FAQ Sheet

Frequently asked questions regarding Sonance Invisible Speakers

What are the recommended applications for Sonance Invisible Speakers?

Invisible speakers are most commonly specified in design oriented applications where visible speaker grilles would

detract from the design aesthetic of the space. Design critical living spaces such as Living rooms, dining rooms, master

bedrooms or upscale commercial spaces such as the Louis Vuitton Stores are common applications for Sonance Invisible

Speakers.

Driver protection

How can I be confident that these speakers will not be damaged by being played too loud or driven with too much

power?

The drivers in the Sonance Invisible Speakers are protected by independent self-resetting poly switches. Once the

maximum volume limit is reached the poly switches engage and protect the drivers from damage.

Installation & Finishing

What is the proper speaker positioning relative to the wall or ceiling surface?

To achieve the best audio quality the front surface of the speaker must be flush with the wall or ceiling surface. This is

done to minimize the amount of topping compound that is used to hide the speakers. The Invisible Series speakers can

be used with up to 1/8” (3mm) of topping compound if the installation requires it but the highest audio performance

will be achieved when the topping compound is kept to a minimum. If the speaker is initially set too deep relative to the

wall or ceiling surface, too much topping compound will be required to cover the speaker surface resulting in potentially

poor audio quality. All Sonance Invisible Series speakers come with a complete set of easy to identify multiple depth

shims. These shims are used to position the speaker flush to the wall or ceiling.

What topping compounds should be used with Sonance Invisible Series Speakers?

Any topping compound that is suitable for drywall will yield excellent results with the Invisible Series Speakers. The most

common topping compounds are setting and non setting joint compounds. Setting type joint compounds contain

chemicals that speed up the drying process, these are commonly called hot mud.

Tested and Recommended topping compounds:

USG Sheetrock Brand Durabond

USG Sheetrock Brand Easy Sand

USG Sheetrock Brand All Purpose Joint Compound

British Gypsum Easi-fill

Nylon mesh tape should be used to cover the joint between the speakers and the wall or ceiling surface. The topping

compound will then be used to finish over the surface of the speaker.

It is important to carefully read the manual and watch the installation video.

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Frequently asked questions regarding Sonance Invisible Speakers What are the recommended applications for Sonance Invisible Speakers? Invisible speakers are most commonly specified in design oriented applications where visible speaker grilles would detract from the design aesthetic of the space. Design critical living spaces such as Living rooms, dining rooms, master bedrooms or upscale commercial spaces such as the Louis Vuitton Stores are common applications for Sonance Invisible Speakers.
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What materials can be used to finish Sonance Invisible Speakers? The materials must be pliable, elastic materials. Cement types of plasters or stuccos are too rigid and will not yield good audio quality. Paper backed wood veneer, acrylic and lime based Venetian plasters, thin wall papers and any semi-elastic wall topping compound will yield satisfactory finish results and good audio quality.