Sonance DR-series - Manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso® DR-series in-ceiling 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.
Since all of the Sonance Virtuoso
DR
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 Virtuoso speaker
models: V834
DR , V833 DR , V832 DR , V831 DR
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
DR
speakers include the following:
• (2) Sonance Virtuoso
DR
Speakers
• (2) Paintable Grilles
• (2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Virtuoso
DR
Metal Grille (part# 92290): Metal replacement for included grilles.
Virtuoso
DR
Cloth Grille (part# 92285): Cloth-covered replacement for included grilles.
Virtuoso
DR
FlexBracket (part# 92247): Plastic template to reserve a mounting hole
for the speaker in new construction. Designed to be used with the RotoLock®
mounting system.
Virtuoso
DR
Coverplate (part# 92245): Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket
during construction until the speaker is installed.
Virtuoso
DR
Acoustic Enclosure (part# 91900): ½” MDF enclosure that
provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of sound
transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new
construction.
Virtuoso
DR
Retrofit Enclosure (part# 92243): Molded enclosure that reduces
sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces. Can be used in both new
construction and retrofit installations.
Virtuoso
DR
Fire-Rated Back Can (part# 91908): Meets ASTM E 119 and UL2043
criteria for commercial installations.
Sonafill ® In-Ceiling System (part# 91928): Retrofittable acoustical
treatment for in-ceiling 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.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The locations of the speakers should be determined by considering the
primary listening location, the primary use for the speakers (distributed
audio, 2-channel or home theater) and aesthetic values. For optimum results
contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
Distributed Audio Placement
Sonance Virtuoso
DR
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.
Home Theater Placement
Left, Center and Right Speakers
• Place the left, center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in front of the
video screen, anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, with the center channel
speaker as close to midway between the left and right speakers as possible.
• Place the left & right speakers at least 2 to 3 feet away from the side walls.
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the
speakers.
• If necessary, pivot the Sonic Eye (midrange/tweeter) and the woofer of each
speaker towards the listening position to maximize the soundstage.
Use Illustration 1 as a guide.
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 R - S E R I E S
8 ” I N - C E I L I N G S P E A K E R S
Speaker spacing in feet for a distributed audio system
Standing Listener Seated Listener
10-foot ceiling
12-foot ceiling
14-foot ceiling
8-foot ceiling 9.5'
13.5'
17.5'
21.5'
5.7'
9.7'
13.7'
17.7'
TV
6'– 10'
apart
6' – 10'
apart
2' – 6'
2'– 3'
1'– 2'
Left & Right
Surround Speakers
Left, Center
& Right
Speakers
Illustration 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Placement
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