Sonance M Series Selecting the Proper Speaker Wire, Surround Speakers 7.1-Channel System

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SONANCE MERLOT® M

Surround Speakers (7.1-Channel System)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Left & Right Surround Speakers: Place the left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right Surround

 

 

 

 

and right surround speakers directly to the sides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the listening position, at least 5 feet from the

 

 

 

Right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

floor.

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

Right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Surround Back Speakers: Place the surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

back speakers in the rear wall,

between 3 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and 6 feet apart and at least 5 feet from the

 

 

 

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

floor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use Figure 5 as a guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

 

 

Selecting the Proper Speaker Wire

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the best sound we recommend that you use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left Surround

 

 

 

 

premium Sonance MediaLinQ® speaker cable,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

which also complies with UL fire

rating codes.

 

 

 

Figure 5: Speaker Placement in a 7.1-Channel System

 

 

 

You may also experiment with audiophile brands of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker cable and interconnects, but be sure to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

check local codes governing wire that may be installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

within walls or ceilings. Different brands of wire can have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIRE RESISTANCE IN OHMS VS. LENGTH OF CABLE RUN

 

 

different sonic characteristics, and some may be more

 

 

 

 

compatible with the sonic “signature” of your various

 

 

Distance in Feet

50'

100'

150'

200'

250'

300'

 

 

audio system components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 gauge

1.04

2.07

3.11

4.14

5.18

6.22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the best sound you should never use thin-gauge speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 gauge

.65

1.30

1.96

2.61

3.26

3.91

 

 

wire – it will constrict the sound and diminish bass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 gauge

.41

.82

1.22

1.63

2.04

2.45

 

 

response. Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make a

 

 

 

 

speaker sound less dynamic and reduce definition of the

 

 

14 gauge

.26

.52

.77

1.03

1.29

1.55

 

 

bass frequencies. In extreme cases, it can even attenuate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 gauge

.16

.32

.49

.65

.81

.97

 

 

high frequencies. Also, amplifier power is wasted in thin

 

 

 

 

wire with extra resistance, reducing your system’s

 

 

10 gauge

.10

.20

.31

.41

.51

.61

 

 

maximum output level. To prevent degrading sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6: Speaker Wire Resistance Table

 

 

 

quality, the total wire resistance should be less than 10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the speaker’s impedance. This means that for an 8-ohm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker, the total resistance of the wire should be less than 0.8 ohms. Refer to Figure 6 when selecting the proper wire gauge for your system.

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Contents Sonance Merlot M-SERIES IN-WALL Speakers Page Design and Features Box ContentsIntroduction Speaker Placement Stereo Speaker PlacementHome Theater Speaker Placement Surround Speakers 5.1-Channel System Selecting the Proper Speaker Wire Surround Speakers 7.1-Channel SystemPreparing the Installation Location Before Installation Retrofit Installing the SpeakersBefore Installation New Construction Before Installation IR PlugInstallation Inserting the Speaker Into the Mounting HolePainting The Speakers and Grilles FromSpeaker Adjustments Pivoting TweeterTweeter Level Control Specifications Sonance Merlot 423MSonance Merlot 422M Technical Assistance and Service Important Freight collect shipments will be refusedLimited Lifetime Warranty Coverage U.S. Only Exclusions and LimitationsPage 33-4475 12/06

M Series specifications

Sonance M Series is a remarkable collection of architectural loudspeakers designed to deliver high-quality audio experiences in a range of residential and commercial environments. Known for its innovative engineering, the M Series integrates seamlessly into any space while providing superior sound fidelity and versatile application capabilities.

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