Bose 251 User Manual

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The Bose
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251
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Environmental Speakers
Owner’s Guide
October 30, 2001
AM250811_04_V.pdf

Bose 251 Specifications

General

Speaker Type	Outdoor
Woofer Size	5.25 inches
Tweeter Size	2.5 inches
Recommended Usage	Outdoor
Weather Resistant	Yes
Impedance	4-8 ohms
Enclosure Design	Articulated Array
Mounting	Wall-mountable
Sensitivity	89 dB
Weight	8 lbs (3.63 kg)

Summary

Setting Up Your Bose 251 Speakers

Before You Begin

Introduction to the Bose 251 environmental speakers and their capabilities.

Unpacking and Contents

Details on carefully unpacking speakers and verifying all package contents.

Tools and Preparation

Lists necessary tools and essential preparation steps before installation.

Selecting Speaker Location

Guidelines for choosing the optimal placement for Bose 251 speakers.

Installing Your Bose 251 Speakers

Choosing Speaker Wire

Guidance on selecting appropriate gauge speaker wire for optimal performance.

Installing Mounting Brackets

Instructions for mounting brackets on houses, deck railings, or tables.

Attaching Speakers to Brackets

Steps for securely attaching the Bose 251 speakers to the installed mounting brackets.

Making Connections

Detailed process for preparing and connecting speaker wires to speakers and receiver.

Finalizing Speaker Positioning

Adjusting speaker position, attaching rubber feet, and rotating logo if needed.

Maintaining Your Bose 251 Speakers

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like no sound or weak bass and treble.

Warranty and Customer Service

Details on product warranty, customer support, and service contacts.

Cleaning and Protection

Instructions for cleaning speakers and protecting speaker wire connections.

Product Information

Technical Specifications

Details on protective features, drivers, enclosure, dimensions, and compatibility.

Wire Recommendations

Recommended speaker wire gauges based on cable length for optimal performance.