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Before you begin
Thank you for choosing Bose
®
141
series II bookshelf speakers. Their quality construction is
meant to provide high-quality listening enjoyment in your home.
The 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. It will 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 Bose dealer immediately.
Note:
Now is a good time to record your speakers’ serial numbers. Write them in at the
beginning of this guide and on your warranty card.
Select locations for your 141 series II bookshelf
speakers
Your 141
series II bookshelf speakers are 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 18 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.
CAUTION:
141 speakers are designed specifically for placement on a stationary
shelf, table, or stand. On smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood,
vibrations may cause the speakers to slide. So be sure to attach the self-adhesive
rubber feet to the bottom surface of each speaker for added stability and protection.
Right speaker
Figure 1
Your 141 series II bookshelf
speakers
Left speaker
Rubber feet
CAUTION:
To avoid danger of suffocation,
keep the plastic bags that wrap
these speakers out of the reach
of children.
Setting Up
