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Bose AMM108 - User Manual

Bose AMM108
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©2021 Bose Corporation
Service Manual
Reference Number 843160-SM
REV 00
AMM108
Multipurpose Loudspeaker

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Overview

The Bose AMM108 Multipurpose Loudspeaker is a compact and lightweight audio device designed for a variety of sound reinforcement and monitoring applications. It integrates a coaxially mounted 1.7-inch compression driver with an 8-inch low-frequency transducer, allowing it to operate across a frequency range of 75 Hz to 20 kHz. This design makes it suitable for short-throw applications in both installed and portable setups.

Function Description

The primary function of the AMM108 is to deliver high-quality audio output for professional sound environments. Its multipurpose design allows it to serve various roles, including main loudspeaker, fill speaker, or stage monitor. The integrated passive crossover network is crucial for optimizing the audio signal, ensuring that the high and low frequencies are appropriately distributed to their respective drivers. This internal processing, combined with Bose loudspeaker presets, contributes to the speaker's overall performance and sonic accuracy. The coaxial driver configuration ensures a consistent and coherent sound field, which is particularly beneficial in applications where precise sound imaging is required. The speaker is designed to be robust, making it suitable for demanding live sound and installation environments. Its compact form factor facilitates easy placement and integration into existing audio systems.

Usage Features

The AMM108 is engineered for versatility and ease of integration into various audio setups. Its lightweight enclosure makes it highly portable, allowing for quick deployment and repositioning in temporary installations or touring applications. For permanent installations, the speaker's design allows for discreet placement without compromising acoustic performance. The inclusion of an internal passive crossover network simplifies system setup, as it reduces the need for external processing for basic operation. Users can further optimize the speaker's performance by utilizing Bose loudspeaker presets, which are designed to tailor the sound for specific applications and environments. These presets ensure that the speaker delivers its best possible performance, whether used as a main PA, a delay fill, or a stage monitor. The speaker's robust construction is intended to withstand the rigors of professional use, ensuring reliability over time. Its compatibility with various mounting options (though not explicitly detailed, implied by "multipurpose" and "installed applications") further enhances its adaptability. The design focuses on delivering clear and impactful sound, making it a reliable choice for speech, music, and other audio content.

Maintenance Features

The Bose AMM108 Multipurpose Loudspeaker is designed with a focus on professional servicing rather than user-level maintenance. The manufacturer explicitly states that the device contains no user-serviceable parts, emphasizing that any servicing should be referred to authorized warranty service stations or factory service to prevent warranty infractions. This approach ensures that repairs and maintenance are performed by trained professionals using appropriate tools and genuine parts, thereby preserving the speaker's performance and longevity.

However, the service manual provides detailed disassembly procedures for authorized technicians, indicating that internal components can be accessed for repair or replacement when necessary. Key disassembly steps include:

  • Grille Removal: The grille is secured by four M6 screws and snaps. A spudger is used to lift the grille edge to release it from the snaps. Reassembly requires ensuring the grille is properly inserted into its guides and applying a specific torque (20 +/-1 kgf*cm) to the screws.
  • Woofer Removal: This process involves several steps. First, the grille must be removed. Then, eight screws securing the waveguide are removed, followed by peeling off two Lexan labels and removing two additional screws securing the waveguide. The waveguide can then be lifted out. The woofer itself is secured by eight screws. Technicians are advised to be careful when removing the woofer due to its weight and magnetism. Detaching the four cable harnesses from the woofer requires pressing white fasteners. Reassembly of the woofer involves using two guiding columns (less than 10cm) inserted into the woofer's screw holes to ensure straight downward movement. The waveguide mounting holes should be aligned top/bottom. Six screws are installed first, then the guiding columns are removed, and the remaining two screws are installed. The woofer should be screwed on a flat surface, and the install torque for the woofer is specified as 20 +/-1 kgf*cm.

The manual also highlights the presence of Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) devices within the unit. For authorized technicians, specific precautions are outlined for handling ESDS devices during repair, replacement, or transport. These include working at an electrically grounded workstation, wearing wrist and heel straps, avoiding direct contact with leads or contacts, handling boards by their edges, and storing ESDS devices in protective bags or bins.

Functional test procedures are provided for technicians to verify the speaker's performance after servicing. These include:

  • Air Leak Test: Applying a 50 Hz, 10 Vrms tone signal to the unit's PARALLEL input and listening for any air leaks from sealed areas like the Grille Assembly and Cup Pole.
  • Buzz and Sweep Test: Applying a 15 Vrms signal to the PARALLEL input, sweeping the generator from 70 Hz to 10 KHz (using a sine wave with specific filter settings), and listening for buzz, rub, or extraneous sounds from a distance of 60cm. Any woofer producing such sounds should be replaced.

The service manual also includes detailed part lists for packaging, main assembly, crossover PCB, and I/O assembly, providing material numbers for replacement parts. Critical safety parts are identified with a special symbol, emphasizing the importance of using recommended replacement parts to prevent hazards. The warranty information specifies a limited 5-year transferable warranty, with units failing within 90 days of sale being eligible for replacement. This comprehensive approach to maintenance and servicing ensures that the AMM108 maintains its operational integrity and performance standards throughout its lifespan, albeit through professional intervention.

Bose AMM108 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Rating300 W
Sensitivity (SPL / 1W @ 1 m)90 dB
Nominal Impedance8 ohms
Low Frequency Transducer1 x 8-inch woofer
High Frequency Transducer1 x compression driver
Enclosure MaterialPlywood
FinishBlack
Suspension / MountingM8 threaded inserts
Type2-way passive loudspeaker

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