Sonance X4 User's Manual
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1. SONANCE ARCHITECTURAL SERIES SPEAKER AND WOOFER OWNER S MANUAL Fi Introduction Thank you for investing in Sonance Architectural Series Speakers Architectural Series is the world s first line of truly flush mount speakers perfectly aligning the plane of the speaker grille with the plane of the wall or ceiling Offering reference level acoustic performance and breakthrough Visual Performance Sonance Architectural Series Speakers strike the perfect balance for both your eyes and your ears This Owner s Manual covers the following Sonance Architectural Series speaker models Z8 Z8F Z8R Z8S X8 X8R X85 XBW X8WR X8WS Z6 Z6R Z6S X6 X6R X65 ZA ZAR ZAS XA XAR Figure 1 Sonance Architectural Series Speakers left to right X4S ZAR Z8F white X6S X4 Design and Features e The Architectural Series bracket s unique design allows it to actually become part of the wall or ceiling so the speakers can be truly flush mounted with their grilles perfectly aligned with the plane of the wall or ceiling surface e Three different footprint sizes provide a sense of visual context for any size room Each footprint size is available in three geometric forms rectangular round and square that quietly compliment your room s design elements e Four different Architectural Finish Component options make it easy to choose a look for the speakers that suits your room s design and al2. 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 provid ed 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 an Authorized Sonance 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 pur chaser resides in such a state this limitation does not apply EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The warranty set forth
3. carbon fiber cone rubber surround pivoting X6R X6S 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 Adjustments Tweeter Level 3dB Z4 ZAR ZAS Tweeter 1 25mm beryllium dome ferrofluid cooled pivoting Woofer 4 102mm beryllium cone rubber surround extended pole piece Z4 pivoting ZAR ZAS Frequency Response 50Hz 20kHz x3dB Impedance 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 watts minimum 100 watts maximum Sensitivity 90dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Adjustments Tweeter Level 3dB on Z4 only X4 XAR X48 Tweeter 1 25mm silk dome ferrofluid cooled pivoting Woofer 4 102mm carbon fiber cone rubber surround pivoting X4R XAS Frequency Response 55Hz 20kHz 3dB Impedance 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 watts minimum 80 watts maximum Sensitivity 90dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Adjustments Tweeter Level 3dB on X4 only Architectural Series Woofer Performance Specifications X8W X8WR X8WS Woofer 8 203mm long throw carbon fiber cone rubber surround Frequency Response 35Hz 250Hz Page 4 of 8 Architectural Series Speaker And Woofer Limited Lifetime Warranty Coverage U S A Only Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in mat
4. 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 consequen tial 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 Architectural Series ARCHITECTURAL SERIES SPEAKER AND WOOFER 3 Owner s MANUAL Architectural Series Panel Bracket Limited Warranty Coverage U S A Only CONDITIONS THE FOLLOWING LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID AND INAPPLICABLE IF THE SONANCE ARCHITECTURAL SERIES PANEL BRACKETS HAVE NOT BEEN INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED ARCHITECTURAL SERIES DEALER INSTALLER USING RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES AS INDICATED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACCIDENT DISASTER MISUSE ABUSE NEGLIGENCE INADEQUATE PACKING OR SHIPPING PROCEDURES COMMERCIAL USER OR SERVICE REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT WHICH HAS NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED OR APPROVED BY SONANCE DAMAGE TO ARCHITECTURAL SERIES PANEL BRACKETS CAUSED BY THE OVER TIGHTENING OR ARCHITECTURAL SERIES SPEAKER MOUNTING BOLTS IS CONSIDERED MISUSE AND IS NOT COVERED U
5. such artwork and the owner shall be responsible for restoring such artwork If wall covering such as wallpaper or leather or unique products covers the Panel Bracket then Sonance shall not be responsible for complete restoration If an Architectural Series Panel Bracket is thought to be defective contact our Technical Assistance Department on any business day at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 from 7 a m to 5 p m Pacific Time They will instruct you on how to proceed Products to be considered for coverage under this limited warran ty must be shipped together with proof of purchase to the Sonance factory at the following address Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 Attention Quality Assurance Department Page 6 of 8 Architectural Series ARCHITECTURAL SERIES SPEAKER AND WOOFER 3 OWNER S MANUAL It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage In any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examination at the factory it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period Sonance or the Authorized Sonance Dealer will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge as set forth on items a through d above except as set forth below within 30 days of receipt of the product If this model is no longer available a
6. NDER ANY PART OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES VISIBLE CRACKING WITNESS LINES ALONG SEAMS OR OTHER IMPERFECTIONS AT THE INSTALLATION SITE RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION NOT ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES INDICATED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALSO EXCLUDES NORMAL COSMETIC DETERIORATION CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SETTLING OF THE DWELLING CONTAINING THE PRODUCT OR POOR CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH DWELLING LIMITED WARRANTY Sonance warrants to each owner of the Sonance Architectural Series Panel Bracket that the Panel Bracket is covered by a fifteen 15 year limited warranty from the original date of purchase by the first buyer This limited warranty is transferable only to a new owner of the dwelling containing such Architectural Series Panel Brackets Should a Sonance Architectural Series Panel Bracket fail during the fifteen year warranty period Sonance will replace it at no charge and will pay for a the labor to remove the defective Panel Bracket and its associated loudspeaker b return shipping costs c labor to re install the Panel Bracket and its associated loudspeaker and d except as set forth in the next paragraph restoration of the wall or ceiling surface to a condition as close as reasonably possible to the original If permanent artwork covers the Panel Bracket then Sonance shall not be responsible for any damage to
7. erials and workmanship provided the speaker was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer Defective products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer from whom they were purchased or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on this instruction manual Freight collect shipments will be refused It is preferable to ship this product in the orig inal 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 Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period Sonance or the Authorized Sonance 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 is sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value In some cases where a new model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting sur face 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 war ranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser within a reasonable time freight prepaid
8. imited warranty is limited to Sonance products and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and any 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 limited warranty or otherwise This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Page 7 of 8 SONANCE 2007 Sonance All rights reserved Sonance Architectural Series and SonicEye are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dana Innovations Due to continuous product improvement all specifications are subject to change without notice For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website www sonance com SONANCE e 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 USA 800 582 7777 or 949 492 7777 FAX 949 361 5151 Technical Support 800 582 0772 www sonance com 33 4827 12 07
9. low you to change the speakers look to keep up with changes in your room s design Paintable perforated metal with trim Paintable perforated metal without trim Paintable cloth with trim Paintable cloth without trim The Z8 model is also available in a black or white Fascia version that has no grille e Two different performance levels let you choose your desired level of audio performance Z series speakers feature reference quality beryllium drivers X series speakers feature audiophile quality carbon fiber drivers e Cast aluminum baffles and woofer frames maintain precise tolerances and reduce resonances delivering superior sound quality for a lifetime e Pivoting drivers direct the speakers sound towards listeners for better performance in stereo and home theater installations Adjustable midrange and tweeter levels fine tune the speakers performance for your room or your personal taste Architectural Series ARCHITECTURAL SERIES SPEAKER AND WOOFER EH OwNER s MANUAL Architectural Finish Components FINISH COMPONENT OPTIONS There are four different types of Architectural Finish Components available Micro Perforated Metal Grille with Trim Micro Perforated Grille without Trim Cloth Grille with Trim Cloth Grille without Trim All four types of Architectural Finish Components can be painted to match the wall or ceiling surface Contact your Sonance Authorized Architectu
10. mance Specifications Z8 Z8F Z8R 200 Tweeter 1 25mm beryllium dome ferrofluid cooled pivoting Midrange 4 102mm beryllium cone rubber surround pivoting Woofer 8 203mm beryllium cone rubber surround extended pole piece Z8 Z8F pivoting Z8R Z8S Frequency Response 30Hz 20kHz 3dB Impedance 6 ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 watts minimum 175 watts maximum Sensitivity 91dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Adjustments Tweeter and Midrange Level 3dB X8 X8R X8S Tweeter 1 25mm silk dome ferrofluid cooled pivoting Midrange 4 102mm carbon fiber cone rubber surround pivoting Woofer 8 203mm carbon fiber cone rubber surround pivoting X8R X8S Frequency Response 32Hz 20kHz 3dB Impedance ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 watts minimum 150 watts maximum Sensitivity 91dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Adjustments Tweeter and Midrange Level 3dB Z6 Z6R Z6S Tweeter 1 25mm beryllium dome ferrofluid cooled pivoting Woofer 6 2 165mm beryllium cone rubber surround extended pole piece Z6 pivoting Z6R Z6S Frequency Response 40Hz 20kHz 3dB Impedance 6 ohms nominal 4 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 watts minimum 150 watts maximum Sensitivity 90dB SPL 2 83V 1 meter Adjustments Tweeter Level 3dB X6 X6R X65 Tweeter 1 25mm silk dome ferrofluid cooled pivoting Woofer 6 203mm
11. nd cannot 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 responsibility for liability for such modification only as far as is covered in item d above All replaced parts and products become the property of Sonance Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the sender within a reasonable time freight prepaid This limited warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties If the product is defective in materials or work manship as warranted above the purchaser s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided in items a through d above In no event will Sonance be liable for any incidental or consequential damages aris ing out of the use or inability to use the product even if Sonance or an Authorized Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party In states that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages the above limitation and exclusion may not apply All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this limited war ranty In states that do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty this limitation does not apply EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This l
12. ral Series Dealer Installer for more information about painting Architectural Finish Components Performing Adjustments Sonance Architectural Series Speakers pivoting drivers and midrange tweeter level adjustments are located on the speaker baffle behind the Architectural Finish Component On Z8F models the level adjustments are located behind the fascia These adjustments should have been performed by the Sonance Authorized Architectural Series Dealer Installer before you took delivery of your speakers Because proper installation of the Architectural Finish Component is critical to the overall look of the finished speaker installation Sonance recommends that you not attempt to remove the Architectural Finish Component to perform these adjustments yourself If you change the room s seating arrangement which may require that the drivers be re pivoted or if you change the room s decor which may require a change in the midrange tweeter level adjustments Sonance recommends that you contact your Sonance Authorized Architectural Series Dealer Installer If you are unable to contact your Architectural Series Dealer Installer contact the Sonance Technical Assistance Department on any business day at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 from 7 a m to 5 p m Pacific Time They will instruct you on how to proceed Page 3 of 8 Architectural Series ARCHITECTURAL SERIES SPEAKER AND WOOFER OwNER s MANUAL Architectural Series Speaker Perfor
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