4
Setting Up
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose
®
901
®
Series VI Direct/Reflecting
®
speakers. They repre-
sent the best in Bose Corporation speaker design and engineering and will give you many
years of listening pleasure.
The installation and operating principles of this system are significantly different from those of
conventional speakers. To obtain the best possible performance and avoid problems, please
take the time to read this guide.
CAUTION:
You must have a Bose 901 active equalizer for a complete 901 speaker system.
The use of 901 Series VI speakers without the 901 Series VI active equalizer will result in
improper performance. The use of graphic or parametric equalizers, instead of the Bose 901
equalizer, will result in unsatisfactory performance.
Conventional graphic and parametric equalizers may be used in addition to, but not in place
of the Bose 901 active equalizer. However, the use of such additional equalizers is not
recommended since it will not improve system performance. For adequate performance you
must use the 901 Series VI active equalizer with these speakers.
Unpacking the cartons
A complete Bose 901 Series VI speaker system consists of three matched components: two
901 Direct/Reflecting
®
speakers and a separate 901 Series VI active equalizer. Two cables are
included to connect the active equalizer to your receiver or amplifier. The 901 speakers and
equalizer are packed in three separate cartons. Carefully unpack your system, saving all
packing materials for possible future use.
Inspect the speakers and equalizer. If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to use the
system. Repack the speakers and equalizer in their original cartons and notify your authorized
Bose dealer immediately.
Note:
Now is a good time to record the serial numbers of each speaker and the active
equalizer. Please write them on your warranty card and in the spaces provided on page 2.
The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the 901 speakers and on the back of the
equalizer.
WARNING:
Each speaker carton weighs over 35 lb (16 kg). Use good lifting practice to
avoid injury.
WARNING:
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of
children.
Figure 1
What comes in the three
cartons:
• Two 901 speakers
• One 901 active equalizer
• Two equalizer cables
