Sonance D-series User Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso® D-series in-wall speakers. When
properly installed, these speakers will give you many years of entertainment
pleasure. To get the most out of your new speakers, please read this
manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
Since all of the Sonance Virtuoso D speakers have the same exact footprint
and have identical installation requirements, the directions in this manual
apply to each model. This manual covers the following speaker models:
Virtuoso V834
D
, V833D, V832D, V831D.
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that these speakers be
installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.
SAFETY WARNING:
These speakers have FastMount® tabs that prevent the speaker from falling
out of the mounting hole during the installation process.
The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution
when handling the speaker.
See Installation (page 4) for complete information about the FastMount tabs.
PARTS LIST
Your Sonance Virtuoso D speakers include the following:
• (2) Sonance Virtuoso D speakers
• (2) Paintable grilles
• (2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
VirtuosoDMetal Grille (part# 92289): Metal replacement for included grilles.
Virtuoso
D
Cloth Grille (part# 92284): Cloth-covered replacement for included
grilles.
Virtuoso
D
FlexBracket (part# 92246): Plastic template to reserve a mounting
hole for the speaker in new construction. Designed to be used with the
RotoLock® mounting system.
VirtuosoDCoverplate (part# 92244): Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket
during construction until the speaker is installed.
Virtuoso
D
Acoustic Enclosure (part# 91708): ½” MDF enclosure that
provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of
sound transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new
construction.
Virtuoso
D
Retrofit Enclosure (part# 92242): Molded enclosure that reduces
sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces. Can be used in both new
construction and retrofit installations.
Sonafill®In-Wall System (part# 91698): Retrofittable acoustical
treatment for in-wall speakers consisting of two pillows and four tiles that
virtually eliminates noise produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically
improves midbass sound quality and reduces sound transmission into
adjacent rooms.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
All Sonance Virtuoso D-series speakers fit into walls built with standard
2” x 4”stud construction. The locations of the speakers should be determined
by considering the primary listening location, the primary use for the
speakers (stereo music or home theater) and aesthetic values. For optimum
results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
Home Theater Placement: Left and Right Front Speakers
• Place the left and right speakers on either side of the video screen, anywhere
from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, and 38 – 42 inches from the floor (which
corresponds to the height of your ears when you’re seated).
• The main listening position should be 8 – 12 feet away from the speakers.
• If possible, locate the speakers at least18 inches away from the side walls.
• If necessary, pivot each speaker’s Sonic Eye (midrange/tweeter assembly)
towards the listening position to maximize the soundstage.
Use Illustration 1 as a guide.
Home Theater Placement: Center Speaker
• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the left & right
channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor).
• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video screen, we
recommend placing it no more than 2 feet above or below the center of the
left and right speakers. Keeping the speakers within a 4-foot window will
maintain consistent tonality between all 3 front channel speakers.
Use Illustration 1 as a guide.
Home Theater Placement: Surround Speakers (5.1 Channels)
Sonance Virtuoso D-series speakers can also be used for surround channel
applications in a home theater. Depending on your room’s layout, you can
locate the surround channel speakers in the side walls, in the rear wall or in
the ceiling, If you are not sure which location will achieve the best performance in your room, contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
Side wall mounting: Locate the surround channel speakers approximately
2 – 6 feet behind the listening position, at least 5 feet from the floor.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONANCE VIRTUOSO®D-SERIES
8” IN-WALL SPEAKERS
2'
(max.)
18"
(min.)
from side
wall
6' – 10'
apart
18"
(min.)
from side
wall
Illustration 1: Left, Center & Right Speaker Home Theater Placement
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• You can create a more diffuse, spacious surround
effect by pivoting the Sonic
Eye away from the listeners.
Use Illustration 2 as a guide.
Rear wall mounting: The listening position should be 2 –
10 feet in front of the rear
wall. Locate the surround
channel speakers on the rear
wall, 6 – 10 feet apart, at least
5 feet from the floor. Center
the speakers on the listening
location.
• You can create a more diffuse, spacious surround effect by pivoting each speaker’s Sonic Eye towards a
wall or window, away from the listeners.
Use Illustration 3 as a guide.
Ceiling mounting: Locate the left and right surround speakers on the ceiling
between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should
be between 6 feet and 10 feet apart, with their woofers towards the listeners.
• You can create a more diffuse, spacious surround effect by pivoting each
speaker’s Sonic Eye towards a wall or window, away from the listeners.
Use Illustration 4 as a guide.
Home Theater Placement: Surround Speakers (7.1 Channels)
• Left & Right Surround Speakers: Place the left and right surround speakers
directly to the sides of the listening position,at least 5 feet from the floor.
• Surround Back Speakers: Place the surround back speakers in the rear wall,
between 3 feet and 6 feet apart and at least 5 feet from the floor.
• You can create a more diffuse, spacious surround effect by pivoting each
speaker’s Sonic Eye away from the listeners.
Use Illustration 5 as a guide.
2-Channel Placement
Follow the directions in Home Theater Placement: Left & Right Front Speakers,
on page 1.
WIRE GAUGE
Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make speakers sound less dynamic
and reduce definition of the bass frequencies. In extreme cases, it can even
attenuate high frequencies. Also, amplifier power is wasted in wire with extra
resistance, reducing your system’s maximum output level.
To prevent degrading sound quality, the total wire resistance should be less
than 10% of the speaker’s impedance. This means that for an 8-ohm speaker,
the total resistance of the wire should be less than 0.8 ohms.
Refer to the following table when selecting the proper wire gauge for your system:
Wire resistance in Ohms vs. length of cable run
Distance in Feet 50' 100' 150' 200' 250' 300'
1.04
.65
.41
.26
.16
.10
18 gauge
16 gauge
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
20 gauge
2.07
1.30
.82
.52
.32
.20
3.11
1.96
1.22
.77
.49
.31
4.14
2.61
1.63
1.03
.65
.41
5.18
3.26
2.04
1.29
.81
.51
6.22
3.91
2.45
1.55
.97
.61
5' – 7'6' – 10'
Illustration 3: Rear Wall Surround Speaker Placement
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONANCE VIRTUOSO®D-SERIES
8” IN-WALL SPEAKERS
TV
8' – 12'
apart
2' – 4'
Left & Right
Surround Speakers
Illustration 4: Ceiling Surround Speaker Placement
Right Surround
Left Surround
Left
Front
Right
Front
Center
Left
Back
Surround
Right
Back
Surround
Illustration 5: 7.1-Channel Speaker Placement
5' – 7'
2' – 6'
Illustration 2:
Side Wall Surround Speaker Placement
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