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SONANCE ARCHITECTURAL SERIES
BPS8 BANDPASS SUBWOOFER WITH BANDPASS CONNECTOR
Award Winning Architectural Series Aesthetic and Best-in-class Sonic Performance
The BPS8 Subwoofer is the latest evolution in the Sonance
Architectural Series. Using state-of-the-art materials, the BPS8
delivers clean, powerful bass and the highest level of performance
Features and Benefits
• High-performance dual voice coil 8” high-excursion
subwoofer for extended bass response with Sonance
in-ceiling speaker systems
• Round or square grille aesthetic to match design cues of
the space
• State-of-the-art driver materials combined with cutting-edge
design technology ensures clean and accurate tonality and
smooth powerful bass response
• Can be powered from dedicated output channel on
amplifier for ultimate performance and control
when paired with the AS68RS in-ceiling speaker. Featuring a trimless design and completely flush aesthetic, they can be perfectly
aligned with downlights and complement any architectural style.
BPS8 Subwoofer
ASBPC6RS
• Or, can be connected in parallel with Sonance in-ceiling
speakers for simplified installation
• Compact form factor provides flexibility for mounting in
limited areas such as crawl-spaces and ceiling cavities
Specifications
BPS8 Subwoofer
Height: 9 1/4” (235mm)
Width: 12 5/16” (313mm)
Depth: 24” (610mm)
BPS8 Port Tube
Diameter: 4 1/2” (114mm)
Length: 22” (559mm)
ASBPC6RS
Diameter: 8” (203mm)
Depth: 4 1/8” (105mm)
AS68RS Round Grille
Diameter: 8” (203mm)
Width
Port Tube Diameter
Height
ASBPC6RS
Port Tube Length
Round Grille Square Grille
Width
Height
Depth
AS68RS Square Grille
Width x Height: 8” x 8”
(203mm x 203mm)
*Round & square grille
included with coupler
Diameter
Height
Depth
Diameter Width

BPS8 - Mounting Platform Specifications
1/2” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Round
5/8” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Round
Height: 16 3/8” (416mm)
Width: 30 13/32” (772mm)
Depth: 3 13/16” (97mm)
1/2” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Square
5/8” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Square
Height: 16 3/8” (416mm)
Width: 30 13/32” (772mm)
Depth: 3 13/16” (97mm)
Depth
Width
Height
Depth
Width
Height
5/8” Solid Surface Mounting Platform
AS Medium Round/Square
Height: 16 3/8” (416mm)
Width: 30 13/32” (772mm)
Depth: 3 13/16” (97mm)
Solid Surface Router Template
AS Medium Round/Square
Height: 16 3/16” (412mm)
Width: 22 5/16” (566mm)
Circle Template: 8 1/4” (210mm)*
Square Template: 8 1/4” (210mm)* x
8 1/4” (210mm)*
Height
Depth
Width
Height
Width
Circle Template
Diameter
Square
Template Dims
*WARNING: Opening is NOT actual size of installed product.
Must be used with router bushings and bit specified on actual router template.
**See detailed instructions in manual at
www.sonance.com/in-wall-in-ceiling/architectural-series

*Wire subwoofer
voice coils in series
Subwoofer
Left and Right
Channel
AS DOS System Wiring Diagram - 2 Channel Amplifier
4 AS38RS Satellite Speakers, 1 BPS6 Subwoofer
AS DOS System Wiring Diagram - 2 Channel Amplifier
4 AS38RS Satellite Speakers, 2 BPS6 Subwoofers
*Wire subwoofer
voice coils in series
*Wire subwoofer
voice coils in series
Subwoofer
Left and Right
Channel
AS DOS System Wiring Diagram - 2 Channel Amplifier
4 AS38RS Satellite Speakers, 2 BPS6 Subwoofers
AS DOS System Wiring Diagram - 8 Channel Amplifier
4 AS38RS Satellite Speakers, 2 BPS6 Subwoofers
BPS8 System Wiring Option 4.1
Subwoofer
Left and Right
Channel
AS DOS System Wiring Diagram - 2 Channel Amplifier
4 AS38RS Satellite Speakers, 1 BPS6 Subwoofer
AS System Wiring Diagram - 2 Channel Amplifier
4 AS68RS Satellite Speakers, 1 BPS8 Subwoofer
AS68RS System Impedance:
6 ohms nominal and 4 ohms
minimum per channel
Home Run Wire To Each Speaker!
BPS8 System Wiring Option 4.2
AS System Wiring Diagram - 2 Channel Amplifier
4 AS68RS Satellite Speakers, 2 BPS8 Subwoofers
AS68RS System Impedance:
6 ohms nominal and 4 ohms
minimum per channel
*Wire subwoofer voice coils in series. Home Run Wire To Each Speaker!
BPS8 System Wiring Option 4.2 with Subwoofers on Separate Channel
AS System Wiring Diagram - 8 Channel Amplifier
AS68RS Impedance:
6 ohms nominal and 4 ohms
minimum per channel
BPS8 Impedance:
6 ohms nominal and 4 ohms
minimum per channel
4 AS68RS Satellite Speakers, 2 BPS8 Subwoofers
*Wire subwoofer voice coils in series. Home Run Wire To Each Speaker!

SPECIFICATIONS
UOM
Grille
Dimensions
(Dia. x D)
Shipping Weight
3 7/8" X 2 1/4"
(99mm x 57mm)
1 lbs (.47kg) each
SKU
93073
Each
ASBPC3RS
Shipped w/ Round 4" (102mm)
and Square 4" (102mm)
perforated steel grilles
SPECIFICATIONS
BPS6
6 1/2" (165mm) dual voice coil,
carbon fiber / Rohacell laminated
cone with a rubber surround
40Hz – 125Hz ±3dB
UOM
Woofer
Frequency Response
Impedance
Power Handling
Sensitivity
Dimensions Sub
(H x W x D)
Shipping Weight
6 ohms nominal;
4 ohms minimum
100 watts maximum
87dB SPL
(2.83V/1 meter)
7 7/8" x 11 15/16" x 15 3/4"
(200mm x 303mm x 400mm)
Dimensions Port Tube
(Dia. x Length)
3" x 22"
(76mm x 559mm)
29 lbs (13.54kg) each
SKU
93043
Each
SPECIFICATIONS
UOM
Grille
Dimensions
(Dia. x D)
Shipping Weight
8" x 4 1/8"
(203mm x 105mm)
2 lbs (.94kg) each
SKU
93074
Each
ASBPC6RS
Shipped w/ Round 8" (203mm)
and Square 8" (203mm)
perforated steel grilles
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
UOM
Grille
Dimensions
(Dia. x D)
Shipping Weight
3 7/8" X 2 1/4"
(99mm x 57mm)
1 lbs (.47kg) each
SKU
93073
Each
ASBPC3RS
Shipped w/ Round 4" (102mm)
and Square 4" (102mm)
perforated steel grilles
BPS8
SPECIFICATIONS
ASBPC6RS
SKU
UOM
Woofer
Frequency Response
Impedance
Power Handling
Sensitivity
Dimensions Sub
(H x W x D)
Dimensions Port Tube
(Dia. x Length)
Shipping Weight
Architectural Series Associated Products
1/2” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Round 93049
(Each)
1/2” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Square 93050
(Each)
carbon fiber / Rohacell laminated
93044
Each
8" (203mm) dual voice coil,
cone with a rubber surround
30Hz – 90Hz ±3dB
6 ohms nominal;
4 ohms minimum
150 watts maximum
90dB SPL
(2.83V/1 meter)
9 1/4" x 12 5/16" x 24"
(235mm x 313mm x 610mm)
4 1/2" x 22"
(114mm x 559mm)
45 lbs (20.41kg) each
5/8” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Round 93051
(Each)
5/8” Gypsum Mounting Platform
AS Medium Square 93052
(Each)
SKU
UOM
Grille
Dimensions
(Dia. x D)
Shipping Weight
93074
Each
Shipped w/ Round 8" (203mm)
and Square 8" (203mm)
perforated steel grilles
8" x 4 1/8"
(203mm x 105mm)
2 lbs (.94kg) each
Solid Surface Mounting Platform
AS Medium RS 93055
(Each)
Solid Surface Router Template
AS Medium RS 93058
(Pair)
Sonamp 2-100 93091
(Each)
Sonamp 12-50 93092
(Each)
LIMITED WARRANTY
Sonance warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sonance-brand Subwoofer product (“Product”) and Mounting Platforms, when
purchased from an authorized Sonance Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective workmanship and materials for fifteen (15) years.
The Band Pass Connector has a limited lifetime warranty and the grille is warranted for five (5) years. Sonance will at its option and expense
either repair the defect or replace the Product with a new or remanufactured Product or a reasonable equivalent.
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Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Sonamp DSP 2-150 93093
(Each)
Sonamp DSP 8-130 93094
(Each)
05.12.15