Sonance Symphony Series User manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Symphony™ speakers.
When properly installed, this product will provide you with
years of entertainment pleasure. To obtain the full potential
of your new speakers, please read all instructions before
starting the installation. If you do not have the necessary
skills to install the speakers yourself, contact your Authorized
Sonance Dealer for installation options.
PARTS LIST
Each Sonance Symphony speaker includes the following items:
• (2) Sonance Symphony speakers
• (2) Paintable grilles
• (2) Paint plugs (protects speakers during painting)
• (1) Mounting FD BRKT template (in packaging)
• (1) Mounting FlexBar template (in packaging)
CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS
Your Sonance Symphony™ speaker system will provide
maximum performance and entertainment value when
custom installed by skilled professionals with specialized
tools and experience to design and install audio/video and
related systems. These professionals can assist you in the
selection of complementary components engineered to meet
your needs and optimize performance while satisfying the
physical and aesthetic demands of the space you have chosen
for your home theater.Custom installed systems can be
configured to accommodate music reproduction throughout
your home systems. Professional installers coordinate their
efforts with architects, interior designers and electricians to
ensure that these systems blend into your home both
functionally and aesthetically. The increasingly sophisticated
audio and video components now available demand expert
system design and installation to deliver full value. More than
ever, consumers rely on custom installers to help them
explore the myriad of home entertainment options now
available, to explain the features and functions of each and to
assure compatibility of related components.
Custom installation caters to the homeowner who eschews the
complexity and unsightliness of traditional audio and video
systems, yet wants to enjoy music throughout the home. In the
capable hands of a custom installer, special devices like those
supplied by Sonance® can make the most sophisticated
audio/video systems easy to use and practically invisible.
The growing popularity of home theaters speaks to a change
in the way you look at audio and video components. You
probably see them as an integral part of an investment in
your home and lifestyle. The professional installer can assure
that this investment meets your expectations.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Note:All Sonance Symphony in-wall/in-ceiling speakers fit
into a standard 2" x 4" wall. The location of the speakers
should be determined by considering your primary listening
location and aesthetic values. For best results, contact your
Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
HOME THEATER PLACEMENT
Left and right speaker placement
For maximum performance, locate the left and right speakers at
seated ear level (this is typically 38 to 40 inches from the floor).
The speakers should be separated anywhere from 6 to 10 feet
apart center to center. If possible, locate the speakers at least 18
inches away from the side walls of the listening environment, as
shown in Diagram 1. The main listening position should be 8
to 12 feet away from the left and right speakers.
Center speaker placement
If possible, locate the center channel in your home theater
system at the same level in the wall as the left and right
speakers (38 to 40 inches from the floor ). If you must place
the speaker above or below a television, we recommend
placing the center speaker no more than 2 feet above or below
the center of the left and right speakers. By keeping the
speakers in this 4 foot window you will maintain the same
tonality between the three front speakers.
Surround
Your Sonance Symphony speakers can also be used as
surround speakers in your home theater. Surround speakers
can be located in the side walls, ceiling or rear wall of your
home theater. The proper placement of surround speakers is
very room dependent. If you are unsure about where to locate
your surround speakers for best performance contact your
Sonance Dealer for advice.
If you are mounting your surround speakers in the ceiling,
locate the speakers 2 to 6 feet behind your listening position.
The speakers should be separated anywhere from 6 to 10 feet
apart center to center.
When mounting the surround speakers in the side wall of your
home theater, locate the speakers approximately 2 to 6 feet
behind the listening position, and 5 to 6 feet from the floor.
Surround speakers located in the rear wall of your listening
room should be 2 to 10 feet behind the listening position, and
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SONANCE SYMPHONY SERIES
6.5" IN-WALL SPEAKER
PN.33-1761 10.03
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Diagram 1

5 to 6 feet from the floor. The speakers should be separated
from 6 to 10 feet apart center to center. Separating the
speakers the same as the front left and right speakers is
recommended as shown in Diagram 2. This placement is
gaining popularity with people using their surround systems
for multi-channel music listening.
Once your speaker system is installed, we highly recommend
the use of an inexpensive SPL meter (Radio Shack® part
number 33-2050 ). Place the SPL meter at the listening
position at seated ear level. Turn on your surround receiver or
processor and engage the calibration signal. The signal from
the receiver or processor will cycle through the left, center,
right and surround speakers. Adjust the level controls on your
receiver or processor so that all the speakers produce the same
SPL reading. This will calibrate your system so it accurately
reproduces the movie you are viewing. Your receiver or
processor manual will contain more detailed instructions on
calibrating your system and the use of your electronics.
Distributed Audio Placement
Locate the speakers above the primary listening area and
angle the tweeter plate (except the 621T) toward the listening
area. If there are "hot spots" in the room, consider adding
additional speakers for more uniform sound dispersion.
WIRE GAUGE AND QUALITY
Use the appropriate cable for the right applications.
The following chart shows the corresponding gauge and
distances based on an 8Ωspeaker. From the general rule
below, you should never run cable longer than 10% of the
speaker impedance; therefore, the highlighted resistance
figures correspond to the maximum distance the cable length
should be. For example, for 18 gauge wire the maximum
recommended length is 50 feet (8Ωspeaker). The following
impedances (typical in Sonance® MediaLinQ® Bronze cable)
are in two conductor and are given in 50 foot increments.
General Rule:
The total wire resistance should be less than 10% of the
speaker impedance. If using an 8Ωspeaker, your total wire
resistance should be no more than 0.8Ω.
Example: Using 200 feet of 18 gauge cable on a speaker will
add approximately 2.59Ω(from the chart) to the impedance
of the speaker being used. If that happens to be an 8Ω
speaker, the total impedance in that part of the system is
approximately 10.6Ω(8+2.59). While that may be acceptable
to some people, the resulting sound will be less dynamic than
if better, larger cable (smaller gauge numbers) is used.
MOUNT THE SPEAKERS
Insulate the Cavity
If the speaker is installed in a ceiling, it is best to lay a sheet of
unfaced fiberglass insulation over the speaker. If it is installed
in a wall, use the following insulation instructions:
After the wallboard, or sheetrock, is installed, and before
installing the speakers, line the inside back of the wall cavity
by pushing unfaced fiberglass insulation through the cutout
hole. Use enough to adequately fill the cavity, even a couple
of square feet of insulation is better than none. If the
insulation is paper or foil faced, position the paper or foil
away from the speaker.
Brace the Cavity
If possible, get the drywaller to use extra screws and to glue
the drywall to the studs around the cavity into which the
speaker is being installed. An additional bead of glue along
the interior junction where the drywall meets the studs will
help reinforce the enclosure. The idea is to make the
enclosure as rigid as possible. If you are doing the work
yourself and are retrofitting, reach inside the hole cut for the
speaker and put a bead of glue everywhere the drywall meets
the studs. Wood glue works well for this.
UNFINISHED WALLS (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
Your new Sonance Symphony speakers feature an integral
FlexBar system for mounting into ceilings and walls. A Staple
Template* or FlexBracket (STS1 PN. 90-0651 or PN.90-1193;
optional, not supplied) will serve as a guide for the drywaller
when cutting holes for in-wall speakers in new construction
installations. Since Sonance speakers feature the FlexBar
system, a separate bracket is usually not necessary*. The
Staple Template provides a hole pattern for the speaker in the
drywall. It is stapled to studs or joists so that the hole opening
is in the desired speaker location after the drywall is installed.
*Several special brackets are available from Sonance for unusual
installations where FlexBar brackets may not be appropriate.
Contact Sonance at [phone] for more information.
FINISHED WALLS (RETROFIT)
With the FlexBar system the speaker can be installed directly
into existing walls or ceilings. Once the hole is cut and the
cable strung, the speakers can be installed and secured in a
matter of seconds. Once you have determined that the area is
free of obstructions such as pipes, conduit, or heating and air
returns, find the studs/joists nearest your speaker location.
Although measuring in increments of 16" on-center from
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Surround Sound
Diagram 2

doorways, electrical boxes, or other room borders and
fixtures will provide an approximation, a good stud-finding
tool is really essential.
CUT THE HOLE
Important: When using the FlexBar bracket system for retrofit
installations, the speaker requires a hole size of 11" by 6-3/4".
There must also be enough clear space within the wall to house
the speaker (See SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS for mounting
depth). And there must be enough drywall on the long sides of
the hole for the FlexBar brackets to grab onto (1-1/4" is
needed). If the hole is closer than 1-1/4" to a wall obstruction,
a speaker mounting bracket (Fixed Depth) is required.
A punch out template for cutting the hole is provided with
speaker packaging. Position the template where the speaker
is to be located and pencil an outline on the wall or ceiling.
In the center of the rectangle, make a small hole with a
drywall saw. It is always best to start with a very small hole
just to make sure there are no obstructions behind the
wallboard. Cutting the wallboard, at first, at a 45-degree angle
(Diagram 4) will allow you to make a fairly simple repair with
drywall patch. This way, if repairs are necessary, the cutout
piece of wallboard will not fall through the hole and into the
wall. Instead, it will be held flush with the wallboard by the
45-degree cut, and repair can be made easily. After checking
for obstructions, carefully cut the retrofit hole into the
wall/ceiling at the location where the speaker is to be
mounted, cutting at a 90-degree angle to the wall surface.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
Install speaker by bringing the outer edge flush with the wall.
There are six screw heads in the four corners and in the
center on the front of the Sonance Symphony speaker. Use a
screwdriver to tighten these screws evenly; this will securely
clamp the speaker flange to the wall. When you notice
resistance in the tightening of all six screws the speaker has
been successfully sandwiched between the drywall and the
speaker flange. The FlexBar brackets provide a tight fit and
prevent unwanted vibration. The flange is designed to flex
and conform to any small imperfections in the wall surface.
The screws should not be tightened so far that the flange
bows out. If this occurs, back off the tension on the screws a
little. Finally, if painting is not required, insert the grille into
the speaker baffle.
PAINT THE SPEAKERS
Speakers and grilles can be painted before installation, which
will eliminate the “paint scar” if the speaker needs to be
removed for service. Speakers may also be painted after the
speaker is mounted into the wall, but before the grilles have
been attached. All speakers come from the factory fitted with
a plastic “paint plug”. These are used to protect the drivers
while the flange is being painted with the wall. Simply replace
the grilles with the paint plugs prior to painting.
PAINT THE GRILLES
The grilles may be lightly sprayed with thin paint (5 parts
thinning agent to 1 part paint), but be careful not to plug the
holes. Too much paint will adversely affect the sound of the
speaker. Sonance suggests all grilles be painted separately
from the speakers.
PIVOTING TWEETERS (635T, 634T, 623T, 622T)
The unique pivoting tweeter directs sound toward or away
from the listening area to achieve a desired effect. To direct
sound toward a listening area, the pivoting tweeter may be
angled by applying pressure on the tweeter plate which
surrounds the dome tweeter as shown in Diagram 6. If there
is any question about how the tweeter should be adjusted,
consult your Authorized Sonance Dealer. The smoothest
response will be obtained with the tweeter firing directly
forward or angled toward the seating area. Here are some
additional suggestions:
• Orient the tweeter toward the listening area if the speakers
are widely separated and the music fails to blend into a
central image when the system is operated in stereo.
• Orient the tweeter toward the listening area when additional
brightness is desired.
• Orient the tweeter away from the listening area if the music
or video soundstage seems too narrow or restricted.
• Orient the tweeter away from the listening area if it sounds
too bright.
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Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Diagram 6

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ADJUST LEVEL CONTROLS (635T, 634T, 623T)
Your Sonance Symphony speaker can be adjusted to
compensate for many of the sonic problems that may occur
when the room design or layout is less than ideal. Once the
tweeter is adjusted for directionality (see ADJUSTING THE
SPEAKERS above), further adjustments are available on
some models by manipulating high performance
potentiometer (rotary based) switches located on the speaker
face near the tweeter. Independent settings make it possible to
fine tune the sound to the room’s particular nuances, the
system’s demands, or your own listening tastes. The switches
are the "rotary" type and have infinite positions each: all the
way down to the right (+3dB) or all the way down to the left
(–3dB). Please note the particular adjustment printed next to
the switches. Each potentiometer corresponds to tweeter or
midrange output level characteristics. The 635T has both
tweeter and midrange adjustments while the 634T, and
623Thave tweeter adjustments only. Since the switches are
small, you may find it easier to adjust them by using a small
thin coin (preferably a dime or penny) or using a wide flat
blade screwdriver. Your Sonance Symphony loudspeakers
leave the factory set for the "flat" (0dB) position. We believe
you will find this setting to work well in a majority of
listening situations with no additional adjustments being
necessary. Once you have adjusted the loudspeaker the way
you want it, replace the outer grille.
ACCESSORIES
Optional Accessories for your Sonance Symphony speakers:
91662 Sonance Symphony weather resistant metal grille.
91663 Sonance Symphony weather resistant cloth over
plastic grille.
90-0651 Staple Template - Plastic template for new
construction can be stapled to studs.
90-1193 FlexBracket Plastic template for new construction
can be stapled to studs.
90-0700 Bracket fixed depth New Construction.
90-0701 Bracket fixed depth Retrofit.
14-0419 Bracket extra long wing 18-1/2" - used for 24"
on-center studs or ceiling joists.
90-0693 Coverplate - A white metal plate for covering
holes until speakers are installed.
91345 OptiLinQ™ SMR1 infrared receiver - installed
into the round "IR" knockout on the faceplate.
90-0676 ART1 adapter ring
90-1318 Back box (wood)
90-1194 Back can (metal)

SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
635T
Tweeter: 1"(25mm) Aluminum dome,
pivoting tweeter
Midrange: 2-1/2"(64mm) Black aluminum cone
Woofer: 6-1/2"(165mm) Black aluminum cone
with rubber surround
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance (Minimum): 6Ω(4Ω)
Power Handling: 5 to 125 watts
Efficiency: 90 dB @ 1W/m
Grilles: Metal/Cloth
Dimensions (WxHxD)): 8-1/8" x 12-3/16" x 3-5/8"
(206mm x 310mm x 92mm)
Cutout Dimensions (WxHxD): FD Cutout - 7-1/16" x 11-1/4"
(179mm x 286mm)
Retrofit Cutout – 6-3/4" x 11"
(171mm x 279mm)
Weight 7 lbs (3.1 Kg)
634T
Tweeter: 1"(25mm) Aluminum dome, pivoting tweeter
Midrange: 2-1/2"(64mm) Black polypropylene cone
Woofer: 6-1/2"(165mm) Black glass composite
cone with rubber surround
Frequency Response: 45 Hz to 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance (Minimum): 6Ω(4Ω)
Power Handling: 5 to 100 watts
Efficiency: 90 dB @ 1W/m
Grilles: Metal/Cloth
Dimensions (WxHxD)): 8-1/8" x 12-3/16" x 3-1/2"
(206mm x 310mm x 89mm)
Cutout Dimensions (WxHxD): FD Cutout - 7-1/16" x 11-1/4"
(179mm x 286mm)
Retrofit Cutout – 6-3/4" x 11"
(171mm x 279mm)
Weight 5.5 lbs (2.7 Kg)
623T
Tweeter: 1"(25mm) Aluminum dome, pivoting tweeter
Woofer: 6-1/2"(165mm) Black glass composite
cone with rubber surround
Frequency Response: 45 Hz to 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance (Minimum): 6Ω(4Ω)
Power Handling: 5 to 100 watts
Efficiency: 90 dB @ 1W/m
Grilles: Metal/Cloth
Dimensions (WxHxD)): 8-1/8" x 12-3/16" x 3-1/2"
(206mm x 310mm x 89mm)
Cutout Dimensions (WxHxD): FD Cutout - 7-1/16" x 11-1/4"
(179mm x 286mm)
Retrofit Cutout – 6-3/4" x 11"
(171mm x 279mm)
Weight 5 lbs (2.5 Kg)
622T
Tweeter: 1"(25mm) Cloth dome, pivoting tweeter
Woofer: 6-1/2"(165mm) Black polypropylene
cone with rubber surround
Frequency Response: 55 Hz to 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance (Minimum): 8Ω(6Ω)
Power Handling: 5 to 75 watts
Efficiency: 89 dB @ 1W/m
Grilles: Metal/Cloth
Dimensions (WxHxD)): 8-1/8" x 12-3/16" x 3-1/2"
(206mm x 310mm x 89mm)
Cutout Dimensions (WxHxD): FD Cutout - 7-1/16" x 11-1/4"
(179mm x 286mm)
Retrofit Cutout – 6-3/4" x 11"
(171mm x 279mm)
Weight 4.5 lbs (2 Kg)
621T
Tweeter: 3/4"(19mm) Cloth dome
Woofer: 6-1/2"(165mm) Black polypropylene
cone with rubber surround
Frequency Response: 60 Hz to 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance (Minimum): 8Ω(6Ω)
Power Handling: 5 to 50 watts
Efficiency: 88 dB @ 1W/m
Grilles: Metal/Cloth
Dimensions (WxHxD)): 8-1/8" x 12-3/16" x 3-1/4"
(206mm x 310mm x 83mm)
Cutout Dimensions (WxHxD): FD Cutout - 7-1/16" x 11-1/4"
(179mm x 286mm)
Retrofit Cutout – 6-3/4" x 11"
(171mm x 279mm)
Weight 3.5 lbs (1.5 Kg)
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE
The Technical Assistance Department at Sonance is available
at [phone] or [phone] to answer any questions
concerning the operation and installation of your speakers.
Between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM Pacific Time, Monday
through Friday, except holidays:
In the event that your unit should need repair or service you
may return the unit to your authorized dealer or use the
following guidelines:
1) Be prepared to state the model number and or serial
number, date of purchase and dealers name and address
when calling.
2) Contact Sonance directly at [phone] or
[phone], or at www.sonance.com
3) If you are returning the product directly to Sonance call us
to obtain a return authorization number before shipping.
YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO
RETURN YOUR UNIT!
4) The original packaging must be used. If the original
packaging is not available replacements can be obtained from
Sonance for a small fee.
5) Ship the product via United Parcel Service, Federal
Express, or RPS. Please do not use the U.S. Mail service.
6) Write the return authorization number on the outside of
the box.
7) Ship to: Attn: Technical Assistance Department
Sonance
212 Ave Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
8) FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE REFUSED !
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. ONLY)
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this
Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from a
Sonance Authorized Dealer after September 1, 2003. Purchases
made before that date carry a limited 5 year warranty.
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of
purchase, prepaid insured to the Sonance Authorized Dealer
from whom they were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at
the address listed on this installation instruction manual.
Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to
ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen
the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or
damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon
examination at the Factory or Sonance Authorized Dealer, it
is determined that the unit was defective in materials or
workmanship at any time during this warranty period,
Sonance or the Sonance Authorized Dealer will, at its option,
repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except
as set forth below. If this model is no longer available and can
not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at its sole option may
replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater
value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a
modification to the mounting surface may be required. If
mounting surface modification is required, Sonance assumes
no responsibility or liability for such modification. All
replaced parts and product become the property of Sonance
Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be
returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable
time, freight prepaid.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair
damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,
negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures,
commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated
maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of
the product which has not been authorized or approved by
Sonance. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic
deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This
Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product
has been removed, tampered with or defaced. This Warranty
is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is
defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above,
the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as
provided above. In no event will Sonance be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or
inability to use the product, even if Sonance or a Sonance.
Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such
damages, or for any claim by any other party.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion
may not apply. All implied warranties on the product are
limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some
states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied
warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a
state, this limitation does not apply.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, or otherwise. The warranty is limited to Sonance
products registered herein and specifically excludes any
damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associated
equipment which may result for any reason from use with
this product. Sonance shall, in no event, be liable for
incidental or consequential damages arising from any breach
of this warranty or otherwise. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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MediaLinQ® is a registered trademarks of Sonance. Sonance Symphony™ is an trademark of Sonance.
Declaration of Conformity
We,Sonance
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
U.S.A.
declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner’s manual is in
compliance with technical standards:
EN 50082-1:1992
EN 55013:1993
EN 50020:1994
Chip Brown
Sonance
San Clemente, CA U.S.A.