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ERLOT

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Speaker Placement

When selecting mounting locations for your speakers you should consider such things as your primary listening location, 
the primary use for the speakers (distributed audio, 2-channel stereo or home theater) and aesthetic values. Your local
authorized Sonance dealer is an expert in audio/video system planning and installation. We strongly recommend that you
work with your dealer to ensure that your system is properly planned, assembled and installed.

Distributed Audio Speaker Placement (Mono signal)

Sonance 

M

erlot 421

SS

M

R

Single Stereo Technology

®

speakers are ideal for use in hallways, bathrooms, closets, or in any

location where listeners will be moving around and a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical. Because a single SS

M

R

speaker reproduces both stereo channels from a single location, it will deliver outstanding performance from an extremely
wide variety of mounting locations. 

All Sonance 

M

erlot 

M

R and SS

M

R-series speaker models have very smooth and predictable off-axis response, so they 

provide excellent coverage in distributed audio systems from a wide variety of installation locations. The chart in 

Figure 1

shows how far apart the speakers can be placed at different ceiling heights while still providing good coverage (as shown
in Figure 2). The distances are based on ear heights of 62” for standing listeners and 40” for seated listeners.

Stereo Speaker 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 38 – 42 inches from the floor and at least 18 inches away from the side walls.

• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the speakers.

• For the 422

M

R

, pivoting the tweeter of each speaker directly towards the main listening position will help maximize the

stereo soundstage.

Use the left and right speaker placement in 

Figure 3 (on page 5) as a guide.

    

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Содержание Merlot 421MR

Страница 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR SERIES IN CEILING SPEAKERS ...

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Страница 4: ...io systems from a wide variety of installation locations The chart in Figure 1 shows how far apart the speakers can be placed at different ceiling heights while still providing good coverage as shown in Figure 2 The distances are based on ear heights of 62 for standing listeners and 40 for seated listeners Stereo Speaker Placement Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet a...

Страница 5: ...ose to walls without adversely affecting sound quality Use Figure 3 as a guide Left Right Surround and Surround Back Channels 7 1 Channel System L Le ef ft t R Ri ig gh ht t S Su ur rr ro ou un nd d S Sp pe ea ak ke er rs s Place the left and right surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position between 6 and 10 feet apart The speakers can be placed close to the side walls S Su u...

Страница 6: ...nclo sure volumes You can get the very best performance from your speakers by partitioning a section of the stud bay to form a sealed back box with a specific internal volume Building such an enclosure will create a dramatic improvement in your speakers bass performance and power handling The ideal back box volume for the Merlot 422M 421M and 421SSMR is 0 25 ft3 Optional Merlot M Series Speaker En...

Страница 7: ...with the speaker 3 The cutout for all Merlot MR and SSMR speakers is 5 7 8 149mm in diameter There also must be at least 3 89mm depth within the ceiling cavity for the speaker 4 Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to be located and pencil an outline on the ceiling If you are unsure about obstructions drill a small hole in the center of the outline and insert a coat hanger wi...

Страница 8: ...nnector and insert the exposed wires into the holes in the posts The 421SSMR has two sets of connectors one for the left amplifier channel and one for the right The speaker s positive post is labeled with a red dot the negative post is labeled with a black dot Double check that you connected amplifier to speaker and amplifier to speaker 5 Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise...

Страница 9: ...s to achieve a proper grille fit Painting The Speakers and Grilles You can paint the speakers and grilles before installing them which will eliminate the paint scar that can be left on the wall if the speaker ever needs to be removed for service You can also paint the speakers after installation but before the grilles are attached All Sonance Merlot speakers come from the factory fitted with a pla...

Страница 10: ...a This will help the sound from the speakers blend into a solid sound stage even if the speakers are widely separated If you re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a home theater you can create a more diffuse spacious surround effect by pivoting the tweeters towards a wall or window away from the listeners T To o P Pi iv vo ot t t th he e T Tw we ee et te er r Apply light pressure t...

Страница 11: ...bber surround Frequency Response 70Hz 20kHz 3dB Impedance 8 ohms nominal 6 ohms minimum Power Handling 5 watts minimum 50 watts maximum Sensitivity 89dB 2 83V 1 meter Grille Material Perforated aluminum Dimensions Dia x D 67 8 x 3 175mm x 89mm Cutout Diameter 57 8 149mm Shipping Weight 6 lbs 2 8kg per pair 421SSMR Tweeter Two 19mm silk domes Woofer 4 114mm Black polypropylene cone with a rubber su...

Страница 12: ...RT TA AN NT T Y YO OU U M MU US ST T H HA AV VE E P PR RI IO OR R A AU UT TH HO OR RI IZ ZA AT TI IO ON N T TO O R RE ET TU UR RN N Y YO OU UR R S SP PE EA AK KE ER R T TO O S SO ON NA AN NC CE E 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...

Страница 13: ...isuse 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 ...

Страница 14: ...14 SONANCE MERLOT MR SSMR System Notes ...

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Страница 16: ...ons Due to continuous product improvement all features and specifications are subject to change without notice For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website www sonance com SONANCE 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 ...

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