Sonance VIRTUOSO V831SSDR Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso® SSDR/VRS2-series speakers.
When properly installed, these speakers will give you many years of entertain-
ment pleasure. To get the most out of your new speakers, please read this
manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
This manual covers the Virtuoso V833
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that these speakers be
installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.

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 FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution
when handling the speaker.
See Installation (page 4) for complete information about the FastMount tabs.
PARTS LIST
Your Sonance Virtuoso SSDR speaker includes the following:
• (1) Sonance Virtuoso SSDR Speaker
• (1) Paintable Grille
• (1) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
Your Sonance Virtuoso VRS2 speakers include the following:
• (2) Sonance Virtuoso VRS2 Speakers
• (2) Paintable Grilles
• (2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Virtuoso Metal Grille (part# 92290): Metal replacement for included grilles.
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Virtuoso Cloth Grille (part# 92285): Cloth-covered replacement for included grilles.
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Virtuoso FlexBracket (part# 92247): Plastic template to reserve a mounting
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hole for the speaker in new construction. Designed to be used with the
RotoLock® mounting system.
Virtuoso Coverplate (part# 92245): Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket
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during construction until the speaker is installed.
Virtuoso Acoustic Enclosure (part# 91900): ½" MDF enclosure that
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provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of
sound transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new
construction.
Virtuoso Retrofit Enclosure (part# 92243): Molded enclosure that reduces
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sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces. Can be used in both new
construction and retrofit installations.
Virtuoso Fire-Rated Back Can (part# 91908): Meets ASTM E 119 and
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UL2043 criteria for commercial installations.
Sonafill In-Ceiling System (part# 91928): Retrofittable acoustical
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treatment consisting of two pillows and four tiles that virtually eliminates
noises produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically improves midbass
sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms.
, V831 and VRS2 models:
SSDR SSDR
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
S O N A N C E V I R T U O S O
S S D R & V R S 2 S P E A K E R S

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

V833 and V831
SSDR SSDR
Virtuoso Single Stereo Technology® SSDR speakers are ideal for use in hall-
ways, bathrooms, closets, or in any location where listeners will be moving
around and a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical.
The location of the speaker should be determined by considering the primary
listening location as well as aesthetic values. Because a single Virtuoso SSDR
reproduces both stereo channels from a single location, they will deliver
outstanding performance from an extremely wide variety of mounting locations.
For optimum results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
Distributed Audio Placement
Sonance Virtuoso 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
ear heights of 62" for standing listeners and 40" for seated listeners.
Speaker spacing in feet for a distributed audio system
8-foot ceiling
10-foot ceiling
12-foot ceiling
14-foot ceiling
VRS2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater System
Locate the left and right VRS2 surround speakers on the ceiling between 2 feet
and 4 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should be between 8 feet
and 12 feet apart.
Orient the speakers so the dual midrange/tweeter assemblies face the front
and rear walls of the room.
TV
Illustration 1: VRS2 Placement in a 5.1-Channel Home Theater
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S E R I E S
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Standing Listener Seated Listener
5.7'
9.7' 13.5'
13.7' 17.5'
17.7' 21.5'
(see Illustration 1 )
Left & Right
Surround Speakers
8' – 12'
2' – 4'
9.5'
apart