Bose 401 Owner's guide - Page 4

Setting Up Before youbegin Your 401° Direct/RefiectinT speakers re-create a natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. They are designed at Bose to bring you high-quality listening pleasure. The Stereo Spaces array inside each speaker creates a pattern of direct/reflected sound similar to what you experience at a live concert. These distinct left and right speakers also feature tuned port enclosures that contribute to their deep, room-filling bass. An advanced crossover design adds to the realism and clear definition of both musical instruments and voices. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocatiore keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children. Your 401 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. Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use. Check the carton contents (Figure 1). The carton contains two 401 speakers labeled Part 1 (left) and Part 2 (right). If either speaker appears damaged, do not use them. Instead, repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Note: Now is a good time to record the speaker serialnumbers on page 2of this guide and on your warranty card. Warning: Each speaker weighs approximately 30pounds (13kg). Use goodlifting practice to avoidinjury. • LEFT speaker RIGHT speaker Figure 1 What comes in the carton: • Left speaker (Part 1) • Right speaker (Part 2) •