Grand Orchestra SO1200 - Speaker SONORO - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	2 1/2-way HiFi speaker
Dimensions (with feet)	Approx. 280 x 349 x 1042 mm
Weight	Approx. 24.8 kg / piece
Recommended amplifier power	50 - 170 W
Impedance	4 Ω
Sensitivity	87.5 dB SPL 2.83 V/1 m
Frequency response	38 Hz - 32 kHz @ -6 dB
Woofers	2 x 6 inch PE-coated paper, die-cast chassis, dual magnet
Tweeter	AMT (Air Motion Transformer), effective area ≈ 85 cm², neodymium magnet
Enclosure	High-density fiberboard (HDF)
Operating temperature	0 °C to +40 °C
Included accessories	1 speaker, 1 grille, 2 bass-reflex plugs, 4 feet (pre-installed), 4 decoupling spikes, 4 spike cups
Cleaning	Exterior only with a soft dry cloth; for heavy soiling, slightly damp cloth then dry
Safety	Do not use outdoors, avoid moisture, high temperatures and direct sunlight
Warranty	5 years (1 year North America and Australia) from date of purchase
Disposal	Do not dispose of with household waste, recycle at a collection point for electrical equipment

Frequently Asked Questions - Grand Orchestra SO1200 SONORO

How to connect the Grand Orchestra speaker to an amplifier?

Turn off the amplifier. Connect the left speaker to the left channel and the right speaker to the right channel. Ensure correct polarity: amplifier + terminal to speaker + terminal, amplifier - terminal to speaker - terminal. Do not let bare wires touch each other or the rear panel.

How to install the supplied decoupling spikes?

Unscrew the pre-installed feet and replace them with the decoupling spikes. Always use the spike cups under the spikes to protect the floor. Adjust the height by turning the spikes.

What to do if I get no sound?

Check that the amplifier is on, the source is active, and the volume is set. Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the speaker and amplifier. Test with another working speaker if possible.

How to clean the speaker?

For light soiling, use a soft dry cloth. For heavy soiling, a slightly damp cloth then dry with a soft dry cloth. Never clean the speakers themselves (woofer/tweeter), as this could damage them.

Can I use the speaker without the protective grille?

Yes, the speakers can be used with or without the grille. Gently remove the grille for a different visual experience.

How to reduce bass if the speaker is too close to the wall?

Insert the supplied foam plug into the bass-reflex port, but never push it all the way in. This will attenuate excessive bass.

What is the recommended listening position?

Place the speakers to form an isosceles triangle with your listening position. The tweeter should be at ear height for optimal stereo imaging.

What to do in case of constant humming or buzzing?

This may be due to a grounding issue with the amplifier or a defective cable. Check the grounding and replace the cable if necessary.

What is the warranty period for the Grand Orchestra?

The warranty is 5 years from the date of purchase (1 year in North America and Australia). It covers material and manufacturing defects. Contact customer service for any claims.

How to dispose of the speaker at end of life?

Do not throw it in household waste. Take it to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Check with your local authorities.

USER MANUAL Grand Orchestra SO1200 SONORO

GRAND ORCHESTRA SO-1200

2 ½ WEGE HI FI LAUTSPRECHER
2 ½ WAY HI FI LOUDSPEAKER

HAUT-PARLEUR HIFI Á 2½ VOIES

White multi-tiered speaker tower with three speakers and a digital display (no visible text or symbols)

Bedienungsanleitung

Operating manual

Mode d'emploi

GERMAN AUDIO AND DESIGN

sonoro

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

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Technical diagram of a vertical cylindrical device with labeled components 6 and 7, showing internal circular elements and connections.

Cross-sectional illustration of two types of cables (no text or symbols)

Illustration of hands installing or adjusting a door panel into a cabinet (no text or symbols visible)

3.5 PLATZIERUNG VON GRAND ORCHESTRA

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    A["Room 1: min. 0.5 m"] --> B["Room 2: a (2.5 - 3.5m)"]
    A --> C["Room 3: b (2.5 - 3.5m)"]
    A --> D["Room 4: c (2.5 - 3.5m)"]
    A --> E["Room 5: d"]
    A --> F["Room 6: e"]
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4. REINIGUNG

1. CLEANING....14
2. TECHNICAL DATA....14
3. DISPOSAL AT END OF USEFUL LIFE....15
4. TROUBLESHOOTING....15
5. WARRANTY 16
6. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing GRAND ORCHESTRA. This operating manual provides all the information required for trouble-free and safe operation of GRAND ORCHESTRA. It is the user's responsibility to make sure, the speaker is positioned, connected and used in a safe way. The images in this operating manual are intended to illustrate the action necessary to operate the GRAND ORCHESTRA.

GRAND ORCHESTRA is intended for personal use only. It is not intended for commercial use.

Enjoy your GRAND ORCHESTRA!

2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRAND ORCHESTRAS

Front and side view

1 2 5 3 4 11

Rear view

Technical diagram of a vertical cylindrical device with labeled components 6 and 7, showing internal circular ports and mounting base.

1. AMT tweeter
2. Woofer speakers
3. Speaker feet
4. Spike pad
5. Speaker mesh
6. Bass ports
7. Connectors (- + )

3. GETTING STARTED

3.1 UNPACKING GRAND ORCHESTRA

1. Take the GRAND ORCHESTRA out of the packaging and check whether the GRAND ORCHESTRA or the individual parts exhibit damage. If this is the case, do not use GRAND ORCHESTRA. Should you detect any damage, contact your dealer or sonoro audio GmbH customer support immediately.
2. Check to make sure that the delivery is complete: 1 speaker, 1 speaker mesh, 2 bass plugs, 4 speaker feet (already mounted), 4 speaker spikes, 4 spike pads.
3. Place the GRAND ORCHESTRA at a suitable and safe location. If you want to put your GRAND ORCHESTRA on a natural wood surface, please make sure that it is suitable. On oiled and waxed surfaces, stains may occur.
4. Do not touch or push the woofers and tweeter on the front of GRAND ORCHESTRA. This can destroy the speaker.

Placing the speaker with the spikes directly to the floor provides the best acoustical performance but may destroy your floor!

For safety's sake we strongly recommend always putting the spike pads below the spikes when placing the speakers on the floor. A helping hand from a second person is recommended.

Feet

GRAND ORCHESTRA are delivered with adjustable speaker feet. By carefully turning the feet, unevenness of the floor can be compensated to make sure the speaker stands securely.

For better acoustic decoupling from the floor, we recommend using the supplied speaker spikes. Just like the feet, they can be adjusted in height by turning.

To do this, first unscrew the pre-assembled speaker feet and replace them with the spikes.

Please take care of your floor and protect it with the included spike pads if necessary.

Spike Spike pad

3.3 CONNECTING THE SPEAKER

GRAND ORCHESTRA can be connected to amplifiers as show in the picture. To avoid short circuits, please first switch off the amplifier to which you want to connect your GRAND ORCHESTRA. Connect the right speaker to the right and left speaker to the left channel of your amplifier. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of + and -.

LIGHT LD SPEAKES PRE OUT AUX ADDITIONAL AVANTATION AIR ON CHILLER ON CHILLER ATTENTION HOLD AT 100% SEPARAT SPEAKES

Cross-sectional illustration of two types of cables (no text or symbols)

When connecting the speaker cable, take notice of the following:

• Do not let the bare wires of the speaker cable touch one another.
• Do not let the bare wires of the speaker cable come into contact with GRAND ORCHESTRA's rear panel and screws.

3.4 REMOVE THE SPEAKER GRILLE

The speakers can be operated with or without the speaker grille.

Illustration of hands installing or adjusting a wall-mounted device into a rectangular box (no text or symbols visible)

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3.5 LOCATING GRAND ORCHESTRA

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    A["Person seated in bathtub with height d''"] --> B["Room 1 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    B --> C["Room 2 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    C --> D["Room 3 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    D --> E["Room 4 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    E --> F["Room 5 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    F --> G["Room 6 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    G --> H["Room 7 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    H --> I["Room 8 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    I --> J["Room 9 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    J --> K["Room 10 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    K --> L["Room 11 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    L --> M["Room 12 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    M --> N["Room 13 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    N --> O["Room 14 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    O --> P["Room 15 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    P --> Q["Room 16 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    Q --> R["Room 17 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    R --> S["Room 18 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    S --> T["Room 19 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    T --> U["Room 20 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    U --> V["Room 21 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    V --> W["Room 22 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    W --> X["Room 23 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    X --> Y["Room 24 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    Y --> Z["Room 25 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    Z --> AA["Room 26 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AA --> AB["Room 27 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AB --> AC["Room 28 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AC --> AD["Room 29 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AD --> AE["Room 30 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AE --> AF["Room 31 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AF --> AG["Room 32 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AG --> AH["Room 33 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AH --> AI["Room 34 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AI --> AJ["Room 35 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AJ --> AK["Room 36 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AK --> AL["Room 37 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AL --> AM["Room 38 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AM --> AN["Room 39 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AN --> AO["Room 40 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AO --> AP["Room 41 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AP --> AQ["Room 42 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AQ --> AR["Room 43 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AR --> AS["Room 44 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AS --> AT["Room 45 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AT --> AU["Room 46 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AU --> AV["Room 47 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AV --> AW["Room 48 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AW --> AX["Room 49 (2.5 - 3.5 m)"]
    AX --> AY["Room 100 (min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0, min: 0"]
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The distance between the speakers and the distance to your listening position should form an isosceles triangle.

$$ a = b = c $$

When you are in your preferred listening position, the tweeter of your GRAND ORCHESRA should be at the same height as your ears.

$$ d = e $$

3.6 BASS PORT PLUG

If you need to place your speakers too close to the back wall, the bass may be perceived as too strong. In this case, inserting the foam plugs into the bass reflex tubes may improve the sound. Please never push the plugs completely into the bass reflex tubes!

Technical line drawing of a vertical rectangular device with two cylindrical ports and a central circular component (no text or symbols)

4. CLEANING

• Cleaning off fingerprints and light soiling: Clean GRAND ORCHESTRA only from the outside with a soft, dry cloth.
• Cleaning off heavy soiling: Clean GRAND ORCHESTRA only from the outside with a slightly damp cloth and then dry GRAND ORCHESTRA with a soft, dry cloth.
  • All other cleaning methods may damage your GRAND ORCHESTRA.

ATTENTION!

Do not try to clean the drivers of GRAND ORCHESTRA, this may destroy them!

5. TECHNICAL DATA

Specification Value
Type	2 1⁄2 WAY HI FI LOUDSPEAKER
Dimensions (W×D×H)	approx. 210 x 349 x 989 mmapprox. 280 x 349 x 1042 mm (including feet)
Weight	approx. 24.8 kg / pc
Operating temperature	0°C ~ +40°C
Cabinet	High-density fibreboard (HDF)
Recommended amplifier power	50-170W
Woofer	2 x 6" PE-coated paper drivers with die-casting chassis and double magnet
Tweeter	Air Motion Transformer (AMT), approx. 85cm2 effective area, neodymium magnet
Impedance	4Ω
Frequency response	38Hz - 32KHz @ -6dB
Sensitivity	87.5dB SPL 2.83V/1m

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

6. DISPOSAL AT END OF USEFUL LIFE

Do not dispose of in household waste. Devices that are marked with this symbol (see figure) should not be disposed of in household waste. They must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electro-technical devices. Information regarding the disposal of old equipment can be obtained from your municipality, local waste disposal company and the store where you purchased this device. Proper disposal of old devices prevents environmental damage and does not jeopardise your health.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

Malfunctions can occur with any electrical equipment. This is not necessarily due to a GRAND ORCHESTRA defect. As such, you should check the following table to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself.

Malfunction	Possible cause	Solution
No sound	Amplifier problem	Connect a known working loudspeaker to the amplifier outputs. If there is no sound, verify all the electronics are turned on, the signal routing is correct, the source is active, the volume is tuned up, etc.
	The speaker cables are not connected properly	Check all the connected cables in between amplifier and GRAND ORCHESTRA's speaker terminals are connected properly.
Poor low frequency respond	Speaker cables are wired in wrong polarity	Check the amplifier (+) terminal is connected to GRAND ORCHESTRA's (+) speaker terminal. Again, check the amplifier (−) terminal is connected to GRAND ORCHESTRA's (−) speaker terminal.
Constant noise such as buzzing, humming	Poor grounding of amplifier	Check and correct the amplifier grounding problem.
	Faulty cable	Replace a good cable.
Intermittent output such as cracking or distortion.	The speaker cables are not connected properly	Checked all connections at amplifier and GRAND ORSCHESTRA to ensure all are correct and tight.

8. WARRANTY

When submitting warranty claims, the following applies without restricting your legal rights:

• Warranty claims can only be asserted within a period of max. 5 years (1 year in North America and Australia), calculated from the date of purchase.
• sonoro audio GmbH shall, at its own discretion, repair or replace GRAND ORCHESTRA free of charge any defects caused by material or manufacturing defects within the warranty period.
• In case of a complaint, please contact our customer service department. You can find contact details under "Contact data" or at www.sonoro.com.
• No new warranty period begins following repair or replacement of GRAND ORCHESTRA. The warranty period of 5 years (1 year in North America and Australia) from date of purchase remains applicable.
• Excluded from the warranty is damage caused by improper use, normal wear and tear, as well as defects which only minimally affect the value or usability of GRAND ORCHESTRA. The warranty also expires in case of any modifications not made by our authorised service centre.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

1. INTRODUCTION ...... 17
2. FAITES CONNAISSANCE AVEC VOTRE GRAND ORCHESTRAS...... 18
3. DÉMARRAGE 18

3.1 DÉBALLAGE D'GRAND ORCHESTRA....18
3.2 ALIGNER LE HAUT-PARLEUR....19
3.3 CONNECTER LE HAUT-PARLEUR....19
3.4 RETIRER LA PROTECTION DU HAUT-PARLEUR....20
3.5 POSITIONNER GRAND ORCHESTRA 20
3.6 BOUCHON POUR PORT DE BASSES....20

1. NETTOYAGE....21
2. DONNÉES TECHNIQUES 21
3. ÉLIMINATION EN FIN DE VIE UTILE.... 22
4. DÉPANNAGE....22
5. GARANTIE....23
6. MANUEL DE SÉCURITÉ 24

1. INTRODUCTION

Cross-sectional illustration of two types of cables (no text or symbols)

Illustration of hands installing or adjusting a door panel into a cabinet (no text or symbols visible)

3.5 POSITIONNER GRAND ORCHESTRA

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    A["Person in bathtub"] -->|min. 0,5 m| B["Device 1"]
    A -->|min. 0,5 m| C["Device 2"]
    A -->|min. 0,5 m| D["Device 3"]
    A -->|min. 0,5 m| E["Device 4"]
    A -->|min. 0,5 m| F["Device 5"]
    B --> G["a (2.5 - 3.5m)"]
    C --> H["b (2.5 - 3.5m)"]
    D --> I["c (2.5 - 3.5m)"]
    E --> J["e"]
    F --> K["d"]

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4. NETTOYAGE

Malfunctions can occur with any electrical equipment. This is not necessarily due to GRAND ORCHESTRA defect. As such, you should check the following table to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself.

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Illustration of a person using a tool to avoid explosion or damage, with a diagonal line crossing (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a mechanical device with a diagonal line and arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

GB Persons (including children) who are unable to operate GRAND ORCHESTRA safely due to their physical, sensory or mental abilities should not operate this unit without supervision. Packaging material carries a risk of suffocation.

GB Whilst driving in a vehicle, store GRAND ORCHESTRA in such a way that it does not endanger the occupants. Improper transport/shipping can lead to damage of GRAND ORCHESTRA, thus preventing it from working properly.

GB The front, edges and corners of GRAND ORCHESTRA are all vulnerable to pressure. Protect these areas to prevent them from being subjected to excessive loads. Never tilt GRAND ORCHESTRA over its corners or edges. Never place GRAND ORCHESTRA facedown.

Simple line drawing of a cooking setup with a candle, speaker tower, and cooking pot (no text or symbols)

GB Never use GRAND ORCHESTRA in areas with high humidity. Protect it from heavy soiling, e.g. grease splashes and uncleaned exhaust air in the kitchen. Protect GRAND ORCHESTRA from liquids. Never place GRAND ORCHESTRA on or in the immediate vicinity of sources of fire or heat.

Illustration of a washing machine and a speaker with sound waves, no text or symbols present

GB Place GRAND ORCHESTRA on a sturdy surface to prevent severe mechanical vibrations.

Simple line drawing of an open box with a small object inside, no text or symbols present.

GB For transport or shipping, please pack the speakers in the supplied protective sleeves and the original box. Keep the original packaging for this purpose. If you lose the original packaging, please use a sufficiently stable and protective packaging that prevents damage to the GRAND ORCHESTRA.

Weather icons showing sun, snowflake, and raindrops on a diagonal line (no text or symbols)

GB Protect GRAND ORCHESTRA from weather, moisture and high temperatures. Never use GRAND ORCHESTRA outdoors and never place it in areas with increased sunlight.

At sonoro we are putting the utmost effort in to developing state-of-the-art products with impeccable quality standards. It is very important to us that you stay satisfied with your sonoro product for the lifetime of the unit. If for any reason you need assistance or have a warranty claim, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Service Team.

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