Stereo/electronics/speaker question

[Jonny5-22796]

If it was any other system, I would say just convert the terminals with gold plugs from radio shack. However, since it is Bose, I would say that the output quality will not be that of what you have now, unless you use a Bose setup (kind of like PC & mac ~ bose is mac...). You dont really have to worry about damaging either system, so I would say give it a try, but keep the receipt to the bose system,and maybe pickup a Denon, Pioneer, or if you really want low price audio quality, Marantz. This would be a direct replacement to your older system, more than likely.

[UserRemoved1]

I'd have to agree with Capecodder, if it's got rca outputs then it usually means low level outputs which will not directly drive a speaker. Bose has a tech line I'd pick up the fone and call, don't hook directly without checking...could blow the amplifier. If it's a home entertainment system then it must have outputs for surround etc? Some have a/b speaker switches built in also. Look at the schematic in the book and see what they show plugging into those jacks...

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if ya got RCA's to one end an the other is wired just cut one end off the RCA and hook the wired end to the whatyamacallit & the other to the INPUT
did I understand the Question? or should I go to bed
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I have the earlier BOSE speakers and did it ,still working after 10 yrs

[RIJIMMY]

Thanks for all the advice, I returned the BOse and got a pioneer surr. sound receiver that has way more balls. Saved a ton of $ and got a better package. Need to figure out a good speaker set up so I'm still working on it