Sonance D-series instruction manual I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L, Introduction, Parts List

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso® D-series in-wall speakers. When properly installed, these speakers will give you many years of entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new speakers, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.

Since all of the Sonance Virtuoso D speakers have the same exact footprint and have identical installation requirements, the directions in this manual apply to each model. This manual covers the following speaker models: Virtuoso V834D, V833D, V832D, V831D.

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 D speakers include the following:

•(2) Sonance Virtuoso D speakers

•(2) Paintable grilles

•(2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting

•(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

VirtuosoD Metal Grille (part# 92289): Metal replacement for included grilles.

VirtuosoD Cloth Grille (part# 92284): Cloth-covered replacement for included grilles.

VirtuosoD FlexBracket (part# 92246): Plastic template to reserve a mounting hole for the speaker in new construction. Designed to be used with the RotoLock® mounting system.

VirtuosoD Coverplate (part# 92244): Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket during construction until the speaker is installed.

VirtuosoD Acoustic Enclosure (part# 91708): ½” MDF enclosure that provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of sound transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new construction.

VirtuosoD Retrofit Enclosure (part# 92242): Molded enclosure that reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces. Can be used in both new construction and retrofit installations.

Sonafill® In-Wall System (part# 91698): Retrofittable acoustical treatment for in-wall speakers consisting of two pillows and four tiles that virtually eliminates noise produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically improves midbass sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms.

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 ® D - S E R I E S 8 ” I N - W A L L S P E A K E R S

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

All Sonance Virtuoso D-series speakers fit into walls built with standard 2”x 4”stud construction. The locations of the speakers should be determined by considering the primary listening location, the primary use for the speakers (stereo music or home theater) and aesthetic values. For optimum results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.

Home Theater Placement: Left and Right Front Speakers

•Place the left and right speakers on either side of the video screen, anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, and 38 – 42 inches from the floor (which corresponds to the height of your ears when you’re seated).

•The main listening position should be 8 – 12 feet away from the speakers.

•If possible, locate the speakers at least18 inches away from the side walls.

•If necessary, pivot each speaker’s Sonic Eye (midrange/tweeter assembly) towards the listening position to maximize the soundstage.

Use Illustration 1 as a guide.

18" (min.)	6' – 10'	18" (min.)
from side	apart	from side
wall		wall

2'

(max.)

Illustration 1: Left, Center & Right Speaker Home Theater Placement

Home Theater Placement: Center Speaker

•If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor).

•If you must place the center speaker above or below a video screen, we recommend placing it no more than 2 feet above or below the center of the left and right speakers. Keeping the speakers within a 4-foot window will maintain consistent tonality between all 3 front channel speakers.

Use Illustration 1 as a guide.

Home Theater Placement: Surround Speakers (5.1 Channels)

Sonance Virtuoso D-series speakers can also be used for surround channel applications in a home theater. Depending on your room’s layout, you can locate the surround channel speakers in the side walls, in the rear wall or in the ceiling, If you are not sure which location will achieve the best perfor- mance in your room, contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.

Side wall mounting: Locate the surround channel speakers approximately 2 – 6 feet behind the listening position, at least 5 feet from the floor.

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