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Bose ® 161TM Spe ake rs  
Owner’s Guide  
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De claration of conform ity  
We, the offerer,  
Bose Corporation, The Mountain  
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA  
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product,  
Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker  
Type designation: 161loudspeaker  
in accordance with EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 10(1) of the  
Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):  
Technical regulations: EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1  
Accredited by Bose Corporation  
1 May 2001  
Bose Products B.V.  
Nijverheidstraat 8,  
1135 GE Edam,  
Nic Merks,  
Vice President, Bose Europe  
Manufacturer’s authorized  
EU representative  
The Netherlands  
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Whe re to find …  
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Placing your Bose 161speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Choosing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Preparing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting speaker cord to the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or amplifier . . . . . . .  
Testing speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Mounting your speakers on a wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Cleaning your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Be fore you be gin  
Thank you for purchasing Bose 161 speakers. Their advanced design and  
quality construction are intended to provide long-term listening enjoyment  
in your home. Your 161 speakers are engineered to provide quality Bose  
speaker performance from a simple, elegant design. Unique Bose technol-  
ogies, including Stereo Everywhere®, deliver performance usually associ-  
ated with much larger speakers.  
For your re cords  
Serial numbers are located on the label on the back of each 161 speaker.  
Serial numbers: __________________ and ____________________  
Dealer name: _____________________________________________  
Dealer phone: _______________ Purchase date: _______________  
We suggest you keep your sales receipt with this owner’s guide.  
©2001 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified,  
distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.  
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Se tup  
Unpacking  
Unpack the carton carefully. Save the carton and packing materi-  
als for possible later use. If either speaker appears damaged, do  
not operate either one. Repack both speakers in the original car-  
ton and notify your authorized Bose® dealer immediately.  
Placing your Bose 161spe ake rs  
Note : Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent  
interference with most television screens.  
For best acoustic performance, place the left channel speaker on  
the left side of the room and the right channel speaker on the  
right, at least 5 feet (1.5 m) apart. (Refer to the label on the back of  
each speaker.) Make sure the back of each speaker is parallel to  
the front wall.  
For rear channel use in a home theater surround sound system,  
put the speakers near the back of the room, behind or to the sides  
of the listening area.  
Attach the supplied self-adhesive feet to the bottom surface of  
each speaker for greater stability (Figure 1).  
If you want to mount your speakers using the supplied wall  
brackets, see “Mounting your speakers on a wall” on page 6.  
Figure 1  
Locations for  
attaching rubber  
feet to the bottom  
of the speakers  
CAUTION: Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-  
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi-  
ers) that produce heat.  
Choosing spe ake r cord  
Be sure to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Stan-  
dard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge [0.75 mm2] wire found at  
electrical and hardware stores) works for most applications. If the  
length of speaker wire extends more than 30 feet (9 m) from a  
receiver or amplifier, refer to Wire recommendations” on page 7  
or contact your authorized Bose dealer for more information.  
CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver  
or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet (the AC power mains).  
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Se tup  
Pre paring spe ake r cord  
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation  
around one wire is striped, collared, or ribbed. This marked wire is  
always positive (+). The plain wire is always negative (–). These  
correspond to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on  
the back of each speaker, receiver, or amplifier. Be sure to connect  
each wire to the proper terminal (+ to +, – to –).  
Note : Be sure to cut enough cord to reach from the receiver to  
each speaker.  
At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of  
insulation from both wires. Twist the bare ends of each wire so  
there are no loose strands.  
Conne cting spe ake r cord to the spe ake rs  
Locate the terminals on the back of each speaker. Depress the red  
terminal button (Figure 2), insert the marked (+) wire and release  
the button. Depress the black terminal button, insert the plain (–)  
wire and release the button.  
Figure 2  
Making speaker  
wire connections  
Black (–)  
Red (+)  
Conne cting spe ake r cord to your re ce ive r or am plifie r  
Connect the left speaker cord to the left channel speaker output of  
your receiver or amplifier. Attach the marked wire to the red (+) ter-  
minal and the plain wire to the black (–) terminal. In the same man-  
ner, connect the right speaker cord to the right channel speaker  
output.  
CAUTION: Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across termi-  
nals. This could create a short circuit that can damage an ampli-  
fier or receiver. Secure any loose wires before you plug in the  
receiver or amplifier.  
Note : If these speakers are used for the rear surround channels in  
a home theater system, choose the “SMALL SPEAKER” setting.  
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Te sting spe ake r conne ctions  
1. Center the balance control on your receiver or amplifier. Set it  
for MONO, if you have that option, and turn it on.  
2. Place the 161speakers less than 6 inches (15 cm) apart, fac-  
ing each other.  
3. Play some deep bass passages of music.  
The sound should seem to come from a point between the two  
speakers. The bass should be full and natural. If not, your connec-  
tions may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out of phase.  
To correct the problem, make sure the speaker wires are con-  
nected + to + and – to –. Then repeat steps 1 – 3.  
Mounting your spe ake rs on a wall  
See the back pages of this guide for a mounting template and  
mounting hardware information.  
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 install-  
ing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer.  
CAUTION: Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers. The  
brackets were designed to support the weight of the speakers  
only.  
Note : For vertical mounting, mount part A with the hole for screw  
C at the bottom. Be sure to tighten all screws.  
Note : For Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, horizontal  
mounting is required.  
1. Hold the mounting template in position and mark holes for the  
mounting hardware. If you plan to feed wires through the wall,  
mark the speaker wire pilot hole also.  
2. Drill holes for the chosen mounting hardware.  
3. Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part B to  
the rear of the speaker (Figure 3).  
4. Secure the speaker with bracket part B to bracket part A  
using screw C. To adjust the angle, loosen screw C slightly,  
move the speaker up or down, and retighten screw C.  
Figure 3  
A
B
Speaker-bracket  
installation  
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Re fe re nce  
Cle aning your spe ake rs  
Use a damp cloth to clean your 161speakers. Do not use harsh chemicals or  
household cleaners. Do not apply liquids directly to the speakers. If you vacuum the  
front grille of the speakers, do so carefully.  
Trouble shooting  
If you experience problems with your 161 speakers, the following suggestions may  
help. If you need additional help, contact your authorized Bose® dealer, or contact  
Bose directly.  
Proble m  
What to do  
Neither speaker  
plays  
Check the settings on your receiver or amplifier. Refer to the owners  
guide that came with it for instruction on settings.  
Bass or treble is  
weak  
Check the tonal balance setting on your receiver or amplifier.  
Only one speaker  
plays  
Check the balance control on your receiver or amplifier.  
Check the wires connected to the speaker that does not play. Make  
sure the wires are in good condition and are firmly connected. See  
page 5.  
One speaker still  
does not play  
Disconnect the wires from both the speaker and the receiver or  
amplifier. Disconnect the other cord from its speaker, and connect  
that end of the cord to the speaker that doesn’t play.  
If the speaker still doesn’t play, the problem is in the speaker. If the  
speaker now plays, continue checking for the source of the problem.  
Disconnect the same cord from the amplifier or receiver. Connect it  
to the other outputs on the amplifier or receiver.  
If the speaker plays, the problem is in the original cord that was con-  
nected to that speaker. If the speaker does not play, the problem is in  
that channel of the receiver.  
Te chnical inform ation  
Quality standard: Syncom® computer quality control  
Driver complement: Two (2) 2.5" (6.3 cm) wide-range drivers per speaker  
Enclosure: Tuned port, molded ABS resin  
Dimensions: 4.17"H x 10.93"W x 4.98"D (10.6 cm x 27.8 cm x 12.6 cm)  
Compatibility: Rated 50W IEC; compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10-100  
watts per channel, rated 4-8 ohms  
Wire recommendations: Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of  
±0.5 dB.  
Gauge  
Le ngth  
18 (0.75 mm2) 30 ft (9 m) maximum  
16 (1.5 mm2)  
14 (2.0 mm2)  
45 ft (14 m) maximum  
70 ft (21 m) maximum  
Weight: 8 lbs. (3.6 kg) per pair, in the carton  
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Re fe re nce  
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Drilling template  
Optional speaker cord pilot hole  
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C
B
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Wood wall  
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(3 mm) (6 mm) (3 mm)  
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#10 x 11/ in.  
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(#10 x 40 mm)  
Masonry wall  
#10  
#10 x 11/ in.  
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(#10 x 40 mm)  
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Wallboard wall  
1/2  
9/16  
1/4  
1/2  
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9/16  
(12-13 mm) (6 mm) (12-13 mm)  
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#10-24 x 3 in.  
(M5 x 75 mm)  
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The Mountain  
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA  
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