Sonance Mariner 82, Mariner 52, Mariner 63, Mariner 62, Mariner 61 Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Mariner® weather-resistant speakers.
When properly installed, these speakers will give you many years of
outdoor entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new
speakers, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.

The directions in this manual apply to all of the following models:

PARTS LIST

Your Sonance Mariner speakers include the following:

• (2) Sonance Mariner speakers

• (2) Grilles

• (2) Wiring terminal covers

• (2) Mounting brackets (attached to the speakers)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

All Mariner speakers are highly weather-resistant, and when mounted
outdoors will perform exceptionally well for years even under adverse
weather conditions.

The new Mariner mounting system makes it easy to mount the speakers
in a variety of positions and locations:

The best performance is obtained by placing the left and right speakers
at ear level, 6 – 10 feet apart. The speakers should be facing the listeners.

• If you are mounting the speakers above or below ear level, pivot them
up or down to direct the sound towards the listeners.

• You can orient the speakers either horizontally or vertically without
affecting the sound quality.

CONNECTING AND ASSEMBLING THE SPEAKERS

WARNING: Turn the amplifier’s power OFF, or disconnect its
AC plug from the wall outlet until you have completed all of the
connections and have determined that they are correct.

1. Remove the speakers from the mounting brackets by pulling the tabs

on the front panels away from each other, as shown below.

2. Run the speaker wires from the amplifier to the speaker locations and

through the holes in the mounting brackets.

Note: To increase water resistance and make installation easier, the
speaker wire terminals are located on the Mariner speakers’ front panel.
Be sure to leave enough wire at the speaker location to feed through the
tunnel in the speaker enclosure and connect to the terminals on the front.

3. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface using

hardware (not included) that is appropriate for the type of
surface.

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SONANCE MARINER®SERIES
WEATHER-RESISTANT SPEAKERS

• Mariner 82

• Mariner 63

• Mariner 62

• Mariner 61

• Mariner 52

• Mariner 51

Against a wall

(angled, with optional

base)

Under an eave

On a pole

In a corner

Against a wall

(flush)

1. Remove speakers
from brackets

Pull tabs away from each other Slide speaker off bracket

3. Attach
bracket

2

• If the installation requires
that the speakers be
mounted in a corner,
attach the brackets with
hardware through the slots
in the angled corners as
shown to the right.

Note: If the installation
requires that the speakers
be mounted vertically and
that they pivot in the
vertical dimension (or be
mounted horizontally and
pivot in the horizontal
dimension), you must
use the optional XXXX
mounting bases in addition
to the brackets.

4. If the installation requires

that the speakers be
mounted on poles you can
attach the brackets to poles
using 2½” U-bolts (not
included).

5. Feed the speaker wires

from the brackets into the
wire entry grommets on
the backs of the speakers,
through the wire tunnels
and out the openings on
the speakers’ front panels.

• The grommet forms a
water-resistant seal
around the speaker wire.

• Make sure there is
enough slack in the wire
to allow the speaker to
pivot on the bracket.

6. Slide the speakers onto the brackets until the locks snap into place.

• Pull enough wire through the front of the speaker to allow
connection to the terminals.

7. Connect the speaker wires to the speakers’ terminals:
a. Strip ¼” – ½” of

insulation from each
conductor and twist
the strands together
or tin them with
solder.

b.Press-down on the

tops of the connectors
to open them.

c. Insert the wires into

the connector holes
as shown.

d. Release the connectors.

• The binding post connectors can accept wire up to 14 gauge.

• Double-check that you connected all of the wires properly (amplifier
‘+’ to speaker ‘+’; amplifier ‘–’ to speaker ‘–’) at all connections.

IMPORTANT: Be sure not to let any stray ‘+’ and ‘–’ wires touch each
other. Touching wires can cause a short-circuit that could damage
your amplifier.

8. Fit the wiring terminal
covers into the recesses in
the speakers’ front panels.
The covers should fit tightly,
but can be removed and
replaced if the speakers
need to be disconnected.

9. Fit the grilles onto the
speakers.

• The Sonance logos can
be removed, rotated 90°
and replaced in their
centering dimples. This
maintains the correct logo
orientation on speakers
that are mounted vertically.

Note: All Sonance Mariner
speakers are compatible
with Omnimount 20.5 Series
speaker brackets. The 20.5
series includes several different
mounts that accommodate
a wide range of different
mounting requirements. For
more information contact
your Sonance Authorized
dealer or go to:
www.omnimount.com.

WIRE GAUGE

Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make a speaker 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 Wire Resistance table on page 3 when selecting the proper
wire gauge for your system:

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SONANCE MARINER®SERIES
WEATHER-RESISTANT SPEAKERS

8. Attach the
connector cover

7. Connection
terminals

5. Wire
entry
grommet

9. Attach
the grille

3. Corner
mounting

6. Attach speakers
to brackets

4. Attaching the
bracket to a pole

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS AND GRILLES

All Mariner speakers feature a tough polypropylene enclosure that can
be painted. Sonance recommends using a weather-resistant outdoor
paint and a spray gun to paint the Mariner speakers.

1. If they have already been installed, remove the grilles from the speakers.

2. To protect the speaker driver units during painting, place the grilles on
a piece of cardboard and trace around their outlines. Then cut the
cardboard just inside of the trace line and fit these “paint plugs” into
the speakers’baffles. (Be careful not to damage the driver components
while fitting the paint plugs.)

3.Paint the speakers the desired color according to the paint
manufacturer’s instructions. Remove the paint plugs after the paint
has thoroughly dried.

4. Remove the Sonance logos before painting the grilles. Paint the grille
separately from the speaker using very thin paint (5:1 ratio). Avoid
plugging the grille holes with excess paint.

5. After the paint has thoroughly dried, re-attach the Sonance logos

to the grilles and attach the grilles to the speakers.

PIVOTING THE SPEAKERS

You can rotate the speaker in the bracket to
direct the sound towards the listeners.

1. Unlock the slide locks on the speaker pivots by
moving them towards the
rear of the speaker.

2. Rotate the speakers to the
desired position.

3. Lock the slide locks by
moving them towards the
front of the speaker.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mariner 82

Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Polyurethane dome
Woofer: 8” (203mm) One-piece black Polypropylene cone with a

rubber surround
Frequency Response: 45Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 125 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D): 14” x 9” x 9¼” (356mm x 229mm x 235mm)
Shipping Weight: 20 lbs (9.0 KG) per pair

Mariner 63

Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Aluminum dome
Woofer: 6½” (165mm) One-piece black Carbon Fiber cone with a

rubber surround
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 100 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D): 12” x 7½” x 7

1

/8” (305mm x 191mm x 181mm)

Shipping Weight: 17 lbs (7.7 KG) per pair

Mariner 62

Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Polyurethane dome
Woofer: 6½” (165mm) One-piece black Polypropylene cone with

a rubber surround
Frequency Response: 55Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 80 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 89dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D): 12” x 7½” x 7

1

/8” (305mm x 191mm x 181mm)

Shipping Weight: 14 lbs (6.4 KG) per pair

Mariner 61

Tweeter: ¾” (19mm) Polyurethane dome
Woofer: 6½” (165mm) One-piece black Polypropylene cone with

a rubber surround
Frequency Response: 60Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 80 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D): 12” x 7½” x 7

1

/8” (305mm x 191mm x 181mm)

Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs (5.7 KG) per pair

Mariner 52

Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Polyurethane dome
Woofer: 5¼” (133mm) One-piece black Polypropylene cone with

a rubber surround
Frequency Response: 65Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 70 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D): 10¼” x 6½” x 6” (260mm x 165mm x 153mm)
Shipping Weight: 12 lbs (5.5 KG) per pair

Mariner 51

Tweeter: ¾” (19mm) Polyurethane dome
Woofer: 5¼” (133mm) One-piece black Polypropylene cone with

a rubber surround
Frequency Response: 70Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 60 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 87dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D): 10¼” x 6½” x 6”(260mm x 165mm x 153mm)
Shipping Weight: 11 lbs (5.0 KG) per pair

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WEATHER-RESISTANT SPEAKERS

UNLOCK

(towards rear

of speaker)

LOCK

(towards front

of speaker)

Wire resistance in Ohms vs. length of cable run

Distance in Feet 50' 100' 150' 200' 250' 300'

20 gauge

18 gauge

16 gauge

14 gauge

12 gauge

10 gauge

1.04

.65

.41

.26

.16

.10

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

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. ONLY)

Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship,
provided the speaker was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer.

Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer from whom they
were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on this instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is
preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or dam­age in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon examination at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer, it is
determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, Sonance or the Authorized
Sonance Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer
available and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value. In
some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is
required, Sonance assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of
Sonance. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight
prepaid.

This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing
or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or
modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deteriora­tion caused by environmental conditions. This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed,
tampered-with or defaced. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship
as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Sonance be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if Sonance or a Authorized Sonance Dealer
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All implied
warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied
warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or other­wise. The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or
associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this product. Sonance shall, in no event, be liable for incidental or con­sequential damages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.

33-3711 04/05

©2005 Sonance. All rights reserved.

Sonance is a registered trademarks of Dana Innovations, Inc. Mariner is a registered trademark of Sonance.

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WEATHER-RESISTANT SPEAKERS

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE

If you any have questions about the operation or installation of
this product, please call our Technical Assistance Department on
any business day at [phone] or [phone]; from 7 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Pacific Time.

If your speakers should need repair or service, contact your Sonance
Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:

1. Prior to calling, note the product’s model number, serial number,
purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you
purchased the product.

2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above num­ber(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If
applicable, they will issue a Return Authorization (RA) Number.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO
RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO SONANCE!

3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the
unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain
replacement packaging from us for a small charge. Note: it is best
if you place the box into an additional outer “overcarton” before
shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please
include a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package.

4. Contact United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or RPS to arrange
prepaid (not collect) shipping. Do not use the U.S. Mail Service.

IMPORTANT: FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE
REFUSED.

5. Write the RA Number on the outside of the shipping carton.

6. Ship the packaged unit to:

Quality Assurance Department
Sonance
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531