Sonance: Audio That Disappears
The global leader in architectural audio - high-fidelity sound through invisible, in-wall, in-ceiling, and landscape speakers designed to blend seamlessly into any space.
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Sonance invented architectural audio in 1983 - and they have been refining the art ever since. Their speakers are engineered to deliver powerful, high-fidelity sound while vanishing into the walls, ceilings, and landscape of your home. Whether you want truly invisible speakers hidden behind drywall, subtle round or square grilles that match your interior, or weatherproof rock and in-ground systems that disappear into your garden - Sonance makes it possible.
At Stereo Types, we specify Sonance when design is non-negotiable. Interior designers, architects, and homeowners trust the brand because the audio never fights the aesthetic. As an authorized Sonance dealer, we design, install, and calibrate every system - from a single patio zone to full estate-wide whole-home audio .
Sound Without Compromise
Behind Sonance's discreet exteriors sits serious engineering: precisely tuned crossovers, exceptional driver materials, and cabinet designs that perform in real-world rooms - not just on paper. Flush-mounted architectural speakers deliver balanced, room-filling sound whether you're listening to a quiet dinner playlist or cranking up a home cinema mix.
Sonance integrates seamlessly with Control4 , Crestron , Savant , and Sonos-based distributed audio systems. Pair Sonance speakers with the amplification platform that fits your project - IP-audio matrix, multi-zone amps, or Sonos Amp - and we program the whole experience as one.
Sonance Product Lines
From invisible speakers that mount behind drywall to landscape systems that fill your entire property with
sound,
Sonance and James Loudspeaker cover every architectural audio application - indoors and out.
Invisible Series
Sonance IS6, IS8, and IS10 mount behind drywall, plaster, or stone and radiate full-range sound through the surface itself - no grilles, no visible hardware, no compromises.
Small Aperture Series
Tiny round and square apertures from 1.5"–2.5" deliver high-performance audio with the smallest visual footprint in the industry - ideal for design-forward ceilings and tight architectural details.
In-Ceiling Speakers
Visual Experience (VX), Visual Performance (VP), C Series, and Quadratech FXA / QXC in-ceiling models for everything from background music to reference-grade Atmos overheads.
In-Wall Speakers
Visual Experience and Visual Performance in-wall, plus Reference Series, BE / BE MKII, and James Quadratech QX for dedicated theaters where flush-mount LCRs are critical.
Cinema Surrounds & On-Wall
Cube and Wedge Series on-wall speakers, plus James Maverick Series - purpose-built for surrounds, height channels, and room layouts where in-wall installation isn't possible.
Indoor Subwoofers & Amps
Reference, Bandpass, VP, Invisible, and QX in-wall subwoofers paired with Sonance DSP Amplifiers, UA Series, Digital Amplifiers, and Speaker Selectors for tuned, multi-zone control.
Sonance Landscape Series
Buried subwoofers paired with discreet satellite speakers blanket lawns, gardens, and entire estates with even 360° coverage - DSP-tuned and engineered to disappear into the landscape.
Garden & Patio Series
Sonance Garden Series for smaller outdoor zones and Patio Series wall-mount enclosures for decks, poolhouses, and covered outdoor living rooms.
Extreme Series Flush-Mount
Visual Experience Extreme and Visual Performance Extreme in-ceiling and in-wall speakers - built for covered patios, soffits, gazebos, and three-season rooms exposed to the elements.
Mariner MX & Marine On-Wall
Mariner MX52, MX56, MX62, MX66, MX86, and James On-Wall Marine speakers with sealed, saltwater-grade enclosures for boathouses, docks, and coastal homes.
James Outdoor Towers & Omni
James Outdoor Tower speakers (OT66Q, OT84, OT88Q) for high-output outdoor zones and James Omni Series omnidirectional speakers for true 360° coverage on patios and pool decks.
All-Terrain, Subterranean & EMB
James All-Terrain and Subterranean Series buried speakers and EMB8 / EMB10 / EMB12 / EMB15 subwoofers deliver concert-level outdoor bass without a visible cabinet.
What Sets Sonance Apart
Decades of architectural focus means every detail is engineered to disappear - and sound extraordinary.
Design-First Approach
Sonance collaborates directly with architects and interior designers on product development. The result: speakers that genuinely complement architecture, with flush trim, hidden mounting, and paintable grilles that vanish into the wall finish.
Audiophile-Grade Performance
Balanced, natural sound across every product line. Whether it's the completely hidden Invisible Series or a Reference in-wall, the drivers, crossovers, and cabinets are tuned for real rooms - not showroom demos.
Indoor & Outdoor Cohesion
One brand across the entire property. Indoor architectural speakers, wet-area speakers, and the landscape line all voice similarly - so music playing at the kitchen island and out by the pool sounds like the same system.
Deep System Integration
Sonance works with every major amplification and control platform. Sonance's own Sonamp amplifiers integrate natively with Sonos-powered audio, and the speakers work equally well with distributed IP-audio from Crestron, Savant, or Control4.
How We Specify Sonance
Great architectural audio starts during design, not after drywall. We coordinate with your architect and interior designer during construction documents to plan speaker locations, bracket positioning, and grille finishes - before walls close. The result: speakers exactly where they need to be acoustically, with no visual compromise.
For renovations, we use Sonance's retrofit-friendly products and careful cut-outs so existing finishes stay intact. Every install is calibrated after the fact - EQ, room correction, and level-matching across zones - so what you hear matches the architectural intent.
Why Choose Stereo Types for Sonance
Authorized Dealer
Full access to the Sonance lineup - Invisible, Reference, Visual Performance, Landscape, Sonamp - plus factory warranty and expert specification for luxury residential and hospitality projects.
Acoustic Planning
We plan speaker positions for even coverage and appropriate SPL in every zone. No single speaker blasting while another corner is quiet - just balanced sound throughout the space.
Full System Integration
Sonance as the transducer; Crestron, Savant, Control4, or Sonos as the brain. We tie everything together so the experience is seamless - one app, one interface, every zone.
Ongoing Support
Calibration refreshes, zone additions, firmware on amplifiers and controllers. We support every Sonance install for the long term.
See Sonance in Our Work
Sonance is a core part of many of our audio projects. See the results at the Belle Meade Island outdoor media space , the Jones Home in Northern Virginia, and our Kalea Bay, Naples installation. Every project is different - the audio is always invisible.
View PortfolioFrequently Asked Questions
Sonance Invisible Series speakers install behind the drywall, plaster, or wood surface. The speaker uses a specialized vibrating panel that turns the wall itself into the speaker diaphragm. After taping, mudding, and painting, the wall looks perfectly flat - no grille, no outline, nothing visible. The sound emanates from a broad surface area, which actually creates very natural, non-localized audio. We use them in rooms where design integrity matters most.
For most applications, yes - the Reference Series in particular is engineered for audiophile-grade performance in a flush-mount form factor. For critical listening rooms where absolute uncompromised fidelity is the goal, we may pair Sonance architectural speakers with dedicated hi-fi monitors or towers. But for whole-home audio, media rooms, and most listening environments, Sonance delivers reference-quality sound while completely preserving the architecture.
Properly designed systems won't. Rather than a few large speakers blasting in one direction, a Sonance landscape array uses many small satellites distributed across the property. Each one runs at a moderate level - the system sounds full at the pool or patio without broadcasting to the next property. We aim drivers intentionally, set appropriate crossovers, and calibrate SPL for real-world listening. Learn more on our outdoor entertainment page.
Sonance works with every major amplification and control platform. Their own Sonamp amplifiers are designed around the Sonos ecosystem, and their speakers integrate natively with Control4 , Crestron , and Savant . We choose the amp/control combination based on your project - one interface, one app, every zone.
Both. New construction gives us the cleanest install because we plan backing boxes, bracing, and cabling before walls close. But Sonance also makes retrofit-friendly products - with shallow depth requirements, slim trim profiles, and cut-in friendly mounting - so we can add architectural audio to existing homes without major renovation. We assess each space during the consultation and recommend the right approach.
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