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5
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Follow the installation instructions in this manual
precisely to ensure outstanding speaker performance
and true invisibility. To accomplish this flawlessly
every time requires project management and close
coordination with the drywall and finish trades along
with the General Contractor and sometimes even the
client. Here are some best practices that will prevent
unmet expectations and expensive rework:
• After IS speakers are connected and screwed in but
before any drywall mudding, taping, or finishing
has started, schedule a walk-through with the client
(or client’s representative), the General Contractor,
and the finish manager. Listen to every speaker
for a couple minutes. This is the best opportunity
to discover any anomalies or issues with invisible
speaker performance.
• All in attendance should sign o on audio
performance, speaker-by-speaker and room-by-
room. Prepare a checklist like the example below
and ask all parties to sign and date, acknowledging
that the Sonance IS speakers perform to everyone’s
expectations.
• Review all installation steps and processes with the
finish manager, emphasizing to cover the speakers
with only enough flexible material to make the
speakers disappear and no more. This typically ends
up being our recommended target of 1.0-1.5mm (or
about 1/16”). Also emphasize the maximum of 3mm
(or 1/8”) finish thickness. Review our guidelines for
recommended materials on page 4 and 14 with the
finish manager.
• Use the Sonance DISC system and DG-1 depth
gauge (SKU 93491) to validate the finish thickness.
It is helpful to lend the gauge to the finish manager
so that it can be used during the actual process.
• Once the finish material has completely dried,
perform another room-by-room listening check of
each speaker. If the speakers do not sound similar
to the performance you heard prior to finishing,
it is likely that the finish thickness exceeds the
maximum of 3mm (1/8”). Now is the time to correct
this by removing material.
• Remember: once the flooring is installed and the
furniture is in place, it is too late to remove excess
finish material from the Sonance IS speakers
without significant cost, cleanup, and/or complexity.
Eective project management, sign-os, and proactive
communication with the trades will prevent unexpected
results and provide consistent, beautiful installs that
wow the client and end-users.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For CAD files, detailed dimensions, and other technical
information, scan the QR code below or visit
www.sonance.com/in-wall-in-ceiling/invisible-series
SONANCE INVISIBLE SPEAKERS AUDIO PERFORMANCE SIGN-OFF CHECKLIST
PROJECT NAME ______________________ ROOM # ____ ROOM DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________
Model Serial #
PRE-Finishing
Audio Test Approval
Measured Finish
Thickness
POST-Finishing
Audio Test Approval
Speaker 1
¨
mm
¨
Speaker 2
¨
mm
¨
Speaker 3
¨
mm
¨
Speaker 4
¨
mm
¨
Speaker 5
¨
mm
¨
Speaker 6
¨
mm
¨
Audio Test Approval Signatures:
Date:
EXAMPLE CHECKLIST:
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