User Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MAG5.1R. When properly installed your
new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure.
Before Installation
Determine the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placement in
column 1).
Perform an obstruction survey using a stud finder to be certain that
there are no studs, conduit, pipes,heating,ducts, pocket doors or
air returns in the ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker.
If you are unsure about obstructions, drill a small hole in the center
of the outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole to feel
around for possible obstructions.
Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, and run the
speaker wires from the mounting hole to the amplifier location.
Installation
Sonance Speakers feature integral Roto-Lock® mounting system
for quick mounting directly into existing ceilings.
1. Strip 1/4” – 1/2” (6mm – 12mm) of insulation from each speaker
lead. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to
ensure that there are no stray strands.
NOTE: STRAY STRANDS THAT TOUCH EACH OTHER CAN CAUSE
A SHORT-CIRCUIT THAT CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
NOTE: CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING CODES BEFORE RUNNING
SPEAKER WIRES THROUGH CEILINGS.
Home Theater Speaker Placement
MAG6R - Left, Center & Right Speakers (see Figure 1)
• Place the left, center and right speakers 1 – 2 feet (0.3m –
0.6m) in front of the video screen, 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m)
apart, with the center channel speaker as close to midway
between the left and right speakers as possible.
• The main listening position should be 4 – 10 feet (1.2m – 2m)
away from the speakers.
MAG6R SUR - Surround Speakers (see Figure 1)
• Locate the left and right surround speakers 2 – 6 feet (0.6m
–1.8m) behind the listening position. The speakers should be
6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart.
Subwoofer Placement
As with any speaker, your Sonance MS8 SUB’s performance will be
influenced by its placement in your listening room. However, since
our ears do not hear directional sound at deep bass frequencies, your
subwoofer’s placement is not as critical to its overall performance
as is the placement of your system’s other speakers. Therefore, your
subwoofer will deliver superior performance from a wide variety of
room locations.
The following guidelines — plus some experimentation — will help
you get the best performance possible from your subwoofer in your
home theater space. Placing the subwoofer as close as possible to
the same plane as your main (left and right) speakers will help your
subwoofer’s sound properly blend with the sound from your main
speakers, creating a solid, integrated soundstage that enhances the
impact of music and films.
We suggest starting with the subwoofer in line with your left and
right speakers, somewhere between either speaker and the side
wall (see Figure 2). Your subwoofer’s location relative to walls will
influence the amount of bass it produces — placing the subwoofer
next to a wall will increase bass output; placing it in a corner will
maximize its bass output. However, corner placement can increase
standing waves in the room (peaks and dips in bass response related
to the room’s dimensions) that can make the subwoofer’s bass
performance sound uneven at different listening locations.
Experiment with different subwoofer locations until you find one that
produces strong bass that sounds clear (without boominess) at the
seating locations while maintaining the sound’s impact.
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 you get the best performance
possible from your subwoofer.
NOTE: THESE SUBWOOFERS CAN PRODUCE ENOUGH BASS
ENERGY TO CAUSE OBJECTS IN THE ROOM TO RATTLE OR
BUZZ DURING PASSAGES WITH VERY STRONG BASS. IF THIS
HAPPENS, TRY RELOCATING THE ITEMS. IF THAT FAILS TO STOP
THE RATTLING YOU MAY HAVE TO REMOVE THE ITEMS.
Box Contents
MAG5.1R box contains:
(3) MAG6R speakers
(2) MAG6R SUR speakers
(1) MS8 SUB subwoofer
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Figure 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
Figure 2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Subwoofer Placement
Figure 1: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
Figure 2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Subwoofer Placement