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TYPES OF WIRE
Color-coded, 14/4 direct-burial speaker wire is
recommended.
NOTE: Please refer to the wiring chart below to
determine which size wire to use over a given
distance. Distances listed are from the amp to the
furthest speaker.
WIRE GAUGE CHART
WIRE GAUGE
18 GAUGE
16 GAUGE
14 GAUGE
DISTANCE
UP TO 100 FEET (30 METERS)
UP TO 150 FEET (45 METERS)
UP TO 250 FEET (80 METERS)
Best Practice: ‘14/4’ refers to 14 gauge, 4-conductor
wire. It is important to use only ‘direct burial’ wire
to maintain long-term signal integrity and prevent
corrosion. Using individual conductors with different
colors makes it easy to identify and access both
amplifier channels. Low voltage lighting wire can also
be used but is only sold as a 2 conductor wire. If using
a 2 conductor wire, run two pairs of wires; one for each
amplifier channel (Right/Left).
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
1. Place the 4 satellites and 1 subwoofer in their
approximate final locations.
2. Dig a 4” to 5” trench to run the speaker wires in.
Be sure to check local codes for trenching
limitations.
3. Run your speaker wire through the trench from the
amp to the first speaker location.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
The Sonance Patio Series System allows the satellite
speakers to be wired together in a parallel/daisy chain
configuration. Run a 4 conductor wire from the amplifier
to the closest speaker. Once you have designated the
first speaker as either left or right, continue alternating
the wires between the left and right channels creating a
daisy chain of stereo satellites (see figure 3).
NOTE: The subwoofer can be connected at any point in
the daisy chain.
Left
Right
Left and Right
Left
Right
Figure 3: Sonance Patio Series System Wiring Diagram
NOTE: The subwoofer requires a burial space that is
about 12” diameter and 11” deep. When subwoofer is in
the ground, ensure that there is roughly 5” of exposed
subwoofer enclosure from the surface of the ground to
the bottom edge of the canopy. See figure 2.
A
C
B
5” (127mm)
11” (280mm)
12” (305mm)
Figure 2
4. Once the speakers and subwoofer are laid out in
their locations and the wiring is completed per this
installation guide, stake or mount the speakers into
their final locations and bury the subwoofer in its
final location.
