Boston Acoustics Voyager Grand User manual

Voyager®2
Voyager®3
Voyager®Pro
Grand Voyager®
Indoor/Outdoor/Marine Speaker System

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Specifications Voyager 2 Voyager 3
Frequency Response (±3dB) 80–20,000Hz 70–20,000Hz
Recommended Amplifier Power 15–100 watts 15–100 watts
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Sensitivity [1 watt (2.83v) at 1m] 90dB 89dB
Bass Unit 41⁄2"(115mm) copolymer cone 51⁄4"(135mm) copolymer cone
with butyl rubber surround with butyl rubber surround
Tweeter 3⁄4"dome 3⁄4"dome
Crossover Frequency 4500Hz 4500Hz
Dimensions without bracket (HxWxD) 93⁄8x 6 7⁄8x 5 7⁄8" (238 x 175 x 149mm) 111⁄4x 81⁄4x 7" (286 x 210 x 177mm)
Weight (with bracket & knobs) 5 lbs (2.3kg) 8 lbs (3.6kg)
Grille & Bracket Corrosion resistant Corrosion resistant
powder-coated aluminum powder-coated aluminum
Housing White polypropylene White polypropylene
Specifications Voyager Pro Grand Voyager
Frequency Response (±3dB) 70–20,000Hz 59–20,000Hz
Recommended Amplifier Power 15–125 watts 15–150 watts
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Sensitivity [1 watt (2.83v) at 1m] 89dB 90dB
Bass Unit 51⁄4"(135mm) copolymer cone 7"(180mm) copolymer cone
with butyl rubber surround with butyl rubber surround
Tweeter 1"(25mm) Kortec™soft dome 1"(25mm) Kortec™soft dome
Crossover Frequency 2500Hz 2500Hz
Dimensions without bracket (HxWxD) 111⁄4x 81⁄4x 7" (286 x 210 x 177mm) 141/2x 97⁄8x 83/4" (368 x 251 x 212mm)
Threaded Insert –Two 1/4–20 inserts 3” (76.2mm) apart
Weight (with bracket & knobs) 8 lbs (3.6kg) 12 lbs (5.5kg)
Grille & Bracket Corrosion resistant Corrosion resistant
powder-coated aluminum powder-coated aluminum
Housing White polypropylene White polypropylene

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Description
Thank you for purchasing these new Voyager®speakers. Combining the famous Boston sound with the latest and
best weather resistance and manufacturing methods, the Voyagers are ideally suited to anything you can throw at
them. Try outdoor use – sun, rain, snow, heat, and cold – or marine use on your favorite yacht. They are equally at
home in your home, for background music, hi-fi, or home theater.
All models in the Voyager line are true two-way designs with all acoustic parts sealed and gasketed against pene-
trating weather. The Voyager 2 features a potent new 41/2" (115mm) woofer and a Boston built 3/4" (19mm) dome
tweeter. The Voyager 3 uses the same tweeter, but adds more bass and sound output by employing a full 5 1/4"
(135mm) woofer and larger cabinet.
The Voyager Pro brings Boston’s famous 1" (25mm) Kortec soft dome tweeter to the outdoors for the first time, with
its neodymium magnet structure and smooth response, in conjunction with a 51/4" (135mm) copolymer woofer. The
Grand Voyager gives unprecedented output with the 1" Kortec™tweeter and a potent new 7" (180mm) copolymer
woofer. The Voyager Pro and Grand Voyager place the tweeter in an innovative wave guide to optimize speaker
efficiency and provide for wide, even coverage of the listening area.
Drawing from over a decade of all-weather speaker expertise, Boston built the Voyager series to minimize exposure
of acoustic parts to weather and with materials proven to resist the elements: polypropylene cabinets with UV light
and impact resistance, all-aluminum grilles and brackets, gold-plated speaker connectors. All drivers are manufac-
tured from high-tech plastics, rubbers, and other materials that have been extensively tested for durability. Versatile
brackets simplify installation in many situations (and the speakers’ shape makes corner placement easy). The large,
grippy knobs make adjustment to speaker angle easy.
Welcome to Boston and welcome to Boston’s famous Voyager speakers!

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How to Connect Your Speakers
You need to wire your speakers correctly to obtain the best sound quality and a proper stereo image. Wiring should
take a few minutes, but it’s important to do it carefully, since incorrect wiring (such as reversed connections) can
result in a poor stereo soundstage 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 longer runs. Strip 1
/2" (12mm) of insulation off the ends of each speaker cable to expose the two conductors,
and tightly twist the wire strands.
In installations where wiring is run on or through a building, use appropriate weatherproof wire that complies with
local codes. See your dealer or other knowledgeable person for recommendations on suitable wiring.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections
to the speaker.
When making all connections, be sure to connect the +(red) on the speaker to the +(red) on the amplifier, and the
–(black) on the speaker to the –(black) on the amplifier.
IMPORTANT: Typically, one side of the wire is smooth.
Connect this side to the –(black) connection. The
other side has a rib or stripe or other marking. Connect
this to the +(red) connection.
Using the five-way binding posts: The binding posts
permit easy connection to banana plugs, spade lugs,
and bare wire.
Insert the wire in the hole and tighten.

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Basic Hookup
1. Connect the speaker terminals to the amplifier
speaker outputs.
2. When making all connections, be sure to connect
+to +(red) and –to –(black).
Checking the Speaker Connections
It is important that your speakers are hooked up with similar polarity or “in phase.” A simple listening test will 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 amplifier 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 recommendations assume you will operate your system in a way that will not produce distortion.
Even these rugged speakers can be damaged by a modest amplifier if it produces distortion. 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 is not covered by the warranty.
amplifier or receiver