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| + | [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7521050644/m/9821050644?r=4361047944#4361047944 from MikeZ-at-Bose] | ||
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| + | Posted Tue April 03 2007 09:44 AM | ||
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| + | Let me address as many of these questions as I can: | ||
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| + | I address them in the spirit of the fact that we aren't trying to hide anything, but I still don't understand what the real question is. | ||
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| + | 1.) The B1. The B1 is indeed now a couple of pounds lighter than before. The original B1's had special brackets rated for 'flying' the loudspeakers that were adapted from an earlier product. We now re-did the bracket and made the B1 a couple pounds lighter. The main difference that folks will notice is that handle is now made out of a high strenth plastic instead of die cast metal. It is much warmer to the touch for wintertime lugging. | ||
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| + | It has the same performance, same drivers, same box, same impedance. | ||
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| + | Classic B1 is 28 lbs. | ||
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| + | New B1 is 25.1 lbs. | ||
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| + | The new model I manual is indeed incorrect in the new B1 spec. It will be changed...thank you for pointing this out! | ||
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| + | 2.) Classic vs. L1 model I weight. Both are listed as 35lbs. I made a mistake before by saying the power stand is a 'couple pounds' lighter. In reality it is less than a pound lighter. | ||
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| + | 3.) Input power ratings. These ratings are designated by UL safety standards and in actuality are only loosely related to how the amplifiers actually function. | ||
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| + | The UL (USA - 120V,60Hz AC) AC Input power ratings are: | ||
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| + | Classic : 1400W AC @120V/60Hz | ||
| + | model I: 1000W AC @120V/60Hz | ||
| + | model II: 500W AC MAX | ||
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| + | Our UL Safety fellow here is forwarding me the difference in UL safety ratings and how those specs are arrived at. Again, he stressed it had very little to do with the way the amplifiers actually work. | ||
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| + | As I said a few times before, the max output of the systems is virtually the same. | ||
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| + | MikeZ | ||
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=== Differences === | === Differences === | ||
Latest revision as of 00:36, 15 June 2011
B1 New/Old
On March 29th 2007 Bose® announced the Model II and the T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine. At the same they changed the specifications for the B1 showing the weight as 25.1 pounds (previously 28 pounds).
The updated version started shipping in May 2007 but there may still be older inventory in the supply chain.
Differences
- The version 1 and version 2 B1 differences are minimal. They perform exactly the same, and look exactly the same from the front. The only cosmetic difference is that the handle on the 'new' B1 is reinforced plastic instead of metal, and the screws affixing the handle are slightly smaller. Only a trained eye can tell.
- The difference is small enough that theres no distinction in our internal system whether a B1 is the older version or the newer version - so your sales person will not be able to identify which version you will get (an aside - your sales representative may have been confused because other Bose products are sometimes available in an older and newer version for a short amount of time while the older version is being sold out - but this is only for major product updates). Our stage here in Framingham for all our high-profile press events and shows has a 50/50 mix of B1's old vs. new if that's any indication.
-- Source: MikeZ-at-Bose
How to Tell
The part numbers and descriptions of the revised B1 are the same as the original. Here is how you can tell the difference.
- If you call Guitar Center (GC) you can identify which B1 they have over the phone (if they can go look at the carton in back.)
- The older B1 says on the outside of the box 'Personalized Amplification System, Bass Module B1'. The box is also bigger, measuring 23"x15"x19"(LWH).
- The new style B1 says "L1 System, Bass Module B1" on the carton. The carton is also smaller, measuring 21.5"x13.5"x17"(LWH).
- There is no way to identify which B1 is which without physically looking at the box. The product # is the same
-- MikeZ-at-Bose[1]
Pictures
B1 New
B1 "Classic"
- ↑ MikeZ-at-Bose talks about identifying B1s (old/new) New B1 vs. Old