Overview

Sonance Visual Performance Extreme 

Sonance Visual Performance Extreme Speakers combine best-in-class audio performance, award winning aesthetics, weather proof material and a new grille retention system.

Extreme speakers feature the same Visual Performance Series aesthetic and paintable low-profile grille to blend into the surrounding wall or ceiling area and provide consistency with the rest of the home.

The VP Extreme speaker also includes Sonance’s XPC Grille Retention Technology® ensuring the grille is held securely in place even during high pressure washing.

They are built to withstand extreme temperatures from -30ºF to +175ºF (34ºC to +79ºC) and conform to Military Standard 810G and IP-66 ratings making them the ideal solution for bathrooms, patios and marine environments.

Features

Aesthetics

• Elegant, sleek appearance disappears into any space
• Paintable grille to match surroundings
• Optional square adapter (sold separately)

Performance

• Developed using cutting edge design and computer modeling software
• Consistent tonality across all listening levels
• Clear and natural treble
• High excursion polypropylene/graphite woofer produces smooth effortless bass

Installation

• One-piece powder coated stainless steel grille
• Simplified single-step grille painting process
• Two-piece Roto-Lock® toggle feet
• New XPC Grille Retention Technology® ensures the grille holds securely in place

Environmental

• Environmental Temperature: -30ºF to +175ºF (34ºC to +79ºC)
• Conforms to Military Standard 810G for humidity, salt spray, temperature and UV
• IP-66 rating for protection against heavy seas and powerful jets of water

Features

• 8" Injection-Molded polypropylene/graphite cone Woofer

• 1" Polyurethane dome, Ferrofluid cooled Tweeter

• 5 watts min / 130 watts max Power handling

• 40Hz - 20kHz ±3dB Frequency response, 8 ohms nominial Impendance

• IP-66 rating for protection against heavy seas and powerful jets of water

• Conforms to Military Standard 810G for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV

Specifications

• Tweeter: 1" (25mm) polyurethane dome, Ferrofluid cooled, in acoustic back chamber
• Woofer: 8" (205mm) injection-molded polypropylene/graphite cone, with integral Santoprene™ surround
• Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz ±3dB 
• Impedance: 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum 
• Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 130 watts maximum 
• Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter)
• Environment: Conforms to Military Standard 810G for humidity, salt spray, temperature and UV, IP-66 waterproof rating
• Environment Temp: -30º - 175ºF (-34ºC - 79ºC)
• Speaker Depth: 3 3/4" (95mm)
• Dimensions: 11 5/8" (295mm)
• Cut-Out Dimension: 10 1/8" (257mm)
• Grille Material: Powder-coated stainless steel
• Shipping Weight: 14 lbs (6.35kg) pair

Optional Accessories

• Round flex brackets
• Rectangle flex brackets
• Acoustic enclosures
• Round retrofit enclosures
• Rectangular retrofit enclosures
• Extreme square adapters