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Bose 601 Series II - User Manual

Bose 601 Series II
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Bose 601 Series II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBose
Model601 Series II
CategorySpeaker System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Unpacking

Speaker Placement Guidelines

Speaker Orientation

Place Part 1 on the left and Part 2 on the right side of the listening room.

Rear Wall Distance

Set speakers directly against the wall or up to 12 inches away for bass reproduction.

Side Wall Distance

Position speakers at least 18 inches from side walls, ideally 2-5 feet.

Speaker Separation

Space speakers 6-12 feet apart for best stereo effects in average rooms.

Top Grille Clearance

Do not block top grilles; avoid placing objects over 4 inches in diameter on top.

Wire Selection

Speaker Connection

Preparation and Safety

Unplug amplifier, verify speaker placement, and strip wire ends.

Terminal Identification

Use '+' and '-' terminals; ignore the '*' terminal.

Connecting Left Speaker

Connect '-' to COM/NEG/- and '+' to POS/+ terminals on amplifier's left channel.

Connecting Right Speaker

Repeat connection steps for Part 2 speaker and amplifier's right channel.

Final Connection Check

Ensure no loose wire strands are bridged to prevent short circuits.

Phasing Test

Test Procedure

Set system to MONO, position speakers closely, and play bass notes.

Troubleshooting Phase Issues

Reverse speaker connections if sound is not localized or bass is lacking.

Fusing

Room Acoustics

Optimizing Sound Reflection

Use hard surfaces and avoid sound-absorbent furnishings near speakers.

Balancing Brightness

Add furnishings like carpets or drapes to reduce shrillness in bare rooms.

Taming Booming Bass

Move speakers away from corners and walls to reduce heavy, booming bass.

Tone Control Adjustment

Use tone controls to adjust frequency balance for room acoustics.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Identifying Speaker vs. System Faults

Determine if issues stem from speakers or other system components.

Testing for Speaker Defects

Swap speaker connections to amplifier channels to isolate faulty units.

Contacting Support

Contact authorized dealer if problems persist after troubleshooting.

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