Bose L1

Here's another blog that has to do with some of the new equipment I've been getting. I sold my Mackie 1521's and Mackie 15" sub and purchased the Bose L1. In some ways, it is a crazy switch. If you've ever seen the Mackies (click here), they are fairly large speakers and when you add the sub to them... well... wow! Great sound. But, consider that anywhere I would go, I'd have to lug these large (over 100 lbs each) speakers. And, they take up quite a bit of room in the car.

So, I read up and found the Bose. Now, Bose is not exactly seen in the professional loudspeaker world as being very respectable loudspeakers. Not at all. As far as the home theater world, Bose is top o' the line, but when you put them next to Mackie, QSC, JBL... Bose gets a few sideways glances.

Why did I get the Bose, then? Well, for one, it breaks down into a few light components in a matter or minutes... or less. Check out this video.

And the sound? Well, think "movie theaterish". It is full, clear, responsive, has a great dispersion... all in all... perfect for a traveling performer in smallish venues. I say small"ish" because I took the Bose to a sanctuary that sat 350-400 people, and at half volume more than filled the place up.

I could see getting an extra sub at some time - but, since I don't typically perform hip-hop, R&B or electronic music, the really low range isn't quite as important to me. And, it is a mono system. There is no stereo ability on the Bose L1. So, if you want stereo... buy 2 or more.

I look forward to many years of traveling with my Bose fitting easily in the trunk or back seat of my car. Bose - it ain't cheap, but it is very satisfying!