The Portability of the Bose L1

[Yarach]

Bigger isn't always better. That is what I like about Bose. Creating the ultimate live feeling with speakers that won't take much space. Everyone of my friends were astonished about the quality of my old bose 205 speakers. Specs are unimportant. It is about how it sounds. And that is what Bose does best, sound through research.

[litesnsirens]

I see there have been a few posters here that haven't actually used this system, you can tell by the negative comments. The only people I ever hear comment about the lack of ability of this system is people who have never heard it. They look at it, figure there is no way it could work and then say it out loud. For those of us that own it and gig with it, we know the truth. The thing that this system actually destroys is the stereotype of what a PA should be.

[TheChickenman93]

i want one of these for my synths

[BornIntoMusic]

As much as you guys would like to hate this, Bose has sold TONS of units around the world. Professional respected musicians such as Pat Metheny, use the Bose L1 system as their main touring rig!! I've heard rock bands cover Jimmy Hendrix with this setup and it sounds amazing. Like any speaker, including the QSC K12's, you have to learn how to use them. Spend the necessary time to learn is nuances. Don't bash the Bose if you haven't heard or spent due time with it!!! Don't spread ignorance!!

[Vermillion2176]

I tried both and bought the Fishman (SoloAmp) SA220. Unzip the bag set up the stand sit the head on the stand and it's ready. Take a look in this video at how wobbly the little mixer gizmo is that sits on the side.

Big Ron

[Site4Animation]

What a great, convenient idea!

Just too bad it's Bose crap quality.

Fail.

[BenisFTW]

There are better speakers out there... Sure it sounds great, but you can achieve results that are just as good or better with other speakers..

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[tablatom]

@BenisFTW No you can't, its just not possible.

2 "normal" speakers have 2 tweeters.

2 L1's have 48 or 56, i cant remember the exact amount, but hey man, i can tell you after playing m,any live acoustic gigs with very good musicians, we all know these things are a god send live. You her EVERY note of each musician for the whole gig. Thats a new one on me!!. i was at a mates place who has £5000.00 studio monitors. We A/B'ed them with my L1mkII's. The L1's sound "symphonic, bigger" Try them out

[BenisFTW]

@tablatom Look up Meyer Sound, L'Acoustics, D&B Audiotechnik, NEXO, etc. There's a reason why real artists don't tour with these for their smaller event, they use real big names like the ones I just listed. Bose is just all marketing. Once you hear speakers made by those brands, Bose is basically something you can't even compare anymore.

[ChrisPatrickGuitar]

Trust me this is realy awesome PA, got it in at work today so had to test it. It's amazing

[reidkelly1]

wheres the bass??

[cococolakid]

@reidkelly1 that bass module. when you turn it up, it WILL destroy a small home.

[reidkelly1]

ahahahaha if you think that tinny thing will destroy a small home then what would 4 Yourkville 1500wtt 18s and 2 sets of jbl jrx 125s that are mine do to a house then?

[cococolakid]

@reidkelly1 it would destroy a village.

[reidkelly1]

ahha whell i pound them all together in my house when i have parties and nothing has fallen exept 3 picture frames and 7 pot lights lol

[doctordeejay]

This looks like a cheap piece of crap.

But, they cost SO MUCH!

[generatrix999]

The BOSE L1 and 2 are toys, not built for the road.

2 XLR inputs? Nigger please!

T1 is extra $, ------way over priced and worst of all... it sounds like BOSE- airy, feeble, no balls.

This is coffee shop gear.

[tablatom]

@doctordeejay I have had 2 of these L1's for the last 9 months. I have had many good quality PA systems before and i still do have 2 other systems which i hire out. I only play with the L1. It is very well made, very portable and the sound is very clear and can be very loud. Many people have come up to me after a gig and said it sounded like CD quality. Most of the musicians i have played with have said its the best on-stage experience they have ever had. I can say the same. I LOVE it!!

[aceman42]

can this handle 2 guitars , a bass guitar and a mic?

[mysticradio]

im sorry to say at high levels this system can be very harsh..... and Keyboard stereo samples sound harsh and not very good.

its a great system at moderate levels only, which i think it was designed for. My QSC K12's ROCK THE HOUSE.

[mysticradio]

sold my Bose L1 system..... got QSC K12s. much happier

[mysticradio]

selling Bose L1 model 2..... T1 and 2 B1s

[CuzenicLionel]

Just tried it today,in a stidio, it was awesome...;-)

[korguser2007]

Look at in video response - Bose in action !

[Cryo837]

Can you use it with a Pod X3 and/or a separate mixer?

[bradn7]

so this can be placed behind mics without the fear of feedback?

[mrdavidduong]

expensive... 3 grand. your choice, convenience over cost. cost over convenience. i'll stick to my carvin system. : )

[iSchoolthailand]

my SM58 still feedback :(

[AlanC76]

Get a *real* modern microphone ;-)

Ever tried the Audix range ? The OM7 doesn't feedback even really close to the Bose

[ryancangri]

Freaking awesome!!!

[Aerolarva]

holy shit, this was created by GOD

[rehabboy01]

No bose haters here? WOW !!