Sonance V831SSDR User Guide
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Virtuoso® SSDR/VRS2-series speakers.
When properly installed, these speakers will give you many years of entertain-
ment pleasure. To get the most out of your new speakers, please read this
manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
When properly installed, these speakers will give you many years of entertain-
ment pleasure. To get the most out of your new speakers, please read this
manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
This manual covers the Virtuoso V833
SSDR
, V831
SSDR
and VRS2 models:
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that these speakers be
installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.
installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.
SAFETY WARNING:
These speakers have FastMount® tabs that prevent the speaker from falling
out of the mounting hole during the installation process.
out of the mounting hole during the installation process.
The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution
when handling the speaker.
See Installation (page 4) for complete information about the FastMount tabs.
PARTS LIST
Your Sonance Virtuoso SSDR speaker includes the following:
• (1) Sonance Virtuoso SSDR Speaker
• (1) Paintable Grille
• (1) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
Your Sonance Virtuoso VRS2 speakers include the following:
Your Sonance Virtuoso VRS2 speakers include the following:
• (2) Sonance Virtuoso VRS2 Speakers
• (2) Paintable Grilles
• (2) Plastic paint plugs to protect speakers during painting
• (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Virtuoso
DR
Metal Grille (part# 92290): Metal replacement for included grilles.
Virtuoso
DR
Cloth Grille (part# 92285): Cloth-covered replacement for included grilles.
Virtuoso
DR
FlexBracket (part# 92247): Plastic template to reserve a mounting
hole for the speaker in new construction. Designed to be used with the
RotoLock® mounting system.
RotoLock® mounting system.
Virtuoso
DR
Coverplate (part# 92245): Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket
during construction until the speaker is installed.
Virtuoso
DR
Acoustic Enclosure (part# 91900): ½” MDF enclosure that
provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of
sound transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new
construction.
sound transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new
construction.
Virtuoso
DR
Retrofit Enclosure (part# 92243): Molded enclosure that reduces
sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces. Can be used in both new
construction and retrofit installations.
construction and retrofit installations.
Virtuoso
DR
Fire-Rated Back Can (part# 91908): Meets ASTM E 119 and
UL2043 criteria for commercial installations.
Sonafill
®
In-Ceiling System (part# 91928): Retrofittable acoustical
treatment consisting of two pillows and four tiles that virtually eliminates
noises produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically improves midbass
sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms.
noises produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically improves midbass
sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
V833
SSDR
and V831
SSDR
Virtuoso Single Stereo Technology® SSDR speakers are ideal for use in hall-
ways, bathrooms, closets, or in any location where listeners will be moving
around and a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical.
ways, bathrooms, closets, or in any location where listeners will be moving
around and a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical.
The location of the speaker should be determined by considering the primary
listening location as well as aesthetic values. Because a single Virtuoso SSDR
reproduces both stereo channels from a single location, they will deliver
outstanding performance from an extremely wide variety of mounting locations.
listening location as well as aesthetic values. Because a single Virtuoso SSDR
reproduces both stereo channels from a single location, they will deliver
outstanding performance from an extremely wide variety of mounting locations.
For optimum results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
Distributed Audio Placement
Sonance Virtuoso speakers have very smooth and predictable off-axis
response, increasing placement options while providing excellent coverage in
distributed audio systems. The chart below shows how far apart the speakers
can be placed while still providing good coverage. The distances are based on
ear heights of 62” for standing listeners and 40” for seated listeners.
response, increasing placement options while providing excellent coverage in
distributed audio systems. The chart below shows how far apart the speakers
can be placed while still providing good coverage. The distances are based on
ear heights of 62” for standing listeners and 40” for seated listeners.
VRS2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater System
(see
Illustration 1)
Locate the left and right VRS2 surround speakers on the ceiling between 2 feet
and 4 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should be between 8 feet
and 12 feet apart.
and 4 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should be between 8 feet
and 12 feet apart.
Orient the speakers so the dual midrange/tweeter assemblies face the front
and rear walls of the room.
and rear walls of the room.
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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
S O N A N C E V I R T U O S O
®
S E R I E S
S S D R & V R S 2 S P E A K E R S
TV
8' – 12'
apart
2' – 4'
Left & Right
Surround Speakers
Illustration 1: VRS2 Placement in a 5.1-Channel Home Theater
Speaker spacing in feet for a distributed audio system
Standing Listener
Seated Listener
10-foot ceiling
12-foot ceiling
14-foot ceiling
8-foot ceiling
9.5'
13.5'
17.5'
21.5'
5.7'
9.7'
13.7'
17.7'