Bose AM267565 manual Introduction, Before you begin

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Introduction

Before you begin...

Figure 1

Size and shape of the speaker enclosure, as shipped with the rectangu- lar frame attached

Please be sure to read this guide carefully before you do any cutting. There are many factors to consider when choosing a location for your speakers.

Thank you for choosing to install Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers in your room. Innovative engineering and advanced design enable these speakers to deliver Bose quality performance for big impact in spite of their small size.

Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers feature an Articulated Array® speaker conﬁguration that delivers the type of clear, lifelike sound and even coverage known as Bose Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance.

What makes this speaker better also makes it different

When installed, Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers take up very little wall space. What isn’t apparent is their advanced enclosure design, shown in Figure 1. It ensures predictably ﬁne performance wherever the speakers are installed, regardless of the size and shape of the wall space. It also helps prevent the speaker sound from invading other rooms, a common prob- lem with installed speakers of more conventional design.

Speaker frame screws

Rectangular grille

Rectangular speaker

frame

Speaker face

Dogleg clamps

Dogleg clamp

screws

Speaker enclosure

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Contents Bose Virtually Invisible 191 Speakers Safety Information Important words of cautionContents Before you begin IntroductionWhat makes this speaker better also makes it different Unpacking PreparationOther equipment you’ll need Consider which shape you prefer for your speakers Considering your wall type and the approach it requiresOptional items Accessories that can help Installing in a pre-wired roomHow to determine pre-wiring What to do when the room is not pre-wiredInstalling in an exterior wall Deciding on speaker placementSpecial considerations in cold climate regions Select the general wall area for one speaker For Cutting Using speaker cord Wire recommendationsPlanning to run speaker cord Prepare the cordPreparation Where the walls are ﬁnished Before the wallboard goes upGetting started Steps to Installing Drill a pilot hole for testing the wall spaceUsing the template for this ﬁrst step Before you make any holesPilot hole Drilling the pilot hole Testing the space behind the hole Use the bent wire to test for enough depth, front-to-backChecking the space for the width of the speaker Repairing a pilot hole Passing the pilot hole testUsing the template a second time Prepare the wall for inserting the speakerCutting the speaker hole Insert and wire the speaker If you encounter insulation behind the wallInsert the speaker into the opening Speaker held in place by wall stops Make the speaker connections Test the speaker nowTo test the speaker Secure the speaker to the wall Choosing to paint the speakers When the grille is ﬁnally in placeIf the speaker looks crooked Using a spray technique Using a dry brush techniquePainting the grille Painting the frame Steps for spray paintingTroubleshooting Customer serviceWarranty period ReferenceAccessories Technical information