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V R S   C O N N E C T I O N S

Connect the speakers’ terminals to the terminals on the amplifier or receiver designated for “surround” or “rear 

channel effects.” Maintain consistency of the + (red) and – (black) connections by using the markings on the wire.

Important:

Adjusting Volume Levels. To obtain the best home theater effect,

match the sound levels of each speaker. Home theater systems include a test

signal that simplifies this level matching. Refer to the instructions provided

with your surround sound electronics.

The power recommendation for the system assumes you will operate the

amplifier in a way that will not produce distortion. Even our rugged speakers

can be damaged by a modest amplifier if it produces distortion. If you hear a

harsh, gritty noise, turn down the volume. Prolonged or repeated operation of

your speakers with a distorted signal from the amplifier can cause damage that

is not covered by the warranty. 

L i s t e n i n g   L e v e l s   a n d   P o w e r
H a n d l i n g

Warning:

To prevent electrical shock, always switch off the amplifier or

receiver when making connections to the speaker.

Summary of Contents for VRS

Page 1: ...V R S H O M E T H E A T E R S U R R O U N D S P E A K E R S Y S T E M B O S T O N A C O U S T I C S ...

Page 2: ...The Boston Acoustics VRS The difference between watching a movie and experiencing it ...

Page 3: ...oner than the other and your brain processes this difference in time and volume to create an instant and accurate sonic picture of your surroundings In fact your brain and ears are so good at doing this it is difficult to fool them Interestingly a surround sound speaker must do just that By definition it must fool your ears into thinking they re in the middle of a wild west shootout or two thousan...

Page 4: ...tern emits frequencies above 350 Hz away from the listener This is important because frequencies above this point are easily localized by the human ear The VRS throws sound along the room s walls The sound is in turn reflected by the walls ceiling floor and other surfaces before reaching your ears as diffuse sound The upshot Sound comes from all around you The term dipole refers to any two sided o...

Page 5: ... drivers V R S S U R R O U N D S O U N D S P E A K E R The VRS cabinet is sculpted to blend with a room s decor and aim sound along walls rather than at the listener Inside dual 21 2 65mm high frequency drivers each in its own enclosure One fires sound forward the other backward These drivers are responsible for frequencies between 350 Hz and 20 kHz an impressively broad range from a single speake...

Page 6: ...nsulation off the ends of each speaker cable to expose the two conductors and tight ly twist the wire strands Maintain the consistency of the red and black connections by referring to the markings on the wire Insert the wire into the hole and tighten Using the five way binding posts The binding posts permit easy con nection to banana plugs pins spade lugs and bare wire The metal sur faces are plat...

Page 7: ...Home theater systems include a test signal that simplifies this level matching Refer to the instructions provided with your surround sound electronics The power recommendation for the system assumes you will operate the amplifier in a way that will not produce distortion Even our rugged speakers can be damaged by a modest amplifier if it produces distortion If you hear a harsh gritty noise turn do...

Page 8: ...aker s back points toward the front of the theater area When wall mounting locate the speakers 6 12 2 4m above the floor The speakers may also be placed on tall furniture or shelves so long as there is at least 20 50cm of clearance to either side of the speaker Important Your speakers have been packed as a LEFT and RIGHT matched set When you place the speakers be sure to place the right speaker to...

Page 9: ...n the ceiling Hang the speaker so the arrow points toward the front of the theater area If the listening position is against a wall place the speakers to either side no less than 20 inches 50cm from the wall Place the speakers to either side of the listening area Avoid placing the speaker less than 20 inches 50cm from an adjacent wall ...

Page 10: ...of the theater area 2 Insert a bolt through the hanger and thread onto the toggle wing before penetrating the wall U S I N G T H E V R S W A L L A N D C E I L I N G M O U N T I N G B R A C K E T The VRS will perform best when mounted directly on the wall or ceil ing Simply attach the supplied hang er to the wall or ceiling and clip the speaker to the hanger If necessary you may locate the VRS on t...

Page 11: ...es Important Avoid painting the grilles in a way that causes the holes in the metal to be filled Remove the grilles Use a small screwdriver or knife to snap off the back edge of each grille near the terminals Paint the grilles A coat of primer paint is not required If using spray paint use two thin coats If using house paint or any other canned paint thin the paint in order to avoid filling the pe...

Page 12: ... have other rights which vary from state to state If Service Seems Necessary First contact the retailer from whom you purchased the speakers If that is not possible call us at 978 538 5000 or write to Boston Acoustics Inc 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 www bostonacoustics com Send us 1 Your name address and daytime telephone number 2 The speaker system s serial number 3 Details on when and whe...

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