External Subwoofers
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External Subs
Passive (unpowered) Loudspeakers
Using loudspeakers other than the B1 Bass Module with any of the L1 systems is not supported. However you can safely try your own external subs if the impedance is no lower then 4 ohms (typically a single 4 ohm loudspeaker or two 8 ohm loudspeakers in parallel). The output from the Power Stand is 250 watts RMS into 4 ohms. This applies to all models to date)
L1® Classic and L1® Model I
L1® Model II
Active (powered) Loudspeakers
Using powered loudspeakers with any of the L1 systems is not supported. Bose® does have the PackLite® power amplifier Model A1 which can be used to power up to two B1 Bass Modules. This is connected through the Power Stand Bass Line Out (applies to L1® Classic, L1® Model I, L1® Model II.
If you want to use a powered loudspeaker system, you can use the Power Stand Bass Line Out. Here are the relevant notes depending on which model of L1® you are using.
You will probably use an external powered loudspeaker in the same way as you would connect and PackLite® amp.
Please see PackLite® power amplifier Model A1 for extensive notes that include ideas that can be applied to other systems.