Sonance Invisible series User manual

Sonance® Invisible Series
SA3, SA1.5 and SAW In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers
Features:
• SA3 and SA1.5 combine patented planar diaphragm
midrange/tweeter technology with the proven low-
frequency performance of a direct-radiating woofer.
• Simple installation: Available Space Saver units reserve
locations for the speakers during construction. Then, the
installer simply runs the speaker wires and attaches the
speakers to the studs/joists in the reserved locations.
• After drywall is installed, mudded, and finished, the speakers
are completely invisible, becoming part of the wall
or ceiling surface. No vellum overlay or additional
construction materials are required.
• Planar diaphragm midrange/tweeter technology radiates
in a 140° hemispherical pattern all the way up to 10kHz,
providing extremely even sound coverage and allowing
wide latitude in speaker placement.
• SA3 incorporates a 50 in2 (323cm2) — 8” (203mm)
diameter woofer; the SA1.5 has a 33 in2 (210cm2) — 6½”
(165mm) diameter woofer. SAW subwoofer features two
50 in2 (323cm2) — 8” (203mm) diameter woofers recessed
behind the diaphragm.
• The integrated metal backcan and damping material
improve bass performance and dramatically reduce sound
spillover into adjacent spaces.
• Limited Fifteen Year Warranty when installed by a certified Sonance Invisible Series installer — see Sonance Invisible Series
Instruction Manual for full warranty information.
Sonance InvISIble SerIeS
Sa3 (left); Sa1.5 (center),
SaW (rIght)
The all-new Sonance Invisible Series SA3 and SA1.5 are
extended-bandwidth speakers that combine planar dia-
phragm midrange/tweeter technology with the proven
low-frequency performance of a direct-radiating woofer.
When properly installed into a wall or ceiling, these speak-
ers become part of the wall or ceiling surface, providing
remarkable sound while remaining totally invisible.
Installation is easy: Available Space Saver units can be used
to reserve locations for the speakers during early stages of
construction. The installer then screws the speakers to the studs
or joists in the reserved locations and runs the speaker wir-
ing back to the amplifier location. Next, the drywall trades-
people install the drywall and mud and sand the speaker’s
radiating surface into the drywall. The speaker’s radiating
surface becomes part of the wall or ceiling surface, com-
pletely disappearing.
Behind the radiating diaphragm, the SA3 and SA1.5
utilize the same planar diaphragm midrange/ tweeter
element, which radiates sound in a 140° hemispherical
pattern all the way up to 10kHz. This provides extremely
even sound coverage over a very wide area, and it
allows the installer much more latitude in speaker place-
ment than is afforded by conventional speakers. The SA3
incorporates an 8” diameter cone woofer, while the SA1.5
incorporates a 6½” diameter cone woofer. The SAW
subwoofer incorporates two of the SA3’s 8” diameter cone
woofers behind the radiating diaphragm. All three models
include an integral metal backcan with internal damping
material that enhances low-frequency performance and
dramatically reduces sound spillover into adjacent spaces.
The SAW is designed to be used with the Sonamp® A800
subwoofer amplifier (available separately). The amplifier
provides flexible connections that allow the SAW to be
easily integrated into any audio system, along with controls
for fine-tuning the SAW’s performance for the listening
environment or personal taste. No other compensation
circuitry is required.
SA3 Front
(Diaphragm Removed)*
SA3 Rear
(Backcan Removed)*
Midrange/Tweeter
Motor
Midrange/Tweeter
Planar Diaphragm
MDF Baffle
(Front Layer)
Woofer
MDF Baffle
(Rear Layer)
Crossover
Network
*I NTEGRAL DIAPHRAGM AND METAL BACKCAN ARE NOT SHOWN
FOR
ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES .

Specifications:
SA3
Midrange/Tweeter: 48 in2 (310cm2) planar diaphragm, driven
by a 1.02” (26mm) voice coil
Woofer: 50 in2 (323cm2) — 8” (203mm) diameter
low-frequency radiator, driven by a
1” (25mm) voice coil
Frequency Range: 40Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Power Handling: 80 watts RMS
Sensitivity: 90dB (1w/1meter)
Dispersion: 140° hemispherical up to 10kHz
Finish: Primed surface ready for texture and paint
Overload Protection: Two independent self-resetting gel switches
(low-frequency and high-frequency)
Included Supplies: Mounting screws, shims for 5/8” drywall
Dimensions (W x H x D): 16” x 24” x 37/16”
(406mm x 610mm x 87mm)
Shipping Weight: 20 lbs (9.0kg) pair
SA1.5
Midrange/Tweeter: 48 in2 (310cm2) planar diaphragm, driven
by a 1.02” (26mm) voice coil
Woofer: 33 in2 (210cm2) — 6½” (165mm) diam-
eter low-frequency radiator, driven by a
1” (25mm) voice coil
Frequency Range: 50Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Power Handling: 80 watts RMS
Sensitivity: 88dB (1w/1meter)
Dispersion: 140° hemispherical up to 10kHz
Finish: Primed surface ready for texture and paint
Overload Protection: Two independent self-resetting gel switches
(low-frequency and high-frequency)
Included Supplies: Mounting screws, shims for 5/8” drywall
Dimensions (W x H x D): 16” x 12” x 37/16”
(406mm x 305mm x 87mm)
Shipping Weight: 12 lbs (5.4kg) pair
SAW
Woofer: Two 50 in2 (323cm2) — 8” (203mm) diameter
low-frequency radiators, each driven by a
1” (25mm) voice coil
Frequency Range: 35Hz – 150Hz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Power Handling: 150 watts RMS
Sensitivity: 90dB (1w/1meter)
Dispersion: 180° hemispherical up to 150Hz
Finish: Primed surface ready for texture and paint
Overload Protection: Self-resetting gel switch
Included Supplies: Mounting screws, shims for 5/8” drywall
Dimensions (W x H x D): 16” x 24” x 37/16”
(406mm x 610mm x 87mm)
Shipping Weight: 17 lbs (7.7kg) each
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Sonance Invisible Series
SA3, SA1.5 and SAW In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers
Space Savers
Reusable pieces installed
during new construction to
preserve the space until the
speaker is installed.
Available in two sizes —
one for the SA3/SAW and
one for the SA1.5.