Bose L1 Compact Portable Line Array System

Bose L1 Compact Portable Line Array System
alaScore 86

16 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 14 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 83/100. The average review date is Jul 2, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 202427 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 86/100 = Very good. Last update: May 25, 2013.

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(Based on 16 reviews)

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One Word....WOW!

 

I researched this for 6 months before making the jump...and after unpacking, setting it up, and plugging in the acoustic and mic I was playing, literally in minutes. What I heard was amazing, the guitar was cleaner than I have ever heard and the vocals...

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Great As ALWAYS!!!

 

I bought this for my fiance as a birthday present as he is a musician. He already had a larger Bose portable system but needed a smaller one for smaller venues that he plays. It is so lightweight therefore easily portable and works amazingly. I already...

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Really Great for the Professional

 

My husband is a mobile DJ. He not only has these but he has the Bose L2 model as well. Depending on the venue is depending on which setup he takes (also how many channels he needs the L1 only has two channels). He also uses the compatible Bose mixer...

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Falls short of what market wants

 

Falls short of what market wants

The Bose Compact L1 is light and great form function. But the controls are severely limited. It doesn't do more than what most traditional amps do - make your sound loud and provide easier portability. They should just have called it Bose mobile PA...

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Wow, Wow, Wow!

 

Wow, Wow, Wow!

"Wow" is the word that comes to mind over and over again when I use the Compact system. Although Bose initially designed this for quiet coffee house gigs and small conferences, it gives you so much more. I bought (2) of these to put one on each side of...

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For What It Is, It's Super!

 

For What It Is, It's Super!

I am a professional mobile DJ in the Pittsburgh area, and I rely primarily on the Bose® L1 Model II sound system (with two B1® bass units) for my performances. When I need extra boost, I expand my sound by adding a Bose® L1 Classic sound system (the...

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For What It Is, It's Super!

 

For What It Is, It's Super!

I am a professional mobile DJ in the Pittsburgh area, and I rely primarily on the Bose® L1 Model II sound system (with two B1® bass units) for my performances. When I need extra boost, I expand my sound by adding a Bose® L1 Classic sound system (the...

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Best Bang for the buck

 

Best Bang for the buck

I understand what other reviews say regarding the lack of options on the controls (reverb) and other conventional effects and controls, However, If you want to get the best bang for your buck, and are playing for more than 150 people, BUY TWO OF THESE,...

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Bose L1 Compact sends the sound to those who are there.

 

Bose L1 Compact sends the sound to those who are there.

I have used many sound systems over the years (30) and if you are good with gear and understand eq, mic pre, set up, this system by far out does anything in this price range. What is so special about the bose L1 Compact is just that its compact and...

Product Specifications

Introducing the L1 Compact portable line array system. Carry it in one trip. Set it up in one minute. Fill the room with Bose sound. The new L1 Compact system combines conventional PA and monitors into one sleek unit. Positioned behind or to the side of a performer, DJ or presenter, it delivers wide, even sound coverage throughout the stage area and audienceeven off to the extreme sides. It's our smallest, lightest, easiest-to-set-up L1 system, weighing just 29 pounds. Spatial DispersionTM loudspeaker technology features six small drivers mounted at precise angles inside a slim, vertical enclosure. This proprietary Bose technology delivers nearly 180 degrees of horizontal sound coverage. Sound remains consistent even at extreme sides of the system. Integrated mixer in the power stand provides one microphone XLR input on channel 1; channel 2 has one instrument input, one RCA stereo input and one 1/8" stereo input. Rear panel has one 1/4" balanced line output and one RCA stereo output. Integrated power amplifier in the power stand delivers clean, precise amplification for L1 Compact loudspeaker and bass enclosure. PA and monitors are combined into one lightweight, highly portable system. Proprietary Bose technology enables the system to be positioned directly behind or to the side of a performer, eliminating the need for separate PA speakers, stage monitors and mixers. Proprietary ToneMatch presets optimize the L1 Compact system for a dynamic handheld microphone (channel 1) or acoustic guitar (channel 2). Two unique setup positions, extended (78.5"H) and collapsed (16.5"H), let you tailor the system's sound coverage for the room or event. For larger audiences, use the included loudspeaker extensions to elevate the array. For smaller gatherings and meetings, leave the array in its slot on the power stand and place the system on a tabletop. Durable, lightweight, interlocking components make the system very easy to transport, set up and break down.
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