Sonance Visual Performance VP65S SUR User manual

S nance Visual Perf rmance®Series
Visual Performance®Single Stereo SST and Surround SUR Speakers
Sonance Visual Performance® Series SST and SUR speakers
combine elegant, modern style with outstanding audio per-
formance. New micro-trim grilles have only 0.20” (5mm) of
trim, giving these speakers a clean, sleek appearance that
seamlessly integrates into any designed space. The grilles
attach via powerful magnets, for simple, quick installation. A
one-step paint process saves time compared to traditional
flanged speakers.
Visual Performance® SST speakers are available in three shapes
(rectangular, square and round) and three sizes (large
except for rectangular shape, medium, small), and come in two
different audio performance levels. Visual Performance® SUR
speakers are available in round and square shapes. The
designer and installer can select the shape that best suits the
architectural space while providing the level of sound quality
desired by the client.
The Sonance exclusive Single Stereo Technology® SST com-
bines the left and right stereo channels to play both signals
into a single in-wall or in-ceiling speaker. Ideal for kitchens,
hallways, bathrooms, or wherever the listener will be moving
about and a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical.
Visual Performance® Series Surround SUR speakers feature
carbon fiber woofer cones and silk dome tweeters for high-
quality sound. Visual Performance® Series Surround SUR
speakers provide a precisely mounted tweeter array creating a
diffuse sound field ideal for in-ceiling surround channel appli-
cations. These speakers are a perfect compliment to a Visual
Performance® Series home theater installation.
Visual Performance® Series Single Stereo Technology ThinLine™
(TL) models feature 2 ½ (64mm) and 3 1/32 (77mm) depths
that allow installation in areas that will not accommodate con-
ventional speakers.
Visual Performance® Series Single Stereo Technology Extreme
speakers are engineered for high-humidity areas and are built
to survive extreme temperatures - from -30°F up to +175°F ( -
34°C up to + 79°C) - while maintaining superior sound quali-
ty. These speakers are also shock-resistant and can withstand
the pelting of the high seas and salty air, making them an
excellent choice for marine applications.
Visual Performance® Series SST and SUR speakers can be retro-
fitted into mounting holes for Sonance Original Series SST and
SUR speakers without modification, making upgrades excep-
tionally easy. Visual Performance® Series SST and SUR speak-
ers can also be used with accessories for Sonance Original
Series SST and SUR speakers, such as Flex brackets, acoustic
enclosures, retrofit backboxes and fire-rated backcans.
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251mm 210mm121mm
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VP65R SST/VP65R SUR/VP61R SST 8 1/
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VP45S SST
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248mm 77mm 210mm
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VP65R SST TL/VP61R SST TL
210mm132mm
VP65R SST XT 8 1/
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VP85R SST/VP85R SUR
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S nance Visual Perf rmance®Series
Visual Performance®Single Stereo SST and Surround SUR Speakers
Features:
• Single Stereo Technology® SST combines the left and right
stereo channels to play both signals into a single in-wall
speaker. Ideal for use in areas where space is limited.
• New micro-trim grille has only 0.20” (5mm) of ABS trim, for
a sleek, modern appearance. Powerful neodymium magnet
grille attachment eases installation. (Extreme model uses
Samarium Cobalt magnets.)
• Round, rectangular, and square footprints, as well as small,
medium and large sizes, provide installation flexibility to
compliment a wide variety of décor.
• Visual Performance® Series Surround SUR speakers create
a diffuse, enveloping sound field that is ideal for home the-
ater surround channel use.
• Fully-pivoting woofers (on all VP8X SST/SUR speakers and
VP6X SST/SUR speakers except for TL and XT models) direct
the sound at listeners for a clear sound even when speaker
placement options are limited.
• Rotolock® mounting system makes installation quick and
easy. Exclusive new FastMount® tabs hold speaker in the
mounting hole during installation, allowing installer to let
go of the speaker to pick-up tools or other items.
• All Visual Performance® Series SST and SUR speakers can
be retrofitted into existing cutouts for Sonance Original
Series SST and SUR speakers without modification.
• Grilles and frames can be painted together, saving installa-
tion time.
• Visual Performance® Series SST ThinLine™ (TL) feature 2
½ (64mm) and 3 1/32 (77mm) depths that allow installa-
tion in areas that will not accommodate conventional speak-
ers.
• Visual Performance® SST Speakers are available in Visual
Performance® Extreme (VP65R SST XT) for high-humidity
areas and extreme temperatures - from -30°F up to +175°F
( -34°C up to + 79°C) - shock-resistant and an excellent
choice for marine applications.
Specifications:
VP85R SST/VP85S SST
Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled
Midrange: Two 3" (76mm) carbon fiber cones, rubber
surrounds
Woofer: 8" (203mm) carbon fiber cone, rubber sur-
round, pivoting
Frequency Response: 36Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions
VP85R SST (Dia. x D): 11 5/8" x 5 7/8" (295mm x 149mm)
VP85S SST (W x H x D): 11 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 5 7/8"
(299mm x 299mm x 149mm)
Cut-Out Diameter
VP85R SST: 10 1/8" (257mm)
VP85S SST (W x H): 10 1/4" x 10 1/4" (260mm x 260mm)
Shipping Weight
VP85R SST / VP85S SST 10 lbs (4.5kg) each
VP85R SUR
Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled
Midrange: Two 3" (76mm) carbon fiber cones, rubber
surrounds
Woofer: 8" (203mm) carbon fiber cone, rubber sur-
round, pivoting
Frequency Response: 36Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 91dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions (Dia. x D): 11 5/8" x 5 7/8" (295mm x 149mm)
Cut-Out Diameter: 10 1/8" (257mm)
Shipping Weight: 20 lbs (9kg) pair

Specifications:
VP65 SST/VP65R SST /VP65S SST
Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-
cooled, in acoustic back chamber
Woofer: 6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone with a
rubber surround, pivoting, dual voice coil
Frequency Response: 44Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 130 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2. 83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions
VP65 SST (W x H x D): 8 3/8" x 12 1/4" x 3 9/16 "
(213mm x 311mm x 91 mm)
VP65R SST (Dia. x D): 9 3/4" x 4 3/4" (248mm x 121mm)
VP65S SST (W x H x D): 9 7/8" x 9 7/8" x 4 3/4"
(251mm x 251mm x 121mm)
Cut-Out Diameter
VP65 SST (WxH): 6 15/16" x 10 3/4” (176mm x 273mm)
VP65R SST (Diameter): 8 1/4" (210mm)
VP65S SST (W x H): 8 1/4" x 8 1/4” (210mm x 210mm)
Shipping Weight
VP65 SST: 6 lbs (2.7kg) each
VP65R SST, VP65S SST: 5 lbs (2.3kg) each
VP65R SST TL
Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone, dual
voice coil with a rubber surround
Frequency Response: 43Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 135 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions (Dia. x D): 9 3/4" x 3 1/32" (248mm x 77mm)
Cut-Out Diameter: 8 1/4" (210mm)
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs (2.3kg) each
VP61R SST
Tweeter: Two 3/4" (19mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6 1/2" (165mm) polypropylene cone, dual
voice coil with a rubber surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 55Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 100 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions (Dia. x D): 9 3/4" x 4 3/4" (248mm x 121mm)
Cut-Out Diameter: 8 1/4" (210mm)
Shipping Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.0kg) each
VP61R SST TL
Tweeter: Two 3/4" (19mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6 1/2" (165mm) polypropylene cone, dual
voice coil with a rubber surround
Frequency Response: 50Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 100 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions (Dia. x D): 9 3/4" x 3 1/32" (248mm x 77mm)
Cut-Out Diameter: 8 1/4" (210mm)
Shipping Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.0kg) each
VP45R SST/VP45S SST
Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-
cooled
Woofer: 4 1/2" (114mm) carbon fiber cone with a
rubber surround, dual voice coil
Frequency Response: 58Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 70 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2. 83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions
VP45R SST (Dia. x D): 6 7/8" x 3 1/2" (175mm x 89mm)
VP45S SST (W x H x D): 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 3 5/8"
(165mm x 165mm x 92mm)
Cut-Out Diameter
VP45R SST (Dia.): 5 7/8” (149mm)
VP45S SST (W x H): 5 5/8” x 5 5/8” (143mm x 143mm)
Shipping Weight
VP45R SST/VP45S SST 3 lbs (1.4kg) each
VP65R SST XT
Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) polyurethane domes, fer-
rofluid-cooled
Woofer: 6 1/2" (165mm) injection-molded
polypropylene/graphite cone, with integral
Santoprene™ surround, dual voice coil
Frequency Response: 55Hz - 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 130 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 89dB (SPL 2.83V/1 meter)
Grille: Powder-coated stainless steel
Dimensions (Dia. x D): 9 3/4" x 5 3/16" (248mm x 132mm)
Cut-Out Diameter: 8 1/4" (210mm)
Shipping Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.1 kg) each
S nance Visual Perf rmance®Series
Visual Performance®Single Stereo SST and Surround SUR Speakers

Specifications:
VP65R SUR/VP65S SUR
Tweeter: Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-
cooled, in acoustic back chamber
Woofer: 6 1/2" (165mm) carbon fiber cone with a
rubber surround, pivoting
Frequency Response: 44Hz 20kHz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 130 watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2. 83V/1 meter)
Grille: Perforated Steel
Dimensions
VP65R SUR (Dia. x D): 9 3/4" x 4 3/4" (248mm x 121mm)
VP65S SUR (W x H x D): 9 7/8" x 9 7/8" x 4 3/4"
(251mm x 251mm x 121mm)
Cut-Out Diameter
VP65R SUR (Dia.): 8 1/4” (210mm)
VP65S SUR (W x H): 8 1/4” x 8 1/4” (210mm x 210mm)
Shipping Weight
VP65R SUR 5 lbs (3.3kg) pair
VP65S SUR 10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
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Limited Lifetime Warranty:
For warranty information, please see the Instruction
Manual.
S nance Visual Perf rmance®Series
Visual Performance®Single Stereo SST and Surround SUR Speakers
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