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Uncle Dave Member |
posted 06-23-2009 09:43 AM
   
Well, of course you know I had to try it!I sold my model II since I don't need the power much anymore....teaching had taken up all my time, and I still love it to death! So - I bought the compact system and it's an entirely different beast, but VERY effective in small to medium settings so far. I bought 2 to experiment with a stereo mix for larger things, but as always - the mono unit filled my Jersey shore club date with crystal clear, pristine sound that many staff members commented on and asked me what I did differently this year. This little unit will not reproduce the same SPL that the larger systems can, but it's so efficient in moderate settings that I do believe that the sound is clearer and fuller at the lower levels. The advantage will be that you needn't use the extensions for every situation - the tweeters are neatly housed in the base bin on this system - brilliant! It's 1/w the weight of the old systems, and sounds fantastic.More later .... BTW - I have a PSR3000 that's up for grabs! IP: Logged |
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hammer Member |
posted 06-24-2009 07:18 PM
Dave, I was one of the first to get the compacts here and have posted on several forums the results I had in different venues. I have absolutely no need for my standard L1 anymore. I use two of the compacts on just about every gig and the lower sound levels produce outstanding quality. Welcome to the Compact club. Hammer IP: Logged |
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Uncle Dave Member |
posted 06-24-2009 07:50 PM
Yup! This one's a keeper! These guys just keep getting better and better all the time ... I just bought another wave radio for my bedroom. I'm all Bosed up! IP: Logged |
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Jerry T Member |
posted 06-25-2009 09:34 AM
Dave, The last time I saw you at the C-Trap, I think you were using speakers from a 1969 Ford Pick-up truck. The Compact will certainly be an improvement. So far so good with the Compact in the small restaurants ... this Sat., I open for the City Rhythm Orch. in the Ritz-Carlton ballroom. I'm going to try to use only the Compact, and only plug into the house system if absolutly necessary. Ciao, Jerry IP: Logged |
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Uncle Dave Member |
posted 06-25-2009 12:14 PM
ha ha .. you must be referring to the Radio Shack $50 teeny surround sound system I had there! It was all I needed .... but didn't sound good. The Crab trap only cares about volume - now I can spoil them and show them that pitifully low volume can sound stellar! IP: Logged |
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DonM Member |
posted 06-25-2009 02:04 PM
I just got a call for Bose, wanting to know how I liked the Compacts. I put him on for a while, told him they sounded like crap. Then I had to confess that I really liked them. I can't see using the big system much any more except for really big jobs. DonM IP: Logged |
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Uncle Dave Member |
posted 06-25-2009 04:44 PM
I just talked to Gary Diamond and he's had a single L1 compact outdoors for 250 people already .... that's good enough for me! And I have the second one in case I need to do 500!  IP: Logged |
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Songman55 Member |
posted 06-25-2009 08:16 PM
Hi Uncle Dave, I have one as well and I've used it for several jobs including 2 that were over 200 people and it performed beautifully. I am amazed by how it sounds good even in crappy rooms. Hope you enjoy yours. Joe ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Dnj Member |
posted 06-26-2009 06:24 AM
Bose compact Two Thumbs up! IP: Logged |
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Stephenm52 Member |
posted 06-27-2009 04:23 PM
quote: Ditto!!! I picked one up last weekend and used at this afternoon's gig. Performance was everything and more that I hoped for the room played with 60 to 75 in attendance. Beside the pristine quality sound the ease of set up can't be beat. IP: Logged |
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rb293 Junior Member |
posted 06-27-2009 05:40 PM
How are the vocals thru the system. Also I have a PSR 900 and use mostly the Piano and Strings. Does the piano sound full and rich. Some systems make them sound like toys... Thanks Ron IP: Logged |
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cassp Member |
posted 06-27-2009 06:08 PM
I don't have one, but if I did... is there a way to run a powerered sub or amp along with the Compact? Not ever owning one and only hearing one model 1, I want to hedge my bets before I go and sell my Mackie stuff. IP: Logged |
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Songman55 Member |
posted 06-27-2009 07:05 PM
quote: If you run them thru the Compact vocal channel, I feel they are too dry. However if you fire the vox thru a KB or mixer with effects, they're awesome. Joe ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Uncle Dave Member |
posted 06-27-2009 08:39 PM
Cass, There's a line out to connect to other systems, but I doubt that I'll need to use it. IP: Logged |
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Fran Carango Member |
posted 06-27-2009 09:15 PM
I hear John Dileo uses a Compact too... IP: Logged |
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Uncle Dave Member |
posted 06-28-2009 06:40 AM
Boy ... I missed a lot during this school year! IP: Logged |
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Dnj Member |
posted 06-28-2009 10:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OELd5fCIa_I&feature=related Michele Voncken using a Bose Comapct ? IP: Logged |
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Diki Member |
posted 06-28-2009 11:13 AM
Looks more like an L1 with a double sub (look down at the bottom), doesn't it? IP: Logged |
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Dnj Member |
posted 06-28-2009 11:26 AM
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hellboy44 Member |
posted 06-28-2009 05:13 PM
It's an L1 for sure. IP: Logged |
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Diki Member |
posted 06-29-2009 12:19 AM
Are Bose Compact sightings going to take over from Elvis or aliens?  IP: Logged |
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Jerryghr Member |
posted 06-29-2009 03:48 AM
I've noticed Yamaha has used column type speakers in several videos. Here is one. I saw a similar one with Vonken, however after closer observation I saw they were on a stand like this one. Jerry IP: Logged |
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Impuls Member |
posted 06-29-2009 08:35 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jerryghr: [B]I've noticed Yamaha has used column type speakers in several videos. That are Fohhn speakers >> http://www.fohhn.com/index.php?id=83&L=1 Impuls IP: Logged |
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Jerryghr Member |
posted 06-29-2009 09:44 AM
quote: Very Interesting.
[This message has been edited by Jerryghr (edited 06-29-2009).] IP: Logged |
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