I thought that now the AU$ is pretty much at parity with the US$ it would be a good time to look into a couple of Bose Compacts for my T4.

A Bose dealer told me however, that anywhere in Australia the price for the L1 compacts is fixed at $1,700 each, regardless of how many units you buy…. Yikes.

What are people are paying for them in other parts of the world I wonder?

Newman

About USD$999 in the States...

$999.00

much cheaper on Ebay..

I sold mine for $895.00

Mine was $999.00. Not happy at all with it. I hope I can sell it...

Thanks Diki, Dnj & Montunoman,
That info really puts a damper on my enthusiasm.
No way I'm going to put up with being gouged another 70% on top of their already inflated prices and from what you say maybe they're not as crash-hot as I'm led to believe.
I was going to audition them, but at those prices I don’t think I’ll bother now.


Cheers,
Newman

An audition with your GEAR IS FREE...
DON'T LISTEN TO ANYONE BUT YOUR Ears !
Good luck



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-27-2010).]

Newman,

If you have the opportunity to try them out I would urge you to do so. My experience(s) with the Bose L1 and L1 Compact have been nothing less than stellar. And, the vast majority of the performers that I know report similar results. Plug in your keyboard, set the EQs accordingly, fire up on your favorite song, record it as a MIDI file, then play it back through the Bose while you walk throughout the venue. Then, and only then, can YOU make the call. If you like what you hear--buy it. If not--don't buy it. And, if anyone else reading this resides in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., particularly in Northeastern Maryland, DO NOT BUY IT! If, however, you reside in central New Jersey, buy a pair of them and play the Jersey Shore. The boardwalk needs some new blood.

Cheers,

Gary

$1000US=$1025A

I expect that taxes make up the difference. Unless those are added AFTER. Here in the States, you can expect to pay maybe an additional 7% or so, depending on which state you are in (and if they expect you to pay Sales Tax on mail order goods)

My experience with sales tax statesde is that you only pay tax if purchasing the internet item from a store in the same state as you reside.

Newman, $1700AU still seems expensive. I love my Compact, but I got a great deal early on for just $800US. If had to pay full price I would probably be using something good but less expensive and be thinking my sound was still very good.

Hi Dnj,
As you say, it's probably a good idea to at least check 'em out I suppose but I'm a bit afraid I might like 'em.

Hi Gary,
Your suggestion is duly noted and the idea of pre-recording a few songs and taking a walk around is a good one. But the Price!
They also want over $4,000AU for the L1 with no discounts allowed.

Hi Diki,
In Australia we pay a flat 10% GST (Goods & services tax) on pretty much everything with no additional state taxes, so the price isn't justified due to taxation it's more like greed.

Hi cassp,
It is a lot of money; I would be a buyer at even $1,250AU for the L1 compacts but not $1,700. I think Bose are being too greedy for their own good.

Thanks everyone,
Newman