Bose 601TM - Manual (Page 5)

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Setting Up
Placing the speakers
The product label on the back of each speaker indicates LEFT or RIGHT. For best acoustic
performance, place the left speaker on the left side as you face your speakers and place the
right speaker on the right side.
Keep the speakers 6 - 15 feet (1.8 - 6 m) apart and at least 10 inches (25 cm) from side walls
(see Figure 3).
It is important not to block the acoustic components at the rear of each speaker. To avoid
this, place each speaker at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the wall behind it.
Figure 3
Ideal speaker placement
Note: Bose ® 601 TM speakers are not intended to hang from walls, or to stand on shelves or
tables. They are designed as floor-standing speakers only.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury, do not place your speakers in high-traffic areas where
they can be accidentally knocked over.
Note: To prevent interference with your TV picture quality, place each speaker at least 2 feet
(.6 m) from your TV screen.
Figure 4
Place each speaker at least
2 feet (.6 m) from your TV
screen.
Choosing the speaker cord
It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2-con-
ductor, 18-gauge or .82 mm
2 wire or larger) is recommended for most applications. You can
find this wire at most electrical and hardware stores.
If the length of speaker wire extends more than 20 feet (6 m) from a receiver or amplifier, refer
to “Wire recommendations” on page 9 or contact your authorized Bose dealer for more infor-
mation.
Running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor
Make sure you have enough cord to reach from the receiver to each speaker. For in-wall
installation, check your local building code requirements. Before proceeding, you may want
to contact an electrical installer for information about your local building or safety regulations.
2 ft
minimum
(.6 m)
2 ft
minimum
(.6 m)
10" minimum
(25 cm)
8" minimum (20 cm)
6 - 15 ft
(1.8 - 6 m)