QUAD Revela Series Speaker with Stand User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- QUAD
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QUAD Revela Series Speaker with Stand User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before installing this product read all these instructions!
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Before making any connections, switch all the units in your system off at the mains.
Set the volume control at minimum when you switch on your system or change sources, and turn the level up gradually.
Do not use your amplifier at full volume.
Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired.
Do not subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight.
Loudspeakers should not be placed directly facing other hi-fi units or share the same shelf or cabinet.
Do not place heavy objects on top of loudspeakers.
Some manufacturers forbid the placing of objects on top of their TV sets. Check your TV handbook before installing the speaker directly on your TV set. Consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt.
Do not connect speaker terminals to the mains supply.
Do not dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside it and you will void the warranty by doing so.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Unpacking Your Loudspeaker
Revela loudspeakers come in different shapes and sizes.
If you are unpacking a floor-stander, please remember that these units are
heavy. We suggest that you have someone to assist you.
Lift the loudspeaker carefully out of the packing. Do not try and lift the loudspeaker using the protective bag.
Unpack the accessories carefully.
If there is any sign of damage or if the contents are incomplete, report this to your dealer as soon as possible.
Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product. If you dispose of the packing, do so with respect to any recycling provisions in your area.
QUAD Revela 1 bookshelf: these loudspeakers should ideally be stand mounted though they may be placed on a rigid shelf separate from the rest the system.
QUAD Revela 2 floor-stander: these loudspeakers are floor-standing and should be fitted with spikes for better stability and performance.
Attaching the Spikes to Floor-standing Model – Revela 2
- Make sure you have plenty of unobstructed working space.
- Place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the loudspeaker.
- Invert the loudspeaker onto the cloth.
- Thread a locknut onto each spike and loosely rub it up the thread.
- Thread the spikes into the spike inserts. Tighten them with finger tight.
- Invert the loudspeaker. Be careful not to damage the floor with the spikes.
Levelling the Floor-standing Model – Revela 2
- When the speaker is upright: You will probably find that the speaker will wobble with one spike not contacting the floor. Adjust this spike until all four spikes are in contact to the floor.
- With the aid of a spirit level move each spike in and out until the loudspeaker is level and sitting squarely on all four spikes without rocking.
- Now tighten each locknut securely against the collar in the plinth to secure the spike.
- Screw in rubber feet are provided for use on wood or stone floors etc. and should be attached in the same manner as the spikes.
INTRODUCTION
The QUAD Revela Series is a striking new speaker series from QUAD – the originators of ‘The Closest Approach To The Original Sound’.
Revela continues the QUAD innovations laid out in recent years, taking learnings from the award-winning S-series and Z-series whilst maintaining its strong design heritage, traceable back to 1949 and the first QUAD speaker – the Corner Ribbon.
QUAD Revela brings modern design cues coupled with the now synonymous QUAD ‘True RibbonTM’ HF driver.
QUAD’s director of Acoustics, Peter Comeau, has furthered his ground-breaking engineering work in developing a new Ribbon HF that brings a new level of musical delicacy, smoothness and hear-through performance that helps make the music sing. The True Ribbon HF will reveal beautiful details of your music collection with a truly a breathtaking performance.
The QUAD Revela HF is married to equally high-performance bass and midrange drivers. Using a new ‘RevealTM’ advanced fibre composition, the QUAD Revela drivers have been subject to almost 3 years of continuous innovation. Refined and further refined for seamless integration with the Ribbon HF, the smooth diaphragm drivers were purpose selected based upon their rigidity and excellent self-damping properties. Combined with the specially developed, custom rubber surround for a greater excursion and high-power motor system, the result is a superb bass performance, with power, depth, speed and articulation in abundance.
And, of course, putting it all together is a phase-compensated Acoustic Butterworth crossover that is the result not only of Computer-Aided Design but also hundreds of hours of critical listening tests using all types and flavours of music, in order to achieve perfection.
Each QUAD Revela cabinet is skilfully hand-finished with real-wood veneers and precision-fitted baffle seamlessly joined with a polished finish. But more than just a truly stunning furniture quality piece of craftsmanship, the cabinet is internally braced, using a purpose engineered structure connect to the cabinet panels in a manner that dissipates unwanted vibrations and resonances, thus maintaining structural rigidity, even under the most strenuous of performances.
Adding to the highly effective innovations in QUAD Revela, the port tube design is precisely positioned with the optimum diameter and flaring to prevent longitudinal resonances from colouring the speaker’s performance. The low and midrange frequencies can perform with a free-flowing purity and no unintended resonance or boominess – giving you the full dynamics of your music.
QUAD Revela Series – advanced technology, beautiful looks and breatktaking performance combined for ‘The Closest Approach To The Original Sound’.
PREPARING THE REVELA LOUDSPEAKERS
Stands
The bookshelf loudspeakers are intended primarily for stand mounting, though
they can be mounted on wall brackets or even on sturdy shelves. The quality of
loudspeaker stands greatly influences the performance of your loudspeakers,
please do not use flimsy products.
Cables and Connectors
Choosing Loudspeaker Cable
Specialist audio cable usually offers better performance than general purpose ‘bell’ or ‘zip’ wire.
Choose a cable of suitable diameter – cable that is too thin will limit the dynamics of the sound and may impair the bass response. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or often a raised rib or coloured tracer in the case of twin cable. Before you purchase your cable, give careful thought to the positioning of your loudspeakers.
This is especially the case if you are bi-wiring your loudspeakers.
Cable lengths to loudspeaker pairs should be the same for left and right channels in order to equalise the signal transmission. Allow some slack in your speaker cables so you can alter their position to best advantage.
Preparing Loudspeaker Cable
Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm. Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving about 10mm of bare wire. If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands.
Connecting Screw Terminals
All loudspeakers use screw terminals.
Unscrew the terminal. Insert the bare end of the cable into the hole in the base of the terminal. Tighten securely.
When connecting terminals make sure you leave no strands of bare wire that can short across to adjacent terminals.
As an alternative to bare wire you can use specialist spade connectors. Your QUAD dealer will be pleased to advise you on this issue.
Positioning the Front Loudspeakers
The Revela 2 model is designed to be floor standing. We suggest that they are positioned at least 200mm from the rear walls and 700mm from the side walls, facing slightly inwards. The Revela 1 model should be stand or wall mounted though they may be placed on a rigid shelf. The bass extension will improve if the small speakers are operated closer to the rear wall.
If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boom and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed away from the walls, the inward angle may be increased by up to 40%, although this may restrict the width of the optimum listening position.
A useful rule of thumb is that the listener should be as for from the loudspeakers as they are from each other. The speakers should ideally be positioned so that the treble units are roughly at ear level to s seated listener. As personal taste plays a large role, experiment with different configurations and play a wide range of programmed before finalizing the position of your speakers.
CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS
Standard Connections
Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel, and
prepare the ends as described above.
Connect the positive (+) terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding
positive (+) amplifier terminal. Connect the negative (-) terminals similarly.
Repeat this procedure for the Right Channel. Note that the positive (+)
terminals are located on the right.
GETTING THE BEST FROM YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
Phase
If the sound lacks definition or the bass is indistinct, this could be because
you have inadvertently misconnected your loudspeakers. Please check the wiring
to both loudspeakers carefully, especially if they are bi-wired.
Ancillary Equipment
QUAD loudspeakers are compatible with the great majority of audio-visual and
high-fidelity equipment. Your amplifier should have ample reserves of power –
a low-power amplifier can run out of steam quite easily and the resulting
distortion is unpleasant to listen to and could damage your speakers. A more
powerful amplifier will usually sound better and enhance the reliability and
performance of your loudspeakers.
Running In
Loudspeakers are electro-mechanical and, like all mechanical systems, they
need a ‘running in’ period. For the first 50 hours or so exercise care and
play your system at reasonable volume levels. After running in, you will
notice a significant sonic improvement.
Care and Maintenance
Little maintenance is required. The cabinets can be occasionally wiped with a
damp (not wet) cloth. Spray polish, if used, should be applied sparingly –
spray the polish onto a cloth and then apply it to the speaker. NEVER spray at
the grille cloth or the speaker drive units. To clean the grilles, remove them
first before gently brushing with a soft brush. Never use solvent cleaners.
Minor stains are best removed with soap and lukewarm water. Avoid touching the
drive units as they can easily be damaged.
Looking After Your Loudspeaker
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Your QUAD Revela loudspeakers are finished with a ‘piano lacquer’. This is a multi-layer high-gloss paint finish of the highest quality. They should not be waxed or treated with spray solvents which will smear and dim the finish.
Occasionally polish them with a dry or barely moist cloth to remove dust and finger marks etc. -
If you play the speakers with the grilles off exercise great care. We recommend that you do not operate speakers with the grilles off if there are children or pets in the house.
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Occasionally, remove the loudspeaker grilles and brush them gently with a soft brush before replacing them carefully.
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We advise that you do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean loudspeaker grilles.
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We advise that you do not place anything on your loudspeakers to prevent damage to the cabinet surface.
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Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille. If you spill liquid on your loudspeakers, take them to your dealer for attention before using them again.
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Do not open the speakers, there are no user serviceable parts inside.
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NEVER touch the drive units either with an object or your hands.
WARRANTY COVERAGE
Your loudspeakers have been constructed to the highest standards. From top
grade furniture construction and finish to carefully designed and selected
acoustic components, QUAD speakers are built to provide a lifetime of sonic
pleasure. We hope you will derive many years of good service from our
products.
QUAD warrants its products, subject to the following terms and conditions
below, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Online Registration
Scan the QR code using a smart-phone device, for product warranty registration online.
The three (3) year extended warranty is applicable to items purchased from Jan 1st 2021, onwards. Items purchased prior to this date are not eligible for this extended warranty service but are subject to statutory warranty claims and all applicable consumer rights.
To qualify for the extended 3 year warranty, you must register your product within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of purchase. Visit https://www .quad-hifi.co.uk/warranty-registration to complete your online registration. Items not registered online will have a Limited Warranty for one (1) year, or for the period of your country’s statutory warranty, whichever is longer.
Warranty can only be offered to products registered with proof of purchase with date, model and details of the authorized dealer clearly stated on the receipt/invoice. Please keep the original receipt/invoice in case it is required for a warranty claim.
This Limited Warranty is non-transferable and is offered exclusively to the original owner.
This Limited Warranty is valid only in the original country of purchase.
Repairs or replacements are provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer. QUAD shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expenses or implied warranty with any product. Except to the extent prohibited by law, this warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whatsoever, both expressed and implied, including but not limited to the warrant of merchantability and fitness for practical purpose.
This warranty provides benefits that are additional to and do not affect your statutory consumer rights.
This Limited Warranty offer is subject to correct information being submitted in your application. Incorrect dates or mismatched purchase receipt dates that are outside of the warranty terms will immediately invalidate any warranty claim.
*Please check with your dealer local distributor for further information.
Exclusions
The following items are excluded from the QUAD warranty:
Normal wear and tear and cosmetic damage (including but not limited to any
wear from reasonable use, environmental deterioration or neglect)
Products on which the serial number has been removed, altered or otherwise
made illegible.
Products not purchased from an authorized QUAD dealer.
Products that were not new at the time of original purchase.
Products sold ‘as is’, ‘as seen’ or ‘with faults’.
Product not purchased from an Authorized Dealer/Distributor within the region
of the claim (ie parallel imports or grey market products)
Accidental damage or faults caused by commercial use, acts of God, incorrect
installation, incorrect connection, incorrect packaging, misuse or careless
operation or handling which is not in accordance with the user instructions.
Equipment that has been operated in conjunction with unsuitable, inappropriate
or faulty apparatus.
Repairs, alterations or modifications carried out by parties other than QUAD
or its authorized service partners.
Damage in transit that cannot be attributable to the fault of QUAD, the
authorized distributor or dealer (ie. claims otherwise covered by transit
insurance.)
Faults relating to abnormal or inappropriate power supply voltage or power
surges.
Faults relating to extremities in temperature, exposure to heat, water or
other liquids, insects, excessive moisture, sand, chemicals, battery leakage
or any other contaminants.
Any force majeure events, including but not limited to any acts of God, fire,
lightning, typhoon, storm, earthquake, hurricane, natural disaster, tsunami,
flood, war, riot, public disturbance.
Any other causes beyond the reasonable control of either QUAD and its
Authorized Distributor.
Please note items purchased before 1st Jan 2021 are not eligible for the
extended warranty claim.
How to Claim
To obtain warranty service please contact the authorized dealer from which you
purchased this product and present the limited warranty certificate offered
upon registration of your product’s extended warranty offer.
Do not dispatch goods without the prior agreement of the dealer distributor or
authorized service center.
If asked to return products for inspection and or repair, please pack
carefully preferably in the original carton or packaging affording an equal
degree of protection and returned via insured, trackable courier service.
The authorized dealer or distributor will offer full return details and
instructions. However, please note if unsuitable packaging is used the
warranty may be deemed void due to improper action in return.
QUAD or the authorized distributor, dealer or service center may make a charge
for the supply of new packaging for the return of the repaired item. Please
note, insurance is recommended as goods are returned at the owner’s risk.
Authorized distributors or service centers can not be held liable for loss or
damage in transit. insurance and freight charges on the return journey will be
paid for by QUAD, authorised dealer, distributor or service center if
corrective work proves to be necessary.
In the event of ‘no-fault found’ or ‘no repair necessary’, the return shipping
charge will be the responsibility of the owner.
Repairs
All repairs will be carried out by the appointed distributor (or locally
appointed service center). Repairs handled or processed without authorization
or approval of the appointed representative will be excluded from this limited
warranty.
Please note, QUAD is not able to supply parts or replacement items to any
other entity than the official distributor or authorized service center.
Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, QUAD shall not be liable to you and/or any third
party or entity whatsoever for:
- Any loss, damages and/or malfunction caused to any product(s) which is/are connected to any of the products covered by this warranty.
- Any damages, loss and liability, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential special, punitive or otherwise, howsoever caused by, arising out of or otherwise, in relation to the installation, delivery, use, service, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of the product;
- Any damages, loss and liability under this warranty in respect of any act, omission, or negligence of any of their technicians, employees, agents, representatives or independent contractors relating to the actual or purported performance of any of the obligations under this warranty
Service Centre Address
For technical support, servicing or product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or the office below.
IAG Service Dept.
13/14 Glebe Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 7DL
UK
Tel: +44(0)1480 452561
Email: service@quad-hifi.co.uk
For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact QUAD
International, UK.
A world wide distributors list is available on the QUAD website: www.quad-
hifi.co.uk
SPECIFICATIONS
IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel: +44(0)1480 452561 Email: service@quad-hifi.co.uk http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk
IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specifications without notice.
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