Bose® 201® and 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speakers Owner’s Guide
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Setting Up Before you begin Your 201® or 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® speakers recreate a natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. They are designed by Bose® to bring you high-quality listening pleasure. These speakers are significantly different from conventional speakers, so be sure to read this owner’s guide. It will help you set up and use your speakers properly, for the greatest enjoyment.
Setting Up Select the locations for your 201® or 301® speakers Bose® 201 and 301 speakers are designed to fit horizontally on a stable and level table or shelf (Figure 2). Place the left and right speakers (marked on the back of each one) on the left and right sides of your room, as you face them. Exactly where you put them depends on the size and style of your room and where you think they sound best. Feel free to experiment to find a location that is both convenient and provides the sound you prefer.
Setting Up Choose the cord It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Wire recommendations Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of ± 0.5 dB Gauge 18 (0.82 mm2) 2 Length 20 ft (6 m) 16 (1.3 mm ) 30 ft (9 m) 14 (2.1 mm2) 50 ft (15 m) Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. If necessary, contact an electrical installer for this information.
Setting Up Make the connections Just press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure 3). CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC power (mains) outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage. 1. Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker. • Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+) terminal.
Using and Maintaining Your Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Your 201® or 301® speakers are designed to work with a variety of stereo receivers and amplifiers as either front or rear channel speakers. The open, spacious performance of these speakers makes them an ideal choice for home theater, or for listening to CD’s, tapes, or radio broadcasts (Figure 4).
Reference Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • • • • • • No sound from one speaker • Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver. • Switch the cord of the “faulty” speaker from its original receiver jacks to the other set of jacks (the working speaker was originally attached to those jacks). – If the speaker now works, the problem is in your receiver. – If the speaker does not work, continue below.
Reference Technical information Features Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology Stereo Targeting® tweeters Tuned port enclosure Syncom® computer quality control Driver complement 201®: One 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) woofer. One 2-inch (5 cm) tweeter. 301®: One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Two 2-inch (5 cm) high-sensitivity tweeters. Compatibility/impedance 201: Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel.
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