Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 351 361 381 Boston Acoustics
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351 361 381 Designer Series In-wall Speaker Systems.
2 Specifications 351 361 381 Frequency Response (±3dB) 65 – 20,000Hz 57 – 20,000Hz 48 – 20,000Hz Recommended Amplifier Power 10 – 100 watts 10 – 125 watts 10 – 150 watts Nominal Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms Sensitivity [1 watt (2.
3 Installation Instructions NOTE: This manual assumes the installer possesses skill in the proper use of hand and power tools, a knowledge of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the envir onment behind the wall or ceiling in which the speakers will be installed.
4 Placement Since the speaker installation is permanent and the furniture placement may not be, the user should first determine the best long-term location — one that will accommodate future r elocation of the furniture in the r oom, while still allowing for an unobstructed sound path from the speakers to the listening area.
Painting the Speakers If you intend to paint the speakers, it’ s best to do so before installation. 1. Remove the speaker grille. Carefully pry at each corner with an awl or small screwdriver . 2. Use the form-fitting painting mask provided to paint the housing.
6 Pr eparing for Installation Map out the wiring paths from the speakers to the amplifier . We recommend 18-gauge wir e for runs up to 25 feet, and 16-gauge or thicker for longer runs. Be sure the speaker wir e does not rest or rub against any sharp or pointed objects.
3. Remove speaker grille. Carefully pry each corner with an awl or small screwdriver . 4. Prepar e the speaker/bracket assembly for instal- lation as shown. For new construction, an optional bracket (Model 35UB for the 351, Model 36CB for the 361, Model 38B for the 381) is available from your Boston Acoustics dealer .
Listening Levels and Power -Handling The power recommendation for the speakers assumes that you will operate the amplifier in a way that will not produce distortion. Even our rugged speakers can be damaged by an amplifier if it is producing distortion.
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