Bose Professional Products L1 Compact (Portable Line Array)

Description

L1 Compact system Bose Spatial Dispersion loudspeaker technology delivers sound evenly across the stage and throughout the audienceeven to the extreme sides
Two ToneMatch channels with fixed presets for a handheld microphone and an acoustic guitar
Integrated bass speaker in power stand
Two setup positions: collapsed for smaller spaces or extended for larger ones
Ideal for musical performances, mobile DJs, classrooms, business presentations and other events
Introducing the L1 Compact portable line array system. Carry it in one trip. Set it up in one minute. Fill the room with Bose sound.

The new L1 Compact system combines conventional PA and monitors into one sleek unit. Positioned behind or to the side of a performer, DJ or presenter, it delivers wide, even sound coverage throughout the stage area and audienceeven off to the extreme sides. It's our smallest, lightest, easiest-to-set-up L1 system, weighing just 29 pounds.

Reviews

L1 Compact
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Abbotsford British Columbia
I use it for everything i do it's a great system to own!! Posted by Julio Sesa Delmonte Jr 3rd on Mar 14, 2013

Perfect system for the acoustic performer
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	North York Ontario
I waited for a long time to purchase a Bose system, the wait was worth it. The L1 compact for the money is perfect for performing with a microphone and acoustic guitar. I cannot believe the tonematch system, I have 2 acoustic guitars and the Bose sounds different for each of them, adapting to bring out the best sound for each guitar. The depth of the base unit is great for playing drums in the background and for break music in between sets. I would buy this system again in a heart beat and I may buy another to have a left and right system, although that is not needed with the Bose system. Posted by Hutch on Feb 25, 2013

Bose L1 Compact
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Waterloo Ontario
I purchased a L1 Compact for work. I teach dance programs in schools throughout Southwestern Ontario and community classes and trainings in the KW-Camb-Guelph-GTA areas. Since the purchase of the Bose system, seven of my co-workers also bought and love their L1. Often Principals in the schools we visit ask where they can buy the L1. Fitness centres and other locations we visit also inquire about the produce all the time. We always direct them to Long & McQuade. We are a L1 Bose advertisement! Should have cut a deal with the company! ;) Seriously though, this system is not only impressive to look at its quality is outstanding! It comes strongly recommended. Posted by NIcky on Feb 11, 2013

Great
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Sydney Nova Scotia
The Bose Compact system is incredible and if light weight and great sound aren't enough, being able to hear exactly what the audience is experiencing is a huge advantage - monitors can be a liability in this regard. Love my Compact! Posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2013

Bose L1 Compact
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Ottawa Ontario
Let me start by saying i walked past these L1 thingy's for a couple of years not knowing exactly what they were. Then one day i got educated...wow...i decided i would purchase either a L1 Compact or the L1 model I (the model II was too much like diving into the deep end). I went back to the store a week later with my guitar and mic and A/B'd the two systems. I decided on the Compact for it's ease of handling and light weight. I'm tired of hauling bins around and a bag of tangled cables. At first i was thinking i should have gone with the larger (louder) model I but now in hindsight i know i made the best choice for me. I have owned the Compact for 2+ years and gig'd with it numerous times. I use a small mixer with it to add a bit of reverb and i can squeeze a bit more volume out of it too. The sound is simply amazing, crystal clear and true reproduction. Sometimes i don't even believe it's me playing!!!If i had a dollar for every compliment i've gotten on the sound, well i'd have two Compacts by now. Bose should be paying me a commision!!! If your a singer/songwriter type, you need this. If your over 40 and get back pain everytime you hear the word gig, you need this. If you just like to jam and own a smart car, you need this. If i lost this Compact i would have to replace it immediately, nothing else could replace it...i love my Compact...Thanks Bose...and thanks Long and Mcquade... Posted by davejc on Sep 23, 2012

Great PA!
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Regina Saskatchewan
I have had the L1 compact for almost a year. In that time I have used it for many gigs, big and small. Bose says it is ideal for crowds of up to 100 (I'm not sure how you measure sound in that way), but I have used this in large, loud clubs, big open spaces and it more than keeps up. Vocals are super clear and acoustic guitar sound great. The inputs have built-in tone engine, which means one is eq'ed for vocals and the other can be used either flat or for acoustic. Both channels work really well. Plus, the L1 compact has a both RCA inputs and 1/8th inch (MP3). Did I mention it only takes a minute to set-up and is very light and compact? Pricy, but for what it is nothing can touch it. Posted by Ryan Hicks on Sep 7, 2012