Bose AM262838_00_V manual Select the location for your speaker system, Speaker locations

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Setting Up

Select the location for your speaker system

When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected and direct sound provides a good stereo image virtually everywhere in the room. You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the cubes and the Acoustimass® module to produce the sound most pleasing to you.

To adjust your system for the characteristics of your listening room, see “Fine-tuning your system” on page 16.

Speaker locations

Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Acoustimass 5 or 20 speaker system. The speaker cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module.

1.For the most lifelike sound, place the cube arrays 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 m) apart. They can be as close as 3 feet (0.9 m) or as far apart as 15 feet (4.6 m).

2.Direct one cube of each array forward. Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a different direction to create reflected sound. (See the illustration of reflected sound pat- terns in Figure 2.)

Figure 2

Recommended speaker locations

Left speaker

Right speaker

Acoustimass

 

 

module

CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. For additional stability, you can add rubber feet to your speakers. You may obtain rubber feet (part no. 178321) free of charge from Bose®. Contact Bose Customer Service for more information.

Note:If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each one at the front edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books.

Note:The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to a TV without affecting picture quality.

AM262838_00_V.pdf

December 20, 2001

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Contents Bose Acoustimass 5 and 20 Powered Speaker System Please read this owner’s guide Additional safety informationClass B emissions limits Information about products that generate electrical noise Antenna grounding Setting Up Where to find…Unpacking the carton Before you beginSpeaker locations Select the location for your speaker systemRecommended speaker locations Acoustimass module location Select the locations for your speaker systemBefore making connections, unplug your system Selecting the correct voltageSpeaker cable connections to the cube speaker array Connect the speakers and the Acoustimass moduleIdentifying systems with the Model 20 music center Which Lifestyle system center do you own?Identifying multi-room interface systems Identifying systems with the Lifestyle media centerOperating in more than one room Connecting power to your systemTurning on different sources in more than one room Setting up a shared sourceExample display for a two-room system Using more than one Personal music center Using the House buttonSetting up a Zone 2 remote control Setting up the remote controlSetting Zone 2 Protocol Setting Zone 2 ProtocolSetting up the remote control Connecting the speakers to your Model 20 music centerConnecting the speakers to your Model 5 music center Bass and treble controls Fine-tuning your systemAdjusting speaker controls Compensating for room acousticsAccessories TroubleshootingCustomer Service Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system Warranty periodTechnical Information December 20