hmm....interesting and a tad brash. Good thing we all have our own set of ears. The only way I want to hide my singing and playing is when the Bose amplifies it - ugh.

Good points and you helped me settle my case. The Bose IS NOT STEREO, regardless on how, where and what you throw in it.

The Bose was good. I used it for a year. But when I had qualified personnel really assess its sound, I knew I had to make changes.

Good advice..although I think some editing with "keyboard speakers" or headphones is fine...when trying to balance parts in relationship to each other..
Yes the ideal way would be with your sound system..

The biggest difference with the studio edits and the stage set up..is the EQ, and the frequencies response ...If neither of these are considered..there can be a dramatic difference..
This is one of the reasons I like the Edirol mixer with "RAC"...this one feature alone can take the sound I want from the studio edits..and transform them into the stage room..with similar results..and yes..in stereo..

DonM, have you tried the Edirol RAC on your Bose....I have found the results, a major improvement on the L series..So have every other Bose owner I know..that have tried it.
Not only does it make the Bose better...it makes all units better...Same with my "old" Roland Cubes...

Don, I like to know what you think about this...since you do use the Edirol...are you using RAC?

Not using RAC. I tried it briefly and evidently didn't get it right. I'll try it again sometime.
Zuki, I reread my post and I really didn't mean it to sound that way. It certainly wasn't meant to belittle you or your sound. Sorry.
There are at least five local groups or acts that have heard my sound and immediately purchased Bose systems. Three of those groups have members in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, so I figure it must sound o.k., at least in the backwoods.
DonM

Using...RAC 100% diffrence in sound quality......

Night & Day

Bill in Dayton,
I'll be using the T1 on tonight's gig for the first time. I'm very happy with the Bose Compact and the L1 Model 1 - I started using the Classic in 2003 for larger venues and the Barbetta for smaller gigs. I replaced the Barbetta with the Compact a while back. I had several mixers that worked well, my concern was with the T1. I just purchased the T1 and I'm still tweaking ... gettin' close to a good sound, not quite there yet.
Ciao,
Jerry

I cranked up and played my first job with kb speakers only and it was fantastic - unbelievable audience acceptance. Sorry for my Bose review, but no way I will ever run mono again.DonM - np, it was late and I was crabby - my bad.

Jerry I understand a renowned Tyros/Bose critic will be at your gig tonight.....
I will see you around 6:30...

Yo Zuki, I don't usually get involved in these kind of discussions. A year ago in June I bought my L1 Compact. The 2nd gig I played was a 50th anniversary. I was thinking small job. It was 250+ people. I cranked the Bose and there were 3 DJ's in the audience. They came up to me and said, we can't believe it, but you are carrying the room. They all went out and bought one. I have been happy as a lark with the Bose. Just my 2 cents.

Joe

Jerry at work tonight..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJCrSaijC0I