Have you tried the single Bose system and then compared it to the sound of two Bose systems in stereo?
I have tried both setups, and the difference is quite startling....actually more like an "ear-opening" experience...really made the Tyros3, the S900 and and even an old Roland E-86 spring to life, and to my ears, the improvement was more than the sum of the parts.
That is why I said I would consider using two Bose systems in stereo, regardless of the fact it costs quite a bit, and it is a bit more fiddly to set up...it still is light as it comes apart.
Plus, you only need to buy one great PA system (plus it needs no monitors) as opposed to a new arranger every three or four years(or more often for some)
Try two Bose systems in stereo and tell me you don't hear a huge difference...just don't let your wife try it...or you'll be using that setup from now on.
I would not order the system Fran speaks of without actually trying them out myself...I rarely buy on word of mouth.
I did try the Logitech 5500 computer speakers...they are awesome, but in order to use "live" I feel one must do some modifications to the wiring setup, as it tends to be very cluttered...I think the mods are on PSR-Tutorial.
I use a pair of over 20 year old Yamaha MS60 powered monitors...over $700 Cdn each when I got them, and worth every penny as the exemplary reliability and the, new at the time, "Active Servo Technology" have made them perfect for my restaurant gigs...plus they are less than 30 lbs each.
If I buy a "big" system, it just may turn out to be a double Bose system....wouldn't need anything else for many years and it would easily pay for itself over time.
I just wouldn't buy a single one.
Ian
Ian I sold TWO Bose Mod I systems to the Big M Casino boat . My wife works on the boat and uses That system every week. The poles are 10' apart and in Stereo. Yes there is a noticeable difference and if you are sitting in the right area a BETTER sound But she is less than 5 feet between both of them. I am not claiming stereo is not good in small venues. I don;t think I would sacrifice PA quality and fidelity in order to achieve a stereo signal. In other words a great clear and even mono signal is better to me than a weak uneven low powered,limited freq range stereo system.
My wife would LOVE another tower. LOL And if I can get a deal from Bose like Yamaha delivers I may get her a Mod II tower. Yes they sound better wider and especially using stereo EFX which opens up the sound stage. She pans at 11-1 Just enough to keep the sound centered with some space. NO hard panning. Now the big question is is the difference worth $2000?
Thats the question I need the answer to to be comfortable buying a second pole. The portability remains the same four more Small pieces to carry. I think we should try a second Bass module first because stereo is less important to here then a big sound. She unrealistically believes a second tower will make her louder. I believe another SUB module will do the same thing. I tried two in the store and it makes all the difference in the world.
We sell the Ms-50DR system, for the DTexpress drums. I prefer them over what comes with the Tyros. but the Tyros speakers are custom mounted and do a fine job for home use and I imagine as live monitors at a venue. We did not buy them though. I plug into my trashy Monitor Ones and Subs LOL.
So the answer is yes they do sound better. $2000 better? Jury is out on that. and yes she uses them in in stereo at her gig out on the salt water in the sea air...So I know they will hold up. Our system only gets used for in town work in places without a house system (and sometimes in places with a crappy house system). And yes she would love another tower and I may buy one for her. The stuff pays for itself. If I do, of course, I will let you know "how great two are in Stereo and how could I ever have thought otherwise" LOL
[This message has been edited by Kingfrog (edited 02-24-2009).]
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