Bose 141 Manual

For your records

Serial numbers are located an backof your Model 141 speakers.
Serial nu mbers: and
Dealer name:
Dealer phone: Purchase data:
We recommend that you save your purchase receipt. It will be helpful if you ever need to arrange for service.

Setting Up

Before you begin

Their advanced design and quality construction are meant to provide high-quality listening enjoyment in your home. The StarOriver"' 4.5-inch full-range driver inside each speaker delivers performance usually associated with much larger, more costly speakers. Please read this owner's guide. lt w ill help you set up and use the speakers properly, so they can deliver the finest sound for your listening pleasure. Note: These speakers are not designed for use outdoors or in automobiles.

Unpack the carton

Carefully unpack the carton. Save all packing materials for possible future use. Carefully peel the clear protective plastic strip from each speaker's metallic accent panel.
Inspect the speakers. If either speaker appears damaged, do not use them. Instead, repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Base dealer immediately.
Note: Now is a good time to record your speakers' numbers. Write them in at the beginning of this guide and on Your warranty card

Figure 1
Your Model 141 speakers


To avoid danger of suffocation. Keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children.

Select locations for your Model 141 speakers

Your Model 141 speakers designed to provide full stereo performance while taking up very little space. You can easily fit them on a shelf or table, either horizontally or standing on end.
For best performance:

• Place the speakers at least 5 feet (1.5 m) apart-
• Position them within inches (45 cm) of the wall behind them.
• Avoid placing them exactly halfway between the floor and ceiling.
• To prevent video interference, keep them at least 2 feet (61 cm) from any video screen.

Note; Set the speakers only on surfaces that are stable and Newel, Far some surfaces, you may want to use rubber feet for additional stability. To request them free of charge, contact Bose Service (see the inside back Cover) or your local Bose Service agency and ask for Number 78321

Connect the speakers

Position the opening on the front of each speaker (its port) toward the side wall of your room. Or set speakers port side dawn if you position them vertically, As you face the speakers, the speaker placed on your right will connect to the RIGHT SPEAKER channel cf your amplifier or receiver.

Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet (AC power, Not doing so may result in damage to your system.

Choose the cord
It is important to use the proper gauge {thickness) of speaker card, Standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge stranded Wire) works for most applications. You can find this wire at most electrical and hardware stores.
You will need thicker wire if your speakers will be mare than 3C feet from a receiver or amplifier. Refer to the wire recommendations under "Technical information", or contact your authorized Bose* dealer for more information.
Note: Before running speaker cord through a wall or under a floor. Check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. You may want to contact an electrical installer for this information.

Prepare the cord
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed). This marked wire is always positive (+). The plain wire is always negative (-). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black(- ) terminals on the speakers and the receiver or amplifier. At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from bath wires. Twist the bare end of each wire, so loose strands will not touch across terminals. Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal (positive to positive and negative to negative).
Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect bath wires carefully.

Never use broken or frayed wires, which can result in electrical shock or damage.

Make the connections
Just press down the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure 2).
Figure 2
How to make terminal connections

Check the connections
A heck to be sure, all connections are made positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative (- to - ). Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals. Bridged wires can short circuit and damage the speaker components. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier and turn it on.

Figure 3
Completed connections

Test the speakers
To make sure your speakers operate correctly:

1. Set your receiver or amplifier to MONO (monophonic) and turn it on.
2. Set the balance control to normal (center position).
3. Place the speakers less than 6 inches (15 cm) apart, facing each other.
4. Play some deep bass passages of music through the speaker.

The sound should seem to come from a point between the two speakers. The bass should be full and natural. If it is not, your connections may be out of phase. To make them match connections to the amplifier, try reversing the + and - connections on the back of one speaker. Then repeat steps 1 - 4.

Maintaining Your Speakers

To clean your Model 141 speakers

Wipe the Model 141 speaker cabinets clean using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Do not allow liquids to spill into the speaker grilles. No Other regular maintenance is required.

Troubleshooting

if you have a problem with your Model 141 speakers:

1. Tum off your amplifier or receiver and check all connections between the speakers and the amplifier or receiver.
2. Check your amplifier or receiver owner's guide. That component may be the source of the problem.
3. Use the troubleshooting guidelines below. If they do not solve your problem, contact your Bose• dealer to arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the listing on the inside back cover of this guide. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of your warranty.

Product Information

Technical information

Quality standard
Syncam' computer quality control

Driver complement
One StarDrivek^TV full-range driver per speaker

Compatibility impedance
Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated 1 0 to 80 watts per channel: rated 4-8 ohms

Wire recommendations
Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of ±0.5 dB.

Enclosure
Slate gray vinyl veneer
Cloth-covered molded plastic grilles

Size / Weight
Each speaker: 6"H x 9¾"W x 6½"0 (15.2 x 24.8 x 16.5 cm)
Each speaker: 4.4 1b (2 kg)
Speaker pair in shipping carton: 1 1 1b (5 kg)