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USER MANUAL VS 325C BOSTON ACOUSTICS

VS Series Loudspeakers

VS 336, VS 344, VS 325C, VS 224, VS 260, and VS 240

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Thank you for choosing Boston Acoustics. The Boston VS Series Loudspeakers - our best-performing, best-looking products - deliver a superb audio/video or audio-only experience. Innovative driver and cabinet designs yield exceptional sonic characteristics. Each VS Series model is voiced to blend with the others so they can be combined to deliver the best performance in any configuration.

Adding to the sonic appeal of the VS Series is their visual appeal. The striking piano lacquer finish and high-gloss furniture-grade end panels cover cabinets that are so much more than rectangular boxes. The structural elements of the cabinets are made of high-frequency-molded MDF which feature curved surfaces that reduce internal standing waves and panel resonances. Substantial internal braces enhance the strength of the cabinets to provide an ideal environment for the high performance drivers.

Features

Elegant piano lacquer finish cabinet
High-gloss multi-layer furniture-grade end panels
High-frequency-molded MDF cabinet features curved surfaces, which reduce internal standing waves and panel resonances
- Long-throw woofers and midranges feature cast aluminum frames, Organic Composite Cone Material (OCCM), and rubber surrounds
- Super Wide Bandwidth (SWB) tweeters with a Coupled Dual Concentric Diaphragm (CDCD) minimizes phase shift and distortion while improving pistonic motion.
- MagnaGuard® video shielding
- 5-way gold-plated precision binding posts
- Acoustically tuned ports

Specifications	VS 336	VS 344	VS 325C	VS 224	VS 260	VS 240
Frequency Range (±3dB):	35Hz – 30kHz	42Hz – 30kHz	65Hz – 30kHz	78Hz – 30kHz	45Hz – 30kHz	70Hz – 30kHz
Recommended Amplifier	10 – 400 watts	10 – 250 watts	10 – 250 watts	10 – 200 watts	10 – 250 watts	10 – 100 watts
Sensitivity:	87dB SPL/2.8V/m	87dB SPL/2.8V/m	90dB SPL/2.8V/m	87dB SPL/2.8V/m	87dB SPL/2.8V/m	86dB SPL/2.8V/m
Nominal Impedance:	8 ohms	8 ohms	8 ohms	8 ohms	8 ohms	8 ohms
Crossover Frequency:	250 / 2,500Hz	300 / 2,500Hz	350 / 2,400Hz	1,900Hz	1,900Hz	2,000Hz
Bass Driver:	Triple 6½" (165mm)	Quadruple 4½" (114mm)	Dual 5½" (133mm)	Dual 4½" (114mm)	6½" (165mm)	4½" (114mm)
Midrange Driver:	4½" (114mm)	4½" (114mm)	3" (76mm)	—	—	—
High-Frequency Driver:	1" (25mm) Super Wide Bandwidth	1" (25mm) Super Wide Bandwidth	1" (25mm) Super Wide Bandwidth	1" (25mm) Super Wide Bandwidth	1" (25mm) Super Wide Bandwidth	1" (25mm) Super Wide Bandwidth
Dimensions (H x W x D):	46½" x 9/8 x 12½" (1170 x 250 x 325mm)	44 x 5½" x 8¾" (1117 x 148 x 161mm)	7½" x 28¾" x 6½" (181 x 716 x 161mm)	25 x 5¾" x 3¾" (632 x 148 x 96mm)	15½" x 8/8 x 10½" (387 x 225 x 260mm)	9/8 x 5/8 x 6¾" (240 x 150 x 162mm)
Base Dimensions (W x D):		8¾" x 8¾" (213 x 213mm)
Weight:	66.3 lbs (30.12kg)	34.8 lbs (15.8kg)	25.9 lbs (11.78kg)	10 lbs (4.5kg)	19 lbs (8.6kg)	6.3 lbs (2.9kg)

Unpacking the System

Carefully unpack the speakers. If there is any sign of damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.

The high-gloss finish of the VS Series cabinets is protected during shipment with a clear plastic film. Remove the film by lifting up a corner and carefully pulling it off. Repeat the procedure for all cabinet surfaces.

NOTE: The cloth grilles remain on the speaker during normal use. However, to remove a VS grille, place your fingers gently on edge of the grille and starting at one end of the speaker, pry along the length of the speaker until the grille pops off. To replace the grille, fit one long edge into position, and then gently push the other long side of the grille against the cabinet until the grille snaps into place.

Placement Options

VS 336, VS 344 - These are classic floorstanding "tower" speakers. For best sound balance place it near an open wall surface, at least 3 feet (1m) away from the corners of the room.

VS 325C - This model is designed specifically for use as a center channel speaker in an A/V system. It should be centered on the television as close as possible to the screen. It can be placed either above or below the screen, on a shelf or wall mounted with the supplied bracket. Avoid placing the speaker in a semi-enclosed location. Such placement can produce undesirable sound characteristics.

VS 224, VS 260, VS 240 – These models can be used as the left, right, center or surround speakers in a stereo or multi-channel system. They can also be used as the left/right speakers in a stereo-only system. Each can be placed on a tabletop or a shelf, or wall-mounted using the supplied mounting bracket. The adjustable foot and the mounting bracket allow for vertical or horizontal orientation and optimal positioning.

Adjustable Feet

Each of the VS Series models, except VS 344, is equipped with adjustable feet that lets you change the vertical angle of the speaker to suit your installation.

The VS speakers are supplied with an open ended wrench and a hex wrench to set the position of the adjustable feet. Put the hex wrench in the hole in the bottom of the adjustable foot. Put the open ended wrench around the recesses in the base of the cap. Turn the wrenches to set the position of the foot.

The VS 336 and VS 344 are supplied with carpet spikes. If the speakers are placed on a carpeted floor replace the feet with the carpet spikes. This provides additional stability and coupling for the speaker. Care should be used with the carpet spikes to avoid damage to the floor or injury.

Wall-Mounting

The VS 240, VS 224, and VS 325C can be wall-mounted using the supplied mounting bracket. Use the supplied hex wrench to remove the foot mounting screw and the foot. Then install the threaded mounting posts in the back of the cabinet.

Fasten the mounting plate to the wall with appropriate hardware. See the Note below. Be sure it is level. Connect the speakers. Insert the heads of the mounting posts through the keyhole openings in the mounting plate. Lower the speaker to seat the mounting posts in the mounting plate. When the speaker is positioned horizontally the vertically positioned keyhole openings are used.

NOTE: The customer is responsible for the correct selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores) that will ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of the speakers.

VS 224 Wall-Mounting

The VS 224 wall-mount bracket attaches to the wall directly for positioning the speaker flat on the wall. The angled mounting plate is used for angled positioning of the speaker on the wall. The angled mounting plate is attached to the wall and then the wall-mount bracket attaches to the angled mounting plate. Make sure that the speaker is oriented in the proper direction before you start. The Port should be at the top of the speaker when installing. When attaching the wall-mount bracket to the wall or the angled mounting plate note that the large holes need to be located on top in both vertical and horizontal applications. When attaching the speaker you will notice that it will shift slightly to the left when securely locked into the wallmount bracket.

wall-mount bracket

wall-mount bracket horizontal positin

angled mounting plate

Speaker Connections

Before you connect the speakers turn off all the system components. The VS Speakers feature gold-plated 5-way binding posts. They can accept bare wires, pin lugs, spade lugs, banana plugs or dual banana plugs.

The illustration shows the bare wire speaker connection method. Remove about 3/8'' (10mm) of the wire insulation. Twist the strands of the wire into a neat bundle. Unscrew the hexagonal top of the terminal. Insert the wire into the hole in the terminal center post and turn the hexagonal top to clamp the wire in place.

If you are using pin lugs or spade lugs, attach them to the wires as specified by the manufacturer. Unscrew the hexagonal top of the terminal. Pin lugs are inserted into the hole in the terminal center post just like bare wire. Spade lugs fit around the terminal center post. Once the lug is in the terminal turn the hexagonal top to clamp it in place

If you are using single or dual banana plugs attached them to the wire as specified by the manufacturer. Do not unscrew the hexagonal top of the terminal. Simply insert the banana plugs into the holes in the back of the terminals.

For information on connecting the speaker wires to your receiver or amplifier, refer to its owner's manual.

Important!

To ensure the best performance observe polarities when making speaker connections. The terminals have color coded rings—red for + and black for -. Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker.

Connect the - (black) terminals in the same way. If the connections are not made correctly it can cause poor bass response and imaging. Also, to avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment, be careful not to let any of the bare wires touch each other.

Bi-wiring

The VS 325C, VS 344, and VS 336 have dual input terminals that allow for bi-wiring. When a speaker is bi-wired two speaker wires are connected to the amplifier speaker terminals. The two wires are connected to the dual terminals. This improves the performance of the systems because it doubles the conductivity of the amplifier-to-speaker connection.

Bi-amplifying

The dual input terminals of the VS 325C, VS 344, and VS 336 also allow for bi-amplifying. Two separate amplifier channels are used to drive the speaker. One channel drives the bass speakers while the other drives the midrange/tweeter. This can provide significant improvements in audio quality and dynamic range.

In this configuration the metal straps that connect the two set of terminals are removed. The amplifier channel driving the midrange/tweeter is connected to the top terminals; the amplifier channel for the bass speakers is connected to the bottom terminals.

Operation

When using the VS 240, VS 260, or VS 224 speakers in a Dolby® Digital or DTS™ home theater system, set the speaker type to "Small" in the system set up procedure. When using the VS 336, VS 344, or VS 325C in a Dolby® Digital or DTS™ home theater system, the speaker type setting can be set to either "Large" or "Small". In the "Large" setting they may produce a more full sound. Try both settings and use the one that sounds best with the broadest range of source material. When using the speakers in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure the receiver's center channel mode is set to "Normal."

Some Dolby Digital receivers/processors offer different setup options for each source or surround mode (e.g., CD-stereo, videotape, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic). If you are using a subwoofer in your system follow your equipment's instructions to ensure that the subwoofer output is turned on and that the speakers are set to "Small" in each mode.

If your receiver has an adjustable subwoofer crossover, we recommend setting it between 80Hz and 120Hz. Refer to the owner's manual for your A/V receiver for any additional recommendations on system operation.

NOTE: A Boston Acoustics powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film sound tracks. Contact your Boston Acoustics dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application.

Maintenance and Service

The high gloss finish of the VS Series cabinets is made to the standard of high quality furniture. It should be cared for in the same way. Before you use any cleaning or care products, test a small, inconspicuous part of the cabinet. Be sure the results are what you want before doing a final application.

For day-to-day care the speaker enclosures may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust. All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade at least once a year.

If a problem does occur, make sure that all connections are properly made, secure and clean. If a problem occurs in one loudspeaker, rewire that speaker in a different location within the system. Should the problem persist then the problem is within the speaker. If the speaker sounds fine in the new position it is a strong indication of a more in-depth issue with the electronics in the system. In the event that your speaker ever needs service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or visit bostonacoustics.com/dealers for a list of dealers in your area.

Limited Warranty

Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our VS Series speakers that they will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.

Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service.

Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/ modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.

This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment. This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If Service Seems Necessary

First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to:

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

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We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return a VS Series speaker to the factory, please ship it prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada.

For EU Customers Only

This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling, minimizes adverse effects on the environment and human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal.

Boston Acoustics continually strives to update and improve its products. The specifications and construction details are subject to change without notice.

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