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Laura HallSep 9, 2025
Why is the FM sound distorted on my Bose radio?
- FFelicia HenrySep 9, 2025
If the FM sound is distorted on your Bose radio, adjust the antenna position to reduce interference.

Why is the FM sound distorted on my Bose radio?
If the FM sound is distorted on your Bose radio, adjust the antenna position to reduce interference.
Why does my Bose Lifestyle® remote behave erratically?
If your Lifestyle® remote is behaving erratically, check the batteries and their polarity (+ and –). If you are using a plasma display TV, make sure the media center power source is as far away from the TV as possible. Also, try moving the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots,” and ensure the remote control and media center house codes match.
How to fix distorted sound on Bose Home Theater System?
If the sound from your Bose Home Theater System is distorted, make sure the speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure. You can also try reducing the output level from any external components connected to the media center.
What to do if there is no sound from my Bose center speaker?
If there is no sound from your center speaker, make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends. Also, ensure that you have selected 3- or 5-speaker mode.
Why is there no sound from TV, DVD, VCR, CBL·SAT, or AUX on my Bose system?
If there is no sound from TV, DVD, VCR, CBL·SAT, or AUX, check the connections and make sure that the component is turned on.
What to do if TV screen goes dark after changing video settings on Bose?
If the TV screen goes dark or the image flips repeatedly after making a change to a Video feature in System settings, in the System menu, make sure the Video format is set to NTSC (U.S. standard) or PAL (European standard). Also, in the Settings menu, make sure the SD Progressive Scan setting is off, unless you have used a component video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV.
How to decrease sound from center speaker on Bose system?
If there is too much sound from the center speaker, decrease the Center Channel setting.
Why is FM sound noisy in surround mode on Bose system?
If the FM sound is noisy in surround mode, select the 2-speaker mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise.
What to do if my Bose system turns on by itself?
If your Bose system turns on by itself or behaves erratically, change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby Lifestyle® system.
Why is my Bose Receiver interfering with my wireless phone?
If your Bose Receiver is causing interference with a wireless (5.8GHz) phone, try increasing the distance between each SL2 unit and the phone. If your phone has a channel button, press it to select a different channel for phone transmissions.
| RMS rated power | - W |
|---|---|
| Audio output channels | 5.1 channels |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 44 x 191 x 68 mm |
| Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD) | 79 x 157 x 102 mm |
| Digital audio coaxial in | 1 |
| Product color | White |
| Subwoofer dimensions (WxDxH) | 549 x 330 x 203 mm |
|---|---|
| Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH) | 159 x 105 x 79 mm |










