Sonance ORIGINAL Series Instruction Manual

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
SONANCE ORIGINAL SERIES LARGE
I N - W A L L S P E A K E R S
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Original Series Large rectangle speak-
ers. 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 Original Series Large rectangle speak-
ers 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: Original Series
832, and 831.
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that
these speakers be installed
Dealer/Installer.
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See Installation (page 3) for complete information about the
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Box Contents
Your Sonance Original Series Large rectangle speakers include
the following:
• (2) Sonance Original Series Large speakers
• (2) Paintable grilles
• (2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
Speaker Placement
All Sonance Original Series Large rectangle speakers fit into
walls built with standard 2" x 4" stud construction. The locations
of the speakers should be determined by considering the prima-
ry 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 (2 – 3 meters),
and 38 – 42 inches (1 meter) from the floor (which corre-
sponds to the height of your ears when you're seated).
• The main listening position should be 8 – 12 feet (2.5 – 3.5
meters) away from the speakers.
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• If possible, locate the speakers at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the side walls.
• If necessary, pivot each speaker's Sonic Eye (midrange/tweet-
er assembly) towards the listening position to maximize the
soundstage.
Use Figure 1 as a guide.
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Figure 1: Left, Center & Right Speaker Home Theater Placement
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home theater placement: center Speaker
• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the
left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches/1 meter from the
floor).
• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video
screen, we recommend placing it no more than two feet above
or below the center of the left and right speakers. Keeping the
speakers within a 4-foot (1.25 meters) window will maintain
consistent tonality between all three front channel speakers.
Use Figure 1 as a guide.
home theater placement: Surround Speakers (5.1
channels)
Sonance Original
Large speakers can also be
used for surround channel
applications in a home the-
ater. Depending
room's layout, you can locate
the surround channel speak-
ers in the side walls, in the
rear wall or in the ceiling, If
you are not sure which loca-
tion will achieve the best per-
formance in your room, con-
tact your Authorized Sonance
Dealer for advice.
Series
on your
2 – 6 ft
(.5 – 2 m)
Figure 2: Side Wall Surround
Speaker Placement
5 – 7 ft
(2 – 3 m)