Sonance Quintette 521QR, Quintette 522QR Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Quintette™ in-ceiling 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. This manual covers
the Quintette 522
QR and 521QR speaker models.
PARTS LIST
Your Sonance Quintette in-ceiling speakers include the following:
• (2) Sonance Quintette speakers
• (2) Paintable grilles
• (2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Quintette FlexBracket (part# 91966) — Plastic template to reserve a
mounting hole for the speaker in new construction. Designed to be
used with the RotoLock® mounting system.
Quintette Coverplate (part# 91458) — Covers the hole made by the
FlexBracket during construction until the speaker is installed.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The locations of the speakers should be determined by considering your
primary listening location, the primary use for the speakers (distributed
audio, 2-channel stereo or home theater) and aesthetic values. For
optimum results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
Distributed Audio Placement (Mono Signal)
Sonance Quintette in-ceiling speakers have very smooth and predictable
off-axis response, increasing placement options while providing
excellent coverage in distributed audio systems. The chart below shows
how far apart the speakers can be placed while still providing good
coverage. The distances are based on ±45° of coverage from the speaker
and on ear heights of 62” for standing listeners and 40”for seated listeners.
Home Theater Placement
Left, Center and Right Speakers
• Place the left, center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in front of
the video screen, anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, with the center
channel speaker as close to midway between the left and right speakers as
possible.
• Place the left & right speakers at least 2 to 3 feet away from the side walls.
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from
the speakers.
Left & Right Surround Speakers (5.1-Channel System)
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. Since the surround speakers are usually calledupon to create diffuse effects like the sound of wind or rain, they can be
located close to walls without adversely affecting sound quality.
Use Illustration 1 as a guide for home theater speaker placement.
2-Channel Placement
Follow the directions for Home Theater Placement for the left and right
speakers.
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 following table when selecting the proper wire gauge for
your system:
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONANCE QUINTETTE™SERIES
5¼” IN-CEILING SPEAKERS
Illustration 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Placement
2' – 6'
Left & Right
Surround
Speakers
6' – 10'
apart
Left, Center
& Right
Speakers
TV
1'– 2'
6'– 10'
apart
2'– 3'
Speaker spacing in feet for a distributed audio system
Standing Listener Seated Listen er
8-fo ot ceiling
10-foot ceiling
12-foot ceiling
14-foot ceiling
5.7'
9.7'
13.7'
17.7'
9.5'
13.5'
17.5'
21.5'
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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PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
All Sonance speakers are designed to be relatively insensitive to
variations in enclosure volume. To achieve the ultimate performance
from your speakers, a section of the ceiling bay can be sectioned-off to
form a back box. Building such an enclosure will create a dramatic
improvement in bass performance and power handling.
Ideal back box volume requirements:
Quintette 522
QR 0.75 ft
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Quintette 521
QR 0.60 ft
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Insulating the Ceiling Cavity
To reduce sound transmission to adjacent rooms and further improve
speaker performance, insulate the ceiling cavity by inserting a sheet of
unfaced fiberglass insulation above and below the speaker.
To reduce noise produced by unsupported drywall, install fiberglass
insulation in the ceiling bays adjacent to the speaker location.
INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS
New Construction
For installations in new construction, Sonance recommends using
a Quintette FlexBracket (part#91966) to reserve a location for the
speaker. The FlexBracket is nailed or screwed to the studs and serves as
a guide for the drywaller so that the speaker hole will be in the desired
location once the drywall is installed.
Quintette FlexBrackets are compatible with the RotoLock® mounting
system (see Retrofit, below).
Retrofit
Quintette speakers feature an integral RotoLock® mounting system for
quick mounting directly into existing ceilings and walls. Once the hole is
cut and the cable is run, you can install the speaker in a matter of seconds.
1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placement).
2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no studs,
conduit, pipes, heating ducts or air returns that will interfere with the
speaker.
3. The cutout for all Quintette In-Ceiling Speakers is 6
7
/8” (175mm).
There also must be at least 3½” (89mm) depth within the ceiling
cavity for the speaker.
4. Find the cutout template provided in the speaker packaging. 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 outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole to
feel-around for possible obstructions.
5. Cut the hole using a drywall saw, and run the speaker wires.
6. Remove the paint plug from the speaker. Connect the speaker wire to
the terminals on the back of the speaker. Double-check that you
connected amplifier + to speaker + and amplifier – to speaker –.
7. Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise position
so that they are tucked within the cutout border. Insert the speaker
into the hole in the ceiling.
Note: The RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum ceiling
material thickness of 1¼” (32mm).
8. Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle. The
RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin
clamping the speaker.
• When you notice resistance on the four screws the speaker has been
clamped successfully.
The speaker flange is designed to flex and conform to any small
imperfections in the wall surface. Do not tighten the screws so much
so that the flange bows-out.
Important: Always use low-torque settings — NEVER over-tighten.
9. Attach the grille after the speaker has been installed. Insert about half
of the grille into the groove at the edge of the speaker. Gently fit the
remaining half of the grille by working around the speaker, fitting the
grille into the groove as you go.
Note: You can adjust the torque applied to the RotoLock screws to
achieve a proper grille fit.
Illustration 2: Quintette FlexBracket Installation
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONANCE QUINTETTE®SERIES
5¼” IN-CEILING SPEAKERS
Steps 6 & 7:
Step 8:
Step 9:
Ceiling Joist
FlexBracket Wing