L1® Family Comparisons
Comparisons of Current ModelsLast update: September 27, 2012 What Model Do I Have?How to Tell the Difference Between Bose Portable PA ModelsThis is how to tell which L1®, S1 Pro, or F1 unit you have.
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Model 1S and 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.
Comparisons of Older Models
- 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 Can I Use with What?
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
- The ToneMatch mixers can be used with the
PackLite® power amplifier Model A1
- The PackLite® power amplifier model A1 can be used with
B1 Bass Module
- The B1 Bass Module can be used with the
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
System Heights - shortest to longest
Model | Height Inches | Height mm | ||
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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 | ||
L1 Pro8 | 78.9" | 2005 mm | longest section 36" | Cylindrical Radiator case length 37" |
L1 Pro16 | 79.2" | 2012 mm | longest section 42.75" | Cylindrical Radiator case length 45.5" |
Model 1S | 79.4" | 2018 mm | ||
Model I / Classic | 82.75" | 2074 mm | ||
Model II | 84.0" | 2134 mm | longest section 44" | Cylindrical Radiator case length 45" |
L1 Pro32 | 84.1" | 2135 mm | longest section 44" | Cylindrical Radiator case length 45.5" |
System Weights
The following are arranged from lightest to heaviest.
L1 Compact
- The total assembled system weight 29.2 lb (13.3 kg)
F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker
F1 Model 812 loudspeaker: 44.5 lbs (20.18 kg)
F1 system stack: 99.5 lbs (45.7 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 weight 25.1 L1® Model 1S System Owner's Guide
- ↑ B1 bass module weight 25.1 B1 - New/Old