Positions For The Two Surround Speakers; Location Choices For The Acoustimass Module - Bose Lifestyle 18 Series II Installation Manual

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Location choices for the Acoustimass module

Figure 5
Proper and improper
positioning of an
Acoustimass module
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Positions for the two surround speakers

The placement goal for rear surround speakers is to create an area of sound around the listener.
By locating them in the back half of your room and directing the cubes away from the listeners,
you prevent them from pinpointing the exact location of the sound source, which is ideal.
The surround speaker cables allow for up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) from the Acoustimass
1. Place the speakers at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible.The longer the path
from speakers to ears, the better.
2. Adjust one cube of each speaker to reflect sound off one or more surfaces.
Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 and follow these guidelines for selecting a floor location for place-
ment of the Acoustimass module:
• Along the same wall as the TV, or the same end of the room as the front speakers.
• At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to avoid magnetically interfering with the TV
image. Move it farther away if you still notice interference.
• Positioned with its grille (with a Bose
closest wall. This prevents the wall from blocking sound output or boosting the bass.
• Where it is not centered between two walls or between a floor and ceiling.
• Within reach of the audio input cable (30 feet or 9.1 meters); the five speaker cables
(20 feet or 6.1 meters for front and center speakers; 50 feet or 15.2 meters for surround
speakers), and your AC power (mains) outlet.
• On its two sides, its top, or its bottom, but NOT standing on either end (Figure 5).
CAUTION: Do not block the ventilation slots for the built-in electronic circuitry in the module.
Top surface
Side surface
BEST
ALTERNATE
For best ventilation,
Place the module
stand the module on
on one of its two
its bottom surface,
broad sides.
as shown, left.
• Under a table or behind a cabinet, for convenience. However, not where furniture or drapes
block any openings on the module.
• With four self-adhesive rubber feet attached to the surface that touches the floor, for added
stability and protection from scratches.
• Where it will not expose electronic media, like tapes, to its magnetic field for long periods.
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® logo) facing into the room or perpendicular to the
Front end
DO NOT
stand the module
on its slightly curved
back end, which can
cause it to tip over.
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module.
Ventilation
Back end
openings
DO NOT
stand the module on
its front grille end. The
weight of the module
can damage the grille.