Hi Guys, I used an L1 system for about three months indoors and out. I just did not like the sound. After much tweaking and proding I sold it and purchased a backup T2.

Forget about setup, looks, and cost, the sound is whats is important to me. I just didn't like it. My 2 cents.

Jim

True, it's the sound, stupid. BUT, I've always been ok with a standard stereo setup, so in order for me to buy a system that costs three to five times more than it's (power/coverage) stereo counterpart, I've got to love it three to five times more. Since I've never heard one, I can't rule that out, but given that, like Diki, I never cared much for the (400 series) Bose sound anyway, I kinda' doubt it.

Note: the above is merely a comment, not an opinion (which I don't feel qualified to have). The only thing I know about them for sure is the cost. Besides, if they're that good and you're that lousy, they're just going to expose you that much more. There are a few people here that should be reminded of that, but I'll save that for my final death-bed post.

chas

I can only echo DonM's statement--do a search!

One thing I would like to add, though. Most of the negative comments I've read during the past couple years were from individuals that either didn't own an L1 system, or were from those that purchased it and never took the time to read the manual for setting it up properly. Same holds true for the vast majority of the keyboards.

Cheers,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Jimmy EXCELLENT Post that really says it all....you hit it right on the mark!!


For me the Bose is Just an OK system that sounds decent if you set it up with the right EQ for your gear right....trying to make everyone believe it or spend unbelievable amounts of money for it is another thing & a very personal decision...
this whole thread on sound gear should start out with ...
"TAKE YOUR OWN GEAR TO THE STORE, PLAY YOUR OWN GEAR IN THE STORE THROUGH THE BOSE, JBL, FBT, YORKVILLE, MACKIE, EV, LOGITECH OR WHATEVER THEY HAVE YOUR INTERESTED IN AND A/B THEM ALL THEN MAKE A DECISION FOR YOU ONLY"....DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONES ELSES OPINIONS ....

This is your gear, your sound, your playing, your audience......when you feel its right buy it.....if it works out fine enjoy!.....if down the road it doesn't tickle your fancy anymore ...dump it and move on & buy something else.



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 04-05-2008).]

I haven't the slightest intention of buying the Bose because it's way outside my financial reach
but I must just say one thing.. I have heard the system with the double set-up being used by a UK concert artiste together with a Stagea organ on two occasions in different venues
and I have never heard better sound at any concert.

Trevor

When at my band gig, 90% of the 20 musicians have commented on how good the sound is from my Bose, the other 10% are deaf anyway.

Bernie

I only need a pair of Roland CK 100's [on wheels]..

My G70 [on wheels]..
2 patch cords and a mic/cord...
That's it!!!!No need for a sub woofer[the Roland's get down there].

The G70 handles the mixing/effects/audio inputs[if I use the laptop]...
And I deal with NO sacrifices..


Of course I don't have a place to hang my hat or coat...like you Bose guys..

Fran....

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Fran,

You forgot to add the forklift, the trailer to haul the forklift, pallats to put the speakers and keyboard upon, 6-foot diameter cable reel for the cables, monitors, plus three, hot-lookin' roadies wearing tank-tops and hot-pants to load the gear. And, of course, you can haul all this stuff with your 300-year-old pickup truck that has a million miles on it. OH YEAH!

Gary



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Travlin' Easy

Gary..I did forget all that...