Key facts
- Brand
- Bose
- Model
- Lifestyle 5
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- ZH · EN
- Last added
- 2026-10-03
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Bose Lifestyle 550 Home Entertainment System User Guide
This guide covers important safety information, proper placement, and installation of the Lifestyle 550 system, including wiring, speaker placement, and required accessories. It also explains the UNIFY system architecture and how to connect the system to Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and the SoundTouch app.
Detailed sections describe remote‑control functions, how to manage wireless Acoustimass subwoofers, perform system maintenance, update firmware, and resolve common issues. Warranty and regulatory information are provided at the end of the document. This manual is written in Chinese.
Bose Lifestyle 5 specifications
| Music center dimensions | 15.0" W x 7.8" D x 2.5" H (38.1 cm × 19.8 cm × 6.4 cm) |
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| Cube speaker dimensions | 3.0" W x 4.8" D x 6.0" H (7.6 cm × 12.2 cm × 15.2 cm) |
| Acoustimass module dimensions | 23.3" W x 7.5" D x 14.0" H (59.0 cm × 19.0 cm × 35.5 cm) |
| Music center weight | 4.0 lb (1.7 kg) |
| Power rating (USA/Canada) | 120 V~ 50/60 Hz 350 W |
| Power rating (Europe/Australia) | 220‑240 V~ 50/60 Hz 350 W |
| Power pack rating | 25 VA (USA/Canada 120 V~ 60 Hz) |
| FM antenna impedance | 75 Ω |
| AM antenna inductance | 12 µH |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I update the system software?
Install or open the SoundTouch app and follow the prompts to update the system software.
From: Bose Lifestyle 550 Home Entertainment System User Guide
How should I unpack the Bose Lifestyle 5 system?
Carefully unpack the system, keep all packing materials for possible future use, and check that all parts listed in the figure are present.
What is the recommended speaker placement for optimal sound?
Place the cube speaker arrays 6‑12 feet (1.8‑3.6 m) apart; they can be as close as 3 feet or as far as 15 feet, and orient one cube forward while the other faces a wall or different direction.