Downloads
Downloads for your L1®
L1® Model I and Classic
- Version 3.0 Presets Read instructions carefully.
- Version 2.0 Presets and Firmware Updates (bundled into one download)
L1® Model II Power Stand
- Firmware Updates - Strongly recommended. You need a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine to apply these.
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine
These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.
ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)
- PC ToneMatch® Updater Software application for PC
- MAC ToneMatch® Updater Software application for MAC (Supports OSX 10.7 through 10.15.x)
If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.
- To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software
- L1® Updater Software application. Note: This is required to do any updates for the T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine and L1® Model II Power Stand. (Two versions available)
macOS Issues
[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed
If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed
Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:
Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.
Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.
To open the application, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
- Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu
In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list
A confirmation window will appear. Select Open
Without Control click:
With Control click:
More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290
- Read step by step instructions for updating the T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine and L1® Model II Power Stand.
- Firmware Updates - Strongly recommended.
- ToneMatch® Presets - ToneMatch® Partner Presets - Optional
- T1® / Downloads / Factory Settings - Use these if you accidentally overwrite the Presets when trying to load a bank (A, B, C) with the Optional Presets above.
Documentation
FAQs
Bose Official Frequently Asked Questions
- F1 Model 812 FAQ
- F1 Subwoofer FAQ
- L1® System FAQ
- L1® Compact FAQ
- L1® Model I FAQ
- L1® Model 1S FAQ
- L1® Model II FAQ
- T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine FAQ
- L1® PackLite® A1 Amplifier FAQ
- Warranty Information
- L1® Family Quick Product Comparison Guide
- L1® Family Product Comparison Guide and Application Guide
A1 PackLite® Power Amplifier
B1 Bass Module
B1 Bass Module Installation Guide
Classic
Compact
- L1® Compact FAQ (pdf format)
- L1® Compact Technical Data
- L1® Compact Features Functions and Benefits (pdf format)
- L1® Compact Interactive Tour
F1 Flexible Array Loudspeaker
F1 Flexible Array Loudspeaker System Owners Guide.pdf
Model 1S
Model I
- L1® Model I System Owner's Guide
- L1® Model I System Quick Set-up Guide
- L1® Model I Technical Data
- L1® Model I FAQs (Bose® official version)
Model II
- L1® Model II System Owner's Guide
- L1® Model II System Quick Set-up Guide
- L1® Model II Technical Data
- L1 Model II Service Manual
- L1® Model II FAQs (Bose® official version)
- L1 Model II Online Support (Bose.com)
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Documentation
- T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine Owner's Guide (62 pages)
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Service Manual
- L1® T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine / FAQ (Bose® official version)
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Owners Guide in different languages.
These are the same documents that are delivered on a DVD with the T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine
T4S ToneMatch mixer Documentation
T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Owner's Guide
T4S T8S ToneMatch Mixer Service Manual
Technical Documentation
Detailed Technical Specifications.
These documents include watts and SPL (sound pressure level) specifications.
For details about using the Bass Line Out, including crossover points and frequency response with the L1® Classic / Model I / Model II see: