Contents

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 2
Technical Description ....................................................................................................................... 2
Disassembly/Assembly Procedures ........................................................................................... 3-4
Figure 1. Woofer Wiring Configuration ............................................................................................... 3
Figure 2. Test Equipment Set Up ....................................................................................................... 4
Test Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 5
Main Part List ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3. Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 6
Crossover Part list ............................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 4. Crossover Diagram ............................................................................................................ 7
Packaging Part List ........................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 5. Packaging Exploded View .................................................................................................. 8

CAUTION: The Bose® Model 301® Series V loudspeaker contains

no user-serviceable parts. To prevent warranty infractions,
refer servicing to warranty service stations or factory service.

WARRANTY
The Bose Model 301 Series V loudspeaker is covered by a five-year limited warranty.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF

BOSE CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE PRODUCT
BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR OWNER OF THE
BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: Single Speaker: 9.375" H x 14.625" W x 9.375" D
(25 x 36 x 25 cm)

Weight: Packed pair: 28.7 lb (16.5 kg)

Single speaker: 12.5 lb (5.7 kg)

Transducer
complement: One 8" woofer
Two 2" tweeters

Internal cabinet
volume: 961 cu in (15.8 liters)

Port: Description: Dual flared ports molded as part of the rear panel
ports tuned to 48 Hz

Low frequency cutoff: -3 dB at 55 Hz or lower

Impedance: 6 Ohms 4.8 Ohms minimum, 50 Hz to 15 kHz

per IEC-268-5

Power handling: 75 W (21.2 Vrms) continuous per IEC 268-5 for a

duration of 100 hours. Recommended amp/receiver
power 10 to 150 Watts per channel

Sensitivity: 1Vrms, 1 meter: = 79 dB SPL, 400 Hz octave

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Bose® 301® Series V is a replacement for the 301 Series IV speaker, and is a passive,
two-piece (mirror imaged stereo pair) home loudspeaker in a bookshelf configuration.
The 301 Series V is designed for use with standard amplifiers, receivers, and other related
home audio components.

The 301 Series V utilizes separate inward and outward firing tweeters to achieve consistent
stereo imaging over a broad listening area (Stereo Everywhere® performance) while maintain-
ing a spacious sound stage.

Aesthetically, the 301 Series V echoes styling cues successfully used in the 601® Series IV
and the 701® Series II, and has a family resemblance to the 201® Series V. The 301 Series V
features a molded plastic front panel, integrated with a vinyl-covered particle board enclosure.

Additionally, the system incorporates slot-port technology which reduces port noise and pro-
duces cleaner, more natural bass. The sum of all these unique features makes the 301 Series
V speaker capable of reproducing the wide dynamic range demanded by today's advanced
recordings without strain or loss of clarity.

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 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Note: Refer to figure 3 for the following 5.3 Lift the tweeter out of the cabinet and
procedures. cut the wires as close to the terminals as
possible.
1. Grille Removal
6. Front Tweeter Replacement
1.1 Grasp the top and bottom edges of the
grille (12) and pull off the grille. 6.1 Strip the wires and connect the red
wire to the positive (+) terminal and the
2. Grille Replacement black wire to the negative (-) terminal.
Dress or twist the wires to prevent buzzes.
2.1 Align the grille (12) so that the Bose®
logo (11) is right side up on the tweeter 6.2 Place the tweeter (8) into the cabinet
side of the cabinet and push it into place. and secure it using the tweeter bracket (7)
and screw (6).
3. Woofer Removal
6.3 Perform procedures 4.2 and 2.
3.1 Perform procedure 1.
7. Rear Tweeter Removal
3.2 Remove the four screws (13) that
secure the woofer (14) to the cabinet. 7.1 Perform procedures 1, 3.2 and lift the
woofer out of the cabinet, but do not cut the
3.3 Lift the woofer out and cut the wires as wires.
close to the terminals as possible.
7.2 Using a 1/4 inch wrench, remove the
4. Woofer Replacement screw (1) and bracket (2) that secures the
tweeter (3) to the cabinet.
4.1 Strip the wires and connect the wires as
shown in figure 1. The red wire to the single 7.3 Lift the tweeter out of the cabinet and
center terminal. The black wire to the right cut the wires as close to the terminals as
side double terminal (looking at the woofer possible.
magnet side down). The orange and green
wires to the left double terminal. The
capacitor is connected to the far left and
right terminals.

4.2 Secure the woofer (14) to the cabinet

using four screws (13).

4.3 Perform procedure 2.

5. Front Tweeter Removal

5.1 Perform procedures 1, 3.2 and lift the

wooter out of the cabinet, but do not cut the
wires.
orange red
5.2 Using a 1/4 inch socket, remove the
green black
screw (6) and bracket (7) that secures the
tweeter (8) to the cabinet.
Figure 1. Woofer Wiring Configuration

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 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
8. Rear Tweeter Replacement 9.2 Unclip the terminal block connector
(4) from the inside of the cabinet and push
8.1 Strip the wires and connect the red wire it out through the rear panel. Cut the wires
to the positive (+) terminal and the black as close to the terminals as possible.
wire to the negative (-) terminal. Dress or
twist the wires to prevent buzzes. 10.1 Terminal Block Connector
Replacement
8.2 Place the tweeter (3) into the cabinet
and secure it using the tweeter bracket (2) 10.1 Strip the wires and connect the red
and screw (1). wire to the positive (+) terminal and the
black wire to the negative (-) terminal.
8.3 Perform procedures 4.2 and 2. Dress or twist the wires to prevent buzzes.

9. Terminal Block Connector Removal 10.2 Secure the terminal block connector
(4) to the cabinet.
9.1 Perform procedures 1, 3.2 and lift the
woofer out of the cabinet, but do not cut the 10.3 Perform procedure 4.2 and 2.
wires.

Power Amplifier
Audio Signal
Generator Input Output

+ +

_ _ _
+

Speaker

+ _

Figure 2. Test Equipment Set Up

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 TEST PROCEDURES
Note: Remove the grille for the following 3.2 Sweep the input generator from 10 Hz
tests. to 5 kHz. There should be no extraneous
sounds.
General Test Set Up
3.3 Reduce the input voltage to 3 Vrms, and
Connect the output of a signal generator to continue sweeping from 5 kHz to 15 kHz.
the input of a power amplifier. Connect the
output of the power amplifier to the input 3.4 Redress any wires or components that
terminals of the speaker under test. Refer buzz or rattle. Replace any woofer or
to figure 2, (on page 4) test equipment set tweeter that is found to be defective.
up.
4. Phase Test
1. Woofer Rub and Tick Test
Note: The supply voltage should only be
1.1 Apply a 7 Vrms, 10 Hz signal to the momentarily applied to the speaker input
input terminals of the speaker under test. terminals to avoid possible damage to the
No extraneous noises such as rubbing, speaker.
scraping or ticking should be heard.
4.1 Set a DC power supply to 9 volts.
Note: To distinguish between normal sus- Connect the positive wire from the power
pension noise and rubs or ticks, displace supply to the positive (+) connector of the
the cone on the woofer slightly with your input terminal and the negative wire to the
fingers. If the noise can be made to go negative (-) connector of the input terminal.
away or get worse, it is a rub or a tick and The woofer should move outward with the
the woofer should be replaced. If the noise application of the supply voltage.
stays the same, it is a normal suspension
noise and the woofer is fine. Suspension
noises will not be heard with program
material.

2. Air Leak Test

2.1 Apply a 7 Vrms, 35 Hz signal to the

input terminals of the speaker under test.

2.2 Listen for air leaks around the woofer,

tweeters and cabinet seams. Any air leaks
will be heard as a sputtering or hissing
sound.

2.3 Replace or reposition any gasket where

an air leak can be heard.

3. Sweep Test

3.1 Apply a 7 Vrms, 10 Hz signal to the

input terminals of the speaker under test.

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 MAIN PART LIST

Item Description Part Qty. Note

Number Number
1 SCREW, MACH, SEMS, 8-32, HEX 256070-08 1
2 CLIP, TWTR RETAIN, REAR 264973-03 1
3 TWEETER, 2", REAR 290845-01 1
TWEETER, 2", REAR, SHLD 290836-01
4 CONN, BARRIER GLTN, 2 POS 181865 1
5 BATTING, POLYESTER 116082 or 260336 1
6 SCREW, MACH, SEMS, 8-32, HEX 256070-08 1
7 CLIP, TWTR RETAIN, FRONT 264973-01 1
8 TWEETER, 2", FRONT, (WITH SLIVER TRIM SKIRT) 290847-01 1
TWEETER, 2", FRONT, (WITH BLACK TRIM SKIRT) 290813-01
9 GASKET, WOOFER, 8" 266118 1
10 GROMMET, GRILLE SOCKET 176068 4
11 NAMEPLATE, LOGO 266108 1
12 GRILLE ASSY, BLACK 266105-01 1
13 SCREW, TAPP, 8-11 x .75, PAN, XRC/SQ 172672-12 4
14 WOOFER ASSY, 8", (WITH TRIM RING) 289908-001 1

Note 4: When replacing the tweeters, replace with like tweeter.

If the front tweeter has a silver trim use 290845-01 for the rear and 290847-01 for the front
If the front tweeter has a black trim, use 290836-01 for the rear and 290813-01 for the front

Figure 3. Exploded View

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 CROSSOVER PART LIST

Reference Designator Description Part Number Note

C1 4.0uF, EL, BP, 85°C, 50V, 10% 116542
C2 15uF, EL, BP, 85°C, 50V, 10% (ON 126798
WOOFER)
RT1 LAMP, MINI, 1.5A, 36VDC 141989

Figure 4. Crossover Diagram

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 PACKAGING PART LIST
Item Description Part Qty. Note
Number Number
1 MANUAL, OWNER'S 264981 1
2 INFO CARD, WARRANTY, MULTI LANG 181460 1
3 CARD, REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY 262933 1
4 BUMPER, FOOT, ADH BACKED, 8-CT 173012-08 1
5 ADDRESS PAGE 259434 1
6 SHEET SLIP ALL PRODUCTS 255808 1
7 COMMITMENT LETTER 251001 1
8 BAG, POLY, 14.38" x 9.87" x 2 mil 103351 1
9 BAG, POLY, HDPE 13.5" x 35" x 9.5" x 1MIL 114522 1
10 PACKING, EPS 266123 4
11 CARTON, RSC 266122-01 1

Figure 5. Packaging Exploded View

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 Bose® Model 301® Series V
Loudspeaker

©
2002 Bose Corporation Service Manual
Part Number 267215 Rev. 00
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 SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Bose Corporation
The Mountain
Framingham Massachusetts USA 01701
P/N: 267215 Rev. 00 10/2002 (H) FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR PART ORDERS, CALL 1-800-223-4408
http://serviceops.bose.com

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