Originally Posted By: pooch
...playing mostly restaurants, private parties, etc... Is the 1S 'enough' - or is the Model II worth the extra $800 ?
Also, what is my latest/greatest choice for tracks playback? Currently using DVD player...
THANKS !!


Unless those restaurants are larger than the old Horn and Hardart's, the 24-speaker model would only blow the meatloaf off the tables and may get you fired. *grin* Besides that, most of the time you would be forced to run it too far down inside its designed performance curve. Save yer money.

FWIW I'm in agreement with what this Bose user posted:

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I currently own and use all 3 L1 systems- which one I use on a particular job depends on the application -
My opinions based on these experiences are as follows:

For bands that require a more punchy driving type of sound, Rock Bands, Polka Bands, etc. I recommend a PAIR of Model 1's each with 1 B1. For Outdoor shows I recommend adding a second B1 to each Model 1. That is plenty for driving electric bass and drum mics combined with the rest of the ensemble. I have personally filled outdoor venues with 10,000 Plus seating with this combination and the sound is clean.

For Bands like jazz, swing, or dixieland gruops, where the bass and bass drum is to be felt and not heard, I recommend 1 Model 2 with 1 B1. - For outdoor shows, I recommend 2 Model 2's with one B1 Each. Same outcome as above.

Always Remember your application.

As for the compact: If you are looking to run a small venue, where you only need a P.A. with a couple of mics, that will suffice. I use a pair of compacts with a small mixer for my dixieland band - Tuba is the bass, and banjo for chords not running thru the L1 Compact in a small to meduim venue. I have done parades with one powered with an inverter off the tow vehicle, and it puts out fine for that. I do not recommend it however for applications requiring an electrice bass combined with piano. The sub woffer on the compact is not able to handle that for some reason, but it does handle CD's played thru just fine - go figure.

CHEERS!
Barney
Owner Penn Dixie Band
www.penndixieband.com



Source: http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/867107664/m/8041000005

While his info as to models is dated, the same thought applies.

The Model II would be the choice for the high sound level/large venue application, which is not what you describe as the intended use, so the 1S is plenty for that IMO.

I would go with the 1S for your stated usage, which is pretty much the same type of venues I do with my older L-1 - depending upon what your act is, for example, a small situation with you and one instrument and backing tracks, it should fill the bill nicely. If you are intending to use a live Bass Player, maybe not if the Bass Player does not have their own amp. Bass on well mixed Backing Track should do just fine, though.

And the L-1 systems, all of 'em, sound just fine with just about any backing track source you might use, DVD should sound great, I have used tiny mp3 players with the thing and that sounds purty good for the "hit and run" small venue gigs.

All that said, I have one more question before you lay down the hard earned cash: What exactly does your act consist of in the way of Instrumentation, Vocal count, etc.?



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