Types of Wire
When installing SONOS OUTDOOR by SONANCE Speakers
careful consideration should be made when determining speaker
placement and wire gauge. Refer to the wiring chart (see figure
2) to determine which size wire to use over the given distance
between the SONOS Amplifier and the speakers.
W I R E G AU G E C H A R T
18 Gauge
Up to 100 feet (30 meters)
Up to 150 feet (45 meters)
Up to 250 feet (80 meters)
WIRE GAUGE
DISTANCE
16 Gauge
14 Gauge
Figure 2: Wire Gauge Chart
Connecting and Assembling
WARNING: TURN THE AMPLIFIER’S POWER OFF UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE
CONNECTIONS AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT THEY ARE CORRECT. (IF THE AMP’S AC PLUG IS
ACCESSIBLE WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU UNPLUG IT FROM THE WALL OUTLET TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL
TURN-ON AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER.)
1. In most cases you will be able to attach
the FastMount brackets directly to the
mounting surface. Run the speaker wires
from the amplifier to the speaker
locations and through the holes in the
brackets if used (see figure 3).
NOTE: TO INCREASE WATER RESISTANCE AND MAKE
INSTALLATION EASIER, THE SPEAKER WIRE TERMINALS ARE
LOCATED ON THE SPEAKERS’ FRONT PANEL. BE SURE TO LEAVE
ENOUGH WIRE AT THE SPEAKER LOCATION TO FEED THROUGH
THE TUNNEL IN THE SPEAKER ENCLOSURE AND CONNECT TO
THE TERMINALS ON THE FRONT.
Figure 3: Pass Wire
Through Hole and
Attach Bracket
2. Attach the FastMount brackets to the
mounting surface using hardware (not
included) that is appropriate for the type
of surface (see figure 3).
• If the installation requires that the
speaker be mounted in a corner,
attach the bracket with hardware (not
included) through the slots in the angled
corners (see figure 4).
3. If the installation requires that the
speaker be mounted on a pole you can
attach the FastMount brackets to the
pole using 2.5” U-bolts (not included)
(see figure 5).
4.Feed the speaker wires from the
bracket into the wire entry grommet
on the back of the speaker, through the
wire tunnel and out the opening on the
speaker’s front panel (see figure 6).
• The grommet forms a water- resistant
seal around the speaker wire.
• Make sure there is enough slack in the
wire to allow the speaker to pivot on
the bracket.
Figure 4:
Corner Mounting
Figure 5:
Attaching the
Bracket to a Pole
Figure 6: Wire
Entry Grommet
Product Description
Thank you for purchasing SONOS OUTDOOR by SONANCE
weather-resistant speakers.
When properly installed, these speakers will give you many years
of outdoor entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your
new speakers, please read this manual thoroughly before you
begin installation.
The directions in this manual apply to the following models:
SONOS OUTDOOR by SONANCE
Box Contents
(2) Speakers
(2) Speaker Grilles
(2) FastMount® Brackets
(2) Wiring Terminal Covers
Speaker Placement
SONOS OUTDOOR by SONANCE speakers are highly weather-
resistant, and when mounted outdoors will perform exceptionally
well for years, even under adverse weather conditions.
The FastMount bracket system makes it easy to mount the
speakers in a variety of positions and locations: (see figure 1).
Under an eave
Flush against a wall
In a corner
Pole mount
(U-Bolts not included)
The best performance is obtained by placing the speakers
directed toward the listening area.
• If you are mounting the speakers above or below ear level,
pivot them up or down to direct the sound towards
the listeners.
• You can orient the speakers either horizontally or vertically
without affecting the sound quality. For vertical orientation,
please ensure that the tweeter is in the upright position with
the SONOS logo toward the bottom as shown in the “pole
mount” illustration in figure 1.
Figure 1: Speaker Placement
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