Sonance Symphony S621TR, Symphony S622TR, Symphony S623TR, Symphony S623TSQ., Symphony S624TR Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Symphony®TR/TSQ-series in-ceiling speakers.
When properly installed your new speakers will give you years of entertainment
pleasure. This manual covers these speaker models: Symphony S625

TR, Symphony

S624

TR, Symphony S623TR, Symphony S622

TR, Symphony S621TR and Symphony S623

TSQ.

BOX CONTENTS

Your Sonance Symphony speaker box should contain the following items:
(2) Symphony speakers, (2) Plastic paint plugs (installed on fronts of speakers);
(2) Paintable grilles; (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Distributed Audio Placement (Mono signal)

All Sonance Symphony TR- and TSQ-series speaker models have very smooth and
predictable off-axis response, so they provide excellent coverage in distributed
audio systems from a wide variety of installation locations. The chart in

Figure 1

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

Figure 2

). The distances are based on

ear heights of 62” for standing listeners and 40” for seated listeners.

Home Theater Speaker Placement

Left, Center & Right Speakers

(see Figure 3)

• 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.

• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the
speakers.

Surround Speakers (5.1-Channel System —

see Figure 3

)

• 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.

Surround Speakers (7.1-Channel System — see Figure 4)

• Left & Right Surround Speakers: Place the left and right surround
speakers 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.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SONANCE SYMPHONY

®

TR/TSQ

IN-CEILING 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

Figure 1: Distributed Audio Speaker Spacing

Figure 2: Distributed Audio Coverage Area

TV

6' – 10'

Apart

3' – 6'

Apart

2' – 6'

Less than 2’

1'– 2'

Surround

Back

Speakers

Left, Center

& Right

Speakers

Left & Right

Surround Speakers

Figure 4: 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement

TV

6'– 10'

Apart

6' – 10'

Apart

2' – 6'

1'– 2'

Left & Right

Surround
Speakers

Left, Center

& Right

Speakers

Less than 2’

Figure 3: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement

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SONANCE SYMPHONY®TR & TSQ

Stereo (2-Channel)

• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, with
the main listening position as close to midway between the speakers as possible.

• In most cases pivoting the woofer of each speaker directly towards the main lis­tening position will help maximize the stereo soundstage.

Use the left and right speaker placement in

Figures 3

and4(on page 1) as a guide.

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 ceiling cavity that will
interfere with the speaker.

3. The cutout for all SymphonyTR speakers is 8

5

/

32

” (207mm) — 8

5

/

32

”x 8

5

/

32

”

(207mm x 207mm) for TSQ speakers. There also must be at least 5

3

/

16

” (152mm)

depth within the ceiling cavity for TR-series speakers and 4

13

/

16

” (122mm) for

TSQ speakers.

4. Position the included cutout 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 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 TR/TSQ speakers feature exclusive FastMount®tabs and an inte­gral RotoLock

®

mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing 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. Double-check 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 ceil­ing (

Figure 5

). The
RotoLock system can
accommodate a maximum
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 pick­up tools or other items
(

Figure 6

).

N

OTE

:THEF

ASTMOUNT
TABS ARE DESIGNED
FOR ONE

-

TIME USE

ONLY

.I

F THE SPEAK

-

ER IS REMOVED FROM
THE MOUNTING HOLE
THE

F

ASTMOUNT TABS WILL DISCONNECT AND REMAIN INSIDE THE

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 7

).

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

IMPORTANT:
Always use low-torque settings; NEVER over-tighten.

N

OTE

:T

HE SPEAKER FLANGE IS DESIGNED TO FLEX AND CONFORM

TO ANY SMALL IMPERFECTIONS IN THE CEILING SURFACE

.D

ONOT

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.

N

OTE:YOU CAN ADJUST THE TORQUE APPLIED TO THEROTOLOCK

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.

SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS

Pivoting Woofer and Tweeter

All Symphony TR- and TSQ-series speakers have a pivoting woofer assembly and all
except the S621tr have a pivoting tweeter. These pivoting drivers allow you to
direct sound toward or away from the listening area, depending on how the speak­ers are being used:

RotoLock® Clamps

Figure 7:

Speaker Successfully Clamped

RotoLock® Clamps

Figure 6:

Tighten RotoLock Clamps

FastMount® Tabs

Figure 5: Insert Speaker

Into Mounting Hole

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SONANCE SYMPHONY®TR & TSQ

• If you’re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left/center/right speakers
in a home theater, pivot the woofer and/or tweeter directly towards the listen­ing area. This will help the sound from the speakers blend into a solid sound­stage even if the speakers are widely separated.

• 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
and/or tweeters 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 8

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

To Pivot the
Tweeter:

Apply light pressure to
the plastic ring around
the outside edge of
the tweeter dome, as
shown in Figure 8. Do not touch or apply pressure to the tweeter dome.

Tweeter Level Control

The S625TR, S624TR, S623TR and
S623

TSQ

have a tweeter level control

switch (see

Figure 9

) 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

S625TR

Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Beryllium dome, Ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Beryllium cone, rubber surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 6 Ohms nominal; 4 Ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 150 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Adjustments: ±3dB Tweeter level
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 12 lbs. (5.45kg) Pair

S624TR

Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Aluminum dome, Ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Coated carbon fiber cone, rubber surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 43Hz – 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance: 6 Ohms nominal; 4 Ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 140 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Adjustments: ±3dB Tweeter level
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 11 lbs. (5.0kg) Pair

S623TR

Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone, 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)
Adjustments: ±3dB Tweeter level
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5kg) Pair

S622TR

Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Polypropylene cone, rubber surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 45Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal; 6 Ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 125 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 89dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5kg) Pair

S621TR

Tweeter: ¾" (19mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Polypropylene cone, 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)
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" (248mm) x 5

3

/16" (132mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" (207mm)

Shipping Weight: 9 lbs. (4.1kg) Pair

S623TSQ

Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
Woofer: 6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone, 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)
Adjustments: ±3dB Tweeter level
Dimensions (Dia. x Depth): 9¾" x 9¾” x 4

13

/16" (248mm x 248mm x 122mm)

Cutout Diameter: 8

5

/32" x 85/32" (207mm x 207mm)

Shipping Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5kg) Pair

Figure 8:

Pivoting the Woofer and Tweeter

Pivoting the Woofer

Pivoting the Tweeter

Twee ter

Level Control

Figure 9:

Tweeter Level Control

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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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY COVERAGE
(U.S. ONLY)

S

ONANCE WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER ONLY THAT

THIS

S

ONANCE PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS

AND WORKMANSHIP

,

PROVIDED THE SPEAKER WAS PURCHASED FROM A

S

ONANCEAUTHORIZEDDEALER

.

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.

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