When Sonance’s Visual Performance Series was released in 2007, it set a new standard for the aesthetic of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Sonance is confident that the next generation of Visual Performance Series will establish a new industry standard for sonic performance for the category.

State-of-the-art materials have been used across the four performance levels in the range including:

Level 8: Carbon fibre and Rohacell drivers, ceramic dome tweeters
Level 6: Kevlar and Nomex drivers, powder coated aluminum tweeters
Level 4: Textured polypropylene drivers, powder coated aluminum tweeters
Level 2: Textured polypropylene drivers, cloth dome tweeters

Sonance chief speaker engineer Todd Ryan used the latest computer modelling and test software including FineMotor, FineCone, MOTiv, Clio FW10 and Klippel distortion analyser to achieve extremely precise magnetic field symmetry in the motor and ideal suspension linearity. The result is a consistent frequency response and sonic signature across all listening levels and minimized distortion at higher volumes.

A smooth power response to +/-60˚ has been achieved, delivering superb on and off axis performance. This allows speakers to be positioned for the best aesthetic (aligned with down lights for example) while still providing uncompromised sound quality and coverage.

Forward-placed high excursion woofers (with almost 3X the travel of previous models) have been used to minimise early reflections and deliver extended bass response.

13˚ pivoting woofers ensure bass and midrange frequencies can be directed as required, while the independently pivoting tweeters provide an additional 13˚ of rotation, allowing for the fine-tuning of treble.

The Visual Performance Series has maintained its aesthetic and ease of installation with one-piece paintable micro-trim grilles. An easily removable scrim cloth further simplifies the painting process.

The new range also features three new Square Adaptors that converts round speakers into square, allowing them to be installed into a round hole for easier alignment. The magnetic frame on the adaptor ensures the speaker remains concealed once installed and grille fit remains tight against the ceiling along the edges and into the corners.

“This year marks our 30th anniversary of inventing the in-wall and in-ceiling speaker category and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than re-inventing it,” says Ari Supran, chief executive of Dana Innovations, parent company of Sonance, iPort and TRUFIG.

Sonance’s Next Generation of Visual Performance Series is available in round, square, rectangle, 4” and 6” (2-way), 8” (3-way), single stereo, LCR, surround, thinline, extreme, woofers and subwoofers.