I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
SONANCE MERLOT® MR/SSMR/MSQ
I N - C E I L I N G S P E A K E R S
Home Theater Speaker Placement
Left, Center & Right Speakers (see Figure 2)
• Place the left, center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in
front of the video screen, from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, with the
center channel speaker as close to midway between the left
and right speakers as possible.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sonance Merlot® in-ceiling speakers.
When properly installed your new speakers will give you years
of entertainment pleasure. This manual covers these Merlot
speaker models: 422MR, 421MR, 422MSQ and 421SSMR.
SAFETY WARNING:
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet
away from the speakers.
THESE SPEAKERS HAVE FASTMOUNT® TABS THAT PREVENT THE
SPEAKER FROM FALLING OUT OF THE MOUNTING HOLE DURING THE
INSTALLATION PROCESS.
THE EDGES OF THE FASTMOUNT TABS ARE VERY SHARP.
USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE SPEAKER.
Box Contents
Sonance Merlot MR and MSQ speaker boxes contain (2) Merlot
speakers, (2) paint plugs (installed on the fronts of the speakers),
(2) paintable grilles and (1) mounting cutout template.
6'– 10'
6' – 10'
TV
Apart
Apart
1'– 2'
2' – 6'
Sonance Merlot SSMR speaker boxes contain (1) Merlot speaker,
(1) plastic paint plug (installed on the front of the speaker),
(1) paintable grille and (1) mounting cutout template.
Speaker Placement
Distributed Audio Placement (Mono signal)
Figure 2: 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
All Sonance Merlot MR, MSQ and SSMR-series speaker models
provide excellent coverage in distributed audio systems from a
wide variety of installation locations.
Sonance Merlot 421SSMR Single Stereo Technology® speakers
reproduce both stereo channels from a single location, and are
ideal for use in hallways, bathrooms, closets, or in any location
where a pair of stereo speakers would be impractical.
Surround Speakers — 5.1-Channel System (see Figure 2)
• Locate the left and right surround speakers on the ceiling
between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position. The
speakers should be between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.
Surround Speakers — 7.1-Channel System (see Figure 3)
• Left & Right Surround Speakers: Place the left and right
surround speakers directly to the sides of the listening position,
between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.
The table and illustration in Figure 1 show how far apart the
speakers can be placed at various ceiling heights while still
providing good coverage for all listeners.
• Surround Back Speakers: Place the surround back speakers
between 2 feet and 6 feet behind the listening position. The
surround back speakers should be closer together than the left
and right surround speakers — between 3 feet and 6 feet apart.
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Left, Center
& Right
Left & Right
Surround Speakers
COVERAGE
AREA
COVERAGE
AREA
Speakers
Surround
Back
Speakers
6' – 10'
3' – 6'
Apart
SPEAKER SPACING FOR A DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM
TV
Apart
CEILING HEIGHT STANDING LISTENER SEATED LISTENER
2' – 6'
8‘ CEILING
10’ CEILING
12’ CEILING
14’ CEILING
5.7’ APART
9.5’ APART
13.5’ APART
17.5’ APART
21.5’ APART
1'– 2'
9.7’ APART
13.7’ APART
17.7’ APART
Less than 2’
Figure 1: Distributed Audio Speaker Spacing
Figure 3: 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Placement
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SONANCE MERLOT MR/SSMR/MSQ
Note: You can adjust the torque applied to the
RotoLock screws to achieve a proper grille fit.
421MR
Tweeter:
Woofer:
¾" (19mm) silk dome
4½" (114mm) Black polypropylene
cone with a rubber surround
Painting The Speakers
All Sonance Symphony speakers come from the factory fitted with
a plastic ‘paint plug’ that protects the speaker drivers while the
mounting flange is being painted.
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
70Hz – 20kHz 3dB
8 ohms nominal: 6 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 50 watts maximum
89dB (2.83V/1 meter)
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Paint the grille separately from the speaker. Before painting,
carefully remove the under-grille cloth. It is held in place with a
light tacking glue that makes it easy to remove. Spray the grilles
with thinned paint (5 parts thinner to 1 part paint), being care-
ful not to plug the holes. Too heavy a coat of paint on the grille
will adversely affect the sound of the speaker. Once the grilles
and flange are painted and dry, replace the under-grille cloth,
remove the paint plug from the mounting flange and install the
grille.
Grille Material:
Dimensions (Dia x D):
Cutout Diameter:
Shipping Weight:
Perforated aluminum
6 7/ " x 3½" (175mm x 89mm)
8
5 7/ " (149mm)
8
6 lbs (2.8kg) per pair
422MSQ
Tweeter:
¾" (19mm) silk dome, pivoting
Speaker Adjustments
Pivoting Tweeter
Woofer:
4½" (114mm) Black polypropylene
cone with a rubber surround
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
60Hz – 20kHz 3dB
The Merlot 422MR speaker has a pivoting tweeter that allows you
to direct sound towards or away from the listening area, depend-
ing on how the speakers are being used:
8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 60 watts maximum
90dB (2.83V/1 meter)
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
• If you’re using the speakers in stereo or as the front left/cen-
ter/right speakers in a home theater, pivot the tweeter directly
towards the listening area. This will help the sound from the
speakers blend into a solid soundstage even if the speakers are
widely separated.
Grille Material:
Perforated aluminum
Dimensions (W x H x D): 6½" x 6½” 3½"
(165mm x 165mm x 89mm)
Cutout Diameter:
Shipping Weight :
5 7/ " (149mm)
• If you’re using the speakers as surround channel speakers in a
home theater, you can create
a more diffuse, spacious sur-
round effect by pivoting the
tweeters towards a wall or
window, away from the lis-
teners.
8
6 lbs (2.8kg) per pair
421SSMR
Tweeter:
Two ¾" (19mm) silk domes
Woofer:
4½" (114mm) Black polypropylene
cone with a rubber surround, dual
voice coil
To Pivot the Tweeter:
Apply light pressure to the
plastic ring around the outside
edge of the tweeter dome, as
shown in Figure 7. Take care
not to touch or apply pressure
to the tweeter dome itself.
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
70Hz – 20kHz 3dB
8 ohms nominal: 6 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 50 watts maximum
89dB (2.83V/1 meter)
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Figure 7:
Pivoting the Tweeter
Grille Material:
Dimensions (Dia x D):
Cutout Diameter:
Shipping Weight:
Perforated aluminum
6 7/ " x 3½" (175mm x 89mm)
8
Specifications
5 7/ " (149mm)
8
422MR
Tweeter:
Woofer:
3 lbs (1.4kg) each
¾" (19mm) silk dome, pivoting
4½" (114mm) Black polypropylene
cone with a rubber surround
Frequency Response:
Impedance:
60Hz – 20kHz 3dB
8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum
5 watts minimum; 60 watts maximum
90dB (2.83V/1 meter)
Power Handling:
Sensitivity:
Grille Material:
Dimensions (Dia x D):
Cutout Diameter:
Shipping Weight :
Perforated aluminum
6 7/ " x 3½" (175mm x 89mm)
8
5 7/ " (149mm)
8
6 lbs (2.8kg) per pair
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tion at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that
the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time dur-
ing this warranty period, Sonance or the Authorized Sonance Dealer
will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional
charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available
and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may
replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value. In
some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the
mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification
is required, Sonance assumes no responsibility or liability for such
modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of
Sonance. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be
returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time,
freight prepaid.
Technical Assistance and Service
If you any have questions about the operation or installation
of this product, please call our Technical Assistance
Department on any business day at (800) 582-0772 or (949)
492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST.
If your speakers should need repair or service, contact your Sonance
Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:
1. Prior to calling, note the product’s model number, serial number,
purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you
purchased the product.
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above num-
ber(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If appli-
cable, they will issue a Return Authorization Number.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage
caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate
packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in
excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modi-
fication of the product which has not been authorized or approved
by Sonance. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deteriora-
tion caused by environmental conditions. This Warranty will be void
if the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered-
with or defaced. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed war-
ranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as
warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided above. In no event will Sonance be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or
inability to use the product, even if Sonance or an Authorized
Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages,
or for any claim by any other party.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO
RETURN YOUR SPEAKER TO SONANCE!
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 place the box into an additional outer “overcarton” before
shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please include
a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package.
4. Contact a package delivery company such as United Parcel
Service or Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect)
shipping. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service.
IMPORTANT: Freight collect shipments will be refused.
5. Write the Return Authorization Number on tthe outside of
the shipping carton.
6. Ship the packaged unit to:
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential
damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All
implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this
expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the
length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides
in such a state, this limitation does not apply.
Quality Assurance Department
Sonance
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
Limited Lifetime Warranty Coverage
(U.S. Only)
Exclusions And Limitations
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular pur-
pose, or otherwise. The warranty is limited to Sonance products reg-
istered herein and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers
and other allied or associated equipment which may result for any
reason from use with this product. Sonance shall, in no event, be
liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any
breach of this warranty or otherwise. This warranty gives you specif-
ic legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that
this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from
a Sonance Authorized Dealer.
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase,
prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer from whom they
were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on
this instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is
preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to
lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or
damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If upon examina-
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