I have a bose Lifestyle 12 Series II sytem. Need cable replacements 1)audio input cable (3 blue connectors to front speakers, 1 connector to Accoustimass) 2)surround speaker cables (orange connectors) Does anyone know where to find these as I understand that they are difficult to find.

I know this is late but might help someone plus I had to repair the audio input cable going from my acoustimass 25 series II to the Lifestyle 5 receiver. The 13 pin connecter cable terminates to 2 RCA jacks (red/white) one 3.5 mm jack and a female RCA which is the digital sound source. looking at the connector with the 13th pin on the bottom, I reference the pins from 1-13 starting at the top left:

PIN 1 RCA (RED) center conductor
PIN 2 RCA (RED) sleeve
PIN 3 RCA (digital) sleeve
PIN 4 RCA (digital) center conductor
PIN 5 RCA (WHITE) sleeve
PIN 6 not used
*PIN 7 3.5mm RING (?????)
PIN 8 3.5mm SLEEVE
PIN 9 RCA (WHITE) center conducto
PIN 10 not used
PIN 11 not used
PIN 12 3.5mm TIP
PIN 13 not used

* the 3.5 mm stereo jack is used for system control on the back of the lifestyle 5 receiver, the cable that terminates to the 3.5mm is a 3 conductor cable that terminates to PIN 8 & PIN 12 but PIN 7 only has continuity from the pin itself to the white cable (within the 3.5mm cable) but not all the way through to the 3.5mm ring (where i would assume it to terminate). Maybe this is where my problem is, I don't know but I spliced the cable right before the 3.5mm jack and there was continuity between PIN7 and the white cable that corresponds to the 3.5mm jack I just dont know where its terminating too. If anyone can confirm that it is supposed to terminate to the ring of the 3.5mm connector I would appreciate it.

Bose is proprietary. You need to either order it from them or Get a meter or continuity tester and write down the pinouts and make your own.

Use a small flat screwdriver to lift the front grill from the sides.After detaching the grill,unscrew the plastic guard to have access to the speakers and then unscrew the speakers.

Hi Mark,

I'm assuming you have the original speaker cables that came with the system (it looks like the connectors on the small speaker side are not standard connectors). If that is the case, the two smaller speakers should connect to the Left and Right 'Output to Cube Speakers' plugs on the larger subwoofer box. A 3rd cable from that subwoofer box should connect from the "audio input" connector on that box to the to the "Speaker zone 1" plug on the main unit.

Plug both the main unit and the subwoofer into power outlets, turn them both on and you should be all set. If you click on the link below, pages 7 - 8 of the owner's guide have a good description and pictures of this configuration. The rest of that guide may come in handy too.

Bose Lifestyle 20 Owner's Guide

I hope this helps,
- Kevin

Bose Lifestyle (and all Bose-amplified speaker) products and their speakers are SYSTEMS and should not be split up or intermixed with other brands or models. Damage will probably result. Proprietary connectors provides a clue.

The digital audio out should work with the Bose. You could still use your Denon to drive a conventional sub in your scheme, but you would have to manually match volume with the Bose. Or go Full Monty and buy a full complement of speakers for the Denon, retask the Bose and slave its sources to the Denon.

It comes with special connectors - not necessarily special wire.

You will need the Lifestyle Cables.

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It sounds like the speaker wires are mixed up or maybe a setting on the reciever is wrong. Verify your speakers are properly connected. you test speakers using a 9 volt battery or smaller.

I connected my iPod with the same Bose with a cable you can get from Radio Shack for under $10.00. Please forgive me for not knowing the technical terms but one end has the male red and white plugs (audio composite)while the other is a single malplug that goes into your iPod. Just pick an open spot to plug it into the back of the Bose (Tape, Aux, Video) adn you are on your way.

http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kw=ipod+cables&f=Taxonomy%2FRSK%2F2032058&categoryId=2032058&kwCatId=2032058

Found the link to the radio Shck site and the cables.

Hope This Helps.

3 audio inputs (3 analog, 3 coaxial digital, 1 optical digital)

2 video pass-through inputs (composite and S-video)

Video output for TV (composite, S-video, and component)

Media center • 3 1/4"H x 13 3/4"W x 10"D • (8.3 x 34.9 x 25.4 cm) • 6.7 lbs. (3 kg)

Remote control • 1 1/8"H x 2 1/2"W x 9"D • (3 x 6.5 x 22.9 cm)

Gemstone speakers • 2 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W x 4 1/8"D • (6.4 x 14 x 10.5 cm) • 1 lb. (.45 kg) each

Acoustimass module • 14 1/2"H x 8 3/4"W x 19 1/8"D • (36.7 x 22.2 x 48.5 cm) • 23.3 lbs. (10.6 kg)

Total shipping weight • 44 lbs. (20 kg)

What's In the Box • Acoustimass® module • Media center • 2 speakers • 3·2·1 universal remote control • Setup DVD • Antenna stand • Stereo cable • Video cable • Speaker cable • Module cable • Rubber feet for Acoustimass® module • Rubber feet for speakers • Batteries • AM antenna • FM antenna • 120V power cord • Quick setup guidepls rate !!!!!!

No sound ? Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the music center FIXED outputs, the black connector is fully seated in the music center SYSTEM CONTROL 1 jack, and the multi-pin connector is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack. ? Turn the music center off for ten seconds, then on again, to reestablish communication between the music center and the speakers. ? Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input. ? Check the speaker connections. ? Be sure the CD is placed correctly, label-side up, in the music center, and the cover is closed. ? Increase the volume. ? Check to see if MUTE is lit in the display. Press the MUTE button on the remote to unmute the sound. ? Disconnect any headphones. ? Connect the FM and AM antennas , and last but not least. Make sure there is power going to the remote speakers or the unit will not communicate with them. Good Luck