Sonance CR101 Installation Instructions

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Sonance CR series in-ceiling speakers. When
properly installed, this product will provide you with years of
entertainment pleasure.
To obtain the full potential of your new speakers, please read all
instructions before starting the installation. If you do not have the
necessary skills to install the speakers yourself, contact your
authorized Sonance dealer for installation options.

PARTS LIST: CR101/CR201/CR801

Each CR series package includes the following items:
(2) Sonance CR speakers
(2) Paintable grilles
(2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting
(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

PARTS LIST: CR101 SST

Each CR101SST speaker includes the following items:
(1) Sonance CR speaker
(1) Paintable grille
(1) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting
(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: CR101/CR201/CR101SST

FlexBracket - part number 90-1315
Plastic template to reserve hole in new construction.
Staple Template - part number 90-1049
Thin plastic template to reserve hole in new construction.
Coverplate - part number 90-0643
Designed to cover hole made by FlexBracket or Staple Template until
the speaker is installed.
Adaptor Ring - part number 90-0768
A plastic ring used to cover a 13" diameter hole produced by low
grade commercial speakers.
Acoustic Enclosure - part number 91688
A 3/4" medium density fiberboard enclosure designed specifically for
the CR and Symphony series speakers.
Fire-Rated Back Can - part number 91710
A metal can designed for the CR and Symphony series speakers that
meets the following fire testing criteria; ASTM E119, CAN/ULC S101,
FPA 251, UBC 7-1, UL 263.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: CR801

FlexBracket - part number 90-1358
Plastic template to reserve hole in new construction.
Coverplate - part number 91457
Designed to cover hole made by FlexBracket until the speaker is nstalled.
Acoustical Enclosure - part number 91908
A 1/2" medium density fiberboard enclosure designed specifically for
the Virtuoso DR and CR801 speakers.
I N S T A L L A T I O N
S O N A N
I N - C E I L I N G

DISTRIBUTED AUDIO PLACEMENT

The Sonance CR series speakers possess extremely smooth and
predictable off-axis frequency response. The chart below shows how
far apart the speakers can be placed in a distributed audio system. The
calculations are based on +/- 45 degrees of coverage from the
speaker, and listener ear heights of 62" for standing and 40" for
seated.
Speaker spacing in feet for a distributed audio system
8 foot ceiling
10 foot ceiling
12 foot ceiling
14 foot ceiling
Distributed Audio Placement
2 - CHANNEL AUDIO PLACEMENT
In a standard two channel audio system, the CR series speakers
should be separated approximately 6 to 10 feet apart. If possible, the
left and right speakers should be located the same distance from the
listening position.

HOME THEATER PLACEMENT

When using the CR series speakers as a rear channel speaker, the
speakers should be located from 2 to 6 feet behind the main listening
position. The speakers should be separated approximately 6 to 10 feet
apart.
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I N S T R U C T I O N S
C E C R S E
S P E A K E R S
Standing Listener Seated Listener
5.7'
9.7'
13.7'
17.7'
R I E S
9.5'
13.5'
17.5'
21.5'