Boston Acoustics Voyager 70 User manual

Indoor/Outdoor/All weather speaker system
Systeme de haut-parleur intE!rieur/exterieur / toutes conditions meteorologiques
Universal - Lautsprecher fUr drinnen und drauBen bei jedem Wetter
Sistema de altavoces para todo tipo de clima . Para Interior /Exterior
Casse acustiche per interni/esterni/ e pe rtune le condizioni atmosferiche
Binnen / Bu itenNoor iedere weersomstandigheden gesch ikt luidsprekersysteem
A!lvam h0yttalersystem for inne og ute b ruk
Voyager70
Voyager60
Voyager SO
Voyager40
Voyager Metro II

Description
Thank you for purchas i ng these new Voyage r" speake r s. Combining the famous Boston sound
with the latest and best weather resistance an d manu fa ct uring methods, the Voyagers arei deally
suited to anything you can throw at them . Try outdoor use- sun, rain , snow, hea r, and cold -or
mar in e use. They are equally at home in your home, for backg r ound music, hi- ti, or home theater.
A ll models in the Voyager line are true two-way designs wr th all acoustrc pans sealed and
gas k eted against penetrating weather .
Dr aw i ng from over a decade of all-weathe r speaker expenise , Bosto n bui lt the Voyager series to
minimize exposu reof ac.oustic pa r ts to weather and with materials pro v en to r esis t the elemen t s:
polypropylene cabinets with UV li gh t and impact resistance , all-a l uminum grilles and brackets,
gold-plated sp eaker connectors . All dr ivers are manufactured fr om high - tech plastics, rubbers ,
and other materials that have been extensively tes t ed for durabil i ty. Versat i le brackets simp l ify
installa t ion in many situations (and the speakers' shape makes corner pla cement easy ).
T he la r ge . grippy knobs make adjustment to speake r angle easy.
Enjoy your New Voyager speakers!
SPECIFICATIONS
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Frequency Response
( ±3dB )
58Hz-22kHz
RecommendeciAmplifitr 10;.175 - watts " lll-IS Owaus 11l-J.25 . Wi!t!S
1 ll- 125 watts ·I OMSwa tts
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Power !Ujl~
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity
[I watt (283v) at Im[
Bass Unit
copolymer cone with butyl
rub be rs urr ound
Tweeter
CIOSsover Frequency
Dimensions
witho ut br acket [ HxWxD )
Grille I Bracket
corros i on resistant
Housing
How to Connect Your Speakers
You need to wire your speakers correctly to obta in the best sound qua lity and a proper ste r eo
i mage. Wiring s ho uld take a few mi nutes, but i t' si mpo rt ant to do it carefully, si ncei ncorrect wi ri ng
(such as reversed conn e ctions) can result in a poor stereo so u ndst a ge or poor bass. We
recommend 18 gauge (or heavier) lamp cord or speaker wire for runs of up to 25 feet (8m), and
thicker 16 gauge for lo n ger ru ns. Strip W' (1 2 mm) of ins u lation off th e en dsof ea ch s peake r ca ble
to expose the two conductors, and tightly twist the wi re str a nds. In installa t ions where wiring is ru n
on or throug ha build i ng, use appropr i ate weatherproof wire that complies with loca l codes. See
your dealer or ot h er k nowledgeable person for recommenda t ions on su it able wir in g.
WARNING:
To prevent electrical shock hazard , always switch off the amplifie r or rece i ver whe n mak i ng
connec t ions to the speaker . When maki ng a ll connections, be sur eto connect the + (red) on the
spea k er to the + (red) on the amp l ifier, and the - ( black) on the speaker to the - (b l ack) on t he
amplifier.
IMPORTAN1 Typically, one side oft he wire
is smooth. Connect this side to the - (black )
connection. The other side has a rib or
st r ipe or other marking. Connect this to the
+(r ed) conne ction.
Usi ng the five - way bind r ng posts: The bind i ng
posts per m it easy connection to banana
plugs , spade lugs, and bare wire . Insert the
wife in the h ole and ti ghten .

Basic Hookup
1. Connect the speaker
terminals to the amplifier
speaker outputs.
2. When mak i ng all
connections, be sure to connect
+ to + (red) and - to - (black).
No te: The Voyager'Metro II
requires connection of both left
and right speaker wires to the
one speaker.
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Checking the Speaker Connections
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amplifier or receiver
It is important that your speake rs are hooked up with similar polarity or ~ in phase A simple
listening test wi ll tell you if your speakers are connected properly. Place the speakers face to face,
as closely together as possible. While listening to music with your amp l ifie r set to MONO, reverse
the connections at one speaker only . You 'll hear a dramatic change in sound. The connection that
yields the fuller bass and louder sound is correct.
Listening Levels and Power Handling
The listed power recommen dations assume you will operate your system in a way that wi ll not
produce di stortion . Even these rugged speakers can be damaged by a modest amplifier if it
produces di stortion. If you hear a harsh, gritty noise, turn down the volume. Prolonged or repeated
operation of your speaker with a distorted signal from the amplifier can cause damage that 1s not
covered by the warranty.
How to Place Your Speakers
Placement is one of the most important factors for sound quality. T ak i ng a few minutes to pl ace
your speakers correct ly ensures that your speakers will sound best in any indoor or outdoor
environment. For best stereo effea, separate the speakers by at least 3-6 feet. (1 - 2m). Typica ll y;
placement near a wall or other surface wi ll increase the bass output of the speaker. Corner
placement will give stil l more bass. Outdoors, pl acement under the eaves of a roof reduces
exposure to constant direct sunlight and precipitation, which will extend the speaker's life.
Placement under the eaves or on a wa ll near the gr ound w il l mcrease bass. In situations where you
need to avoid disturbing neighbors, you may wish to install the speakers on a ppst or railing facing
the house and listening area (the sound area will be more contained) .
Mounting the speakers
Before running permanent wires and mounting the
speaker, you may wish to test the speaker
placement fi r st for coverage and good stereo
sound .
Use the supplied bracket to mount the speaker
vertically or horizontally on walls or other sUrfaces
The bracket includes keyhole sockets and other
holes to suit a variety of hardware. Consult a
knowledgeable person about the best h ardware to
use for your particu l ar wall surface.
For mount1ng, remove the bracket from the speaker.
If running wi res, you may wi sh to r oute t he wiring
through the bracket's la r ge midd le hole; the
bracket will cover the hole in the wall. Mount the
bracket and attach the spea ker. Adjust the speaker
to face ~he li stening area.
Alterna t ively, you may use mounting br ackets
made by other companies. The V.:-20 th r eaded
inserts for the knob match various brackets and
mounting plates. T he Voyager 70 includes two
more inserts on the rear of the cabinet. Consult
your dealer or the bracket manufactu re r fo r more
information .
Mounting Options Voyager 70
Insert Size ¥.4-20
In s ert location T op, Bottom
and 2 on rear, 3" (76.2mm) apart
Voyager 70 mounting inserts
Public address installations
All other models
\4-20
Top, Bottom
The Voyager models include i nternal screw ho l es fo r 70V matching transformers used in
professional PA installat i ons. These holes are designed for transformers with two mounting points
spaced 2-3 " (52 - 76mm) apart (Voyager 40, 50, and 70) and for a transformer adaptor plate with four
holes (Voyager 60 and Metro II). Use self-tapping #6 x 3/8 ' screws (metric equivalent: M3.5 x 10mm).
To mount a transformer, remove the speaker grille (see above), and then remove the recessed
screws holding the front baffle. Connect the transfo r mer wires with wire nuts or solder. Test the
speaker and reattach the front baffle, making sure the sealing gasket is in place. Do not over-
tighten the recessed screws, or the plastic screw threads will strip.
Maintenance
Voyage r speakers require no more than occasional dusting or wiping with a sofr cloth. When the
speakers are installed in hard - to - reach lo cations, you may brush them wi th a soft broom. Avo id
di
rect i ng a garden hose at the speaker-it can damage the drivers or dis l odge the wiring.
If Service SHms Necessary
First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the speakers. If that is not possib l e, write to:
custome r [email protected] or Boston Acoustics, Inc. 1 00 Corporate Drive, Mahwah,
NJ 07490 U.S.A We will promptly adv i se you of what act i on to take.

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Voyager Series Speaker
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NG1356-1 Issue 2
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