A:AnswerTo get the most from the Bose 301 speaker system, run them through a good quality amplifier ( or receiver ). You need the extra power that the TV alone can't provide, to make these speakers really ":sing".
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The Bose 301 Series V speaker is a passive speaker, so you would have to use a non-Bose receiver/amplifier in order to power them. Once you have your speakers connected to the receiver/amplifier using speaker wire you would need to connect your CD Player into a stereo line input using an RCA stereo cable. If you need any assistance with getting this set up, please contact Bose Product and Technical Support at 1-800-711-5772 - 8:30AM-10:00PM M-F, Sat 9-7:00 EST.
A:AnswerYou can put them anywhere you want to. Try different positions to see which sounds best. Based on your positioning, here's a little trick. Turn the speakers on their sides and place them vertically with the tweeters angled toward the floor or your listening position. This will direct the higher frequencies right to your listening position while still getting the direct / reflecting benefits of hitting the wall and ceiling behind them. EXPERIMENT!
A:AnswerHi Singh.
The impedance specifications of the 161 and 301 speakers refers only to their compatibility with a receiver. Since the Onkyo is compatible with any speakers rated between 6 and 16 ohms, you will not run into any problems. You are correct in your statement that the receiver is putting out 130 watts RMS. Since the 161 speakers are being used as surround speakers, they will not be playing all the time and not at an extremely high volume level. We don’t see any issues with the setup there, either.
Regarding the wattage rating of the 301 speakers, the difference between 130 and 150 watts is extremely negligible. We doubt you’d be able to hear a difference at all.
12 gauge speaker wire is a rather thick gauge for a run of this length. Signal loss is not a concern in this situation, so dropping down to a 16 or 18 gauge wire would be our recommendation, since you may have difficulty connecting a wire of that thickness to the speakers.
Although the 301 speakers use our Direct Reflecting technology, this will not impact their quality in a home theater set up whatsoever. The receiver handles the duty of directing sound to the proper speaker positions so therefore the surround sound effect will be preserved.
In reference to the floor stands and wire thickness, our suggestion would be to change your wire gauge to something smaller.
Due to internal design of the 301’s, the 24 inch height of the floor stands should be sufficient for your listening position. The height of the ceiling in your room should dictate how high to mount the 161 speakers, but the general rule of thumb is about 18 to 24 inches above ear level. At this height, a slight downward angle of 15 to 25 degrees would be acceptable for the rear speakers in your setup.
We hope this information is helpful for you. If you are located withing the U.S. and require further assistance, feel free to contact our support group at 1-800-711-5772. Thanks!
A:AnswerHi there.
For use with our Bose 301® Series V Speakers, we would suggest our FS-01 bookshelf speaker floorstands. This accessory is not available through Best Buy but you can find it on the Bose site here: http://bit.ly/GGHipA
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A:AnswerIn order for these speakers to play the sound from your TV, you will first need to purchase a stereo or home theater receiver. The receiver would provide power for the speakers and it will also allow you to connect your TV sound so that it plays through the speakers. You will need to make sure that your TV has an audio output and also that the receiver has the same type of audio input connection.
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A:AnswerHi Singh.
The impedance specifications of the 161 and 301 speakers refers only to their compatibility with a receiver. Since the Onkyo is compatible with any speakers rated between 6 and 16 ohms, you will not run into any problems. You are correct in your statement that the receiver is putting out 130 watts RMS. Since the 161 speakers are being used as surround speakers, they will not be playing all the time and not at an extremely high volume level. We don’t see any issues with the setup there, either.
Regarding the wattage rating of the 301 speakers, the difference between 130 and 150 watts is extremely negligible. We doubt you’d be able to hear a difference at all.
12 gauge speaker wire is a rather thick gauge for a run of this length. Signal loss is not a concern in this situation, so dropping down to a 16 or 18 gauge wire would be our recommendation, since you may have difficulty connecting a wire of that thickness to the speakers.
Although the 301 speakers use our Direct Reflecting technology, this will not impact their quality in a home theater set up whatsoever. The receiver handles the duty of directing sound to the proper speaker positions so therefore the surround sound effect will be preserved.
In reference to the floor stands and wire thickness, our suggestion would be to change your wire gauge to something smaller.
Due to internal design of the 301’s, the 24 inch height of the floor stands should be sufficient for your listening position. The height of the ceiling in your room should dictate how high to mount the 161 speakers, but the general rule of thumb is about 18 to 24 inches above ear level. At this height, a slight downward angle of 15 to 25 degrees would be acceptable for the rear speakers in your setup.
We hope this information is helpful for you. If you are located withing the U.S. and require further assistance, feel free to contact our support group at 1-800-711-5772. Thanks!
A:AnswerThe 301’s would have the stronger bass response of the two models since they use an 8 inch woofer in the speaker. While the speakers are suitable for an outdoor application, keep in mind that they are not weather resistant by design. You will want to keep them away from the elements and extreme temperatures.
These speakers will disperse sound over a wide range, but in an open setting, it is difficult to give you an accurate idea of exactly how far.
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A:AnswerFor mounting Bose® 301 speakers you can use either the WB3 Wall Brackets or the FS01 Floor Stands. Either of these parts can be ordered through Bose directly.
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A:AnswerIn order for these speakers to connect to a computer, you would first need to have a separate amplifier or receiver to power the speakers. Then you could connect your computer into this receiver or amplifier using the audio output connection from your computer. One method to make this connection would be to plug a 3.5mm stereo male connector into the headphone output of your computer and then the other end of the cable would be a dual male RCA connector that can be plugged into an available input on the back of the receiver or amplifier.
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