Speaker Placement
Where to stand the speakers
The product label on the bottom of each speaker indicates “Left” or “Right” (Figure 1). For best acoustic performance, stand the left speaker on the left side of your room. Stand the right speaker on the right side.
| Ceiling |
| |
Wall | 6 - 20 ft | Side | |
Side | Wall | ||
(1.8 - 6 m) | |||
| 2 ft (.6 m) |
| |
| minimum |
| |
| Floor |
|
Place the speakers 6 to 20 feet (1.8 - 6 m) apart and at least 2 feet (.6 m) from side walls (Figure 2). Make sure each speaker is at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV screen, to prevent video interference.
For more bass response, move your speakers closer to the walls of your room. To reduce bass response, move them farther from the walls. This will soften heavy or booming bass.
Attention: Be sure to place each speaker at least 2" (5cm) from the wall behind it. For the best performance, it is important not to block the acoustic port at the rear of each speaker.
Figure 2
Ideal placement in an
CAUTION:
Bose® 701® speakers are not intended to hang from walls, or to stand on shelves or tables. They are designed as floorstanding speakers only.
To prevent injury to children and pets, and to protect your speaker investment, do not place your 701 speakers in high traffic areas where they can be accidentally knocked over.
AM172642_03_V.pdf | December 20, 2001 |
