Originally posted by Diki:
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...most of their home audio is very lacking in mids, IMO.
For reference, I use Mackie HR824 reference monitors at home, B&W monitors at the studio, and JBL SRX series speakers at gigs. I just find that, compared to these standard reference monitors, the Bose's ALL have little mid-range presence, exactly where you need warmth and accuracy for vocals, sax sounds, etc..
My preference is to be right 'in your face' at the dance floor, and I LIKE to drop off quickly, not throw to the back of the room at little change in listening level. People go to the back of the room for a reason... They want to talk to the girl or guy the just picked up on the dance-floor. If the level is the same at the back to what they danced to, they can't talk! (Assuming you are kicking ass on the dance-floor!)
Restaurant, low volume gigs I can see the Bose being perfect. But for more high energy, or 'featured' music, I just don't see them working for me (got to add that!)...
A good evaluation of the Bose characteristic sound, Diki...mids are weak.
I have tried the Bose L1 several times, just to be certain that it wasn't for me.
Besides the phase cancellation on my 3k and now my S900, the lack of mids was quite apparent and not the sound I want.
I use B&W monitors for studio work as well...I've got an old pair of DM110 that I've had for ages...nice tight transparent sound.
I also agree on needing the sound to drop off, although, in my case, it IS a restaurant gig...and you're right...some people want to be able to sit away from the sound for various reasons and the Bose fills up the room so much...it's not going to happen.
Certainly it is well made gear and a good choice for some...just not for me.
I'll stick with my Yamaha MS-60S powered monitors...they're the bee's knees for me.
Ian
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