Bose 10.2 Series II Owner's guide - Page 6

• • IV. Using the Bose 10.2 Series II Speaker System Once set up and connected properly, your speakers will require very little attention. However, observing the following guidelines will help you get the most out of your speaker investment: A. Fusing Under normal operating conditions. the Bose 10.2 Series II speaker system does not require auxiliary overload protection devices. Each 10.2 Series II speaker contains one internal overload protection circuit designed specifically tohandle normal overload conditions. However, any speaker may be damaged if the amplifier driving it should fail. Fusing will provide additional protection, and is recommended. Figure 4, Fusing the speakers. Insert fuse holder between positive speaker wire end and positive speaker terminal. 1. The fuse is inserted into the speaker circuitry by simply wiring a fuse holder to the + (red) terminal of the speaker. Refer to Figure 4. The speaker wire then connects to the holder, putting the fuse holder between the speaker's + (red) terminal and the receiver/amp's + terminal. 2. When the fuse is inserted into the fuse holder, the fusing protection system is complete. A 2-ampere, fast-blow AGC Series or Littelfuse AG series fuse is recommended. A fuse kit containing fuses and holders is available from the Bose Customer Service Department for $7.50. Call (508) 879-7330 and ask for Part No. 108938.2. B. Room Acoustics The acoustics of your listening room can affect the overall sound quality of your 10.2 Series II speakers. The following tips will give you some control over the system's sound: 1. Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings (stuffed furniture, wall-towall carpets, heavy drapes, etc.) may 6