Bose 151 Owner Manual
BOSE
151
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®
ENVIRONMENTAL
SPEAKERS
OWNER’S GUIDE
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Customer information
Table of contents
The serial numbers on my 151® speakers
are:
and
I purchased them on:
Retailer
Address
City State Zip
Telephone
from:
How and where to use
®
Bose
151 speakers ................................. 3
Decide where you
want the speakers ................................. 4
Unpack the speakers ............................ 5
How to hook up Bose 151 speakers ....... 5
Choose the speaker cord ...................... 5
Use the cord properly ........................... 6
Make the connections ........................... 6
Check the connections ......................... 7
Test the connections ............................. 7
Accessories ............................................. 8
How to maintain
Bose 151 speakers .................................. 8
Protect the connections ........................ 8
How to clean the speakers .................... 8
How to check out problems .................. 9
Warranty period .................................... 9
For information .................................... 10
Technical information ........................... 11
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Thank you for purchasing Bose
environmental speakers. Their proprietary Bose technologies and all-weather
construction offer you listening enjoyment both indoors and out.
151
®
How and where to use
Bose 151 speakers
Bose 151 speakers are designed to meet
the challenges of year-round outdoor use.
They can deliver Bose quality sound to
areas where you work, play, and relax
outside. From potting shed to workshop,
patio to poolside, they will extend your
musical pleasure. You can even install 151
speakers on board your boat.
You may also use these speakers indoors, in
areas where high humidity is common, such
as an indoor pool area or bathroom.
Once you decide where you will use your
151 speakers, consider the optional allweather mounting and installation accessories from Bose. (Refer to “Accessories” on
page 8.)
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Decide where you
want the speakers
For best results, mount both speakers on the
same wall, facing the listening area. Make
sure they do not face each other. (Outdoors,
if you are not using an existing wall, consider the length of your listening area as
your “wall.”)
Measure the length of the wall and divide
that length by six. Place one speaker onesixth the length from the left end of the wall.
Place the other speaker one-sixth the length
from the right end (see Figure 1).
Length of wall
If you place your 151® speakers outdoors,
you will probably connect them to an
amplifier or receiver that is inside.
Note:
You may want to consult an electrical
installer who can route wires underground
or through walls if necessary.
Whether you mount them inside or out,
consider the following:
• Measure the length of speaker cords you
need to connect each speaker to your
receiver or amplifier. To determine the
wire gauge you will need, refer to the wire
gauge recommendations under “Technical information” on page 10.
• It is important that the speaker cord not
be tripped over, pinched, or pulled.
Determine the best route to protect the
wire.
1/6
length
of wall
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Figure 1
Place one speaker one-sixth of the way from each end of the wall.
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