Introduction, Parts List

PN. 33-2528

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Ellipse LCR in-ceiling speaker. 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

Each Ellipse speaker package includes the following items:

(1)Sonance Ellipse LCR speaker

(1)Paintable grille

(1)Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting

(1)Mounting cutout template ( in packaging )

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FlexBracket - part number 91922

Plastic template to reserve a hole in new construction. Designed to be used with the Flexbar mountingTM system.

Acoustical Enclosure - part number 91921

A 1/2" medium density fiberboard enclosure designed specifically for the Ellipse LCR speaker.

Sonafill in-ceiling - part number 91928

Sonafill is a retrofitable acoustical treatment for that virtually eliminates the noise produced by resonating drywall and

dramatically improves mid-bass sound quality

RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT

The design of many homes today leaves little space for box or in-wall LCR speakers. The use of in-ceiling LCR speakers has become quite common in the last few years. Most of these installations have used speakers not well suited for this purpose. The Ellipse LCR was specifically designed to solve this problem.

The most important consideration when using in-ceiling LCR speakers is maintaining good cohesion between picture and sound. As a general rule you should try to install the speakers no more than 4 to 6 feet away from the top of the television. In a room with 8 foot ceilings and using a rear projection or large tube television this should be very easy.

Using the following recommendations will insure your installation achieves maximum performance from the speakers.

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RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT CONTINUED

Proper placement of the Ellipse LCR is critical for maximum performance. Try to apply as many of the following recommendations in your installation.

The speakers should be located from eight to eighteen feet from the listener. The minimum recommended spacing from speaker to listening position would be approximately 6 feet in a room with eight foot ceilings. The height and size of the television will largely determine this distance. Keep in mind that if the television is placed at eye level and the speakers are installed less than six feet in front of the listening position the picture and sound could seem very disconnected.

If possible the speakers should be located a minimum of three to four feet from the front wall this is the wall the television is on.

The left and right speakers should be separated approximately eight to twelve feet apart with the center speaker placed as close to the middle as possible. The Sonic Eye on all three speakers should be pivoted toward the listening position.

8 to 18 feet

3 to 4 feet