Sonance Invisible speakers and woofers redefine high-performance audio by seamlessly blending into any environment, delivering exceptional sound without visible hardware. Designed for those who demand both aesthetic elegance and superior acoustics, these speakers are installed behind walls or ceilings, becoming completely undetectable while providing immersive, room-filling sound. With cutting-edge engineering, Sonance Invisible Series speakers offer wide dispersion, deep bass, and crystal-clear audio, making them the perfect choice for luxury homes, commercial spaces, and high-end smart automation systems.
Why should you use Invisible Speaker and Woofers?
Unlike traditional speakers, Invisible Speaker and Woofers disappear completely into walls or ceilings, maintaining a clean and elegant space. They provide immersive, evenly distributed audio with wide dispersion, ensuring consistent sound throughout the room.
Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers are Ideal for luxury homes, high-end commercial spaces, restaurants and interiors, these speakers deliver deep bass and crystal-clear audio while blending seamlessly with any interior design.
What are main and common features between different Sonance Invisible Series models?
- 6 Ohms nominal impedance with select models for professional use (IS6T and IS8T feature Sonance Laminated Core Transformer for 6 Ohm/70V/100V tap selection).
- ~170° Hemispherical sound dispersion
- Motion Flex Technology features acoustically isolated baffle, Air Flex Woofer and Wave Flex Drive Unit for superior detail and range
- Sonance CDX Crossover Design – Warmth and detail at all volumes
- Accepts up to 3mm topping compound
- Install into drywall, select plasters, wallpaper, leather, and wood veneer applications
- Sonance DISC Depth Identification Sensing Calibration System to measure and standardize finish and performance
- Limited 15 Year Warranty valid on Invisible Series products purchased from an authorized Sonance dealer or distributor
Sonance Invisible Speakers Comparison Chart
| IS6 | IS8 | IS10 | |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ohms | ||
| Dispersion | 170° Hemispherical | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 F (-17.76 C) to 125 F (51.6 C) | ||
| Sensitivity | 84 dB | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz – 30kHz +/- 3dB | 40Hz – 30kHz +/- 3dB | 35Hz – 30kHz +/- 3dB |
| Power Handling | 100 Watts RMS | 160 Watts RMS | 200 Watts RMS |
| Mid Range | 20in^2 bending wave diaphragm, 1.75in voice coil | 29in^2 bending wave diaphragm, 1.75in voice coil | 29in^2 bending wave diaphragm, 1.75in voice coil |
| Woofer | 98in^2 air pulse diaphragm, 6.5in carbon fiber woofer | 191in^2 air pulse diaphragm, 8in carbon fiber woofer | 244in^2 air pulse diaphragm, 10in carbon fiber woofer |
| Dimensions | 16.10 x 16.10 x 3.15” | 16.10 x 24.13 x 3.15” | 16.10 x 28.66 x 3.15” |
| Mounting Depth | 2.68” | 2.68” | 2.68” |
| Accessories | Space Saver | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Preconstruction Bracket* | Preconstruction Bracket* | Preconstruction Bracket* | |
| Noise-isolating Enclosure | Noise-isolating Enclosure | Noise-isolating Enclosure | |
*Preconstruction bracket requires the in-wall enclosure and depth should be chosen based on the sheet rock’s depth.
Sonance Invisible Speaker IS6 Technical Dimensions
Sonance Invisible Speaker IS8 Technical Dimensions
Sonance Invisible Speaker IS10 Technical Dimensions
Sonance Invisible Woofer Comparison Chart
| IS10W | IS10-2W | IS15W | |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ohms | ||
| Dispersion | 180° Hemispherical | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 F (-17.76 C) to 125 F (51.6 C) | ||
| Recommended For | IS6 | IS8 or IS10 | IS8 or IS10 |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 92 dB | 93 dB |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz – 250Hz | 32Hz – 250Hz | 32Hz – 250Hz |
| Power Handling | 200 Watts RMS | Not Disclosed | 250 Watts RMS |
| Woofer | 244in^2 air pulse diaphragm, 10in carbon fiber woofer | 471in^2 air pulse diaphragm, 2x 10in carbon fiber woofer | 592in^2 air pulse diaphragm, 15in carbon fiber woofer |
| Mounting Depth | 2.68” | 3.39” | 3.39” |
| Dimensions | 16.10 x 24.13 x 3.15” | 16.10 x 42.80 x 3.86” | 32.2 x 32.2 x 3.86” |
| Accessories | Space Saver | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Preconstruction Bracket* | |||
| Noise-isolating Enclosure | |||
Sonance Invisible Woofer IS10W Technical Dimensions
Sonance Invisible Woofer IS10-2W Technical Dimensions
Sonance Invisible Woofer IS15W Technical Dimensions
Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofer Accessories
Sonance offers a range of accessories designed to enhance the performance and installation of Invisible Series speakers and woofers. From precision mounting hardware to custom backboxes, these accessories ensure optimal sound quality and seamless integration into any space. Backboxes help control sound dispersion and minimize sound transfer between rooms, while optional enclosures enhance bass response for deeper, more immersive audio. Sonance also provides specialized installation kits that simplify the setup process, making it easier for professionals to achieve flawless, virtually invisible results. These accessories ensure that Sonance Invisible speakers and woofers deliver the highest-quality performance while maintaining the elegance of a completely hidden audio system.
Sonance Disc System Depth Gauge
The Sonance Disc System Depth Gauge is an essential tool designed to simplify the installation of Sonance Invisible Series speakers and woofers. It accurately measures the depth of drywall, ensuring a precise and flush fit for a seamless, hidden audio experience. This tool helps installers achieve optimal speaker placement while preventing over-cutting or misalignment. With its user-friendly design, the Sonance Disc System Depth Gauge ensures a smooth installation process, enhancing both the aesthetic and acoustic performance of the Invisible Series system.
Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofer Cardboard Space Saver
Space Savors are used as a place holder to prevent obstruction of areas where Sonance Invisible Speaker or Woofers will be installed. The Cardboard Space Savor should be installed during prewiring.
* Only for IS15W
Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofer Cardboard Space Saver Compatibility Chart
| Small | Medium | Large | X Large | |
| Compatible With | IS6 | IS8, IS8T, IS10W | IS10 | IS10-2W |
| Dimensions | 16.10 x 16.10 x 2.67” | 16.10 x 24.13 x 2.67” | 16.10 x 28.66 x 2.67” | 16.10 x 42.8 x 3.86” |
Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofer Sound Isolating Enclosures (Standard and Narrow)
The Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofer Sound Isolating Enclosures are designed to enhance audio performance while minimizing sound transfer between rooms. These enclosures help contain and direct sound energy, improving bass response and overall clarity while preventing unwanted audio leakage into adjacent spaces. Ideal for multi-room audio systems, home theaters, and commercial installations, they ensure immersive, high-quality sound without disturbing other areas. Engineered for seamless integration with Sonance Invisible Series speakers and woofers, these enclosures contribute to a more controlled and acoustically optimized listening experience.
Back box enclosures designed to reduce sound transference. Not available for IS8T or IS15W as these models have a standard enclosure built in and therefore do not require an external enclosure.
Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofer Sound Isolating Enclosures Compatibility Chart
| Small | Medium | Large | ||
| Compatible With | IS6 | IS8 and IS10W | IS10 | |
| Standard | Dimensions | 14.13 x 14.3 x 3.39” | 14.13 x 22.17 x 3.39” | 14.13 x 26.69 x 3.39” |
| Narrow | Dimensions | 10.43 x 13.9 x 7.78” | 10.43 x 21.93 x 7.78” | 10.43 x 26.46 x 7.78” |
Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofer Preconstruction Brackets (Standard and Narrow)
Invisible Series Preconstruction Brackets (IS-PB) are intended to be used with IS Enclosures to help preserve speaker location during the rough in stage of construction. Once the project is ready for speaker installation, the IS-PB can be removed from the IS Enclosure to allow for the IS speaker to be installed.
These brackets are available in 1/2” (0.5”) and 7/8”(0.625”) thickness to match the sheetrock or wallboards (drywall).
How To Finish Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers
Sonance’s Motion Flex Invisible Series speakers are the ultimate expression of the Sonance Designed to Disappear Philosophy. Once installed properly, they are truly undetectable by the eye while creating an immersive sensation of sound coming from everywhere. To perfectly blend Sonance Invisible Speakers into the design of your space, a wide variety of finishes are possible. This guide will provide tips, tricks, and overall best practices for ensuring seamless, reliable, and repeatable results with uncompromised audio performance.
As a starting point for determining if a finish material is a good candidate for compatibility with Invisible Speakers, adhere to three simple rules.
- Thickness of 3mm or less: The total finish thickness over the speaker surface must be no thicker than 3mm (1mm–1.5mm is optimal).
- High Flexibility: The covering material must be flexible. Stiff or rigid materials are incompatible.
- Lightweight: To not impede the speaker’s movement, the covering material must be lightweight.
Recommended Finishing Materials For Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers
Key Principle When Finishing Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers on Drywall
- Use an easy-sand, lightweight topping compound (density less than or equal to water 1kg/L or 8lb/gal).
- Do not use fast-curing compounds, sometimes referred to as “hot mud.” Instead, use a slow-curing compound with typical cure time of 12–24 hours.
- The final finish thickness must not exceed 3mm (1mm–1.5mm is optimal).
- Use primer prior to painting. Multiple coats of paint are recommended.
- Use the Sonance DG-1 depth gauge to measure and validate the finish thickness (learn more in the product manual).
Note on drywall texture: generally, textured drywall finishes over Invisible Speakers are not recommended because they tend to be very thick and exceed the maximum 3mm finish thickness requirement. Light textures are suitable if they do not exceed 3mm over the speaker surface.
Level 4 Drywall
Drywall/plasterboard must be taped along all joints. All joints/angles need to be mudded with a skim coat plus another two additional layers of compound for flat joints and one additional coat for interior angles. Screws and accessories will require three separate mud coats. Each new coat of mud over joints and screws is applied progressively wider than the previous coat and feathered out across the drywall/plasterboard. Any ridges or irregularities need to be sanded down.
Level 5 Drywall
Drywall/plasterboard finishing includes all measures included in Level 4, plus another, additional skim coat of compound applied evenly across the entire surface of the drywall/plasterboard. Any irregularities or imperfections are sanded down for a flush, perfectly flat surface.
Key Principle When Finishing Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers on Venetian Plaster
Premium decorative plaster finishes are finding their way into more and more high-end interiors; however, most styles of plaster have two characteristics that make them incompatible with Invisible Speakers: (1) they require several coats resulting in too much material over the surface of the speaker, and (2) they have a high percentage of lime, cement, or other minerals that when cured are non-flexible and super-stiff. This restricts the motion of the speaker and degrades performance significantly.
However, there are modern plasters that use polymers such as acrylic as a binder, resulting in a flexible and easier-to-apply final product. Venetian plasters, for example, that are based on acrylic are virtually indistinguishable from their traditional counterparts and are compatible with Invisible Speakers provided that the final finish thickness over the speakers is 3mm or less. Request the MSDS or SDS datasheet from the plaster supplier and look at the ingredients list for acrylics and other polymers or plastics to ensure a good match with Invisible Speaker installations.
Alternatively, there are many varieties of lime wash paints that can emulate the look and feel of traditional plasters with almost no additional thickness. Such paints can be applied over a standard Level 5 drywall finish atop Invisible Speakers with outstanding results.
Key Principle When Finishing Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers on Wood Veneer
For best results with a wood veneer, a Finish-up-to drywall topping compound installation is highly recommended due to the recessed edges of the speaker panel. Otherwise, the center of the speaker may be visible as a contour under the veneer. As with any other installation style, ensure the center of the speaker panel is flush and level with the installation substrate surface before applying any finish.
Any species of wood veneer may be used—ensure that the veneer has a paper backing. The ideal total thickness of veneer + paper backing is 0.5mm; up to 1mm may be used. Remember to keep the final thickness of veneer and adhesives at 3mm or less, which can be validated with the Sonance DG-1 depth gauge. Do not use peel-and-stick veneers. Instead use a contact cement. Cover the back of the veneer 100% with a thin layer (1mm or less) of contact adhesive. Cover the speaker and wall installation surface 100% with a thin layer (1mm or less) of contact adhesive. Let the adhesive cure for a few minutes until the adhesive is slightly tacky to the touch (refer to the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for precise recommended cure time). Bond the wood veneer to the installation surface over the speakers and apply even pressure with a roller tool over the entire veneer surface. Do not press too hard; the speaker can be damaged with excessive pressure.
Key principles
- Use paper-backed veneer
- Total thickness of veneer and paper-backing must be 1mm or less
- Bond the veneer to the speaker using contact cement on both surfaces
Key Principle When Finishing Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers on Wallpaper, Fabric and Leather
Thin, flexible covering materials such as wallpaper, fabrics, and leathers work best when a Finish-up-to drywall installation is implemented with Invisible Speakers. That said, even subtle variations in the surfaces where the wallboard and speakers meet will “print through” thin covering materials.
Therefore, an exceptionally well-executed Level 4 finish or Level 5 drywall finish is recommended. For wallpaper, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for adhesive type and application process. For fabrics and leathers, use a contact adhesive applied to both the covering material and speaker/installation surface (refer to the Wood Veneer section for more details). Ultra-thin, sheer fabrics are not recommended.
Key principles
- A smooth, even drywall finish is required—just as if the surface were to be painted
- Use the manufacturer-recommended adhesive and process for wallpaper
- Bond fabric and leather to the speaker using contact cement on both surfaces
Using Sonance Invisible Speaker and Woofers in Wet Locations and Extreme Temperatures
Invisible speakers can be installed in wet locations such as bathrooms, spas, saunas, etc. provided that the surrounding wallboard and finishing materials used are rated and certified for such environments and that installation best practices for wet environments are followed.
The operating temperature range for Sonance Invisible speakers is 0 F (-17.76 C) to 125 F (51.6 C).
Before installing Invisible Speakers in any environment with high humidity or temperature extremes, it is highly recommended to perform a mock-up trial of the finish materials, speaker, and environment to validate the performance long-term.
Installation Locations, Quantity and Layout
Sonance Invisible Speakers can be installed in both walls and ceilings. If installing into walls, make sure they are at least 7’ (2.13m) from the floor. This helps prevent them from being blocked by furniture/wall hangings or pierced by wall hanging hardware. In both walls and ceilings, evenly space the speakers for optimal coverage and avoid corners if possible.
The principles for determining optimal quantity and layout of Invisible Speakers to maximize smooth, balanced coverage are the same as traditional speakers with one notable exception. Because of the improved off-axis coverage pattern of Sonance Invisible Speakers, they are less sensitive to exact positioning, which presents an advantage versus traditional architectural speakers. Should an Invisible Speaker’s position in the room layout need to be altered due to interference with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural members, etc., this can typically be done by relocating an Invisible Speaker forward, backward, or one stud-bay over without compromising coverage performance. For assistance with speaker layout planning, contact Sonance Design Services.