Bose 151 Owner's guide - Page 4

Decide where you want the speakers If you place your 151® speakers outdoors, you will probably connect them to an amplifier or receiver that is inside. Note: You may want to consult an electrical For best results, mount both speakers on the installer who can route wires underground same wall, facing the listening area. Make or through walls if necessary. 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.") Measure the length of the wall and divide that length by six. Place one speaker onesixth the length from the left end of the wall. Place the other speaker one-sixth the length from the right end (see Figure 1). Whether you mount them inside or out, consider the following: • Measure the length of speaker cords you need to connect each speaker to your receiver or amplifier. To determine the wire gauge you will need, refer to the wire gauge recommendations under "Technical information" on page 10. • It is important that the speaker cord not be tripped over, pinched, or pulled. Determine the best route to protect the wire. Length of wall 1/6 length ® ® of wall Figure 1 Place one speaker one-sixth of the way from each end of the wall. 4