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.

How to Tell

This is how to tell which unit you have.

MarkerIn Production   Distinguishing features
2003 - 2007 Classic30.pngRounded front. Output panel has Amp1 Out, Amp2 Out, Amp3 Out
2007 -      ModelI30.pngRounded front, Output panel has Orange markings, L1™ logo. Simplified Output Panel (No outputs for Amp1, Amp2, Amp3)
2007 -      MII32.pngExtending 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)

Classic This information is applicable to the L1® Classic

Classic30.png 2003-2007: This was the original L1 and this has now been replaced by the L1 Model I. See L1 Classic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)

L1 Model I This information is applicable to the L1 Model I

ModelI30.png 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)

L1 Model II This information is applicable to the L1®  Model II

MII32.png 2007 -     : Lighter, smaller Power Stand with folding legs, uses an articulated array in the Cylindrical Radiator. This uses the T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine as its recommended user interface and connection point for all inputs. At least one Different Models#B1 is required for proper operation. For more see L1™ Model II

T1™ (T1 ToneMatch™ Audio Engine)

T1 This information is applicable to the T1 ToneMatch® audio engine

T130.png 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.

A1 (PackLite® power amplifier Model A1)

A1 PackLite AmpThis information is applicable to the PackLite® A1 Power Amplifier

Power Amplifier used to support one or two B1 Bass Modules. All the L1™ Power Stands (L1 Classic, L1 Model I, L1 Model II) can support up to two B1 Bass Modules. With an A1 you can add more.

B1 (B1 Bass Module)

B1 Bass ModuleThis information is applicable to the B1 Bass Module

These supply the bass frequencies for the L1 . Up to two of these may be attached to the Power Stands of any model. For the L1 Classic and L1 Model I the B1 Bass Module is optional. With the L1 Model II at least one B1 Bass Module is required for the proper operation of the System.