Bose SE-5 User Manual
The Bose"
Acoustimass® SE-5
/"Speaker
System
Owne r’ s Gui de
Before You Begin ...
We would like lo thank you for purchasing ihe Bose'
AcouSimass - SE-5 speaker system. This product combines
iwo Bose technologies to create a versatile ^siem that wilt
allow you to experience the full realism and impact available
trom the most demanding sound sources. irKluding com
pact discs. Patented Acoustimass speaker technology otters
ihe benelits ol purer sound and virtual invisihility, while
Direct/Retlecting' speaker design allows you lo hear full
balanced stereo throughout your listening room. We are
confident that these advanced technologies and the quality
construction of the SE-5 system vrill provide you v/ilh many
years ol Irouble-lree listening pleasure.
The operating principles and wiring contiguration of the SE-5
system are signiiicanily difterent from those ol conventional
speakers. This not only allows the SE-5 system lo provide
you with great sound, but also oilers placement flexibility not
available from conventional speakers. For best results, and
easy installation, please take Ihe lime to read this own
er's guide
Please Note: The Acoustimass speaker technology used in
the SE-5 system signi(ic3nfiyK<S\ice$ audible distortion.
Because oi this, you may be less likely to notice the distinc
tive distorted sounds produced v/hen a speaker is driven
beyond its limits. Exercise caution when playing the SE-5
system at high volume levels.
Unpacking the SE-'S System
Alter opening Ihe carton, remove all packing material and
caretuliy lift out the components ol the SE-5 system. Save all
Ihe cartons and packing material in case the system needs
to be transported at a later time. If any of the components
appear damaged, do not attempt lo use the system
Instead, ropack the system in its original canon and notily
your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
Setting Up the System
Before you can install and adjust the ^stem's components,
lake a minute to famiiiariK yourselt with them, 'ibur system
should include:
2 Stereo largeiing^ arrays
1 Acoustimass' module (the larger black cabinet)
4 wires
The SE-5 system oilers many advantages not available Irom
a conventkir^al speaker system, among them, remarkable
freedom of placement. Acoustimass speaker technology
allows you lo place the Acoustimass module almost anyv/here. even under furniture. The compact Stereo Targeting
arrays can also be positioned in your listening mom wher
ever they create the best balance ol higher frequency sound.
Below are some guidelines lor setting up your system.
A. Seieci the locaiion wtiere you intend to place Ihe tell and
right Stereo Targeting arrays. Note lhal wires from
the arrays connect to the Acoustimass module, so you
should locate the Stereo Targeting arrays so lhal the
wires will reach the location you have chosen lor the
module.
Note: White Ihe wires provided are adequate lor most instal
lations, you may increase the distance between the Stereo
Targeting' arrays and the Acoustimass module by splicing
in additional wire, tl you do so, use similar gauge (16 or 18
gauge) or thicker vnre, and make sure you maintain the cor
rect phase (" -r- ’’ lo “ ’ and " to “ -"). and properly con
nect the wires.
6. Position the Stereo Targeting - arrays vnth your audio
or video system to suit your musical taste and location
preferences. In average si¿ed listening rooms, the best
slereophortic effects result when the left and right Stereo
Targeting arrays are spaced 6 to 12 leet apart (appmxi-
maieiy 1.8-3.6 m). However, you can slill achieve excel'
kit results with separation as great as 15 feel
ppproximalely 4.5 m).
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Note: For video applications, separation will vary to allov/
the Stereo Targeting • arrays lo be located on each side of a TV
or monitor. For more information on video applications, see
Part Dot this section.
C. The Acou^imass' module can be located virtually any
where in your listening room (Figure 1)in either a vertical
or horizontal position. Its unique Acoustimass speaker
technology delivers room filling bassirom almost any
where. Feel tree to hide the Acoustimass module under a
bed or table, or even behind a sofa. JusI remember not to
block the two round openings in the end of the unit. \bu
should allow at least 2 inches (approximately 5 cm) of
open space between these openings and the v/all or
olher surface.
Unlike conveniional itoorsianding or bookshelf speakers,
you can line lune the bass response oi your SE-6 system
wilhoul compromising accurate stereo imaging. Just
change the location ol the Acoustimass module within
your listening room. For typical listening environments,
positioning the module along a v/all 3 lo 5 leet (appmximately 1 to 1.5 meters) Imm a corner provides a normal
balance of frequencies from your SE-5 system. Moving
the module closer lo the walls andfor corners ol your
room will increase bass response, while moving il lov/ard
the center of your mom will decrease it. In most rooms, it
should be reasonably easy to choose a location which is
convenient, yet provides fusing bass response.
|ie Stereo Targeting arrays ol your S€-5 system are mag
Iriicaiiy shielded for use with video systems. This allovrs
you to position the arrays close lo your TV or monitor
without adversely alfecling the picluie quality (as hap
pens with conveniional. nonshi^ded speakers). Refer
loFrgure2.
Note: The Acou^imass module itsell is nol magnetically
shielded and should be placed at least three leet away from
your monitor lo avoid inierlerence.
Connecting the SE-5 System
to Your Stereo
Caution: Before attempting to connect the SE-5
system, unplug your receiver or amplifier from the
wall outlet.
Note: While the SE-5 astern is rated at 6 ohms the
speaker’s impedance actually averages helween 6 and 9
ohms over most of its operating range.
A. Locale the wires which were packed with the system. Vbu
will lind four identical sets. Two sets connect the Stereo
Targeting arr^s lo the Acoustimass module, v/hile the
other two sets connect the Acoustimass module to your
receiver or amplilier.
B. Examine the ends of the wires. For each set. one wire
will have a red marker. For each connection you make,
always connect the wire with the red marker to the
"-I-'terminal.
¡Locale the terminals on the rear o< the left Stereo Target"itj array. Depress the red +") lab. insert the lead wiih
Ihc red mark^ (Figure 3). and release Ihe tab. The lead
Should be held snugly in place by the terminal. Repeat
the process for the black terminal and the other lead.
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