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== Details ==

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[http://entsyscorp.stores.yahoo.net/bol1slco.html entsyscorp.com] sells custom slip covers for the {{L1 CR}}.
* "These white Slip covers are made from flame retardant spandex for the Bose L1 radiators." 
* Price $37.50 each. 
* Select colors are available for $ 64.00 each."  

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For more information or to order call Entertainment Systems Corporation 800 582 2421. The links we have to the web set enter at the home page, and a search does not lead to the custom slip covers.

You can also send an email to Bill Cronheim info@entsyscorp.com

== General Impressions ==
[[Image:CustomSlipCoverInAChurch.jpg|200px|right|Custom Slip Cover in a Church]]
The custom slip covers from [http://entsyscorp.stores.yahoo.net/bol1slco.html EntSysCorp] appear to be well made and nicely finished. I have no long term experience with this fabric (flame retardant spandex), but wouldn't expect any difficulty with it. There is plenty of material to cover both the {{m1}} and {{m2}}

=== Appearance ===
The white covers are '''very''' stark white. I would not expect to find many walls this shade of white, but I think it would match white fabrics used at formal events like weddings. So this may be a good solution for making the black {{CR}}s blend in with a light background wall or formal white backdrop.

==== White on Black ====
There was a discussion on the [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/867107664/m/3191054245?r=3191054245#3191054245 Bose L1® Message Board] about these covers and some commented that there was visual problem with the {{CR}} being white and the Power Stand being black. I did not find this to be an issue. The Power Stand is not really visible at a distance. If it is visible, it is not visually striking because it is on the floor. It is hard to miss the {{CR}} though.  I did not find it particularly troubling that the Power Stand did not match the {{CR}}.

=== Customer Impressions ===
I asked several people at different venues what they thought of the covers.

Oddly, there seemed to be a gender bias. 
* Men tended to be neutral or prefer the uncovered {{CR}}. 
* Women tended to be neutral or prefer the covers. They seemed to understand why someone would want to do it.

Musicians tended to prefer the look of the {{CR}} without the covers. One fellow said, "It is what it is, why cover it up?".

=== Utility ===
The custom slip covers do what you expect, transforming your black {{CR}} to another colour quickly without much fuss. When I first thought about the price I was a little taken aback, but on reflection - if you need to make your {{CR}}s blend in with a white environment, I can't imagine a more cost effective way to do it.

I normally use a [[Wallacher Guitar Hangers|Wallacher Guitar Hanger]] on my {{CR}} but of course, this was incompatible with having a custom slip cover installed. I am sure that if I needed to work out a solution for this, something could be done.

=== Another Application ===
I tried out the standard white covers. Entsys mentions custom colors. 

I expect that black covers might do well to cover up minor dents in the metal grilles and be significantly less expensive than having the grilles repaired.

== Sound ==
I could not detect any difference with / without the custom slip covers.


== Installation ==
These custom slip covers take just a minute to install, and they are just as quick to remove. You will want to get all the material onto the {{CR}} before pulling it down. Removal works the same way in reverse. I found it easiest to get all the material bunched up near the top before actually removing it from the {{CR}}.

You will want to keep the seam in the back.

=== {{CL}} and {{M1}} ===
The covers fit snugly over the top and pull down with a little effort.  The fit is tighter than I expected but looks good when fully installed. No wrinkles.

=== {{M2}} ===

Be careful removing the slip cover from the {{m2}}. Because the top section of the {{CR}} relies solely on gravity to keep it in place, if you remove the cover  too quickly, you may pull the top section of the {{CR}} away from the bottom before you are ready.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the fit with the {{m2}} is not as tight as with the {{CL}}.


== Photos ==
=== Coloured Background ===
Here some photos I took at a recent gig.

L1® Model II against a light yellow background. Note the painting in the background is predominantly bluish white.

[[Image:L1BlackLeft01.jpg]]

Here is the same L1® Model II with the custom slip cover.

[[Image:L1WhiteLeft01.jpg]]

From the other side.

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And with the custom slip cover.

[[Image:L1SlipCoverRight01.jpg]]

I had some concerns that the cover might not be long enough for the Model II as these were originally designed for the Classic. The Model II is slightly taller. I needn't have been concerned. There was plenty of material. I may have pulled it down a little too tight.

[[Image:L1SlipCoverBottom.jpg]]


I am sure it will wash out, but these covers catch dust. I just brushed against a dusty ceiling fan and it clung to the cover. 

[[Image:L1SlipCoverDust.jpg]]

=== Dark Windows with White Borders ===


Sorry for the quality here. Cell phone pictures taken just before we set up the microphone stands and turned down the house lights.

[[Image:L1SlipCoverDowntownB4.jpg]]


[[Image:L1SlipCoverDowntownAfter.jpg]]

== 90 Degree Cable Pack ==

Entsys also sells the [http://www.shopesc.com/bol190decapa.html Bose L1® 90 Degree Cable Pack].

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