Sonance A800DR INS User Manual
I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
SONANCE VIRTUOSO3 A800DR IN-CEILING WOOFER
PN. 33-2294
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso A800DR in-ceiling woofer.
When properly installed, this product will provide you with years of
entertainment pleasure.
To obtain the full potential of your new speaker, please read all
instructions before starting the installation. If you do not have the
necessary skills to install the speakers yourself, contact your
authorized Sonance dealer for installation options.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Virtuoso A800DR woofer, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Retain the safety and installation instructions for future reference.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked on the product.
4. Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified factory authorized
personnel.
5. Do not use this product in a high humidity environment or near water, for example a wet
basement, wet bar, or swimming pool.
6. Never touch the drivers or push objects of any kind into this product through the grilles.
7. Always provide adequate ventilation for the Virtuoso A800 amplifier. Allow a minimum
of one inch above and three inches behind the amplifier. Do not block cooling vents on
the amplifier case.
8. The amplifier should be situated away from heat sources such as heat registers,
radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
9. The amplifier should only be connected to a power supply of the type marked on the
back panel. The power supply cord should be routed to avoid damage from contact with
sharp objects or being stepped on.
10. Unplug the amplifier during thunderstorms or when the system will be unused for
extended periods.
11. Exercise care to avoid spilling liquids on or in the amplifier or speakers.
12. Do not place the amplifier on an unstable table, stand, or cart.
Improper placement of the amplifier may cause it to fall on an
adult or child causing serious injury and damage to the amplifier.
13. The Virtuoso A800 amplifier shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the Virtuoso A800 amplifier.
14. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
16. Damage requiring service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged
B. Objects have fallen, or liquids have been spilled into the appliance
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance
E. The appliance has been dropped or appears to have been damaged
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in
the installation instructions. All other servicing should be refereed to qualified service
personnel.
18. Storms - To prevent damage to components, unplug all electronic equipment during
thunderstorms.
PARTS LIST
Each Virtuoso A800DR includes the following items:
(1) Sonance Virtuoso A800DR speaker
(1) Sonance Virtuoso A800 150 watt amplifier
(1) Paintable grille
(1) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting
(1) Mounting cutout template ( in packaging )
HOME THEATER PLACEMENT
For best performance the Virtuoso A800DR woofer should be placed in
the front corner of the room as shown in the illustration below. Keep
the woofer as close as possible to the left, center and right speakers
to assure seamless integration of the sound from the main speaker
and the woofer.
The woofer should not be mounted in the same joist bay as the left
and right speakers.
Virtuoso A800DR woofer
TV
Home Theater Placement
2 - CHANNEL AUDIO PLACEMENT
In a two channel system the woofer should be located in a corner of
the room and as close as possible to the left or right speaker. Corner
placement of the woofer will provide more predictable performance
and higher output level.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
PERSONNEL
The lighting 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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
MOISTURE
SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK)NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIEDSERVICE
HAZARDDO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TORAIN OR
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Virtuoso A800DR woofer
Two Channel Audio Placement
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WIRE GAUGE AND QUALITY
The total wire resistance should be less than 10% of the speaker
impedance. If using an 8 ohm speaker, your total wire resistance
should be no more than 0.8 ohms.
In simple terms, the extra resistance from the wire will have a very
negative affect on the sound quality of the speaker. The sound can be
less dynamic, definition of bass frequencies can be reduced. Amplifier
power is also wasted in the wire, reducing the maximum output level
of the system.
Please refer to the following chart when deciding on the appropriate
wire gauge for your installation.
Wire resistance in Ohms vs. length of cable run
Distance in Feet
20 gauge
18 gauge
16 gauge
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
50' 100' 150' 200' 250' 300'
.86
1.73
2.59
3.45
4.32
5.18
.65
1.30
1.94
2.59
3.24
3.89
.43
.85
1.28
1.71
2.14
2.56
.27
.54
.81
1.08
1.35
1.62
.17
.34
.51
.68
.85
1.02
.11
.22
.33
.44
.56
.67
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FlexBracket - part number 90-1358
Coverplate - part number 91457
Plastic template to reserve hole in new construction.
Designed to be used with the Roto-lock3 mounting system.
Designed to cover hole made by FlexBracket3 until the
speaker is installed.
Sonafill3
Sonafill is a retrofitable acoustical treatment for loudspeakers that
virtually eliminates the noise produced by resonating drywall and
dramatically improves bass sound quality. Sonafill also reduces roomÂto-room noise especially in multi-channel installations where many
speakers are installed.
The Sonafill system consists of two pillows and four tiles. Installation
is accomplished by first adhering the tiles to the inside of the cavity,
then stuffing the two pillows in place behind the tiles.
Acoustic Pillow
Damping Tiles
Acoustic Pillow
The Sonafill System
New Construction
The Virtuoso A800DR speaker features an integral Roto-Lock3
mounting system for quick mounting into ceilings. The Virtuoso DR
FlexBracket is only necessary in new construction installations when
reserving a location for the speaker is desired.
The FlexBracket will serve as a guide for the drywaller when cutting
holes for in-ceiling speakers. The FlexBracket is nailed or screwed to
the joists so that the hole is in the desired location once the drywall is
installed.
Damping Tiles
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
All Sonance speakers are designed to be relatively insensitive to
changes in enclosure volume. To achieve the ultimate performance
from the Virtuoso A800DR speaker, a section of the ceiling bay can be
sectioned off to form a back box. Building this enclosure will create a
dramatic improvement in the quality of bass response and power
handling.
Back box volume requirement:
A800DR 1.50 cubic feet (45.5 liters)
Insulating the ceiling cavity
Speaker performance can be enhanced by insulating the cavity with
fiberglass insulation.
When installing speakers in a ceiling, it is best to lay a sheet of
unfaced fiberglass insulation over the back of the speaker.
To further improve the sound quality, install insulation in the bays
adjacent to the speaker location. This will reduce noise produced by
the unsupported drywall.
Virtuoso DR FlexBracket
Retrofit
With the Roto-Lock system, the speaker can be installed directly into
existing ceilings. Once the hole is cut and the cable is run, the
speakers can be installed in a matter of seconds.
Once you have determined the area you would like to locate your
speakers, you will need to do an obstruction survey. Before you cut
the hole for the speaker, be certain no joist, conduit, pipe, heating
duct or air return will interfere with the speaker.
The Virtuoso A800DR speaker requires a hole that is 10" in diameter.
There must also be 5-3/4" of depth within the ceiling for the speaker.
A cut out template is provided in the packaging of the speaker.
Position the template where the speaker is to be located and pencil an
outline on the ceiling. If you are unsure about obstructions drill a small
hole in the center of the circle and insert a coat hanger into the hole
to feel for possible obstructions. If no obstructions are found, proceed
with cutting the hole using a drywall saw and run the speaker wires.
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