Bose 601Series II Loud Owner's guide - Page 2

The Bose' 601 Series II Direct/Reflecting Loudspeaker System 1. Introduction Thank you lor purchasing the Bose 601Series II OirecV Reflecting' Loudspeaker System. Its advanced design and quality construction will give you many years of listening pleasure. The technology and operating principles of the 601 system are significantly different from those of conventional speaker systems. To obtain the best possible performance from your 601 speakers, please take the time to read this manual. REAR REFLECTING WALL 2 Stem OSi I 5 in) 4 6 1? IIIMA 11n 36 tit) 411S Pao Lcti Speaker A I arl I iwln Si;('.1 ( Figure 1 Recommendectspeaker placement in average-sized rooms. 2. Unpacking Your 601 system is packaged in two separate cartons marked Part1(left speaker) and Part 2 (right speaker). Unpack each unit carefully. saving the cartons and all packing materials for later use. If either speaker appears to be damaged when unpacking, do not place the damaged speaker Into operation. Repack the speaker in its original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. 3. Placement Unlike conventional speakers. the Bose 601 system is designed to reflect sound energy off the walls, Door and ceiling of your listening room. To obtain optimum performance, follow the placement guidelines listed below Refer toFigure 1. 1. For proper orientation, place the Part1speaker (identified on the rear label) on the left side of your listening room. Place the Part 2 speaker on the right side of the room. 2. The most accurate bass reproduction is reaizeo when the speakers are set directly against the wall behind them. However. satisfactory performance can still be obtained with the speakers located up to twelve inches (30 cm) away from the rear reflecting wall. 3. Position the speakers at least eighteen inches (45 cm) from the side walls. Recommended distance is two to five feet (0.6-1.5 m). Large objects (furniture, etc.) should not be placedin((onto( the speakers. 4. In average-sized listening rooms, the best stereophonic effects result when the speakers are spaced six to twelve feet apart (1.8-3.6 m). HoWever, separation as small as three feet (1m) or as great as fifteen feel (4.5 m) can still give excellent results. 5. A large proportion of the sound energy radiated by your 601 speakers comes through the top of the enclosure. For this reason, It Is Important not to block ofcover the top grille panels. Objects more than four inches (10 cm) in diameter shoulc not be placed on top of the speakers •