VISUAL EXPERIENCE SERIES WITH QUADRATECH
VXQ48 | VXQ68 | VXQ88
VXQ48R | VXQ68R | VXQ88R
INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT MANUAL
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VISUAL EXPERIENCE SPEAKERS
VXQ48 | VXQ68 | VXQ88
VXQ48R | VXQ68R | VXQ88R
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Box Contents
2 Introduction
2 Important Safety Information
2 Installation
3 Grille Painting
4 Technical Specifications
5 Warranty
FRONT VIEW
ROUND
BACK VIEW
ROUND
BOX CONTENTS
(1) Cutout Template/Quickstart Guide
(2) VXQ Model Speakers
(2) Paintable Grilles
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting James by Sonance Visual
Experience Speakers with Quadratech. Sonance has
over four decades of experience in premium distributed
audio. Please take the time to carefully read through
the manual, study the illustrations and system diagrams.
This extra time can lead to trouble-free operation and
continued musical enjoyment.
IMPORTANT: Read this section in its entirety before
attempting use of speaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using
your speakers to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to prople or objects.
1. Read all the safety and operating instructions before
operating the speaker and retain them for future
reference.
2. Adhere to all warnings and precautions listed on the
speaker and in the operating instructions.
3. Follow all operating instructions.
INSTALLATION
1. Determine the location for the speaker.
2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that
there are no studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts,
pocket doors, or air returns in the wall cavity that
will interfere with the speaker.
3. Position the included cutout template desired
speaker placement 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.
4. Cut the mounting hole using tools appropriate for
the construction, and run the speaker wires from the
mounting hole to the amplifier location.
IMPORTANT: Consult local building codes before
running speaker wires through walls.
5. Strip 1/4” – 1/2” (6mm – 13mm) of insulation from
each speaker lead. Twist the strands or tin the
exposed wire with solder to ensure there are no
stray strands.
Stray strands that touch each other can cause a short-
circuit that can damage the amplifier.
For open back VXQ installations, please follow steps
6a and 6b. For VXQ models that have the enclosure
installed onto the speaker from the factory, please follow
steps 7a and 7b.
6a. The speaker’s connector posts are spring-loaded.
6b. Push the top of each connector post down to open
the connector and insert the exposed wires into
the holes in the posts (see Figure 1). The speaker’s
positive post is labeled with a red dot; the negative
post is labeled with a black dot.
FRONT VIEW
RECTANGLE
BACK VIEW
RECTANGLE
INSTALLATION WITH OPEN BACK
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Figure 3: Roto-Lock Toggle Feet Retracted
INSTALLING INTO THICKER SURFACES
The Sonance Roto-Lock system can accommodate
material thicknesses up to 1.5” (38mm) out of the box.
For deeper substrates that are up to 1.9” (49mm) thick,
remove the tip of the Roto-Lock toggles before inserting
the speaker into the cutout opening. To remove the toggle
feet, with the toggle flange extended from the speaker,
use a Phillips head screwdriver and loosen from the back
of the toggle until it can be separated from the toggle
flange (see Figure 4).
1. Insert the speaker into the mounting hole and
tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker
bae (see Figure 5).
2. The Roto-Lock clamps will automatically rotate into
position and begin clamping the speaker.
Figure 5: Tightening the Roto-Lock Screws
Figure 4: Remove Roto-Lock Toggles Before Inserting
Speaker into Cutout Opening
IMPORTANT: Always use low-torque settings when
using a screw gun and go very slowly ; never over
tighten.
IMPORTANT: Adjusting the tension of the Roto-Lock
Clamps so that the speaker frame is flat will help
ensure that the grille contacts the wall all the way
around the speaker for a proper fit.
3. Test audio playback by turning on the amplifier and
source to play a signal to the speakers.
PAINTING THE GRILLES
Visual Experience Series speaker grilles completely cover
the exposed speaker frame, so only the grilles (not the
speakers themselves) require painting.
1. Remove and save the scrim cloth from the back of
the grille.
2. Prime the grille with a metal primer/bonder in
a spray can. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s
directions on the can.
7a. VXQ models with an enclosure installed onto the
back (installed from the factory) include a water
tight cable gland and 1m of flying leads attached.
7b. Use weatherproof wire nuts or lever-latch wire
connectors to join the “+” to “+” and “-” to “-” from
the speaker to the speaker wire leads that have been
run to the location (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Tightening
8. After making all connections, double-check that you
connected amplifier “+” to speaker “+” and amplifier
“–” to speaker “–”.
James Visual Experience Series Speakers feature an
exclusive integral RotoLock® mounting system for quick
mounting directly into existing walls and ceilings.
9. Make sure all Roto-Lock toggle feet are retracted so
that they are tucked within the frame (see Figure 3).
Figure 1: Connection Terminals
INSTALLATION WITH ENCLOSURE
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3. We recommend using water-based latex paint on
the grilles. Thin the paint with a proper thinning
agent to a ratio of 1:1 paint-to-thinner, and strain it
through a standard mesh strainer to remove any
lumps.
4. Use a small touch-up gun or cap-spray gun with a
#3 tip for painting.
• Set the nozzle with a medium to wide fan.
• Set the pressure regulator to 60psi.
• Lightly spray the front of the grille in three
quick strokes from approximately 10” away.
• Let the paint set for a minute, then turn the
grille 90º and lightly spray the grille again in
three quick strokes.
• Repeat this step until all four sides of the
grille have been evenly painted.
5. While the paint is still wet, inspect the grille and
make sure that excess paint has not collected
underneath the grille frame, and that none of the
grille perforations are filled with paint. If any are,
use compressed air to blow the paint out of the
perforations.
IMPORTANT: If you find any grille perforations that
are plugged with paint after the paint has dried, use a
straight pin or sewing needle to carefully remove the
paint.
6. Optional step. Reattach the scrim cloth to the back
of the grille once the paint has dried. You may need
to use an extremely light single pass coating of 3M
Super 77 spray adhesive.
7. Once the paint has thoroughly dried, attach the
grille on the speaker.
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VXQ48
Tweeter 0.50” (12mm) Four titanium domes, Ferrofluid-cooled, acoustic back chamber
Woofer 4.5” (114mm) Aluminum cone, Santoprene surround
Dispersion Technology Quadratech Tweeter with Cymatic Diuser
Frequency Response 50Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
Impedance 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling 5 watts minimum; 100 watts maximum
Sensitivity 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Mounting Technology 1-stage, 4 x RotoLock® Clamps
Micro Trim Grille (WxH) 5.49” x 8.82” (139.5mm x 224.1mm)
Trimless Grille (WxH) 5.13” x 8.46” (130.2mm x 214.8mm)
Speaker Mounting Depth (D) 2.77” (70.5mm)
Mounting Depth + Encl. 3.86” (98mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions (WxH) 4.625” x 8” (117mm x 203mm)
Shipping Weight 6 lbs. (2.8kg)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VXQ68
Tweeter 0.75” (19mm) four titanium domes, Ferrofluid-cooled, acoustic back chamber
Woofer 6.5” (165mm) Aluminum cone, Santoprene surround
Dispersion Technology Quadratech Tweeter with Cymatic Diuser
Frequency Response 40Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
Impedance 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling 5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
Sensitivity 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Mounting Technology 1-stage, 4 x RotoLock® Clamps
Micro Trim Grille (WxH) 8.24” x 12.13” (209.4mm x 308.2mm)
Trimless Grille (WxH) 7.88” x 11.77” (200.1mm x 298.9mm)
Speaker Mounting Depth (D) 3.34” (84.9mm)
Mounting Depth + Encl. 3.86” (98mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions (WxH) 6.9375” x 10.75” (176mm x 273mm)
Shipping Weight 10 lbs. (4.5kg)
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VXQ88
Tweeter 1” (25mm) four titanium domes, Ferrofluid-cooled, acoustic back chamber
Woofer 8” (203mm) Aluminum cone, Santoprene surround
Dispersion Technology Quadratech Tweeter with Cymatic Diuser
Frequency Response 30Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
Impedance 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling 5 watts minimum; 175 watts maximum
Sensitivity 91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Mounting Technology 1-stage, 6 x RotoLock® Clamps
Micro Trim Grille (WxH) 9.73” x 15.89” (247.2mm x 403.5mm)
Trimless Grille (WxH) 9.37” x 15.52” (238mm x 394.3mm)
Speaker Mounting Depth (D) 3.48” (88.5mm)
Mounting Depth + Encl. 3.86” (98mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions (WxH) 8.5” x 14.5” (216mm x 368mm)
Shipping Weight 20 lbs. (9kg)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VXQ48R
Tweeter 0.50” (12mm) four titanium domes, Ferrofluid-cooled, acoustic back chamber
Woofer 4.5” (114mm) Aluminum cone, Santoprene surround
Dispersion Technology Quadratech Tweeter with Cymatic Diuser
Frequency Response 50Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
Impedance 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling 5 watts minimum; 100 watts maximum
Sensitivity 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Mounting Technology 1-stage, 3 x RotoLock® Clamps
Round Micro Trim Grille (Dia) 6.78” (172.3mm)
Round Trimless Grille (Dia) 6.42” (163mm)
Square Micro Trim Grille (WxH) 6.78” x 6.78” (172.2mm x 172.2mm)
Square Trimless Grille (WxH) 6.42” x 6.42” (163.0mm x 163.0mm)
Speaker Mounting Depth (D) 3.74” (95.1mm)
Mounting Depth + Shallow Encl. (D) 3.92” (99.6mm)
Mounting Depth + Deep Encl. (D) 5.92” (150.4mm
Cut-Out Dimensions (Dia) 5.875” (149mm)
Shipping Weight 6 lbs. (2.8kg)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VXQ68R
Tweeter 0.75” (19mm) four titanium domes, Ferrofluid-cooled, acoustic back chamber
Woofer 6.5” (165mm) Aluminum cone, Santoprene surround
Dispersion Technology Quadratech Tweeter with Cymatic Diuser
Frequency Response 40Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
Impedance 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling 5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
Sensitivity 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Mounting Technology 1-stage, 4 x RotoLock® Clamps
Round Micro Trim Grille (Dia) 9.64” (244.8mm)
Round Trimless Grille (Dia) 9.28” (235.6mm)
Square Micro Trim Grille (WxH) 9.64” x 9.64” (244.8mm x 244.8mm)
Square Trimless Grille (WxH) 9.28” x 9.28” (235.6mm x 235.6mm)
Speaker Mounting Depth (D) 3.8” (96.4mm)
Mounting Depth + Shallow Encl. (D) 3.92” (99.6mm)
Mounting Depth + Deep Encl. (D) 5.92” (150.4mm
Cut-Out Dimensions (Dia) 8.25” (210mm)
Shipping Weight 10 lbs. (4.5kg)
VXQ88R
Tweeter 1” (25mm) four titanium domes, Ferrofluid-cooled, acoustic back chamber
Woofer 8” (203mm) Aluminum cone, Santoprene surround
Dispersion Technology Quadratech Tweeter with Cymatic Diuser
Frequency Response 30Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
Impedance 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling 5 watts minimum; 175 watts maximum
Sensitivity 91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Mounting Technology 1-stage, 4 x RotoLock® Clamps
Round Micro Trim Grille (Dia) 11.54” (293.2mm)
Round Trimless Grille (Dia) 11.17” (283.8mm)
Square Micro Trim Grille (WxH) 11.54” x 11.54” (293.1mm x 293.1mm)
Square Trimless Grille (WxH) 11.18” x 11.18” (283.9mm x 283.9mm)
Speaker Mounting Depth (D) 3.78” (96.1mm)
Mounting Depth + Shallow Encl. (D) 3.92” (99.6mm)
Mounting Depth + Deep Encl. (D) 5.92” (150.4mm
Cut-Out Dimensions (Dia) 10.125” (257mm)
Shipping Weight 20 lbs. (9.0kg)
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WARRANTY
James by Sonance warrants to the original end-user purchaser that this Sonance or James-brand product (“Product”), when purchased
from an authorized Sonance or James Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use,
subject to the following terms:
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: If installed indoors, James VXQ speakers are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for the original
purchaser, ensuring long-term performance and reliability.
LIMITED FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY: If installed outdoors or in moisture-dense environments such as spas, showers, or saunas, James
VXQ speakers are covered by a limited five (5) year warranty from the date of purchase.
GRILLE WARRANTY: The speaker grille is warranted for five (5) years for both indoor and outdoor installations.
This warranty applies only to products purchased from authorized James by Sonance dealers and installed in accordance with
manufacturer guidelines. It does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accidents, unauthorized modifications, improper installation, or
normal wear and tear.
EXCLUSIONS: TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF, AND EXCLUSIVE OF, ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SONANCE. ALL OTHER
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR USE, AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. No one is
authorized to make or modify any warranties on behalf of Sonance.
The warranty stated above is the sole and exclusive remedy and Sonance’s performance shall constitute full and final satisfaction of all
obligations, liabilities and claims with respect to the Product.
IN ANY EVENT, SONANCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, ECONOMIC, PROPERTY, BODILY INJURY, OR
PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE PRODUCT, ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE.
This warranty statement gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do
not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations of remedies, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply. If your
state does not allow disclaimer of implied warranties, the duration of such implied warranties is limited to period of Sonance’s express
warranty.
Your Product Model and Description: Sonance Visual Experience Speakers and Grilles.
Additional Limitations and Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: The warranty described above is non-transferable, applies only to the
initial installation of the Product, does not include installation of any repaired or replaced Product, does not include damage to allied
or associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this Product, and does not include labor or parts caused by
accident, disaster, negligence, improper installation, misuse (e.g. overdriving the amplifier or speaker, excessive heat or cold or humidity,
outdoor installation), or from service or repair which has not been authorized by Sonance.
Obtaining Authorized Service: To qualify for the warranty, you must contact your authorized Sonance Dealer/Installer or call Sonance
Customer Service at (949) 492-7777, must obtain a return merchandise number (RMA), and must deliver the Product to Sonance
shipping prepaid during the warranty period, together with the original sales receipt, or invoice or other satisfactory proof of purchase.
In order to initiate a warranty claim:
1. Contact Sonance Technical Support with a description of the fault, the amplifier’s serial number and the date of purchase from an
authorized Sonance dealer at: technicalsupport@sonance.com
2. Sonance Technical Support will follow-up and may request additional troubleshooting.
3. Once a determination has been made on the fault, Sonance Customer Service will follow-up by email. Please have a scanned copy of
your Sonance Visual Experience Speaker sales invoice ready to send upon request to document the speaker’s warranty status.
4. Sonance Customer Service will provide an RMA number to be included on the shipping label of the packaging. Please send the
speaker back in its original factory carton, which has been specifically designed to protect the speaker during transit.
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