Bose Model 501 Loud Owner's guide - Page 5

IV. Installation Instructions A. SPEAKER PLACEMENT The Model 501 speaker, unlike conventional speaker systems. reflects a high proportion of the high-frequency energy from the walls of your listening room. This provides excellent performance in virtually any listening room. However, to obtain optimum performance from your Model 501s, it is necessary to follow a few simple placement guidelines. The basic idea is to allow the sound to develop "around" the speaker system. (See Figure 2.) 1. Place the rear of the speaker system against the wall be- hind the speakers. Excellent results can be obtained with the speakers located against the wall and up to 12" from the rear wall. 2. The speakers should be at least 18" from the side walls. (Suggested distance is two to five feet.) Large objects (such as furniture) should not be placed in front of the speaker system. 3. Best results will be obtained when the speakers are spaced six feet to twelve feet apart. However, separation as small as three feet or as great as fifteen feet will still give excellent results. 4. Since most of the high frequency sound energy is radi- ated through the sides of the enclosure, it is most impor- 0- tant not to block the inward facing grille panels. Massive objects such as bookcases. cabinets. or large pieces of furniture should be kept a minimum of 18" from the sides of the Model 501. ""•"'""-7-777- 7:77- .7.1 '.;:r;:fr • • "REFLECTING WALL - IS' Figure 2 5