L1® Family Comparisons

Current Models

Last update: September 27, 2012

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

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 Weights

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: 26.6 lb (12.1 kg)
  • Early version was 28 lb see: B1 - New/Old for details
• B2 bass module: 45 lb (20.41 kg)

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