Bose 301 Series V User Manual

Contents

Warranty.............................................................................................................................................1

Specifications ....................................................................................................................................2

Technical Description .......................................................................................................................2

Disassembly/Assembly Procedures ........................................................................................... 3-4

Figure 1. Woofer Wiring Configuration ............................................................................................... 3

Figure 2. Test Equipment Set Up .......................................................................................................4

Test Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 5

Main Part List.....................................................................................................................................6

Figure 3. Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 6

Crossover Part list ............................................................................................................................ 7

Figure 4. Crossover Diagram............................................................................................................7

Packaging Part List ........................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 5. Packaging Exploded View..................................................................................................8

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CAUTION: The Bose

no user-serviceable parts. To prevent warranty infractions,

refer servicing to warranty service stations or factory service.

Model 301

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Series V loudspeaker contains

WARRANTY

The Bose Model 301 Series V loudspeaker is covered by a five-year limited warranty.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF
BOSE CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE PRODUCT

BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR OWNER OF THE
BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: Single Speaker: 9.375" H x 14.625" W x 9.375" D

(25 x 36 x 25 cm)

Weight: Packed pair: 28.7 lb (16.5 kg)

Single speaker: 12.5 lb (5.7 kg)

Transducer
complement: One 8" woofer

Two 2" tweeters

Internal cabinet
volume: 961 cu in (15.8 liters)

Port: Description: Dual flared ports molded as part of the rear panel

ports tuned to 48 Hz

Low frequency cutoff: -3 dB at 55 Hz or lower

Impedance: 6 Ohms 4.8 Ohms minimum, 50 Hz to 15 kHz

per IEC-268-5

Power handling: 75 W (21.2 Vrms) continuous per IEC 268-5 for a

duration of 100 hours. Recommended amp/receiver
power 10 to 150 Watts per channel

Sensitivity: 1Vrms, 1 meter: = 79 dB SPL, 400 Hz octave

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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The Bose
two-piece (mirror imaged stereo pair) home loudspeaker in a bookshelf configuration.

The 301 Series V is designed for use with standard amplifiers, receivers, and other related

home audio components.

The 301 Series V utilizes separate inward and outward firing tweeters to achieve consistent

stereo imaging over a broad listening area (Stereo Everywhere® performance) while maintain­ing a spacious sound stage.

Aesthetically, the 301 Series V echoes styling cues successfully used in the 601® Series IV

and the 701
features a molded plastic front panel, integrated with a vinyl-covered particle board enclosure.

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301

Series V is a replacement for the 301 Series IV speaker, and is a passive,

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Series II, and has a family resemblance to the 201® Series V. The 301 Series V

Additionally, the system incorporates slot-port technology which reduces port noise and pro­duces cleaner, more natural bass. The sum of all these unique features makes the 301 Series

V speaker capable of reproducing the wide dynamic range demanded by today's advanced

recordings without strain or loss of clarity.

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DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Note: Refer to figure 3 for the following

procedures.

1. Grille Removal

1.1 Grasp the top and bottom edges of the

grille (12) and pull off the grille.

2. Grille Replacement

2.1 Align the grille (12) so that the Bose

logo (11) is right side up on the tweeter
side of the cabinet and push it into place.

3. Woofer Removal

3.1 Perform procedure 1.

3.2 Remove the four screws (13) that

secure the woofer (14) to the cabinet.

3.3 Lift the woofer out and cut the wires as
close to the terminals as possible.

4. Woofer Replacement

4.1 Strip the wires and connect the wires as

shown in figure 1. The red wire to the single
center terminal. The black wire to the right
side double terminal (looking at the woofer
magnet side down). The orange and green
wires to the left double terminal. The
capacitor is connected to the far left and
right terminals.

5.3 Lift the tweeter out of the cabinet and
cut the wires as close to the terminals as
possible.

6. Front Tweeter Replacement

6.1 Strip the wires and connect the red

wire to the positive (+) terminal and the
black wire to the negative (-) terminal.
Dress or twist the wires to prevent buzzes.

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6.2 Place the tweeter (8) into the cabinet
and secure it using the tweeter bracket (7)
and screw (6).

6.3 Perform procedures 4.2 and 2.

7. Rear Tweeter Removal

7.1 Perform procedures 1, 3.2 and lift the

woofer out of the cabinet, but do not cut the
wires.

7.2 Using a 1/4 inch wrench, remove the
screw (1) and bracket (2) that secures the
tweeter (3) to the cabinet.

7.3 Lift the tweeter out of the cabinet and
cut the wires as close to the terminals as
possible.

4.2 Secure the woofer (14) to the cabinet
using four screws (13).

4.3 Perform procedure 2.

5. Front Tweeter Removal

5.1 Perform procedures 1, 3.2 and lift the

wooter out of the cabinet, but do not cut the
wires.

5.2 Using a 1/4 inch socket, remove the
screw (6) and bracket (7) that secures the
tweeter (8) to the cabinet.

orange

green

red

black

Figure 1. Woofer Wiring Configuration

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