Boston acoustics 9500 - Manual

How to Wire Your Speakers You need to wire your speakers correctly to obtain the best sound quality and the proper image. Wiring should just take a few minutes, but it’s important to do it carefully, since incorrect wiring (such as reversed connections) can result in a poor soundstage or poor bass. ...

Insert the wire in the hole and tighten. To connect two wires to one terminal, first twist them together. Then insert the wire in the hole and tighten. 6 Connecting Your MicroSystem Speaker-Level Connections The simplest way to wire either system is via speaker connections. Wired in this way, the su...

9 Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital Line-Level System Connection Using the line-level connection to the subwoofer generally results in a cleaner system sound, since the receiver’s amplifier no longer has to reproduce the difficult low bass information that can push it into audible distortion (also k...

10 Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital Line-Level System Connection (cont.) Dolby Digital Systems The recommended wiring for all Dolby Digital receivers is to use both speaker wire and line-level connections to the subwoofer, as shown below. Use an RCA cable (not included) to connect your receiver’s S...

11 Subwoofer Volume Control Volume: Adjusts the sound level of the subwoofer. If you are using the speaker-level connections, begin with a setting at about the 10:00 o’clock position. When using the line-level connections, begin with a setting around 11:00 o’clock. Your actual setting may vary due t...

12 How to Place Your Speakers Room placement is one of the most important factors for sound quality. Taking a few minutes to try different placements ensures that your speakers will sound best in your listening environment. Front SatellitePlacement We recommend that you center the two satellites in ...

13 Setting Up Your Home Theater System 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 instruc- tions provided with your surround-sound electronics. Center Chan...

14 Install a #8 or #10 mounting screw on the wall (not supplied–consult a knowl- edgeable installer regarding the proper hardware to use on your wall surface). Attach the bracket to the back of the speaker with the machine screw and acorn nut as shown. If you are running wires behind the wall, make ...

15 Limited Warranty For five years from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in the normal use of the Micro90x II and Micro80x II satellites, and Micro90c II center channel speaker without charge for parts and la...

300 Jubilee DrivePeabody, MA 01960 U.S.A.978.538.5000www.bostonacoustics.com DCD is a trademark and PowerVent, BassTrac, MagnaGuard, Boston, and Boston Acoustics areregistered trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc.Dolby and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trade-marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor...