I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
VISUAL PERFORMANCE® SERIES
6 ” I N - W A L L S P E A K E R S
Surround
Speakers (5.1-
Channel System)
Locate the surround
channel speakers on
the side walls 2 – 6
feet behind the listen-
ing position, at least 5
feet from the floor. Use
Figure 2 as a guide.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Visual Performance®
Series 6” in-wall speakers. When properly installed your
new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure.
This manual covers these Visual Performance Series speaker
models: VP69, VP67, VP65, VP65TL.
2' – 6'
5' – 7'
SAFETY WARNING:
THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT® TABS THAT PREVENT THE
SPEAKER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE
INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Surround
Speakers (7.1-
Channel System)
THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP.
USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.
FIGURE 2: 5.1-CHANNEL HOME
THEATER SURROUND SPEAKER
PLACEMENT
• LEFT
&
RIGHT
Box Contents
SURROUND SPEAKERS:
Place the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides
of the listening position, at least 5 feet from the floor.
Each Sonance Visual Performance Series in-wall speaker box
contains 2 Visual Performance Series in-wall speakers, 2 Paint
plugs (installed on the fronts of the speakers), 2 Paintable grilles
and 1 Mounting cutout template.
• SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS: Place the surround back speakers in
the rear wall, between 3 feet and 6 feet apart and at least
5 feet from the floor.
Speaker Placement
Home Theater Speaker Placement
Use Figure 3 as a guide.
Left, Center & Right Channels
• Place the left & right speakers on either side of the video
screen, anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart and 38 – 42
inches from the floor.
Right Surround
Speaker
Right
Front
Speaker
Right
Surround Back
Video
• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the
left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor).
Speaker
Screen
Center
• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video
screen, place it no more than 2 feet above or below the center
of the left and right speakers. This will maintain consistent
tonality between all 3 front channel speakers.
Speaker
Left
Surround Back
Speaker
Left
Front
• The main listening position should be between 8 and 12 feet
away from the speakers.
Speaker
Left Surround
Speaker
Use Figure 1 as a guide.
FIGURE 3: 7.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT
6' – 10'
18"
From Side
Wall
18"
From Side
Wall
Apart
Stereo (2-Channel) Placement
• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10
feet apart, with the main listening position as close to midway
between the speakers as possible.
• The speakers should be at least 2 feet away from the side walls.
2'
(max.)
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet
away from the speakers.
• In most cases pivoting the tweeter of each speaker directly
towards the main listening position will help maximize the
stereo soundstage.
FIGURE 1: LEFT, CENTER & RIGHT CHANNEL
HOME THEATER SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Use the left and right speaker placement in Figure 1 as a guide.
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SONANCE VISUAL PERFORMANCE 6” IN-WALL
NOTE: ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE ROTOLOCK CLAMPS
SO THAT THE SPEAKER FRAME IS FLAT WILL HELP ENSURE THAT
THE GRILLE CONTACTS THE WALL ALL THE WAY AROUND THE
SPEAKER FOR A PROPER FIT.
Specifications
VP69
Tweeter:
1" (25mmBeryllium dome, Ferrofluid-
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back
chamber
6. The new micro flange grille is held in place by several small,
powerful magnets on the speaker frame. Place the grille
against the speaker and the magnets will hold it firmly in
place. When properly installed, the grille flange should make
contact with the wall all the way around the speaker.
Woofer:
6½" (165mm) Beryllium cone with a
rubber surround, extended pole piece
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
40Hz – 20kHz 3dB
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Painting The Grilles
See the accompanying Painting Instructions sheet for painting
instructions.
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Grille Material:
Perforated Steel
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 7¾" x 11 8" x 3½”
Speaker Adjustments
Pivoting Tweeter
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6 7 8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)
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All Visual Performance Series 6” in-wall speakers have a pivot-
ing tweeter that allows you to direct sound towards or away from
the listening area, depending on how the speakers are being
used:
Shipping Weight:
12 lbs (5.45kg) pair
VP67
Tweeter:
1"
(25mm)
Aluminum
dome,
in
• If you’re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left/center/
right speakers in a home theater, pivot the tweeter directly
towards the listening area. This will help the sound from the
speakers blend into a solid soundstage even if the speakers are
widely separated.
Ferrofluid-cooled,
acoustic back chamber
pivoting,
Woofer:
6½" (165mm) Coated carbon fiber
cone with a rubber surround, extended
pole piece
• If you’re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a
home theater, you can create a more diffuse, spacious sur-
round effect by pivoting the tweeter towards a wall or
window, away from the listeners.
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
43Hz – 20kHz 3dB
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 140 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
To Pivot the Tweeter:
Grille Material:
Perforated Steel
Apply light pressure to the
plastic ring around the out-
side edge of the tweeter
dome, as shown in Figure 9.
Take care not to touch or
apply pressure to the tweeter
dome itself.
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 7¾" x 11 8" x 3½”
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6 7 8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)
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Shipping Weight:
11 lbs (5.0kg) pair
VP65/VP65TL
Tweeter:
1" (25mm) Silk dome, Ferrofluid-
cooled, pivoting, in acoustic back
chamber
Woofer:
6½" (165mm) Carbon fiber cone with
a rubber surround
FIGURE 9: PIVOTING THE TWEETER
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
44Hz – 20kHz 3dB
8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 130 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated Steel
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Grille Material:
Dimensions
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VP65 (W x H x D):
7¾" x 11 8" x 3½”
(197mm x 295mm x 89mm)
VP65TL (W x H x D):
8¼" x 12 3/16" x 2½”
(210mm x 310mm x 65mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 6 7 8” x 10¾" (175mm x 273mm)
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Shipping Weight:
10 lbs (4.5kg) pair
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damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If upon examina-
tion at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that
the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time dur-
ing 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 surface 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 warranty will be
returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time,
freight prepaid.
Technical Assistance and Service
If you any have questions about the operation or installa-
tion of this product, please call our Technical Assistance
Department on any business day at (800) 582-0772 or (949)
492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST.
If your speakers should need repair or service, contact your Sonance
Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:
1. Prior to calling, note the product’s model number, serial number,
purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you
purchased the product.
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above num-
ber(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If appli-
cable, they will issue a Return Authorization Number.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO
RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO SONANCE!
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 modi-
fication of the product which has not been authorized or approved
by Sonance. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deteriora-
tion 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 war-
ranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as
warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided 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.
3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the
unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain
replacement packaging from us for a small charge. Note: it is best
if you place the box into an additional outer “overcarton” before
shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please include
a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package.
4. Contact a package delivery company such as United Parcel
Service or Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect)
shipping. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service.
IMPORTANT: Freight collect shipments will be refused.
5. Write the Return Authorization Number on the outside of
the shipping carton.
6. Ship the packaged unit to:
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 purchaser resides
in such a state, this limitation does not apply.
Quality Assurance Department
Sonance
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
Limited Lifetime Warranty Coverage
(U.S. Only)
Exclusions And Limitations
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that
this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased
from a Sonance Authorized Dealer.
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 consequential 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.
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 original shipping container to
lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or
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