “break-up modes.”
• Linear reproduction with very-low harmonic distortion even at
high output levels for uncompressed sound purity.
• The front tweeter utilizes a large voice-coil with an oversized
surround roll. This provides for the higher power handling and
longer excursion capability required to reproduce greater
uncompressed dynamics.
CROSSOVER NETWORK
Built into each loudspeaker is an individually-optimized crossover
network with the following features:
• A 2-way, 24 dB per octave crossover at 2.7 kHz shapes the on-
and off-axis response of each driver and the complete system.
• Hand-wired filter networks with air-core inductors and
film capacitors are calibrated to match each loudspeaker to
the reference standard.
• Provision for bi-amplified and bi-wired applications via remov-
able external shorting straps on the gold-plated binding posts.
• External level controls for both the front and rear tweeters via
calibrated switched precision resistors, thus maintaining identi-
cal response from both speakers for ideal imaging.
CABINET
The cabinet offers groundbreaking appearance and aids in overall
system performance. The inner enclosure is designed as an acousti-
cally-inert platform for sound-wave generation. Integral side panels
provide a custom look via available finishes and are internally
damped by sandwiched viscoelastic energy-absorbing layers to
reduce any sound transmission effects.
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