I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
S O N A N C E C I N E M A ® S E R I E S
I N - W A L L S P E A K E R S
Left & Right Surround
Speakers
Place the left & right surround
speakers directly to the sides of
the listening position, between
5 and 7 feet off the floor.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Cinema® Series in-wall speak-
ers. When properly installed, these speakers will deliver film
soundtracks and music with outstanding clarity and realism, even
in the largest home theater rooms. This manual covers the
Sonance Cinema Series LCR1, LCR2, SUR1 and SUR2 models.
5' – 7'
Use Figure 2 as a guide.
Box Contents
Surround Back
Channel Speakers
The surround back speakers in
a 6.1- or 7.1-channel system
should be placed on the rear
wall between 4 feet and 8 feet
apart, at least 5 feet from the
floor. Use Figure 3 as a guide.
Each Sonance Cinema Series speaker box contains the following:
(1) Cinema Series LCR or SUR speaker
(1) Paintable grille
(1) Allen wrench
(1) Mounting cutout template
FIGURE 2: LEFT & RIGHT
SURROUND SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Speaker Placement
NOTE: CINEMA SPEAKERS CAN BE ORIENTED EITHER VERTICALLY OR
HORIZONTALLY WITH NEARLY IDENTICAL PERFORMANCE. WHEN ORI-
ENTING THE CINEMA SUR1 AND SUR2 HORIZONTALLY, ROTATE
THE MIDRANGE/TWEETER PANEL 90° (SEE STEP 5, ON PAGE 2).
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. The speakers should be at least 18
inches away from the side walls.
4' – 8'
5' – 7'
• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the
left & right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor).
• 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.
FIGURE 3: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER PLACEMENT
• The main listening position should be between 8 and 12 feet away
from the speakers.
Before Installation
Use Figure 1 as a guide.
1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker
Placement).
2. Perform an obstruction survey 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.
6' – 10'
18"
From Side
Wall
18"
From Side
Wall
Apart
3. The cutout for Cinema LCR1 and SUR1 speakers is
7 ½" x 20½" (191mm x 521mm). The cutout for Cinema
LCR2 and SUR2 speakers is 7 ½"
x
33 ½" (191mm
x
851mm). There must be at least 3 7/8” (98mm) depth within
the wall cavity for the speaker.
2'
(max.)
4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to
be located and pencil an outline on the wall.
• If you are unsure about obstructions, drill 2 – 4 small holes
along the outline’s centerline and insert a coat hanger wire
into each hole to feel-around for possible obstructions.
FIGURE 1: LEFT, CENTER & RIGHT SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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SONANCE CINEMA SERIES
Specifications (continued)
SUR1
Tweeter:
Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-
cooled
Midrange:
Two 3” (76mm) carbon fiber/
Rohacell® laminated cones with
rubber surrounds
Woofer:
Two 5¼" (133mm) carbon fiber/
Rohacell® laminated cones with
rubber surrounds
Remove Screws
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
70Hz – 20kHz 3dB
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Grille Material:
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 7/8" x 21¾" x 3 7/8"
Rotate Panel and
(225mm x 553mm x 98mm)
Replace Screws
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 7 ½" x 20½" (191mm x 521mm)
FIGURE 7: ROTATING THE MIDRANGE/TWEETER PANEL
Shipping Weight:
19 lbs (8.6kg) each
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.
LCR2
Tweeter:
Midrange:
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled
4” (100mm) carbon fiber/Rohacell®
laminated cone with a rubber
surround
Woofer:
Four 5¼" (133mm) carbon fiber/
Rohacell® laminated cones with
rubber surrounds
Painting the Speakers and Grilles
Please refer to the included Painting Instructions sheet.
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
70Hz – 20kHz 3dB
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 200 watts maximum
92dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Specifications
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
LCR1
Tweeter:
1" (25mm) silk dome, ferrofluid-cooled
Grille Material:
Midrange:
4” (100mm) carbon fiber/Rohacell®
laminated cone with a rubber
surround
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 7/8" x 34 7/8" x 3 7/8"
(225mm x 886mm x 98mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 7 ½" x 33 ½" (191mm x 851mm)
Woofer:
Two 5¼" (133mm) carbon fiber/
Rohacell® laminated cones with
rubber surrounds
Shipping Weight:
29 lbs (13.2kg) each
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
70Hz – 20kHz 3dB
SUR2
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 150 watts maximum
90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Tweeter:
Two 1" (25mm) silk domes, ferrofluid-
cooled
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Midrange:
Woofer:
Two 3” (76mm) carbon fiber/
Rohacell® laminated cones with
rubber surrounds
Grille Material:
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 7/8" x 21¾" x 3 7/8"
Four 5¼" (133mm) carbon fiber/
Rohacell® laminated cones with
rubber surrounds
(225mm x 553mm x 98mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 7 ½" x 20½" (191mm x 521mm)
Shipping Weight:
19 lbs (8.6kg) each
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
70Hz – 20kHz 3dB
6 ohms nominal; 4 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 200 watts maximum
92dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
Perforated steel
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Grille Material:
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 7/8" x 34 7/8" x 3 7/8"
(225mm x 886mm x 98mm)
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 7 ½" x 33 ½" (191mm x 851mm)
Shipping Weight:
29 lbs (13.2kg) each
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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 installation
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
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.
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular pur-
pose, or otherwise. The warranty is limited to Sonance products reg-
istered 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 specif-
ic 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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