Stereo Speaker Placement
2-Channel System
• Place the left and right speakers 6 – 10 feet (1.8 – 3m) apart,
with the main listening position as close to midway between
the speakers as possible.
• The speakers should be at least 2 feet (0.6m) away from the
side walls.
• The main listening position should be 4 – 10 feet (1.2 – 3m) away
from the speakers.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH WALLS.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SONOS IN-WALL by SONANCE
Speakers. When properly installed your new speakers will give
you years of entertainment pleasure.
Box Contents
(2) SONOS In-Wall Speakers
(2) Paintable Grilles
(2) Mounting Cut-out Templates
Home Theater Speaker Placement
Surround Speakers - 5.1-Channel System
Locate the surround channel speakers on the side walls 2 – 6 feet
(0.6 – 1.8m) behind the listening position, 5 – 7 feet (1.5 – 2.1m)
from the floor (see Figure 1).
2 - 6’
(0.6 - 1.8m)
Figure 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound Placement
2
Surround Speakers - 7.1-Channel System
• Left & right surround speakers: Place the left and right
surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position,
5 – 7 feet (1.5 – 2.1m) from the floor.
• Surround back speakers: Place the surround back speakers in
the rear wall, 3 – 6 feet (0.9 – 1.8m) apart and at 5 – 7 feet
(1.5 – 2.1m) from the floor (see Figure 2).
Right Surround Speaker
Figure 2: 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
Before Installation: Retrofit
1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Figures 1 and 2).
2. Perform an obstruction survey using a stud finder to be certain
that there are no studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts, pocket
doors or air returns in the wall cavity that will interfere with the
speaker. 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.
3.Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, and
run the speaker wires from the mounting hole to the
amplifier location.
Installation
SONOS IN-WALL by SONANCE speakers feature an integral
Roto-Lock® mounting system for quick mounting directly into
existing walls.
1. Strip 1/4 – 1/2” (6 – 12mm) of insulation from each speaker lead.
Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to ensure
that there are no stray strands.
NOTE: STRAY STRANDS THAT TOUCH EACH OTHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT-CIRCUIT THAT CAN DAMAGE
THE AMPLIFIER.
2. The speaker’s terminals are spring-loaded. Push the top of each
terminal down to open the connector and insert the exposed
wires into the holes in the spring terminals. The speaker’s
positive spring terminal is labeled with a red dot; the negative
spring terminal is labeled with a black dot. Double-check that
you connected amplifier “+” to speaker “+” and amplifier “–”
to speaker “–”.
3. Make sure all the Roto-Lock toggle feet are retracted so that
they are tucked within the mounting hole’s border. Insert the
speaker into the hole in the wall (see Figure 3). The Roto-Lock
system can accommodate a wall material thickness of 1-1/4”
(32mm) with the toggle foot cap removed the system can
accommodate a wall material thickness of 1-7/8”(48mm).
5 - 7’
(1.5 - 2.1m)
Left Surround Speaker
Right Surround
Back Speaker
Left Surround
Back Speaker
Right Surround
Front Speaker
Left Surround
Front Speaker
Center Surround
Front Speaker
Television
WARNING: THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT TABS THAT PREVENT THE SPEAKER FROM FALLING
OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT
TABS ARE VERY SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.
• In most cases pivoting the midrange/tweeter of each speaker
directly towards the main listening position will help maximize
the stereo soundstage.
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