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The Bose ® 151 ® SE Environmental Speakers
English
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing Bose 151 ® SE speakers. Their advanced design and quality con-
struction are intended to provide long-term listening enjoyment in or outside your home. Your
151 SE speakers are engineered to provide quality Stereo Everywhere
® speaker performance
from a simple, elegant weatherproof design.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack your speakers and save all packing materials for future use. If you discover
that the product was damaged in transit, notify Bose Corporation or your authorized Bose
dealer immediately. Verify that the carton contains the parts shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Carton contents
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
A
B 151 ® SE speakers
Mounting bracket (2)
C
D
Bracket locking
screw (2)
#8 lock washer (2)
#12 x 1 inch wall anchor (4)
(for concrete mounting only)
¼ inch x 9/16 inch
bracket-to-speaker
mounting screw (4)#12 x 1
¾ inch
wood screw (4)
¼ inch lock washer (4)
E
F
G
H
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the back of each speaker. Write the numbers here and on the product registration card.
Serial numbers: ___________________________________ and ____________________________________
Dealer name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: _______________________________________Purchase date: ________________________
Please read this owners guide
Please read this owners guide completely before beginning this installation. Failure to follow the instructions in this
owners guide voids all warranties on your speakers. If you are unsure of your ability to complete this installation, consult a
professional installer.
Hereby Bose B.V. declares that this equipment is compliant with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. This
equipment is intended for use (amongst others) in all EC/EFTA countries. The complete declaration of conformity can be found on
.
©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
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The Bose ® 151 ® SE Environmental Speakers
English
Required tools and materials
Speaker placement
For best results, mount both speakers horizontally (Figure 2).
Place them a minimum of seven feet apart, facing the listening area.
Make sure they do not face each other.
Figure 2
Speakers mounted on a
wall
Note: For Stereo Everywhere ® speaker performance, horizontal mounting is required.
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® SE speakers can be mounted vertically. However, when mounted vertically you
will not experience Stereo Everywhere ® speaker performance.
Note: If you choose to place the speakers on a flat horizontal surface, put a layer of suitable
material (such as rubber) under the speaker to prevent speaker movement or damage to the flat
surface due to vibration of the speaker.
CAUTION: Do not mount the brackets on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have
hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wire or plumbing. If you are unsure about
installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer.
CAUTION: Do not install near any heat sources, such as halogen lamps, registers, stoves or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CAUTION: Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers. Do not place items on top of the
speakers. The brackets were designed to support the weight of the speakers only.
CAUTION: The 151 SE speakers are not intended to be installed in automobiles.
Before mounting your speakers
Check local building codes regarding the installation of outdoor speakers. If you are
uncomfortable about installing this product, contact your Bose dealer to arrange for a qual-
ified serviceman to help you.
Measure the length of speaker cord needed to connect each speaker to your amplifier. See
Required tools and materials for recommended wire lengths and sizes.
Determine the best route to protect the wire.
Make sure the speakers cannot fall and cause injuries.
Keep the speakers at least 9 inches (23 cm) from any video screen or monitor.
Bose 151 SE speakers are not magnetically shielded. #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
Power drill
Eye and ear protection
Dust mask
3/32 inch (2,5 mm) wood bit, or
¼ inch (6,0 mm) masonry bit Speaker cord: Measure length and choose
wire gauge:
Length Gauge 20 ft (6 m), max. 18 (0.82 mm 2)
30 ft (9 m), max. 16 (1.30 mm2)
50 ft (15 m), max. 14 (2.10 mm2)
7 ft (2 m), minimum