Bose 901 equalizer connect to Lafayette 3500 receiver using bose 901 speakers

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The Bose 901 speakers require the use of a specific equalizer that is designed to optimize their performance. If you have a Bose 901 equalizer, you will need to connect it to your Lafayette 3500 receiver in order to properly use the speakers.
Here are the general steps for connecting the Bose 901 equalizer to your Lafayette 3500 receiver:

First, ensure that the power is turned off on both the receiver and the equalizer.
Locate the preamp output jacks on your Lafayette 3500 receiver. These will typically be labeled as "pre out" or "line out".
Connect a pair of RCA cables from the preamp output jacks on your receiver to the input jacks on your Bose 901 equalizer. These jacks are typically labeled as "preamp in" or "line in".
Next, connect another pair of RCA cables from the output jacks on your Bose 901 equalizer to the main amplifier input jacks on your receiver. These jacks are typically labeled as "main in".
Turn on your receiver and equalizer, and ensure that the volume levels are set to a low level before playing any music.
Set the Bose 901 equalizer to the "On" position, and adjust the various equalizer controls to your preferred settings.
Finally, play some music and adjust the volume levels as needed. You should notice a significant improvement in the sound quality of your Bose 901 speakers with the equalizer properly connected.

Note: It's important to use the Bose 901 equalizer specifically designed for the speakers. Using a different equalizer or not using any equalizer at all may result in poor sound quality or damage to the speakers.

Posted on Feb 15, 2023

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