Sonance Visual Performance VP45 User manual

SONANCE
VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES

Ametamorphosis of
the traditional speaker,
the Visual Performance
Series emerges with
a refined form,
blending gracefully
into any environment.
REINVENT. VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES SPEAKERS
The Sonance Visual Performance®Series provides
striking updated aesthetic appeal.
from the inventors of the in-wall speaker
MAIN ADVANTAGES
AESTHETICA Y SUPERIOR TO TRADITIONA SPEAKERS
SIZES AND SHAPES FOR NEAR Y ANY ENVIRONMENT
THREE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE EVE S AVAI AB E
ONE-STEP PAINTING PROCESS MAKES AESTHETIC
INTEGRATION SEAM ESS
ORIGINAL SERIES - 1.25” VISIBLE FLANGE VISUAL PERFORMANCE SERIES - 0.20’’ VISIBLE TRIM
Innovative grille design blends into the
environment while powerful magnets
provide secure, simple installation.
FINISHING
Painting the speaker to match the environment is quick and easy.
The one-piece grille with trim is painted in one step, simplifying
the process and reducing installation time.
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The Visual Performance Series speakers
continue the Sonance tradition of exceptional
audio performance in three performance
levels, providing the highest audio quality
for the most discriminating listener in sizes
and shapes designed to blend seamlessly
into any space.
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elegant, modern style
outstanding audio performance

ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE EVE S
9BERYLLIUM REFERENCE QUA ITY SOUND
Represents the absolute state of the art –
the standard by which all others are measured.
Features beryllium drivers for greater
rigidity and superior sound reproduction.
7COATED CARBON FIBER AUDIOPHI E QUA ITY SOUND
Designed to please the most discriminating
and experienced listeners. Engineered with
coated carbon fiber to ensure superb
audio reproduction.
5CARBON FIBER PERFORMANCE QUA ITY SOUND
Designed with carbon fiber to provide
outstanding acoustic performance.
ADVANTAGE VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES SPEAKERS
FEATURES AND OPTIONS
Sonance Visual Performance Series speakers combine elegant, modern style with outstanding audio performance.
Featuring three performance levels, three sizes, and three shapes, Visual Performance Series speakers are designed to
fit the audio needs of the most discriminating listener.
Using traditional installation methods, Visual Performance Series speakers are easily installed in either new construction
or existing homes and feature a new one-piece grille and trim, making painting a simple and quick one-step process.
LARGE SPEAKERS
3 performance levels
8” Beryllium cone woofer/beryllium
midrange/beryllium dome tweeter
Coated carbon fiber woofer/carbon fiber
midrange/aluminum dome tweeter
Carbon fiber woofer/carbon fiber
midrange/silk dome tweeter
3 shapes
(rectangular, round, & square)
Compatab l ty
All arge Visual Performance Series
speakers can be retrofitted into existing
cutouts and enclosures for Sonance
Original Series large (Virtuoso®) speakers.
MEDIUM SPEAKERS
3 performance levels
6.5” Beryllium cone woofer/beryllium
dome tweeter
Coated carbon fiber woofer/aluminum
dome tweeter
Carbon fiber woofer/silk dome tweeter
3 shapes
(rectangular, round, & square)
Compatab l ty & Flex b l ty
All Medium Visual Performance Series
speakers can be retrofitted into existing
cutouts and enclosures for Sonance
Original Series medium (Symphony®)
speakers.
Available in Sonance Thinline, Single
Stereo, Surround, and Extreme varieties.
SMALL SPEAKERS
1 performance level
4” Carbon fiber cone woofer/silk dome
tweeter
3 shapes
(rectangular, round, & square)
Compatab l ty
All Small Visual Performance Series
speakers can be retrofitted into existing
cutouts and enclosures for Sonance
Original Series small (Merlot®) speakers.
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ADVANTAGE HOME THEATER SIMP ICITY
ADVANTAGE MU TI-ROOM AUDIO EVERYWHERE
SURROUND (SUR)
HOME THEATER
Precisely mounted
tweeter array creates a
diffuse sound field ideal
for in-ceiling surround
channel applications.
EFT-CENTER-RIGHT ( CR)
HOME THEATER
The VP67 CR is perfect for
use as the left, center and
right channels in a home
theater, complimenting the
look of flat panel televisions.
EXTREME (XT)
Extreme speakers are
engineered for humid areas,
extreme temperatures, shock
resistance and they are
excellent for marine
applications.
SING E STEREO
TECHNO OGY®(SST)
SST speakers combine both
left and right outputs and play
both signals from one speaker.
They are perfect for use in small
spaces, bathrooms, and hallways.
THIN INE (T )
Featuring shallow 2-1/2”
and 3” (65mm / 77mm)
depths, Sonance Thin ine
speakers allow
installations in areas
that cannot accommodate
conventional speakers. 65mm
WOOFER (W)
Visual Performance Series
woofers enhance the bass
performance of any home
theater or distributed audio
system without disturbing
the designed space. Must
be used in conjunction
with Sonamp A800
(available separately).
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SHAPE
CHOOSE THE FORM FACTOR
SPEAKER NOMENC ATURE HOW TO SPECIFY
1>SE ECT SIZE
[ small | medium | large ]
2>SE ECT SHAPE
[ rectangle | round |square ]
3>SE ECT PERFORMANCE EVE
[carbon fiber | coated carbon fiber | beryllium ]
4>SE ECT INSTA ATION PROFI E
[multi-room | theater | shallow | small space | elements ]
VP 8 9 R
SHAPE
PERFORMANCE EVE
DRIVER SIZE
VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES
ADVANTAGE SIMP E TO SPECIFY & FINISH
SMALL
4" DRIVERS
CHOOSE THE DRIVER SIZE
CHOOSE THE DRIVER SIZE
SHAPE
CHOOSE THE FORM FACTOR
MEDIUM
6" DRIVERS
MEDIUM
6" DRIVERS
LARGE
8" DRIVERS
VP45
VP69
VP67
VP65
VP65 T
VP65 SST
VP65 XT
VP89
VP87
VP85
VP85 W
VP45R
VP69R
VP67R
VP65R
VP65R T
VP65R SST
VP65R XT
VP65R SST XT
VP89R
VP87R
VP85R
VP85R W
VP45S
VP65S
VP65S T
VP85S
VP85S W
VP67 CR VP65R SUR VP65S SUR
MU TI-ROOM
HOME THEATER
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ADVANTAGE ACCESSORIES
Sonance Visual Performance Series speakers are designed with a spectrum of installation accessories. From
backboxes to flexbrackets, Sonance completes the entire installation picture.
GRI ES
One piece grille,
perforated steel and
plastic. Available
for all models.
STAP E
TEMP ATES
Plastic template for new
construction can be
stapled to studs before
drywall is cut and
installed. Will only
accommodate 16”
on-center installations.
F EX BRACKETS
Thin plastic templates
for new construction
can be nailed, stapled,
or screwed to studs
before drywall is cut
and installed. Snap-on
mesh metal wings
will accommodate 24”
(610mm) on-center
installations.
Configurable
horizontally or vertically.
Centering marks.
ACOUSTIC
ENC OSURES
Fully-braced 1∕2" MDF
enclosure designed
to deliver free standing
speaker performance
from Sonance Original
Series and Visual
Performance Series
in-wall speakers
and woofers.
Premium design for the
finest sonic performance.
RETROFIT
ENC OSURES
Glass-reinforced
polypropylene enclosure
reduces sound spillover
into adjacent spaces by
20dB and reduces the
effect of wall cavity
variations. Retrofittable
on all Visual Performance
in-wall speakers.
FIRE RATED
BACKCANS
These metal backcans
can be used as a
component in the
construction of a 1-hour
fire-resistant rated floor,
ceiling, or wall assembly.
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Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change. For the latest Sonance product specifications
visit www.sonance.com.

SPECIFICATIONS VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES SPEAKERS
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUTOUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUTOUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
DI ENSIONS:
CUTOUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
VP89
LARGE
1" (25mm) beryllium,
ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
4" (102mm) beryllium cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
8" (203mm) beryllium cone
with a rubber surround, extended pole piece
30Hz – 20kHz±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
175 watts maximum
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter and midrange level (±3dB)
9 7/8" x 15 15/16" x 3 5/8"
(251mm x 405mm x 92mm)
87/16" x 14 1/2"
(214mm x 368mm)
22 lbs (10.0kg) pair
VP87
LARGE
1" (25mm) aluminum dome,
ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
4" (102mm) coated carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
8" (203mm) coated carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, extended pole piece
31Hz – 20kHz±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
165 watts maximum
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter and midrange level (±3dB)
9 7/8" x 15 15/16" x 3 7/8"
(251mm x 405mm x 98mm)
87/16" x 14 1/2"
(214mm x 368mm)
22 lbs (10.0kg) pair
VP89R
LARGE
1" (25mm) beryllium,
ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
4" (102mm) beryllium cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
8" (203mm) beryllium cone with a rubber
surround, pivoting
30Hz – 20kHz±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
175 watts maximum
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter and midrange level (±3dB)
11 3/4" x 5 7/8"
(296mm x 149mm)
10 1/8"
(257mm)
22 lbs (10.0kg) pair
VP87R
LARGE
1" (25mm) aluminum dome,
ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
4" (102mm) coated carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
8" (203mm) coated carbon fiber cone with a
rubber surround, pivoting
31Hz – 20kH±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
165 watts maximum
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter and midrange level (±3dB)
11 3/4" x 5 7/8"
(296mm x 149mm)
10 1/8"
(257mm)
22 lbs (10.0kg) pair
VP85S
LARGE
1" (25mm) silk dome,
ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
4" (102mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
8" (203mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
36Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
140 watts maximum
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
11 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 5 19/32"
(299mm x 299mm x 142mm)
10 1/8" x 10 1/8"
(257mm x 257mm)
20 lbs (9.0kg) pair
VP85S W
LARGE
--
--
8" (203mm) long throw carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
35Hz – 250Hz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
11 5/8" x 11 5/8" x 3 7/8"
(295mm x 295mm x 98mm)
10 1/8" x 10 1/8"
(257mm x 257mm)
13 lbs (5.8kg) each
VP65S
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6-1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
9 3/4" x 9 3/4” x 4 13/16"
(248mm x 248mm x 122mm)
8 5/32" x 8 5/32"
(207mm x 207mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP65S TL
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1⁄2” (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz ±3db
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
9 3⁄4" x 9 3⁄4” x 3 1/32"
(248mm x 248mm x 77mm)
8 5/32" x 8 5/32"
(207mm x 207mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP85R
LARGE
1" (25mm) silk dome,
ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
4" (102mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
8" (203mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
36Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
140 watts maximum
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
11 3/4" x 5 7/8"
(296mm x 149mm)
10 1/8"
(257mm)
20 lbs (9.0kg) pair
VP85R W
LARGE
--
--
8" (203mm) long throw carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
35Hz – 250Hz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
11 5/8" x 3 7/8"
(295mm x 98mm)
10 1/8"
(257mm)
13 lbs (5.8kg) each
VP85
LARGE
1" (25mm) silk dome,
ferrofluid-cooled, pivoting
4” (102mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
8" (203mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
36Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
140 watts maximum
91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
9 7/8" x 15 15/16" x 3 7/8"
(251mm x 405mm x 98mm)
87/16" x 14 1/2"
(214mm x 368mm)
20 lbs (9.0kg) pair
VP85 W
LARGE
--
--
8" (203mm) long throw carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
35Hz – 250Hz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
9 1/4" x 15 3/8" x 3 7/8"
(235mm x 391mm x 98mm)
87/16" x 14 1/2"
(214mm x 368mm)
13 lbs (5.8kg) each
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SPECIFICATIONS VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES SPEAKERS
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUT OUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUT OUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
DI ENSIONS:
CUT OUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
VP69R
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) beryllium dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) beryllium cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
40Hz – 20kHz±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter level (±3dB)
9 3/4" x 4 3/4"
(248mm x 121mm)
8 5/32"
(207mm)
12 lbs (5.45kg) pair
VP67R
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) aluminum dome, ferrofluid-
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) coated carbon fiber cone with a
rubber surround, pivoting
43Hz – 20kHz±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
140 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter level (±3dB)
9 3/4" x 5 3/16"
(248mm x 132mm)
8 5/32"
(207mm)
11 lbs (5.0kg) pair
VP65R
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2”" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, pivoting
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
9 3/4" x 4 3/16"
(248mm x 122mm)
8 5/32"
(207mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP65R TL
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2”" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
9 3/4" x 3 1/32"
(248mm x 77mm)
8 5/32"
(207mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP69
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) beryllium dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) beryllium cone
with a rubber surround, extended pole piece
40Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter level (±3dB)
8 1/4" x 12 3/16" x 3 1/2"
(210mm x 310mm x 89mm)
67/8" x 10 3/4"
(175mm x 273mm)
12 lbs (5.45kg) pair
VP67
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) aluminum dome, ferrofluid-
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) coated carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround, extended pole piece
43Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
140 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter level (±3dB)
8 1/4" x 12 3/16" x 3 1/2"
(210mm x 310mm x 89mm)
67/8" x 10 3/4"
(175mm x 273mm)
11 lbs (5.0kg) pair
VP65
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
8 1/4" x 12 3/16" x 3 3/8"
(210m x 310mm x 86mm)
67/8" x 10 3/4"
(175mm x 273mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP65 TL
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
8 1/4" x 12 3/16" x 2 1/2"
(210mm x 310mm x 65mm)
67/8" x 10 3/4"
(175mm x 273mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP45S
SMALL
1" (25mm) silk dome, pivoting
--
4 1/2" (114mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
58Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωmaximum
5 watts minimum
70 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 3 5/8"
(165mm x 165mm x 92mm)
5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
(140mm x 140mm)
6 lbs (2.8kg) pair
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SPECIFICATIONS VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES SPEAKERS
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUTOUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUTOUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
VP65 SST
MEDIUM
Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
8 1/4" x 12 3/16" x 3 9/16"
(210mm x 310mm x 91mm)
63/4" x 10 5/8”
(172mm x 270mm)
6lbs (2.7kg) each
VP65 XT
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) polyurethane dome
--
6 1/2" (165mm) injection-molded
polypropylene/graphite cone,
with integral Santoprene™ surround
55Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
600 watts maximum
89dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Powder-coated stainless steel
--
8 1/4" x 12 3/16" x 2 1/2"
(210m x 310mm x 64mm)
63/4" x 10 7/8”
(172mm x 276mm)
12 lbs (5.4kg) pair
VP65R SST
MEDIUM
Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone with a
rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
9 3/4" x 4 13/16"
(248mm x 122mm)
8 3/16”
(208mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP65R SST XT
MEDIUM
Two 1" (25mm) polyurethane domes
--
6 1/2" (165mm) Injection-molded
polypropylene/graphite cone, with integral
Santoprene surround, dual voice coil
55Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
600 watts maximum
89dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Powder-coated stainless steel
--
9 3/4" x 3 1/2"
(248mm x 89mm)
8 5/32”
(207mm)
4.5 lbs (2.1kg) each
VP65R XT
MEDIUM
1" (25mm) polyurethane dome
--
6 1/2" (165mm) injection-molded
polypropylene/graphite cone,
with integral Santoprene surround
55Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
600 watts maximum
89dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Powder-coated stainless steel
--
9 3/4" x 3 1/2"
(248mm x 89mm)
8 5/32”
(207mm)
12 lbs (5.4kg) pair
VP45R
SMALL
1" (25mm) silk dome, pivoting
--
4 1/2” (114mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
58Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
70 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
6 7/8” x 3 1/2”
(175mm x 89mm)
5 7/8"
(149mm)
6 lbs (2.8kg) pair
VP45
SMALL
1" (25mm) silk dome, pivoting
--
4 1/2" (114mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
58Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
70 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
5 9/16" x 8 7/8" x 3"
(142mm x 225mm x76mm)
45/8" x 8 1/16”
(117mm x 205mm)
6lbs (2.8kg) pair

SPECIFICATIONS VISUA PERFORMANCE SERIES SPEAKERS
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUT OUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
ADJUST ENTS:
DI ENSIONS:
CUT OUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
MODEL
SIZE
TWEETER:
IDRANGE:
WOOFER:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
I PEDANCE:
POWER HANDLING:
SENSITIVITY:
GRILLE ATERIAL:
DI ENSIONS:
CUT OUT DI ENSIONS:
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
VP67LCR
MEDIUM
1” (25mm) Aluminum dome, ferrofluid-cooled
--
Two 6 1⁄2” (165mm) coated carbon fiber cones,
rubber surround, extended pole piece
43Hz – 20kHz±3dB
6Ωnominal; 4Ωminimum
5watts minimum
140 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter level (±3dB)
16” x 8 3/8” x 3 9/16”
(406mm x 213mm x 91mm)
67/8” x 14 5/8”
(175mm x 371mm)
8 lbs (3.6kg) each
VP65R SUR
MEDIUM
Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled,
pivoting, in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
--
9 1/4" x 5 13/16"
(234mm x 147mm)
8 3/16”
(208mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
VP65S SUR
MEDIUM
Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled,
in acoustic back chamber
--
6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone
with a rubber surround
44Hz – 20kHz±3dB
8Ωnominal; 6Ωminimum
5 watts minimum
130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
9 1/4" x 9 1/4" x 5 13/16"
(234mm x 234mm x 148mm)
8 3/16” x 8 3/16”
(208mm x 208mm)
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
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212 AVENIDA FABRICANTE
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
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F 949 361 5579
INVENT. EAD. REINVENT.
1982 Designed the first in-wall speaker
for home custom installation.
1983 Development of the Sonance 1
1986 Invented the first in-wall
subwoofer—unique dual driver
speaker using vent technology
1988 Developed the first 3-channel
amplifier—bass, left and right.
1989 Introduced the first in-wall
speaker with adjustable
high-frequency control
1991 Developed Sonamp®260, the
first amplifier for multi-room use
1994 Created the first in-wall home
theater speaker with pivoting
tweeter
1997 Patented Amplified Volume Control
technology for multi-room audio
1998 aunched the first THX®Ultra
in-wall speaker system
2001 Patented the Sonic Eye®, a coaxially
mounted, pivoting midrange and
tweeter mechanism.
2002 Invented the Ellipse®, the world’s
first speaker designed specifically
for in-ceiling home theater
2002 Introduced the world’s first
customizable multi-room
amplifier—Sonamp SAT275 with
SmartAmp bay for install modules
2003 Developed the industry’s first
in-wall and in-ceiling high fidelity
speakers for extreme temperatures,
moisture and marine environments
— Sonance Symphony Extreme®
2004 Introduced iPort®, the first in-wall
music system for the Apple iPod®
2005 aunched the Sonamp 275SE, the
first home audio amplifier with
professional market BBE®Sound
Enhancement Technology
2006 Introduced the first truly flush-
mount in-wall and in-ceiling
speaker line. The Sonance
Architectural Series®
2007 Introduced Visual Performance Series
©2008 Sonance, all ri hts reserved. Sonance, Visual Performance, Sonamp, iPort, Sonance Architectural Series, Sonic Eye, Ellipse, Merlot, Sonance Symphony Extreme, and Sin le
Stereo Technolo y are re istered trademarks of Dana Innovations. THX is a re istered trademark of THX, Ltd. BBE is a re istered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. Apple and iPod are
re istered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Santoprene is a trademark of Monsanto Corporation.
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