Yesterday I had a chance to try the Bose L1's .... WOW !
Immediately I ordered (a pair) of Bose L1's Model 1 basic.

Good choice. I have enjoyed mine for three years without a hitch. If you have not already, take a look at their forum. A friendly and very helpful site.
http://bose.infopop.cc/6/ubb.x?s=8206048934&ORIGINAL_REFERRER_URL=http%3A%2F%2Fbose.infopop.cc%2F6%2Fubb.x

Why two?...I though One was sufficient & no need for stereo? now your carrying
8 pieces & 8 covers just for a PA?



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In my view L1 consists of a power stand and one loudspeaker (upper and lower section)

I need one L1 for Left and another one for Right.... together being a "stereo-couple" perhaps I'm wrong?

My sub is 15" non-bose (DB_techn)active 800Watts with built-in stereo (adjustable) crossover.

btw It's not 'PA' but 'PAS'



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lets see.....

2 bases....4 poles, 2 subs, 8 separate zippered covers...& so that's 16 pieces plus sub & power cables.....add it all up "just for your PA?" if your a daily & nightly gigging player at different venues I would think this out.

Many players here state no need for "Stereo" with the PAS do a search on the PAS & see what I mean regarding this subject...


But I will agree with you the Tyros 3 sounds AWESOME!



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 02-20-2009).]

Dnj,
Your only 'point' in this thread seems to be the number of parts (and covers) I have to carry??
At least for me it's obvious that 2 L1's are needed for stereo use...

Bernie9 & Brian:
Thanks for your kind comments/advise, they DO help




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Congratulations on buying the Bose. I've been using one for three years, never needed two systems, and as pointed out above, stereo is a personal thing--your audiences don't care, and most will not benefit from stereo sound. You may want to try using a single unit initially, just to see if it fits your needs.

You're gonna' love what you hear,

Gary

Congratulations on the Bose purchase. Whatever makes us each think their setup sounds great is what matters

The stereo field knock is interesting. In my line of work, not too many people sit behind or beside the speakers, so usually 95% of the audience is in the stereo field. If the room is wider, then widen the speaker distance!

I didn't like the L1 sound (interesting how we are all different). I thought lugging one system was a pain. 2 systems would be out of the question

I personally would not use a mono system, but that's me

GO FOR STERIO!
The sound is so much better...Then if going on a GIG, if you want, just take the single system. That way you can choose...and when in your studio you have the sterio sound.

Maybe you will get a gig in a great place where people will hear the difference? I would.

Lee

Roel....if you gigged like me everyday in & out with time restraints so close it aint funny you would see my point....if you don't gig as vigorously then buy as many PAS units as you need & enjoy....Yes they sound good, but nothing earth shattering compared to any quality TOTL powered speaker system I ever used & not as versatile...just not a good fit for MY needs.
Gary's post says it all.



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