Owner's Manual
Selecting
the
location
for your
speakers
A
Figure
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Speaker placement guidelines
For best results, mount both speakers on the same wall, facing the listening area Make sure
they
do
not face each other (Outdoors, if you are not using
an
existing wall, consider the
length
of
your listening area
as
your "wall
")
The
251
™ speakers should be placed at least 7 feet
(2
m)
apart
Please consider the following before mounting your speakers
• Measure the length
of
speaker wire you need to connect each speaker
to
your receiver
or amplifier
To
determine the wire gauge you will need, refer
to
the "Wire recom-
mendations" on page 13
• It
is
important that the speaker wire not be tripped over, pinched, or pulled Determine
the best route
to
protect the wi
re
CAUTION:
00
not
mount on surfaces that are
not
sturdy enough, or that have hazards
concealed
behind
them, such as plumbing
or
electrical wire
If
you are unsure about install-
ing these speakers, contact
a qualified professional installer
• Regardless
of
where you place your speakers, make sure they cannot fall and cause
injuries
•
Bose®
251
speakers are not magnetically shielded Keep them at least 9 inches
(23
cm)
from any video screen or monitor
Note:
This
product
is
notintended for use on boats
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