L1® Family Comparisons

Current Models

Last update: September 27, 2012

• L1® Family Quick Product Comparison Guide
• L1® Family Product Comparison Guide and Application Guide

Model 1S vs Model II

Power Stands

Model 1S Model II Cylindrical Radiators

Top Section

Top sections are physically identical (same dimensions).

Note: The actual model designation is on the label on the back channel.

• Top array 39.63” H x 4.15” W x 4.13” D (100.6 cm x 10.6 cm x 10.5 cm)
  • Model 1S has silver background
  • Model II has black background

Lower Section

Lower sections are physically different (Model 1S is 3.9" shorter).

• • Model 1S is approximately 39.63” H x 4.15” W x 4.13” D (100.6 cm x 10.6 cm x 10.5 cm)
  • Model II is approximately 43.5” H x 4.15” W x 4.13” D (111.0 mm x 9.0 cm x 10.5 cm)

Close up view of the ends (Model 1S on top, Model II below)

Top caps are identical

Questions

Q: Can I use the Model 1S lower extension (no drivers) in the Model II with the Model II Cylindrical Radiator® top section?

A: No. No sound will come out from the top section.

Older Comparisons

• L1® Portable Line Array Systems Quick Product Comparison Guide Compact / Model I / Model II 2009
• Compact : Classic/Model I : Model II
• Classic/Model I compared to Model II - stage monitoring

What Model Do I Have?

How to Tell the Difference Between Bose Portable PA Models

This is how to tell which L1^®, S1 Pro, or F1 unit you have.

S1 Pro+	2023 - Present		S1 Pro+ (optional wireless transmitters), Remote Control and ToneMatch Presets with Bose App
L1 Pro	2020 - Present		L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32, Remote Control and ToneMatch Presets with Bose App
Sub1 Sub2	2020 - Present		Sub module for L1 Pro32
T4S	2018 - Present		4 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo)
T8S	2018 - Present		8 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo)
F1 Model 812	2015 - Present		Flexible Array Loudspeaker and Subwoofer
Classic	2003 - 2007		Rounded front. The Output Panel has Amp1 Out, Amp2 Out, Amp3 Out
B1 Bass Module	2003 - 2020		Up to two per Power Stand (above). More if using the PackLite® power amplifier model A1. 2 x 5.25" drivers, 26.6 lb
A1 PackLite Amp	2005 - 2020		Allows bass expansion for L1 Classic L1 Model I L1 Model II (not L1 Compact not L1 Model 1S)
L1 Model I	2007 - 2012		Rounded front. The Output Panel has no outputs for Amp1, Amp2, Amp3. The Output Panel and L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker sections have orange L1® markers.
L1 Model II	2007 - 2020		Extending legs, two Cylindrical Radiator®s, Bass Line Out,
T1	2007 - 2018		T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine
L1 Compact	2009 - 2021		Integrated Power Stand and Bass Unit, two Extensions
L1 Model 1S	2012 - 2020		Extending legs, one Cylindrical Radiator® (Top Array), Bottom Extension
B2 Bass Module	2012 - 2020		Up to one per Power Stand (above). More if using the PackLite® power amplifier model A1. 2 x 10" drivers 45 lb. Three position Bass Level switch.
S1 Pro	2018 - 2023		Extremely Portable PA Battery powered

What Can I Use with What?

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Cylindrical Radiator®s

Cylindrical Radiator®s are not interchangeable across models

Specifically (and without exception)

• The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Classic, the L1 Model I and L1 Model 1S and the L1 Model II are not compatible with each other.
  • The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Classic can only be used with the Classic PS1 power stand (no orange markings on the input/output panel).
  • The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Model I (orange markings on the back of both sections) can only be used with the Model I PS1 power stand (orange markings on the input/output panel).
  • The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Model II can only be used with the L1 Model II power stand.
  • The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Model 1S can only be used with the L1 Model 1S power stand.

T1 ToneMatch^® Audio Engine, T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixers

T1 

T4S

T8S

• The ToneMatch mixers can be used with the
  • L1 Classic
  • L1 Model I
  • L1 Model 1S
  • L1 Model II
  • L1 Compact
  • F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker

PackLite^® power amplifier Model A1

A1 PackLite Amp

• The PackLite^® power amplifier model A1 can be used with
  • L1 Classic
  • L1 Model I
  • L1 Model II

B1 Bass Module

B1 Bass Module

• The B1 Bass Module can be used with the
  • L1 Classic
  • L1 Model I
  • L1 Model 1S
  • L1 Model II.

B2 Bass Module

B2 Bass Module

• The B2 Bass Module can be used with the
  • L1 Classic Normal Mode only
  • L1 Model I Normal Mode only
  • L1 Model 1S all modes
  • L1 Model II all modes but L1® Model II Power Stand Firmware version 1.4 or later required

System Heights

Fully assembled heights:

Model	Height Inches	Height mm
Compact (collapsed)	16.5"	418 mm
F1 Model 812	26.5"	665 mm
F1 Subwoofer	27.0"	688 mm
F1 system stack	73.5"	1868 mm
Compact	78.5"	1995 mm
Model 1S	79.4"	2018 mm
Model I / Classic	82.75"	2074 mm
Model II	84.0"	2134 mm

System Weights

The following are arranged from lightest to heaviest.

L1 Compact

• The total assembled system weight 29.2 lb (13.3 kg)

L1 Model 1S

• The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module  76 lb (34.4 kg).
• The total assembled system weight with the B2 bass module  94 lb (42.6 kg).

L1 Model II

• The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module  84 lb (38.10 kg).
• The total assembled system weight with the B2 bass module 102 lb (46.2 kg).

L1 Classic

• The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module  94 lb (42.6 kg)
• The total assembled system weight with two B1 bass module 122 lb (55.3 kg)
  • Note - the early B1 weighed 28 pounds

L1 Model I

• The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module  97 lb (43.00 kg)
• The total assembled system weight with two B1 bass module 123 lb (55.8 kg)

Bass Modules

• B1 bass module: 25.1 lb (11.4 kg)
  • Early version was 28 lb
• B2 bass module: 45 lb (20.41 kg)

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