Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Sonance Visual Performance
®
Series Woofer. When properly installed your new woofer will
improve the bass performance of your entertainment system.
Box Contents
Each Sonance Visual Performance Series Woofer box contains
(1) Visual Performance Series Woofer, (1) paint plug (installed
on the front of the woofer), (1) paintable grille and (1) mounting
cutout template.
Before You Begin
All Visual Performance Series Woofers are intended to be used
with the Sonamp
®
A800 Subwoofer Amplifier (available separately).
The A800 features adjustments that allow for proper setting of the
crossover frequency between the woofer and the system’s other
speakers, and for setting the woofer’s phase and volume.
Woofer Placement
In-Wall
For the highest output and best overall performance, in-wall
woofers should be placed on the same wall as the system’s left
and right speakers, in one of the corners.
IMPORTANT: The Woofer should NOT be
mounted in the same stud bay as any of the
system’s other speakers.
Use
Figure 1
as a guide.
In-Ceiling
For the highest output and best overall performance, in-ceiling
woofers should be placed in one of the ceiling’s corners.
IMPORTANT: The Woofer should NOT be
mounted in the same ceiling bay as any of the
system’s other speakers.
Use
Figure 2
as a guide.
Before Installing the Woofer
1. Determine the location for the woofer (see
Woofer Placement
).
2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no
studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts, pocket doors or air
returns in the cavity that will interfere with the woofer.
3.
Mounting space requirements:
• Rectangle woofers: 8½" x 14½” (216mm x 368mm)
cut-out; 3
7
/
8” (98mm) mounting depth.
• Round woofers: 10
1
/
8” (257mm) diameter cut-out;
5
7
/
8” (149mm) mounting depth.
• Square woofers: 10¼” x 10¼” (260mm x 260mm)
cut-out; 5
7
/
8” (149mm) mounting depth.
4. Position the included cut-out template where the woofer is to
be located 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.
5. Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, and
run the speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier
location.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH WALLS OR CEILINGS.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
VISUAL PERFORMANCE
®
SERIES
IN-WALL & IN-CEILING WOOFERS
S
AFETY
W
ARNING
:
THESE WOOFERS HAVE FASTMOUNT
®
TABS THAT PREVENT THE
WOOFER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE
INSTALLATION PROCESS
.
T
HE EDGES OF THE
F
AST
M
OUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP
.
U
SE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE WOOFER
.
In-Wall
Woofer
In-Wall
Speakers
FIGURE 1: IN-WALL WOOFER PLACEMENT
In-Ceiling Woofer
In-Ceiling
Speakers
FIGURE 2: I N-CEILING WOOFER PLACEMENT
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®
WOOFERS
Installing the Woofer
Sonance Visual Performance Series Woofers feature exclusive
FastMount tabs and an integral Roto-Lock
®
mounting system for
quick mounting directly into existing ceilings.
WARNING: THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS
ARE VERY SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING
THE WOOFER.
1. Remove the paint plug from the woofer.
2. Strip ¼” – ½” (6mm – 12mm) of insulation from each lead
of the speaker wire. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire
with solder to ensure that there are no stray strands. (Stray
strands that touch each other can cause a short-circuit that
can damage the amplifier.)
3. The woofer’s connector posts are spring-loaded. 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 3
)
The woofer’s positive post is labeled with a red dot;
the negative post is labeled with a black dot. Double-check
that you connected amplifier “+” to woofer “+” and
amplifier “–” to woofer “–”.
4. Make sure all the Roto-Lock clamps are retracted so that they
are tucked within the mounting hole’s border. Insert the
woofer into the hole in the wall or ceiling (
Figure 4
).
The Roto-Lock system can accommodate a maximum wall or
ceiling material thickness of 1¼” (32mm).
The FastMount tabs will prevent the woofer from falling out
of the mounting hole, allowing the installer to let go of the
woofer to pick-up tools or other items (
Figure 5
).
NOTE: THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE DESIGNED FOR ONE-TIME USE
ONLY. IF THE WOOFER IS REMOVED FROM THE MOUNTING HOLE
THE FASTMOUNT TABS WILL DISCONNECT AND REMAIN INSIDE
THE WALL OR CEILING.
5. Tighten the screws on the front of the woofer baffle. The Roto-
Lock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin
clamping the woofer (
Figure 6
).
When you notice resistance on the screws the woofer has
been clamped successfully.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE LOW-TORQUE SETTINGS; NEVER
OVER-TIGHTEN.
NOTE: ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTO-LOCK CLAMPS
SO THAT THE WOOFER FRAME IS FLAT WILL HELP ENSURE THAT THE
GRILLE CONTACTS THE WALL OR CEILING ALL THE WAY AROUND
THE WOOFER FOR A PROPER FIT.
Connector Posts
FIGURE 3: VP WOOFER CONNECTOR POSTS
Roto-Lock Clamps
(retracted)
Roto-Lock
Clamps
(retracted)
FIGURE 4: INSERTING THE WOOFER IN THE MOUNTING HOLE
FastMount Tabs
FastMount Ta
b
s
FIGURE 5: FASTMOUNT TABS
Roto-Loc
k
Screws
Roto-Lock Screws
FIGURE 6: TIGHTENING THE ROTO-LOCK SCREWS
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®
WOOFERS
6. The new micro-trim grille is held in place by several small,
powerful magnets on the woofer frame. Place the grille
against the woofer and the magnets will hold it firmly in
place (see
Figure 7
). When the woofer is properly installed,
the grille trim should make contact with the wall or ceiling
all the way around the woofer.
Painting the Grilles
See the accompanying
Painting Instructions
sheet for painting
instructions.
Adjustments
See the
Sonamp A800 Subwoofer Amplifier Instruction Manual
for information about making crossover, phase and volume
adjustments to optimize the woofer’s performance.
Magnets
FIGURE 7: ATTACHING THE GRILLE
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Sonance warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sonance-brand product (“Product”), when purchased from an
authorized Sonance Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective workmanship and materials for the life of the Product,
except for the grille, which is warranted for five (5) years. Sonance will at its option and expense either repair the defect
or replace the Product with a new or remanufactured Product or a reasonable equivalent.
EXCLUSIONS
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF, AND EXCLUSIVE OF, ALL OTHER WAR-
RANTIES, 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 sat-
isfaction 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 lim-
ited to period of Sonance’s express warranty.
Your Product Model and Description: Sonance Visual Performance Series Woofers
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 amplifi-
er or speaker, excessive heat or cold or humidity, outdoor installation), or from service or repair which has not been author-
ized by Sonance.
Obtaining Authorized Service: To qualify for the warranty, you must contact your authorized Sonance Dealer/Installer or call
Sonance Customer Service at (800) 582-0772, 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.
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