Boston Acoustics VR1 User Manual

Boston Acoustics VR1 User Manual

High performance home theater loudspeakers

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VR1, VR2
VR1, VR2, VR3
VR3, VRC
VRB, VRC
High Performance Home Theater Loudspeakers
VR1
VRC

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  • Page 1 VR1, VR2 VR1, VR2, VR3 VR3, VRC VRB, VRC High Performance Home Theater Loudspeakers...
  • Page 2 Weight Description The VR1, VR2, and VR3 compact floorstanding speaker systems and the VRB compact bookshelf speaker system deliver the kind of powerful, impressive sound usually associated only with much larger, more expensive speakers. The high-performance VRC is a timbre-matched center channel speaker that is a perfect compliment to any of the VR floorstanding models in your home theater system.
  • Page 3: How To Connect Your Speakers

    The second benefit is smoother, more uniform upper bass/lower midrange frequency response in a real listening room. The dimensional relationship of the woofer to the nearby room boundaries (the walls and floor) in any speaker results in a reinforcement or cancellation of upper bass/lower midrange frequencies corresponding to the woofer-to-boundary dis- tances.
  • Page 4: Basic Hookup

    2. Make sure the speaker terminal jumper straps are in place on the back of the speaker. (VR2 and VR3 only) IMPORTANT: When making all connections, be sure to connect + to + (red) and – to – (black). VR1/VRB surround sound receiver or amplifier Bi-wiring (VR2, VR3 only) Bi-wiring increases the flow of current and decreases intermodulation of different frequencies by providing separate inputs...
  • Page 5 Bi-amplification (VR2 and VR3 only) Bi-amplification requires using separate amplifiers dedicated to high and low frequencies. Using more than one amplifier can enhance the dynamic performance of your system. “Splitting the load” between two amplifiers lets each amplifier work less hard, increasing the available current to the drive units. When making all connections, be sure to connect + to + (red) and –...
  • Page 6 How to Place Your Speakers The VR speakers were designed to deliver exceptional bass extension and tonal balance, regardless of where they are placed. However, for optimal results, it is advisable to position the rear of the speaker to be at least 3 inches (76mm) away from the wall or curtains that are behind it.
  • Page 7: Caring For Your Speakers

    Using the Carpet Spikes For placing speakers on thick carpet, we recommend using the four threaded 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).
  • Page 8 Peabody, MA 01960 USA 978.538.5000 bostonacoustics.com AMD is a trademark and DCD, VR, MagnaGuard, Boston, and Boston Acoustics are registered trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. © 2004 Boston Acoustics, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. 042-001728-1...

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