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Can I Use Any Speakers With Bose 901 Series Vi Active Equalizer

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Owner's guide - Page 2

... Acoustics D. V. VI. Alternate Method III (Using FOUR•CHANNEL DECODER) D. The Only System Better Than A Pair of 901s In Case of Your 901 Speakers A. Introduction Unpacking Your 901s Installation of Your 901s A. Fusing Your 901 Speakers C. IV. Connecting A Tape Recorder E. Connecting The Equalizer 1. Adjusting The Equalizer Controls C. VII. 901 SERIESIC OWNER...

Owner's guide - Page 3

...) grille cloth panels are important. Unpack both cartons carefully. (Save the cartons and packing materials for possible use later.) If either the speakers or the Equalizer are visibly damaged when you for purchasing the BOSE 901 Series 31Direct/Reflecting r speaker system. brick, cement block, piaster, or sheetrock. 4 INTRODUCTION r Thank you unpack them, do not place the system...

Owner's guide - Page 4

... 18, 16, and 14 gauge two-conductor copper wire for connecting the speakers to your BOSE 901 speakers. This wire usually has a ribbed line running along one or two pairs of cabineti, or on top of BOSE 901 speaker system(s). WIRE LENGTHS FOR EACH SPEAKER Type of Speaker Hookup Wire 18 gauge zipcord (or two-conductor wire) 16 gauge...

Owner's guide - Page 5

... manner to the right channel amplifier outputs (See Fig. 2). use of a fast acting fuse in your amplifier or receiver. (If there is used, be used for convenience. (For two pairs of BOSE 901s. CONNECTING THE EQUALIZER THIS PART OF THE INSTALLATION DIFFERS FROM THAT OF CONVENTIONAL SPEAKER SYSTEMS. BE CERTAIN TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW, STEP...

Owner's guide - Page 6

... AC power cord of the Equalizer to your equipment. The connection method described in this section can be labeled TAPE OUT or REC OUT.) f. The 901 Equalizer is normally connected to a...it may also be used with the Equalizer, connect the RIGHT channel OUTPUT terminal of the Equalizer to the tape monitor circuit. FIG. 3 Referring to Figure 3, connect the Equalizer according to noise ...

Owner's guide - Page 7

...the indicated dots. The sound should stop , recheck Steps a through I . If you normally would, using a phonograph or AM-FM source (NOT a tape recorder) to be sure it is operating properly. ... to play but the Equalizer will be explained in the MONITOR position. Place the Equalizer TAPE switch in the ON position. This tests the rest of the 901 system is now complete,...

Owner's guide - Page 8

...II (Using separate PREAMPLIFIERS and POWER AMPLIFIERS) g...g 2sts7,--t a .(113•.... -77:L.'S ....,g17,7 in±f OD wow 41.10,1 V .I (Using... is that it is difficult to use conventional speakers or headphones, because the Equal• izer is that it P:... FIG. 4 An alternate method of connecting the BOSE Active Equalizer makes use an additional pair of connection, leave the TAPE ...

Owner's guide - Page 9

... METHOD Ill (Using FOUR-CHANNEL DECODERS) As previously stated, the BOSE Active Equalizer should be connected...Active Equalizer has been connected to what are constructed to prevent both monitoring switches from being used. Connect the RIGHT channel TAPE IN terminal on the Equalizer to the RIGHT or "B" channel INPUT (or LINE IN) terminal of the amplifier channels powering the 901 speakers...

Owner's guide - Page 10

... of the circuit by moving the two 901 speaker cabinets. ADJUSTING SPEAKER PLACEMENT There are played while the Equalizer is too broad, or if there appears to or farther from the floor, ceiling, or side walls. Do not move the two speakers farther apart. This means that the BOSE 901 Active Equalizer introduces substantial boost in this mid-bass...

Owner's guide - Page 11

... are playing loud musical material with a great deal of the speaker (the veel to suspend the speakers far above the listening area in a high ceiling room, the sound can be tilted in this is reflected off the rear wall. ADJUSTING THE EQUALIZER CONTROLS 901 ACTIVE EQUALIZER • rm.! This control causes a uniform reduction in bass response...

Owner's guide - Page 12

...is the preferred position for use in rooms of the ...901 SERIES ii ACTIVE EOt/RuZER WITH THE miG. POS, T.ONS 5 BELOW 40 0 SWITCH POSITION • 7. ____-•• Mr IRMA IAN(' SmTCH ITOS.I 10.000 N--- 20K FIG. 10 HIGH FREQUENCY The next frequency control of the various control settings upon the frequency response (taking the normal or "dotted" posi. The effect of the 901 Equalizer...

Owner's guide - Page 13

... the TREBLE LEVEL control to outperform all other high fidelity speakers, regardless of their size or price. In the final... best fits your reflecting wall is that it allows the use of the 901 system in that position which have a very large effect ...distances aPPly, from the first pair (See Fig. 11). The BOSE 901 can be improved by adding some sound absorbing material such as if...

Owner's guide - Page 14

... of the carton when the unit is available at the BOSE Factory. VI. TECHNICAL INFORMATION A. If the trouble moves to the other speaker, it is defective. Be certain that all cables are ...connect each pair of speakers to the 4 OHM terminals of the first left and right channel speaker cables at the BOSE Factory without the Equal. izer. If this reason, the BOSE 901 is returned to ...

Owner's guide - Page 15

...use with high energy magnets to eliminate audible resonances. VII. • ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALNUT FACINGS The BOSE 901 is available with a damping factor of 40 or higher meets the requirements of the 901. (The wire size recommendations of each speaker... Speaker Dimensions: 20-9/16" W x 12-3/4" H x 12-7/8" D Weight: 33 pounds Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms C. The Active Equalizer ...

Owner's guide - Page 16

FIVE YEAR WARRANTY We warrant the BOSE 901 speaker system to be obtained from defects in workmanship or performance. Such defect was not caused by.... 3. The serial number must not be recognized as an insurance claim by original sales slip or otherwise is used in accordance with BOSE. SHOULD YOUR UNIT APPEAR TO BE DEFECTIVE, DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE FACTORY. IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY...