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== External Subs==
 
 
=== Passive (unpowered) Loudspeakers ===
 
=== Passive (unpowered) Loudspeakers ===
Using loudspeakers other than the {{B1}} with any of the {{L1}} systems is not supported. However you can safely try your own external subs if the impedance is no lower then 4 ohms (typically a single 4 ohm loudspeaker or two 8 ohm loudspeakers in parallel). The output from the Power Stand is 250 watts RMS into 4 ohms. This applies to all models to date) 
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{{Classic icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Model II icon}}
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Using loudspeakers other than the {{B1}} with any of the {{L1 nl}} systems is not supported. However you can safely try your own external subs if the impedance is no lower then 4 ohms (typically a single 4 ohm loudspeaker or two 8 ohm loudspeakers in parallel). The output from the Power Stand is 250 watts RMS into 4 ohms.  
  
 
==== {{Classic nl}} and {{Model I nl}}====
 
==== {{Classic nl}} and {{Model I nl}}====
{{#lst:PS1 Power Stand / Bass Line Out|Bass Module Output}}
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{{Classic icon}}{{Model I icon}}
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For the sake of those attaching third party passive speakers (an unsupported application).
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Output if no {{B1}}s detected
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* 40-{{{Crossover|180}}} Hz Bandpass (that is: NO B1 EQ)
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If one or two {{B1}}s detected (or resistors used across NL4 2+ / 2- pins to emulate detection)
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* 40-{{{Crossover|180}}} Hz with different EQ curves. For details on how to do this see: [[Activating B1 EQ Curves]]
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For more details about the Power Stand outputs see: [[PS1 Power Stand / Bass Line Out]]
  
 
==== {{Model II nl}}====
 
==== {{Model II nl}}====
{{#lst:L1® Model II Power Stand / Bass Line Out|Bass Module Output}}
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{{Model II icon}}
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For the sake of those attaching third party passive speakers (an unsupported application).
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Output if no {{B1}}s detected
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* 40-{{{Crossover|200}}} Hz Bandpass (that is: NO B1 EQ)
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If one or two {{B1}}s detected (or resistors used across NL4 2+ / 2- pins to emulate detection)
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* 40-{{{Crossover|200}}} Hz with different EQ curves. For details on how to do this see: [[Activating B1 EQ Curves]]
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For more details about the Power Stand outputs see: [[L1® Model II Power Stand / Bass Line Out]]
  
  
 
=== Active (powered) Loudspeakers===
 
=== Active (powered) Loudspeakers===
Using powered loudspeakers with any of the {{L1 nl}} systems is not supported. The [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]] is part the {{l1 nl}} System. It can be used to power up to two {{B1}}s. This is connected to the Power Stand Bass Line Out (applies to {{Classic nl}}, {{Model I nl}}, {{Model II nl}}.  
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{{Classic icon}}{{Model I icon}}{{Model II icon}}
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Using powered loudspeakers with any of the {{L1 nl}} systems is not supported.  
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==== [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]] ====
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The [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]] is part the {{l1 nl}} System. It can be used to power up to two {{B1}}s. This is connected to the Power Stand Bass Line Out.  
  
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==== Third Party (non-{{Bose}}) Systems ====
 
If you want to use a powered loudspeaker system, you can use the Power Stand Bass Line Out as the signal source. Here are notes specific to the {{L1 nl}} you are using.
 
If you want to use a powered loudspeaker system, you can use the Power Stand Bass Line Out as the signal source. Here are notes specific to the {{L1 nl}} you are using.
  
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Please see [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]] for extensive notes that include ideas that can be applied to other systems.
 
Please see [[PackLite® power amplifier Model A1]] for extensive notes that include ideas that can be applied to other systems.
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== Ongoing discussion ==
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[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/178108737 I need more bass article - discussion]
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[[Category:Bass]]
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[[Category:Unsupported Applications]]

Latest revision as of 14:22, 21 September 2010

Passive (unpowered) Loudspeakers

Classic This information is applicable to the L1® Classic
L1 Model I This information is applicable to the L1 Model I
L1 Model II This information is applicable to the L1®  Model II

Using loudspeakers other than the B1 Bass Module with any of the L1® systems is not supported. However you can safely try your own external subs if the impedance is no lower then 4 ohms (typically a single 4 ohm loudspeaker or two 8 ohm loudspeakers in parallel). The output from the Power Stand is 250 watts RMS into 4 ohms.

L1® Classic and L1® Model I

Classic This information is applicable to the L1® Classic
L1 Model I This information is applicable to the L1 Model I

For the sake of those attaching third party passive speakers (an unsupported application).

Output if no B1 Bass Modules detected

  • 40-180 Hz Bandpass (that is: NO B1 EQ)

If one or two B1 Bass Modules detected (or resistors used across NL4 2+ / 2- pins to emulate detection)

For more details about the Power Stand outputs see: PS1 Power Stand / Bass Line Out

L1® Model II

L1 Model II This information is applicable to the L1®  Model II

For the sake of those attaching third party passive speakers (an unsupported application).

Output if no B1 Bass Modules detected

  • 40-200 Hz Bandpass (that is: NO B1 EQ)

If one or two B1 Bass Modules detected (or resistors used across NL4 2+ / 2- pins to emulate detection)

For more details about the Power Stand outputs see: L1® Model II Power Stand / Bass Line Out


Active (powered) Loudspeakers

Classic This information is applicable to the L1® Classic
L1 Model I This information is applicable to the L1 Model I
L1 Model II This information is applicable to the L1®  Model II

Using powered loudspeakers with any of the L1® systems is not supported.

PackLite® power amplifier Model A1

The PackLite® power amplifier Model A1 is part the L1® System. It can be used to power up to two B1 Bass Modules. This is connected to the Power Stand Bass Line Out.

Third Party (non-Bose®) Systems

If you want to use a powered loudspeaker system, you can use the Power Stand Bass Line Out as the signal source. Here are notes specific to the L1® you are using.


You will probably use an powered loudspeaker in the same way as you would connect an PackLite® amp.

Please see PackLite® power amplifier Model A1 for extensive notes that include ideas that can be applied to other systems.

Ongoing discussion

I need more bass article - discussion