BOSE L 1 systems

[Shaun]

I know people who use these system and say that even 4 is not enough. It's not the right kind of bass for that type of music or event.

The lack of bass is the one point that has held me back from making a point of going to hear them demo'd.

The Bose would be perfect for the high-end weddings I do, but they sound like they would be seriously lacking for the larger and youth events I do. I really need a good "all rounder" system that can cope with everything I throw at them. I do love the look of the bose though.

[Tony Scott]

Line array is a great concept giving a very clean, uniform sound as long as the individual components(transducers) are not pushed.

A few years ago at Global Gathering I heard a line array that made me weep, on paper it should have been awsome but it was being abused and was distorting so badly people were leaving the arena in droves, line array is not as forgiving as point source when being pushed.

For an 18th birthday playing D&B, Hardcore, RnB etc you need something that can take a bit of abuse, not sure the L1 would be the best choice for this purpose.

[Grahame Case]

the option is always out there to Hire in a PA system for the evening - it doesn't cost much for a simple but good sounding passive/active system that can be driven for the more shall we say energetic parties

[Silver]

I've heard them in several different surroundings and the clarity is stunning as is the dispersion. If you are just doing small to medium venues and mainly corporates and classy weddings, then I think the look and sound is spot on.

However, if you are doing anything with big beats and lots of bass, I reckon you'd need different subs as these just don't go low enough or have enough oomph IMO.

But have you heard them when they've been used with a T1? Because on the T1 there is now a specialist dj pre set programme that seriously rocks the bass. I've used it in pubs full of the younger set and I've had no problems at all. The barmen said they could feel the bass hitting them.

You wouldn't be doing a gig like this with 4 Mackie 450s and a couple of bass bins! http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/...4/m/5941073123

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

But have you heard them when they've been used with a T1? Because on the T1 there is now a specialist dj pre set programme that seriously rocks the bass. I've used it in pubs full of the younger set and I've had no problems at all. The barmen said they could feel the bass hitting them.

You wouldn't be doing a gig like this with 4 Mackie 450s and a couple of bass bins! http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/...4/m/5941073123

Why would you use Bose for a gig like that? There are many more suitable applications that are cheaper, better sounding and a lot easier to put together.

[Silver]

Why would you use Bose for a gig like that? There are many more suitable applications that are cheaper, better sounding and a lot easier to put together.

Maybe Bose are what he likes, has confidence in them. It's like he said, he went out 400 feet and Bose was still rocking the house. That's one of the big things with Bose, the way the sound carries.

I used mine last night at a golf club, with people less than eight feet away at the nearest table and the place was rocking but never once did they ask me to turn it down, chatting away merrily and yet the people at the farthest end of the room were bopping away. The photo is 'stretched' the table is on the right (just) with the table cloth on is the nearest.

I know I sound now like a well worn record (remember them!?) but they just blow me away. The comments just keep on coming.

[Tom]

You wouldn't be doing a gig like this with 4 Mackie 450s and a couple of bass bins! http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/...4/m/5941073123

From that link, the output was 117db at 80% volume. Thats near maxed out. 1 Mackie SRM 450 v2 is 124db SPL. Which if you compare the two, a single mackie 450 would be louder than the whle Bose system. I know there would be a serious lack of bass but this is where the subs come in.

At a guess, I think 2x SRM 450 and 2x 1801 subs could hit about 130db max output, which is quite a lot loder than 117db from the Bose.

Don't get me wrong, the Bose sound does travel, but I have only heard a Bose system Inside so can't really comment on how they perform outside.

I used my Mackie V2's with my DB sub and was able to cover a very larg field for a local school summer fun day. There is no way a Bose could of done that.

[Silver]

There is no way a Bose could of done that.

You have proof?

400 feet is the length of four football pitches. The venue was also 600 feet wide, with the sound fantastic all round.

I've used Mackies for the past couple of years or so until I upgraded to Bose. I can comment on fact that Bose carries appreciably better than Mackies, even when I used my RCF ART705 bass bin (800 watt). I'm not 'dissing' Mackies in any way they are good, very good.

However, I have used Bose in the same venues as I used the Mackies in and in a couple of places I now don't need to use the house speakers because of the improved sound coverage. Sorry but never in a million years does the Mackie sound carry better than Bose.

[Tom]

You have proof?

400 feet is the length of four football pitches. The venue was also 600 feet wide, with the sound fantastic all round.

I dont have any proof to back up my claim no.

According to this link. A football pitch is about 100-130 yards. Lets say 100 yards to start off with. 100 yards is 300ft. So 2 football pitches if 600ft. That is a very large distance for something like Bose to cover.

So what you are saying is that all these large touring companys should be using Bose instead of mega bucks on speakers like Void, Martin, EV, Turbosound who have everything hornloaded to maximise SPL and distance covered.

[Silver]

I dont have any proof to back up my claim no.

According to this link. A football pitch is about 100-130 yards. Lets say 100 yards to start off with. 100 yards is 300ft. So 2 football pitches if 600ft. That is a very large distance for something like Bose to cover.

So what you are saying is that all these large touring companys should be using Bose instead of mega bucks on speakers like Void, Martin, EV, Turbosound who have everything hornloaded to maximise SPL and distance covered.

Sorry you are right, 100 yards not feet for a football pitch, I stand corrected. Tell I used to play rugby!

Well if you look further down that chaps post he has laid out the dimensions plus how powerful the sound was at different distances, 400 feet wedding reception volume. I also have never heard Bose outside, so everything regarding this is purely anecdotal.

All I know is I have noticed a massive improvement in my sound coverage, my audience enjoyment and comfort, comments and the amount of business cards handed out!

There is no perfect speaker for all occasions, too big, too small, too loud. not loud enough etc. etc.

I love mine and for me that is what's all about.

As ALWAYS whenever Bose is mentioned it polarizes people, ALWAYS!