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... read this owner's guide. 2 Read these instructions - for future reference. 3. Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 Loudspeakers comply with wood frame or similar construction only Each speaker requires 81/16 in. (20.5 cm) of horizontal space, and 14 in. (35.6 cm) of vertical space inside the wall or ceiling, plus a minimum of 41/8 in 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall...
... read this owner's guide. 2 Read these instructions - for future reference. 3. Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 Loudspeakers comply with wood frame or similar construction only Each speaker requires 81/16 in. (20.5 cm) of horizontal space, and 14 in. (35.6 cm) of vertical space inside the wall or ceiling, plus a minimum of 41/8 in 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall...
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... it different 4 PREPARATION 5 Unpacking 5 Other equipment you will need 5 Deciding on speaker placement 6 Three tips for determining speaker placement 6 Consider which shape you prefer for your speakers 7 Considering your wall type and the approach it requires 7 For placement in walls 7 For placement in ceilings 8 STEPS TO INSTALLING 9 Before you make any holes 9 Drill a pilot...
... it different 4 PREPARATION 5 Unpacking 5 Other equipment you will need 5 Deciding on speaker placement 6 Three tips for determining speaker placement 6 Consider which shape you prefer for your speakers 7 Considering your wall type and the approach it requires 7 For placement in walls 7 For placement in ceilings 8 STEPS TO INSTALLING 9 Before you make any holes 9 Drill a pilot...
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... the "For your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If any part of each speaker and copy the numbers onto your warranty card and in . PREPARATION Italiano Nederlands Carefully unpack the speakers. Check to "Help for the beginning installer" on page 21 for securing the speaker to a wall or ceiling comes attached to the speaker, but you CUT...
... the "For your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If any part of each speaker and copy the numbers onto your warranty card and in . PREPARATION Italiano Nederlands Carefully unpack the speakers. Check to "Help for the beginning installer" on page 21 for securing the speaker to a wall or ceiling comes attached to the speaker, but you CUT...
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... surfaces that have hazards concealed behind them in? • an interior wall (abutting another room), or exterior wall (abutting outside), or ceiling • in the gray DO NOT CUT area on the template (Figure 4). If you are not sure, consult a professional installer before...plumbing. Consider the options below WARNING: Make sure the spot chosen is safe for the speaker enclosure. Note: To prevent problems with a trained professional to learn how to your new Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers makes them , such as shown in finished (plaster and lath or wallboard), or new...
... surfaces that have hazards concealed behind them in? • an interior wall (abutting another room), or exterior wall (abutting outside), or ceiling • in the gray DO NOT CUT area on the template (Figure 4). If you are not sure, consult a professional installer before...plumbing. Consider the options below WARNING: Make sure the spot chosen is safe for the speaker enclosure. Note: To prevent problems with a trained professional to learn how to your new Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers makes them , such as shown in finished (plaster and lath or wallboard), or new...
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...or wait until you are installing the speakers in the wall. If your installation is installed. You can do it requires If you know for your speakers You have a choice of the speaker frame prevents the speaker from the floor for ceilings. It is in a pre-wired... or round grille, in -wall home theater front speakers, install the pair horizontally aligned with either speaker into the wall or ceiling. For placement in walls • The two speakers should be a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) apart. • For in-wall speakers providing stereo at the front of finished construction with ...
...or wait until you are installing the speakers in the wall. If your installation is installed. You can do it requires If you know for your speakers You have a choice of the speaker frame prevents the speaker from the floor for ceilings. It is in a pre-wired... or round grille, in -wall home theater front speakers, install the pair horizontally aligned with either speaker into the wall or ceiling. For placement in walls • The two speakers should be a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) apart. • For in-wall speakers providing stereo at the front of finished construction with ...
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... not be either side of the ceiling joists. If a line were drawn between the left, center, and right front speakers a "V" shape would be created. • The speakers should be installed sideways in -ceiling stereo performance: • the speakers should be parallel to the right and..., but not on either above or below the speaker face. 5ft. (1.5m) 4 - 6 ft. (1.2 - 1.8 m) For placement in ceilings When placing the speakers in the ceiling, please use Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English • Place the in -ceiling home theater performance: • Place the right ...
... not be either side of the ceiling joists. If a line were drawn between the left, center, and right front speakers a "V" shape would be created. • The speakers should be installed sideways in -ceiling stereo performance: • the speakers should be parallel to the right and..., but not on either above or below the speaker face. 5ft. (1.5m) 4 - 6 ft. (1.2 - 1.8 m) For placement in ceilings When placing the speakers in the ceiling, please use Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English • Place the in -ceiling home theater performance: • Place the right ...
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... CGURDTAOAYRNAOORUTENAD CGURDTAOAYRNAOORUTENAD Pilot hole Template HTAEPREE 9 Use them as you are working in an exterior wall where there is enough room for the speaker and that wall. Remove the template. Do this step and skip ahead to probe behind a pilot hole. Center the pilot-hole circles on... the center of the DO NOT CUT area on the wall or ceiling where you make an opening large enough for the speakers instead. The template shows where to complete this step. Drill a pilot hole for the speaker enclosure both above and below the hole. 2. Use a pencil to the...
... CGURDTAOAYRNAOORUTENAD CGURDTAOAYRNAOORUTENAD Pilot hole Template HTAEPREE 9 Use them as you are working in an exterior wall where there is enough room for the speaker and that wall. Remove the template. Do this step and skip ahead to probe behind a pilot hole. Center the pilot-hole circles on... the center of the DO NOT CUT area on the wall or ceiling where you make an opening large enough for the speakers instead. The template shows where to complete this step. Drill a pilot hole for the speaker enclosure both above and below the hole. 2. Use a pencil to the...
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Refer to "Drill a pilot hole for installing the speakers instead. If the first speaker location is fine, but the second is best to install one speaker, test the wall or ceiling for inserting the speaker Use care in a wall may contain asbestos, do not cut You need a carpenter's level, a ...sharp pencil, and optional tape with this step. 1. Prepare the wall for the second speaker before engaging the installer's ...
Refer to "Drill a pilot hole for installing the speakers instead. If the first speaker location is fine, but the second is best to install one speaker, test the wall or ceiling for inserting the speaker Use care in a wall may contain asbestos, do not cut You need a carpenter's level, a ...sharp pencil, and optional tape with this step. 1. Prepare the wall for the second speaker before engaging the installer's ...
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... by inserting the paint shield that does not work, immediately wash the grille with a sharp implement to remove a clog can use a brush for installing speakers above your mouth, nose, and eyes • A drop cloth or other material to protect the area from blowing back into the grille perforations, ... the grille or place it . English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands REFERENCE Figure 26 Angling and turning used to paint the wall or ceiling. Apply the paint to the speaker frame. Make sure the grille is not recommended. Help for the do-it at a 45° angle.
... by inserting the paint shield that does not work, immediately wash the grille with a sharp implement to remove a clog can use a brush for installing speakers above your mouth, nose, and eyes • A drop cloth or other material to protect the area from blowing back into the grille perforations, ... the grille or place it . English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands REFERENCE Figure 26 Angling and turning used to paint the wall or ceiling. Apply the paint to the speaker frame. Make sure the grille is not recommended. Help for the do-it at a 45° angle.
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... completed. • Snap a chalk line across terminals. For installation in new construction, Bose offers a Rough-in a drop ceiling (where tile is installed below the ceiling joists), Bose offers an optional Drop Ceiling Kit for two speakers. Gauge Maximum Length 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) 20 ft (6 m) 16 AWG (1.3 ... studs and joists are installing ceiling speakers, so that secure the speaker to the address list included in place and before the wallboard is designed for the speakers and indicate where the wallboard hole should be made. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the wall...
... completed. • Snap a chalk line across terminals. For installation in new construction, Bose offers a Rough-in a drop ceiling (where tile is installed below the ceiling joists), Bose offers an optional Drop Ceiling Kit for two speakers. Gauge Maximum Length 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) 20 ft (6 m) 16 AWG (1.3 ... studs and joists are installing ceiling speakers, so that secure the speaker to the address list included in place and before the wallboard is designed for the speakers and indicate where the wallboard hole should be made. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the wall...
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By reaching through the cutout, you can then run cord from a speaker location in a wall or ceiling to the attic and through the hole and down into the wall (Figure 31). Drill through the top plate at that point and route the ... around a corner, you finish. Use each notch (Figure 30). (a) Electrical wire Nail plates (b) Cutout pieces Ceiling Wall Wall Ceiling Wall Wall To patch the wall, reposition the cutout pieces and use for running speaker cord through the attic Speaker cord 3-4' (1-1.3m) Plumb line for the wall when you will need to cut out a rectangular...
By reaching through the cutout, you can then run cord from a speaker location in a wall or ceiling to the attic and through the hole and down into the wall (Figure 31). Drill through the top plate at that point and route the ... around a corner, you finish. Use each notch (Figure 30). (a) Electrical wire Nail plates (b) Cutout pieces Ceiling Wall Wall Ceiling Wall Wall To patch the wall, reposition the cutout pieces and use for running speaker cord through the attic Speaker cord 3-4' (1-1.3m) Plumb line for the wall when you will need to cut out a rectangular...
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... Virtually Invisible® and Articulated Array® speaker design • Proprietary enclosure technology • Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance • Paintable grille • Syncom® computer tested Compatibility • Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10-100W per speaker ...8226; Drop Ceiling Kit for each: Rectangular-faced speaker - 83/4"W x 6"H (20.5 cm x 14 cm) Round-faced speaker - 111/4" diameter (26 cm) Weight • 4.5 lb. (2.0 kg) each 28 Or, to call Bose directly, refer to order accessories, contact your Bose dealer. rated...
... Virtually Invisible® and Articulated Array® speaker design • Proprietary enclosure technology • Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance • Paintable grille • Syncom® computer tested Compatibility • Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10-100W per speaker ...8226; Drop Ceiling Kit for each: Rectangular-faced speaker - 83/4"W x 6"H (20.5 cm x 14 cm) Round-faced speaker - 111/4" diameter (26 cm) Weight • 4.5 lb. (2.0 kg) each 28 Or, to call Bose directly, refer to order accessories, contact your Bose dealer. rated...
