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2. Selecting the locations for your Acoustimass

Figure 2

Acoustimass module positions

3. Examining the cables and connections

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1. You can place the Acoustimass module almost anywhere in your listening room, in either

a vertical or horizontal position (Figure 2). It can be hidden under a bed or table or even

behind a sofa, as long as you remember not to block the round opening in the end of the

unit. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between that end and any surface. After

selecting a place for the Acoustimass module, attach the four rubber feet to the bottom

surface for additional stability. If you choose to stand the module on its connection end,

the feet must be attached to protect the wire connections.

CAUTION: The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be kept at

least two feet (.6 m) from a television.

2. Next, select the positions for the left and right cube arrays. Remember that wires from the

arrays connect to the Acoustimass module, so you should locate the cube arrays close

enough to the module to enable the wires to reach it. The cube arrays are magnetically

shielded, so they may be placed near a television.

Note: Bose

wall brackets and floor stands can increase your placement options. See page

12 for details and ordering information.

Note: While the wires provided are adequate for most installations, you may increase the

distance between the cube arrays and the Acoustimass module by splicing in additional

wire. If you do so, use similar gauge or thicker wire, and make sure you maintain the correct

phase (+ to + and – to –), and properly connect the wires.

Locate the four identical pairs of wires packed with the system.

• Two wire pairs connect your cube arrays to the Acoustimass module.

• The other two wire pairs connect the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier.

• Examine the ends of the wires. The marked wire (with a red, striped, or printed marker)

connects to the positive (+) terminal at each connection.

• The cube arrays and the Acoustimass module have red positive (+) connections.

October 23, 2001

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