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Revel C383 In-ceiling speaker

Item # 265C383

Revel's C383 in-ceiling speaker offers accurate sound at a solid value.

Revel's C383 in-ceiling speaker offers accurate sound at a solid value.

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Item # 265C383

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$385.00 each

About the Revel C383

Kramer Crane

Awesome overhead sound from Revel

Revel's C383 in-ceiling speaker offers accurate sound at a solid value. This model is a step-up from their entry-level C283, and features an improved 8" micro-ceramic composite (MCC) woofer for better bass and midrange performance. It also includes paintable round and square grilles for versatile installation options. This speaker is an excellent choice for an in-ceiling stereo system, or as an overhead effects channel of a Revel home theater system.

Awesome overhead sound from Revel

Revel's C383 in-ceiling speaker offers accurate sound at a solid value. This model is a step-up from their entry-level C283, and features an improved 8" micro-ceramic composite (MCC) woofer for better bass and midrange performance. It also includes paintable round and square grilles for versatile installation options. This speaker is an excellent choice for an in-ceiling stereo system, or as an overhead effects channel of a Revel home theater system.

Revel C383 in-ceiling speaker

The Revel C383 in-ceiling speaker features an integrated tweeter waveguide, which provides excellent performance across a wide listening area.

Trickle-down technology

The C383 benefits from the research and design work that went into Revel's higher-end in-ceiling speakers. Among these benefits is an integrated tweeter waveguide, which helps provide great sound in a wide listening area. And its high-order crossover network allows the woofer and tweeter to blend together seamlessly.

The C383 also features high-quality push-post input terminals for a solid connection with your speaker wire. A lifetime warranty guarantees excellent long-term performance.

Who is Revel?

Revel is one of the high-performance audio companies of global electronics giant Harman International. Since 1996, Revel has used cutting-edge design tools and one-of-a-kind testing facilities to develop speakers that measure well and sound amazing. The intensive design work happens at Harman's state-of-the-art speaker R & D facility in Northridge, California.

DIY installation

If this is a do-it-yourself install, check out my guide to installing in-ceiling speakers, along with our selection of in-wall speaker wire. You can paint the included magnetic grille to have your speaker blend in with your décor.

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Product highlights:

  • ideal for an in-ceiling music system or overhead surround effects in a home theater system
  • 8" micro-ceramic composite (MCC) woofer with cast-polymer frame
    • long-throw woofer design with rubber surround for high output and low distortion
  • 1" aluminum dome tweeter
    • integrated waveguide provides excellent on- and off-axis performance
    • tweeter is aimable to direct high-frequency details towards you
  • high-order crossover network delivers accurate timbre reproduction
  • recommended amplifier power: 10-125 watts
  • includes both round and square zero-bezel magnetic grilles
    • grilles are paintable to match your décor
  • sensitivity: 87 dB
  • speaker cutout diameter: 9-5/8"
  • mounting depth: 5-1/4"
  • square grille dimensions: 10-3/4"W x 10-3/4"H
  • weight: 2.1 lbs.
  • warranty: lifetime
  • MFR # C383

What's in the box:

  • In-ceiling loudspeaker
  • Round grille
  • Square grille
  • Round scrim cloth
  • Square scrim cloth
  • 4 Self-adhesive foam strips
  • Cutout template
  • Instruction Manual

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Features & specs

Features
Quantity in Package Single
Tweeter Dome
Aimable Tweeter Yes
Woofer Composition Micro-Ceramic Composite
Woofer Surround Rubber
Connector Type Spring post
Bi-Amp Inputs No
Built-in Back-box No
Moisture Resistance
Indoor (Moisture-resistant) No
Outdoor (Partial Exposure) No
Outdoor (Full Exposure) No
Specs
Tweeter Size 1
Midrange Size N/A
Speaker Shape Round
Woofer Size 8
Cutout Width 9.625
Cutout Height 9.625
Mounting Depth 5.25
Power Range (Watts) 10-125
Sensitivity 87 dB
Impedance (Ohms) 8
Frequency Response Not givenHz
Parts Warranty Lifetime
Labor Warranty Lifetime
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Features

Two-Way In-Ceiling Speaker: The Revel by Harman C 383 in-ceiling speaker utilizes a two-way driver design. It features a 1" aluminum dome swiveling tweeter with an integrated wave guide that provides optimized response both on and off axis. It also houses a 8" micro-ceramic composite (MCC) woofer with rubber surround that provides high output with low distortion. A high-order crossover network delivers seamless blending between the tweeter and woofer, as well as accurate timbre reproduction.

Spring-Post Terminals: The C 383 in-ceiling loudspeaker is equipped with a set of spring-post terminals that will accept speaker cable terminated with banana plugs (single or dual) and bare wire (up to 10AWG). Use high-quality speaker wire to obtain the best performance from the Revel in-ceiling speaker.

  • For wire lengths of less than 50', use at least 16AWG speaker wire.
  • For wire lengths of 50' to 100', use at least 12AWG speaker wire.
  • For wire lengths of greater than 100' use at least 10AWG speaker wire.

Magnetic Grille (Round & Square): The C383 in-ceiling loudspeaker comes with a round and square metal mesh grille (choose the one that looks best in your ceiling). Powerful magnets in the speaker frame securely hold the grilles in place. The grille covers the entire outer frame of the speaker and is extremely low-profile (sits out only 0.25" from the ceiling). The included grilles can be painted to match your room's décor.

Applications: The C 383 in-ceiling speaker can be used in distributed audio, two-channel stereo, and home theater applications.

  • Distributed Audio: 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.
  • 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.
  • Home Theater: The front left, center and front right loudspeakers should be centered relative to the video display; and should be closer to the video display than to the main listening area. The front left and front right loudspeakers should be relatively close to the sides of the video display, while he 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' from side and rear walls.
    • 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°behind, the main listening area
    • 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°  behind, the main listening area; while 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' from the side and rear walls.

Mounting Options: The C 383 is designed to mount in a 0.5"-2" thick ceiling. Make sure the drywall, plywood or other ceiling material capable of withstanding the weight (2.1 lbs) of the speaker. Use the included template to assist you with marking the cutout opening (9.625" diameter) for the speaker. Be sure there is at least 5.25" of mounting depth behind the wall, and allow at least 1" 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. Four "dog-ear" clamps will secure the speaker in your ceiling.

Position-Independent, Double-Blind Listening Tests: Every Revel by Harman loudspeaker is compared head-to-head with competitors' models in a position-independent, double-blind listening facility. True research-quality processes assure the validity of the listening tests, which employ the latest psychoacoustic research.

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