I've been using the Bose L1 for a few years and I'm very happy with it. I like the sound, the portability and the look. No big complaints.

Over the last year or so, I've been diagnosed with a degenerative arthritic condition which effects my upper spine and neck areas. This isn't going to get better, only worse and slowly but surely the amount of ibuprophen, pain meds, etc. are ticking upwards. I don't take meds for it every day, but when I'm gigging a lot, which I am this year-even more than usual-the pain gets pretty bad.

Its been mentioned to me by my physician that anything I can do to lighten the strain on my back will have a real benefit to it.

I'm seriously considering switching from the Bose L1 rig to a double Bose Compact set-up.

I'm curious if those who are using this set-up can share their pros/cons? I know it will be lighter, I know I'll enjoy "some" stereo separation, I know for those smaller gigs where the L1 has been overkilll, a single compact may be highly effective.

My concerns are...(Some of which may be unfounded...)

1) A lack of low-end...
2) A lack of overall power/volume compared to the L1...
3) Resale appeal of the L1...

Thanks to anyone who weighs in...