Sonance S623SSTR, S621SSTR, S623SST, SRS1 Instruction Manual

1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Symphony®SSTR/SST/SRS1-series speakers.
When properly installed your new speakers will give you years of entertainment
pleasure. This manual covers the following speaker models: Symphony S623

SSTR;

Symphony S621

SSTR, Symphony S623SST and Symphony SRS1.

BOX CONTENTS

Sonance Symphony SSTR and SST speaker boxes contain (1) Symphony speaker, (1)
plastic paint plug (installed on the front of the speaker), (1) paintable grille and
(1) mounting cutout template (in packaging).

Sonance Symphony SRS1 speaker boxes contain (2) Symphony speakers, (2) paint
plugs (installed on the fronts of the speakers), (2) paintable grilles and (1) mount­ing cutout template (in packaging).

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

S623SST

/S623SSTR/S621

SSTR

Sonance Symphony Single Stereo Technology®SST and SSTR speakers are ideal for
use in hallways, bathrooms, closets, or in any location where a pair of stereo speak­ers would be impractical. Because a single Symphony SST/SSTR speaker reproduces
both stereo channels from a single location, it will deliver outstanding perform­ance from an extremely wide variety of mounting locations. The chart in

Figure 1

shows how far apart the speakers can be placed at different ceiling heights while
still providing good coverage for distributed audio (as shown in

Figure 2

).

SRS1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater System

Locate the left and right SRS1 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. Orient the speakers so the tweeters face the front and rear
walls of the room. Use

Figure 3

as a guide.

SRS1: 7.1-Channel Home Theater System

Left & Right Surround Speakers: Place the left and right surround speak-

ers directly to the sides of the listening position, between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.

Surround Back Speakers: Place the surround back speakers between 2 feet

and 6 feet behind the listening position. The surround back speakers should be
closer together than the left and right surround speakers — between 3 feet and
6 feet apart.

Use

Figure 4

as a guide.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SONANCE SYMPHONY

®

SSTR/SST/SRS1
IN-CEILING/IN-WALL SPEAKERS

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 the FastMount tabs are very sharp.
Use caution when handling the speaker.

Speaker Spacing (in feet) for a Distributed Audio System

Standing Listener Seated Listener

10-foot ceiling

12-foot ceiling

14-foot ceiling

8-foot ceiling

9.5'

13.5'

17.5'

21.5'

5.7'

9.7'

13.7'

17.7'

C

OVERAGE

A

REA

C

OVERAGE

A

REA

S

PEAKER

S

PACING

F IGURE 1: DISTRIBUTED A UDIO S PEAKER S PACING

F

IGURE 2: DISTRIBUTED A UDIO C OVERAGE A REA

TV

6' – 10'

apart

2' – 6'

Left & Right

Surround
Speakers

F

IGURE 3: 5.1-CHANNEL H OME T HEATER S PEAKER P LACEMENT

TV

3' – 6'

apart

2' – 6'

Surround

Back

Speakers

Left & Right

Surround Speakers

F IGURE 4: 7.1-CHANNEL H OM E T HEATER S PEAKER P LACEMENT

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SONANCE SYMPHONY®SSTR, SST & SRS1

Before Installation: Retrofit

1. Determine the location for the speaker (see

Speaker Placement

on page 1).

2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no studs, conduit,
pipes, heating ducts, pocket doors or air returns in the wall or ceiling cavity
that will interfere with the speaker.

3. The cutout for the S623

SSTR, S621SSTR and SRS1 speakers is 85/

32

” (207mm) in

diameter. There also must be at least 5

3

/

16

” (152mm) depth within the ceiling

cavity. The cutout for the S623

SST is 613/

16

" x 10

11

/

16

" (172mm x 270mm), and

there must be at least 3

7

/

8

” (86mm) depth within the wall cavity.

4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to be located and
pencil an outline on the wall or 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 mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, and run the speaker
wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier location.

• Consult local building codes before running speaker wires through ceilings.

Installation

Sonance Symphony SSTR, SST AND SRS1 speakers feature exclusive FastMount

®

tabs and an integral RotoLock®mounting system for quick mounting directly into
existing walls and ceilings.

WARNING: THE EDGES OF FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY
SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.

1. Remove the paint plug from the speaker.

2. Run speaker wire from each speaker to the amplifier location.

3. Strip ¼” – ½” of insulation from each speaker lead. Twist the strands or tin
the exposed wire with solder to ensure that there are no stray strands. (Stray
strands that touch each other
can cause a short-circuit that
can damage the amplifier.)

4. The speaker’s connector posts
are spring-loaded. Push the
top of each connector post
down to open the connector
and insert the exposed wires
into the holes in the posts.

• The speaker’s positive post
is labeled with a red dot;
the negative post is labeled
with a black dot. Double­check that you connected
amplifier “+” to speaker
“+” and amplifier “–” to
speaker “–”.

5. Make sure all the RotoLock
clamps are in the full clock­wise position so that they
are tucked within the mount­ing hole’s border. Insert the
speaker into the hole in the
wall or ceiling (

Figure 5

).
The RotoLock system can
accommodate a maximum
wall or ceiling material
thickness of 1¼”.

• The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from falling out of the
mounting hole, allowing the installer to let go of the speaker to pick-up tools
or other items.

NOTE:THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE DESIGNED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY.IF THE

SPEAKER IS REMOVED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE THE

FASTMOUNT TABS WILL

DISCONNECT AND REMAIN INSIDE THE WALL OR CEILING

.

6. Tighten the four screws
on the front of the
speaker baffle. The
RotoLock clamps will
automatically rotate into
position and begin
clamping the speaker
(

Figure 6

).

• When you notice
resistance on the
screws the speaker has
been clamped
successfully.

IMPORTANT:
Always use low­torque settings;
NEVER over­tighten.

N

OTE:THE SPEAKER

FLANGE IS DESIGNED
TO FLEX AND
CONFORM TO ANY
SMALL IMPERFECTIONS
IN THE WALL OR
CEILING SURFACE

.

D

O NOT TIGHTEN

THE SCREWS SO
MUCH SO THAT THE
FLANGE BOWS

-

OUT

.

7. 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

.

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS

All Sonance Symphony speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic ‘paint
plug’ that protects the speaker drivers while the mounting flange is being painted.

Paint the grille separately from the speaker. Before painting, carefully remove the
under-grille cloth. It is held in place with a light tacking glue that makes it easy
to remove. Spray the grilles with thinned paint (5 parts thinner to 1 part paint),
being careful not to plug the holes. Too heavy a coat of paint on the grille will
adversely affect the sound of the speaker. Once the grilles and flange are painted
and dry, replace the under-grille cloth, remove the paint plug from the mounting
flange and install the grille.

FastMount® Tabs

F IGURE 5: INSERT S PEAKER

I NTO M OUNTING H OLE

FastMount

®

Tabs

S623SSTR/S621SSTR/SRS1

S623

SST

RotoLock® Clamps

F IGURE 6:

T IGHTEN R OTO L OCK C LAMPS

RotoLock

®

Clamps

S623SST

S623SSTR

/S621SSTR/SRS1

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SONANCE SYMPHONY®SSTR, SST & SRS1

SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS

Pivoting Woofer

The Symphony S623SSTR, S621sstr and SRS1 mocels have a pivoting woofer assem­bly. These pivoting drivers allow you to direct sound toward or away from the
listening area, depending on how the speakers are being used:

• Pivoting the woofer towards the listening position will maximize the speaker’s
clarity and definition.

• If you’re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a home theater,
you can create a more diffuse, spacious surround effect by aiming the woofers
towards a wall or window,
away from the listeners.

To pivot the woofer, apply
pressure on the outer edge
of the tweeter support brack­et, as shown in

Figure 7

.Do
not touch or apply pressure
to the woofer cone.

To Pivot the Woofer:

Apply pressure on the outer
edge of the tweeter support
bracket, as shown in

Figure 8

. Do not touch or
apply pressure to the woofer
cone.

Tweeter Level Control

The S623SSTR has a tweeter level
control switch (see

Figure 8

) that lets
you boost or cut the tweeter’s level by
3dB. This allows you to adjust the
speaker’s brightness to better match
your listening room or personal taste.

Once you have installed the speakers,
listen to a variety of music that you
are familiar with. If the music all
tends to sound too bright or dull, use
the Tweeter Level Control to compensate. If some recordings sound dull and some
sound bright the speaker is accurately reproducing differences in the recordings,
and you should leave the control in the middle (0dB) position.

SPECIFICATIONS

S623SSTR

Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) Silk domes, Ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone, dual voice coil, rubber

surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 43Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal; 6 Ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 135 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Adjustments: ±3dB Tweeter level
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 5 lbs. (2.3kg) Each

S621SSTR

Tweeter: Two ¾" (19mm) Silk domes, Ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Polypropylene cone, dual voice coil, rubber

surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal; 6 Ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 100 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Adjustments: None
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 4.5 lbs. (2.0kg) Pair

S623SST

Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) Silk domes, Ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone, dual voice coil, rubber

surround
Frequency Response: 43Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal; 6 Ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 135 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8¼” x 12

3

/16" x 33/8" (210mm x 310mm x 86mm)

Cutout Dim. (W x H): 6

13

/16" x 1011/16" (172mm x 270mm)

Shipping Weight: 5 lbs. (2.3kg) Each

SRS1

Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) Silk domes, Ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone, rubber surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 55Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal; 6 Ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 150 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 11 lbs. (5.0 KG) Pair

Twee ter

Level Control

F IGURE 8:

T WEETER L EVEL C ONTROL

F IGURE 7:

P IVOTING THE W OOFER

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 (949)
492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST.

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 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 a package delivery company such as United Parcel Service or Federal
Express to arrange prepaid (not collect) shipping. Do not use the U.S. Postal
Service.

IMPORTANT: Freight collect shipments will be refused.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
S

ONANCE

212 AVENIDA FABRICANTE
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-7531

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 WORK-

MANSHIP, 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 an 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.

©2007 Sonance. All rights reserved. Sonance, Sonance Symphony, Single-Stereo Technology, RotoLock and FastMount are registered trademarks of Dana Innovations.

Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest Sonance product specification information visit

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