Sonance VISUAL PERFORMANCE SERIES Installation Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L
V I S U A L P E R F O R M A N C E
IN-WALL &
IN-CEILING WOOFERS

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Sonance Visual Performance
Series Woofer. When properly installed your new woofer will
improve the bass performance of your entertainment system.
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Box Contents

Each Sonance Visual Performance Series Woofer box contains
(1) Visual Performance Series Woofer, (1) paint plug (installed
on the front of the woofer), (1) paintable grille and (1) mounting
cutout template.

Before You Begin

All Visual Performance Series Woofers are intended to be used
with the Sonamp ® A800 Subwoofer Amplifier (available separately).
The A800 features adjustments that allow for proper setting of the
crossover frequency between the woofer and the system's other
speakers, and for setting the woofer's phase and volume.

Woofer Placement

In-Wall
For the highest output and best overall performance, in-wall
woofers should be placed on the same wall as the system's left
and right speakers, in one of the corners.
IMPORTANT: The
mounted in the same stud bay as any of the
system's other speakers.
Use Figure 1 as a guide.
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In-Ceiling
For the highest output and best overall performance, in-ceiling
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woofers should be placed in one of the ceiling's corners.
IMPORTANT:
mounted in the same ceiling bay as any of the
system's other speakers.
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Use Figure 2 as a guide.
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In-Ceiling Woofer
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Before Installing the Woofer

1. Determine the location for the woofer (see Woofer Placement ).
2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no
studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts, pocket doors or air
be
returns in the cavity that will interfere with the woofer.
M o u n t i n g s p a c e r e q u i r e m e n t s :
3.
• Rectangle woofers: 8½" x 14½" (216mm x 368mm)
cut-out; 3
• Round
5 7 " (149mm) mounting depth.
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• Square woofers: 10¼" x 10¼" (260mm x 260mm)
cut-out; 5
4. Position the included cut-out template where the woofer 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.
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OTE ONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH WALLS OR CEILINGS
The Woofer should
In-Ceiling
Speakers
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7 " (98mm) mounting depth.
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woofers: 10 1 " (257mm)
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7 " (149mm) mounting depth.
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diameter cut-out;
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