Different Models
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Different Models
Most of the articles are applicable for the entire Bose® Personalized Amplification System™ family of products. Where information is applicable to specific technologies there will be marker like the ones shown to the right. |
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How to Tell
This is how to tell which unit you have.
Marker | In Production | Distinguishing features | ||
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2003 - 2007 | Rounded front. Output panel has Amp1 Out, Amp2 Out, Amp3 Out | |||
2007 - | Rounded front, Output panel has Orange markings, L1™ logo. Simplified Output Panel (No outputs for Amp1, Amp2, Amp3) | |||
2007 - | Extending legs |
Common Terms
L1™
L1™ is often used to refer to one system including the L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker, Power Stand, and one or more B1 Bass Modules. We don't use PAS (and never officially did) out of respect for someone else's trademark.
Classic (L1™ Classic)
2003-2007: This was the original L1 and this has now been replaced by the L1 Model I. See L1 Classic
Model I (L1™ Model I)
2007 - : The L1 Model I is the new version of the L1 Classic. It is RoHS compliant for release in Europe but functionally basically the same.
Distinguishing features include orange labels on the back of the power stand and on the line arrays. Also many of the accessory connectors have been removed on the back panel. See L1™ Model I
Model II (L1™ Model II)
2007 - : Lighter, smaller Power Stand with folding legs, uses an articulated array in the Cylindrical Radiator. For more see L1™ Model II
T1™ (T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine)
2007 - : This is a the user interface and input panel for the L1™ Model II with inputs for microphones (up to three) and line level inputs (up to two more). It is compatible with the L1™ Classic and L1™ Model I as well. See T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine.