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    VR1, VR2 VR3, VRC High Performance Home Theater Loudspeakers VRC VR1 VR1, VR2, VR3 VRB, VRC[...]

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    2 Description The VR1, VR2, and VR3 compact fl oorstanding speaker systems and the VRB compact bookshelf speaker system deliver the kind of power ful, impr essive sound usually associated only with much lar ger , mor e expensive speakers. The high-per for mance VRC is a timbre-matched center channel speaker that is a perfect compliment to any of t[...]

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    3 How to Connect Y our Speakers Correctly wiring your speakers is important for achieving the best sound quality . Wiring should take just a few minutes, but it’ s important to do it car efully , since incorrect wiring (such as r eversed connections) can result in a poor soundstage and poor bass. We r ecommend 18-gauge wire or thicker for runs up[...]

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    4 VR1/VRB VR2 or VR3 Speaker terminal jumper straps in place VRC surround sound receiver or amplifier left front center front right front Basic Hookup 1. Connect the speaker terminals to the amplifier speaker outputs. 2. Make sure the speaker terminal jumper straps ar e in place on the back of the speaker . (VR2 and VR3 only) IMPORT ANT : When mak[...]

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    5 Bi-amplification (VR2 and VR3 only) Bi-amplification requir es using separate amplifiers dedicated to high and low frequencies. Using mor e than one amplifier can enhance the dynamic performance of your system. “Splitting the load” between two amplifiers lets each amplifier work less hard, incr easing the available current to the drive [...]

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    6 How to Place Y our Speakers The VR speakers wer e designed to deliver exceptional bass extension and tonal balance, r egardless of wher e they are placed. However , for optimal results, it is advisable to position the r ear of the speaker to be at least 3 inches (76mm) away from the wall o r curt ains t hat are be hind i t. The speakers should al[...]

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    7 or Using the Carpet Spikes For placing speakers on thick carpet, we recommend using the four thr eaded carpet spikes and lock nuts (VR2 and VR3 only) which serve three purposes — leveling (an aesthetic issue), stability (a practical issue) and rigidity (an acoustic issue). The spikes concentrate the speaker’ s weight on four points, creating [...]

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    300 J ubilee Drive P eabody , MA 01 960 USA 978.538.5000 AMD is a trademark and DCD, VR, MagnaGuard, Boston, and Boston Acoustics are r egistered trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. © 2004 Boston Acoustics, Inc. All rights r eser ved. Specifications subject to change without notice. 042 - 0 0 1 728-1 bostonacoustics.com[...]