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#411035 - 11/08/15 02:02 AM Bose F1
guitpic1 Offline
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Anyone have any real world experience with this system? I know it's heavy compared to the Compact but I'm curious.

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#411051 - 11/08/15 06:47 AM Re: Bose F1 [Re: guitpic1]
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#411059 - 11/08/15 09:47 AM Re: Bose F1 [Re: guitpic1]
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For the most part, few if anyone on this forum performs for audiences of 1,000 ppl or more, which is what this system was designed to handle. If I were still doing big, outdoor jobs, such as park concerts and marina parties, where I had audiences of 1,200 or more at times, I would seriously entertain this system, and the price tag would not be a deterrent. For the vast majority of the forum members, the Bose L1 Compact is more than sufficient, however, some may prefer a bit larger system such as the Bose L1 PAS or Model II, both of which can easily handle audiences of 500 or more.

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#411061 - 11/08/15 10:13 AM Re: Bose F1 [Re: guitpic1]
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Trivia: Bose had to quit using the term PAS, because someone else had it registered. I don't recall the details.

I would love to have a couple of those F1s, play an outdoors party and crank it UP!! Just to hear the sound.
I once played an awards ceremony at an auto race track with two L1s and two subs. I could just about drown out the cars!
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#411062 - 11/08/15 12:02 PM Re: Bose F1 [Re: guitpic1]
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I've used an L1 Model 1 with 2 B1's for large outdoor festivals for well over 500 people on several occasions. I had a compact behind me, on stage as a monitor and the L1 B1's in front of the stage. It adequately filled a football sized field with clear sound ... I got advice from folks on the Bose forum about placement etc. to get max sound clarity.
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#411109 - 11/09/15 02:46 PM Re: Bose F1 [Re: Jerry T]
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I'm always looking but haven't found anything I like better than the Compact. However, I'm always curious about PA's especially if one could take the place of two Compacts.
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#411116 - 11/09/15 03:54 PM Re: Bose F1 [Re: guitpic1]
DonM Offline
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Probably one Nano 600 could. You could still do true stereo. Pretty heavy as I recall though.
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#411139 - 11/10/15 05:05 AM Re: Bose F1 [Re: guitpic1]
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My regular setup is an L1 Model II with ToneMatch and one B1. Does it all for us.

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#411140 - 11/10/15 06:38 AM Re: Bose F1 [Re: Dnj]
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#411156 - 11/10/15 01:09 PM Re: Bose F1 [Re: DonM]
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Yes, a Nano 600 could probably do what you (DonM) describe (Replace two Compacts). I have used a Nano 600 for almost a year now, really like it. Not quite as quick to set up as a Compact (maybe more equiv to the time to set up 2 Compacts) - not all that heavy either. I use the Nano 600 in Stereo mode ... have used it for my solo gigs, plus duos and trios. I'm very satisfied with it. . .

-Jim


Edited by jimlaing (11/10/15 01:10 PM)
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