Bose 8.2 Stereo Everywhere Owner's guide - Page 6

• • IV. Using the Bose 8.2 Speaker System Fuse Holder (with 2 amp lose) 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 8.2 speaker system does not require auxiliary overload protection devices. This system contains two internal overload protection circuits designed specifically to handle normal overload conditions. However, any speaker may be damaged if the amplifier is driven to distortion. Fusing will provide additional protection, and is recommended for use with amplifiers that do not have built-in speaker fuses. Figure G. 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 fuseholder to the + (red) terminal of the speaker. A fuse kit containing fuses and holders is available from the Bose Customer Service Department, The Mountain, The speaker wire then connects to the Framingham, Massachusetts 01701. for holder, putting the fuseholder between $5. Ask for Part No. 108938-2. the speaker's + (red) terminal and the receiver/amp's + terminal. B. Room Acoustics 2. When the fuse is inserted into the fuse- The acoustics of your listening room can holder, the fusing protection system is affect the overall sound quality of your complete. A2-ampere, fast-blow AGC 8.2 speakers. The following tips will give Series or Little Fuse AG series fuse is you some control over the system's 6 recommended. sound: 1.Rooms with a lot of sound absorbing furnishings (stuffed furniture, wall-towall carpets, heavy drapes, etc.) may reduce the treble sound of your system, making it sound dull. The missing treble can be restored by either removing some of the furnishings, or by slightly turning up the treble control on the receiver/amp. 2.Rooms with few sound absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors and walls, may sound overly