The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.THE APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPLIANCE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO AUTHO-RIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
INSTALL OR OPERATE YOUR SUBWOOFER AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
1. Read Instructions — All these safety and operating
instructions should be read before you operate the unit.
2. Retain Instructions — These safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture — The unit should not be used near
water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands — The unit should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
A unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit and cart combination to overturn.
7. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use the
subwoofer’s polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlets unless the blades can be
fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
8. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may
impedetheowofairoverthebackplate.
9. Heat — The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including other audio components) that
produce heat.
August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which upon
disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason
Sonance has arranged with our distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this
this product. Please note, only this product itself falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging
and other related shipping materials we encourage you to recycle these items through the normal channels.
Impact Subwoofers
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards for
homeoroceuseonly.
10. Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.
11. Accessories and Attachments — Only use accessories
andattachmentsspeciedbythemanufacturer.
12. Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the
unit is not defeated.
13. Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the controller.
14. Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Non-Use Periods — The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be
servicedbyqualiedservicepersonnelwhen:
• The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
• The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
unit beyond that described in the operating instructions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Design and Features
Your new Sonance Impact Wireless Subwoofer delivers powerful,
low-distortion bass, and easily fits into your room’s décor. The ultra
long throw, glass fiber cone, advanced port design and sealed amp
plate enclosure deliver room-shaking bass from a small cabinet
that gives you many installation options.
Features
• Piano black finish with black cloth grille
for elegant and minimalistic aesthetic
• Sealed Amp Plate
• Wireless and hard wired connection options
• Made for music and movies
• Built-in Wireless Receiver
• 16 Bands of Adjustable Equalization
• Advanced tuned port design
• Woven Glass Fiber Cone
• App Controlled SONARC room correction and setup
Your subwoofer’s location relative to walls will influence the
amount of bass it produces — placing the subwoofer next to a
wall will increase bass output; placing it in a corner will maximize
its bass output. However, corner placement can increase standing
waves in the room (peaks and dips in bass response related to
the room’s dimensions) that can make the subwoofer’s bass
performance sound uneven at different listening locations.
Experiment with different subwoofer locations until you find one
that produces strong bass that sounds clear (without boominess)
at the seating locations while maintaining the sound’s impact.
Your local authorized Sonance dealer is an expert in audio/
video system planning and installation. We strongly recommend
that you work with your dealer to ensure that you get the best
performance possible from your subwoofer.
NOTE: THESE SUBWOOFERS CAN PRODUCE ENOUGH BASS
ENERGY TO CAUSE OBJECTS IN THE ROOM TO RATTLE OR
BUZZ DURING PASSAGES WITH VERY STRONG BASS.
IF THIS HAPPENS, TRY RELOCATING THE ITEMS. IF THAT
FAILS TO STOP THE RATTLING YOU MAY HAVE TO REMOVE
OR SECURE THE ITEMS.
Box Contents
Your Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer box
should contain the following items:
(1) Sonance Impact Subwoofer
(4) Rubber feet and screws
(1) IEC Power Cord (115V only)
Subwoofer Placement
Sonance subwoofers have built-in app driven room correction
allowing you to place the subwoofer in a wide variety of room
locations. Since your ears do not hear directional sound at
deep bass frequencies, your subwoofer’s placement is not as
critical to its over- all performance as is the placement of your
system’s other speakers. The following guidelines — plus some
experimentation will help you get the best performance possible
from your subwoofer in your listening environment.
We suggest starting with the subwoofer in line with your left and
right speakers, somewhere between either speaker and the side
wall (see Figure 1).
Between
Main Speaker
and Side Wall
Installing the Subwoofer Flush
to a Wall or Cabinet
To allow for proper ventilation when installing the Impact
subwoofer this way, leave at least 1” of clearance around the top
and sides of the subwoofer and 1” of clearance behind it. If it is
not possible to provide the necessary clearance, install a fan that
will bring cooling air into the rear of the compartment containing
the subwoofer.
Subwoofer Rear Panels
Figure 3 shows the controls and connections located on the
subwoofer rear panel.
Status
Volume
Crossover
Phase
Wireless Sync
Line Level Input
Speaker Level Input
Input Select
FIGURE 3: SUBWOOFER REAR-PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS.
Fuse
Power Switch
Power Cord
Connection
Ground Lift
FIGURE 1: START WITH THE SUBWOOFER LOCATED
BETWEEN A MAIN SPEAKER AND THE SIDE WALL.
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Subwoofer Connections
(i12 shown)
(i12 shown)
Power Connection
Your Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer features a removable IEC power
connector for 115V (see Figure 3). Plug the female end of the power
cord into the Power Cord Connector on the subwoofer’s rear panel
and plug the male end into a grounded wall socket. Do NOT plug
the subwoofer’s power cord into a convenience outlet on any other
audio or video component.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THE
WALL OUTLET UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN
MADE AND VERIFIED.
NOTE: IF YOU NEED TO USE AN EXTENSION CORD, USE ONLY
A HEAVY-DUTY (14-GAUGE OR LARGER) EXTENSION
CORD TO AVOID STARVING THE SUBWOOFER OF ALL THE
CURRENT NECESSARY FOR FULL-POWER OPERATION.
NOTE: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO A POWER
CONDITIONER OR UPS SYSTEM.
Audio Connections
Your Sonance Impact Subwoofer has flexible connections that
let you use it in a wide variety of audio system configurations
(see Figure 3).
Line Level
You can connect the subwoofer’s line level input to a surround
processor or receiver’s line-level dedicated subwoofer LFE output
or a stereo preamp/integrated amplifier’s left and right variable
main outputs. If your receiver has a subwoofer output jack, you can
connect your subwoofer, using the LEFT/LFE input (see Figure 3).
Speaker Level Input
The subwoofer’s speaker inputs can be connected to the speaker
outputs of a receiver or integrated amp that does not have left
and right line-level outputs or a dedicated subwoofer output
(see Figure 3).
Connection Examples
Follow the connection example that best describes your audio
system. The examples are listed in descending order of preference,
with the most ideal method presented first. If you can connect the
subwoofer to your system using more than one of the following
methods, use the one that is applicable.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER’S LINE
INPUTS AND SPEAKER INPUTS AT THE SAME TIME UNDER
ANY CONDITIONS.
Option 1
Surround sound processor, surround sound receiver, or stereo
preamp with a dedicated Subwoofer Output (see Figure 4):
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
Surround
Processor/Receiver
AUDIO CABLE
Sonance
Impact Subwoofer
FIGURE 4: CONNECTING TO A SURROUND
PROCESSOR’S SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
Connect the processor’s dedicated Subwoofer Output to the Left
LINE LEVEL INPUT jack labeled LEFT/LFE. If you are installing two
subwoofers in the system, use a ‘Y’ connector to connect both
subwoofers to the processor’s Subwoofer Output.
Option 2
Stereo preamp/power amp combination or an integrated
amplifier with Pre Out and LINE LEVEL INPUT jacks
(see Figure 5):
NOTE: WHEN USING THE SUBWOOFER’S SPEAKER INPUTS WE
RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM SPEAKER WIRE SIZES:
• 16 GUAGE FOR A TOTAL WIRE LENGTH OF UP TO 500’
• 14 GUAGE FOR A TOTAL WIRE LENGTH OF UP TO 1,000’
Wireless Input
Your Impact Subwoofer comes with a built-in wireless receiver
that will link to the Sonance Wireless Transmitter (SKU 93360
sold separately). To link the receiver with the transmitter, press
and release the Wireless Sync button located on the back of the
subwoofer (see Figure 3), then press and release the Wireless Sync
button located on the Wireless Transmitter.
MAIN
OUTPUTS
L
R
Preamp/Integrated Amp
AUDIO CABLE
Sonance
Impact Subwoofer
FIGURE 5: CONNECTING BETWEEN A STEREO PREAMP/INTEGRATED AMP
Connect the preamp/integrated amplifier’s left and right Main
Outputs to the both of the subwoofer’s LINE LEVEL INPUT jacks.
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Option 3
(i12 shown)
Receiver/Integrated Amp
Integrated amplifier with left and right line-level outputs but
no Main In or Amp In jacks (see Figure 6):
SPEAKER
MAIN
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS
L
R
Integrated
Amp
AUDIO CABLE
Option 5
Wireless connectivity using the Sonance Wireless Transmitter
(see Figure 8):
Sonance
Impact Subwoofer
Sonance
Impact Subwoofer
(i12 shown)
FIGURE 6: CONNECTING TO A INTEGRATED AMP WITH LINE OUTPUTFIGURE 8: CONNECTING USING THE SONANCE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
Use a stereo audio cable to connect the integrated amplifier’s
left and right Line Outputs to the subwoofer’s left and right LINE
INPUT jacks. If you are installing two subwoofers in the system,
connect the integrated amp’s left Line Output to the first
Once your Sonance Wireless Transmitter and your Sonance
Subwoofer are powered on, press and release the PAIR button
located on the back of the Sonance Wireless Transmitter until the
LED light on the front of the unit blinks.
subwoofer’s left LINE INPUT jack and connect the integrated
amp’s right Line Output to the second subwoofer’s right LINE
INPUT jack.
NOTE: IN STANDARD RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION THE
SONANCE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER HAS A RANGE OF 30’.
Option 4
Receiver or integrated amplifier with no line-level outputs
(see Figure 7):
Your wireless transmitter is in PAIR mode.
Within 30 seconds press and release the wireless PAIR button
located on the back of your Sonance Subwoofer.
Once your subwoofer and wireless transmitter pair, the wireless
SPEAKER
OUTPUTS
LR
status LED light on the back of your subwoofer and on the front
of your Sonance Wireless Transmitter will turn solid blue. Your
subwoofer and wireless transmitter are now successfully set-up.
SPEAKER WIRE
Input Select
Identify the input being utilized for the subwoofer connection and
switch the input select toggle to the appropriate input(see Figure 9).
Sonance
Impact Subwoofer
(i12 shown)
Use speaker wire to connect the receiver/ integrated amplifier’s
left and right speaker outputs to the subwoofer’s left and right
SPEAKER INPUTS.
FIGURE 7: CONNECTING TO A RECEIVER OR
INTEGRATED AMP WITH NO LINE-LEVEL OUTPUTS
Sonance
Impact Subwoofer
(i12 shown)
FIGURE 9: SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT: NO SIGNAL WILL BE PASSED IF THE INPUT SELECT
BUTTON IS NOT PROPERLY SELECTED.
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Subwoofer Adjustments
(i12 shown)
SONARC For Subwoofers
Every Sonance subwoofer comes with SONARC built in. SONARC for
subwoofers is an app driven room correction software that allows
you to tune your subwoofer perfectly for the environment it is
placed in. You can download the free app from the Apple App Store.
The app will work on any iOS device. For more information visit
Sonance.com/sonarc/subwoofers.
Volume Adjustments
The VOLUME control sets the subwoofer’s volume output. When
setting the subwoofer’s VOLUME control by ear, try to find a volume
setting where the bass sounds balanced on both music and films.
Listen to several different music recordings and film soundtracks that
contain strong bass passages and try to find a setting for the VOLUME
control that doesn’t over-emphasize the bass or make it sound weak
(see Figure 10).
Sonance
Impact Subwoofer
There is no absolute correct setting for the PHASE switch. Depending
on the location of the subwoofer relative to your main speakers and
seating location, one of the settings will produce a better match
with the main speakers, improving bass impact, and in some cases,
improving overall bass level as well.
To determine the correct setting of the PHASE switch, listen to music
with significant impactful bass content with the switch in each
position (it may be helpful to sit in the normal listening position
while someone else changes the PHASE switch between 0 and 180).
Leave the switch in the position that produces audibly louder bass
with more impact.
Ground Lift
Your Sonance Impact Subwoofer features a ground lift switch
available to eliminate most grounding issues. To reduce the ground
current & induced noises, switch the GROUND LIFT from ISOLATED
to GROUNDED. Safety is not affected (see Figure 11).
Replacing the AC Fuse
Your subwoofer is factory-equipped with the following AC fuse:
To replace the fuse, unplug the power cord from the Power Cord
Connector and use a screwdriver to remove the fuse holder
(see Figure 11).
FIGURE 10: SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS
The most accurate way to set the VOLUME control is with calibrated
test noise or test tones and a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter or
real- time analyzer. There are several CDs and DVDs that contain
subwoofer test signals. If you use an SPL meter, set the subwoofer’s
VOLUME control so that it plays at the same volume as the system’s
other speakers.
Crossover Adjustments
The Crossover control adjusts the subwoofer’s internal crossover
frequency between 50Hz and 250Hz. The crossover’s slope is
18dB/octave. The higher you set the Crossover control, the higher
in frequency the subwoofer will operate. Use the Crossover control
to achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the
subwoofer and your main speakers. Generally, the Crossover control
should be set at a lower frequency if your main speakers have larger
woofers, and at a higher frequency if your main speakers have
smaller woofers (see Figure 10).
When setting the Crossover control by ear, listen for the smoothness
of the bass. If the bass seems too strong at certain frequencies
(especially if your main speakers have larger woofers), try a lower
Crossover control setting. If the bass seems too weak at certain
frequencies (especially if your main speakers have smaller woofers),
try a higher Crossover control setting.
Ideally, the Crossover control should be set to the frequency where
your main speakers’ low-frequency response rolloff is –3dB.
Phase Adjustments
When the subwoofer’s PHASE switch is in the 0 position, a positive
input voltage will cause the woofer cone to move out (towards the
room). When the PHASE switch is in the 180 position, a positive
input voltage will cause the woofer cone to move in (away from the
room) (see Figure 10).
FIGURE 11: POWER CORD CONNECTOR & FUSE HOLDER
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,
REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
Power Connection
Your Sonance Impact Subwoofer features a removable IEC power
connector (see Figure 11). Plug the female end of the power cord
into the power cord connector on the subwoofer’s rear panel and
plug the male end into a grounded wall socket. Do NOT plug the
subwoofer’s power cord into a convenience outlet on any other
audio or video component.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THE WALL
OUTLET UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
AND VERIFIED. NOTE: IF YOU NEED TO USE AN EXTENSION
CORD, USE ONLY A HEAVY-DUTY (14-GAUGE OR LARGER)
EXTENSION CORD TO AVOID STARVING THE SUBWOOFER OF
ALL THE CURRENT NECESSARY FOR FULL-POWER OPERATION.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
SKU:
Woofer:
Frequency Response:
Enclosure Material:
Power Output:
Inputs:
Controls:
In Room EQ:
Cabinet Dimensions:
(W x H x D)
Height with Feet:
Grille Material:
Shipping Weight:
Model:
SKU:
Woofer:
Frequency Response:
Enclosure Material:
Power Output:
Inputs:
Controls:
In Room EQ:
Cabinet Dimensions:
(W x H x D)
Height with Feet:
Grille Material:
Shipping Weight:
i12
93358
12” (305mm) ultra long throw,
glass fiber cone, rubber surround
22Hz – 250Hz +/-3dB
MDF with high-gloss black finish
400 watts RMS (800 watts peak)
Line-level, speaker-level
and low latency wireless
Crossover, phase and bypass
App controlled DSP
Room Correction
16” x 18” x 16”
(407mm x 457mm x 407mm)
18.5” (470mm)
Black cloth
70 lbs. (31.5kg)
i10
93357
10” (254mm) ultra long throw,
glass fiber cone, rubber surround
24Hz – 250Hz +/-3dB
MDF with high-gloss black finish
300 watts RMS (600 watts peak)
Line-level, speaker-level
and low latency wireless
Crossover, phase and bypass
App controlled DSP
Room Correction
14” x 16” x 14”
(356mm x 407mm x 356mm)
16.5” (419mm)
Black cloth
60 lbs. (27kg)
16”
18”
14”
16”
Model:
SKU:
Woofer:
Frequency Response:
Enclosure Material:
Power Output:
Inputs:
i8
93356
8” (203mm) ultra long throw,
glass fibercone, rubber surround
30Hz – 250Hz +/-3dB
MDF with high-gloss black finish
200 watts RMS (400 watts peak)
Line-level, speaker-level
and low latency wireless
Controls:
In Room EQ:
Crossover, phase and bypass
App controlled DSP
Room Correction
Cabinet Dimensions:
(W x H x D)
Height with Feet:
Grille Material:
Shipping Weight:
12” x 14” x 12”
(305mm x 355mm x 305mm)
14.5” (368mm)
Black cloth
40 lbs. (18kg)
CAD Files available for download at www.sonance.com/impact/subwoofers
12”
14”
- Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan
- Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
- Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
- Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord,
som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.
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LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY
Sonance warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sonance-brand product (product), when purchased from an authorized Sonance
Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective workmanship and materials for the period stated below. Sonance will at its option and expense
during the warranty period, either repair the defect or replace the Product with a new or remanufactured Product or a reasonable equivalent.
EXCLUSIONS
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF, AND EXCLUSIVE OF, ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SONANCE.
ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR USE, AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
No one is authorized to make or modify any warranties on behalf of Sonance. The warranty stated above is the sole and exclusive remedy
and Sonance’s performance shall constitute full and final satisfaction of all obligations, liabilities and claims with respect to the Product.
IN ANY EVENT, SONANCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, ECONOMIC, PROPERTY,
BODILY INJURY, OR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE PRODUCT, ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY
OR OTHERWISE.
This warranty statement gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow
the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations of remedies, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply. If your state does not
allow disclaimer of implied warranties, the duration of such implied warranties is limited to period of Sonance’s express warranty.
Your Product Model and Description: Sonance Impact Subwoofer
Warranty Period for this Product: Two (2) years from the date on the original sales receipt or invoice or other satisfactory proof of purchase.
Additional Limitations and Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: The warranty described above is non-transferable, applies only to the
initial installation of the Product, does not include installation of any repaired or replaced Product, does not include damage to allied or
associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this Product, and does not include labor or parts caused by accident,
disaster, negligence, improper installation, misuse (e.g. overdriving the amplifier or speaker, excessive heat, cold or humidity), or from
service or repair which has not been authorized by Sonance. Obtaining Authorized Service: To qualify for the warranty, you must contact your
authorized Sonance Dealer/Installer or call Sonance Customer Service at (949) 492-7777 within the warranty period, must obtain a return
merchandise number (RMA), and must deliver the Product to Sonance shipping prepaid during the warranty period, together with the original
sales receipt, or invoice or other satisfactory proof of purchase.