What can I do with a Bose 802 series 2 loudspeaker?
Matthew Barrera
Published Apr 21, 2026
What can I do with a Bose 802 series 2 loudspeaker?
Bose 802 Series II loudspeakers work with the 802C Series II systems controller for active equalization of the system. The 802 Series II loudspeaker is preferred for applications requiring a rugged, portable enclosure, but can be used in permanent indoor sound system installations.
How big is a Bose 802c system controller?
Its weight shall be 5.5 lb (2.5 kg). The electronic controller shall be the Bose 802C Series II systems controller. Beamwidth vs Frequency (Bose 802-II) Figure 1 For information on the 502®B and 502BP Acoustimass®enclosure, refer to the technical data sheet for those products.
What does the 802 series 2 system controller do?
The 802C Series II systems controller is a single-rack sized device. It is capable of providing crossover functions, active electronic equalization, and dual channel signal processing for both the 802 Series II loudspeakers and the 502®B or 502BP Acoustimass®enclosure.
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Bose 802 Series II loudspeakers work with the 802C Series II systems controller for active equalization of the system. The 802 Series II loudspeaker is preferred for applications requiring a rugged, portable enclosure, but can be used in permanent indoor sound system installations.
Its weight shall be 5.5 lb (2.5 kg). The electronic controller shall be the Bose 802C Series II systems controller. Beamwidth vs Frequency (Bose 802-II) Figure 1 For information on the 502®B and 502BP Acoustimass®enclosure, refer to the technical data sheet for those products.
The 802C Series II systems controller is a single-rack sized device. It is capable of providing crossover functions, active electronic equalization, and dual channel signal processing for both the 802 Series II loudspeakers and the 502®B or 502BP Acoustimass®enclosure.
What does a Bose 502c sound controller do?
Hi – The Bose 502C Controller equalizes the speakers for optimum sound quality, and also provides a crossover. I would only bypass it if you have another EQ that you can program to emulate the same settings.
Hi – The Bose 502C Controller equalizes the speakers for optimum sound quality, and also provides a crossover. I would only bypass it if you have another EQ that you can program to emulate the same settings.
What kind of AMP does a Bose controller use?
As long as you don’t clip the amps, a 1kw amp driving a couple of stacked pair of bose 802 can sound remarkably good against the current opposition, especially so when you are comparing a basically 1960’s design with the latest.
Why is no highs no lows Bose controller?
The old adage of ” no highs no lows , it must be bose” dates back to the early days of the 802 when folk saw the 200 w rating on the cabinet and matched the amplifier to that, not realising that a 500w amp delivers the extra current the system needs to sound good.
Can a Bose controller be used as an equalizer?
it is most likely an equalizer made to use with 402’s or 802’s . the response curve of a full range driver is typically lacking on the highs and lows and has plenty of mids . that being said an equalizer is the way to overcome these characteristics to acheive a flat response which in essence is clean clear balanced sound .