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Maby this is a double post

A nice sub from the Bose company. They are bringing back some oomph to the bottom end of the spectrum.
I am liking what Bose is doing. This and a couple of the sticks can now do a West Indian wedding.
If they make a version of this sub that can be used with regular systems a lot of djs will buy it because of its compact size. I bet 2 of these would sound great with some EV or RCF tops.

[video=youtube;ElUWl9JHZWU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUWl9JHZWU[/video]
 
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The newer Models are designed to work together with each other. I would not attempt to mix and match the Bose Components with other Brands of speakers. This is why they are proprietary. I was luck to be able to use different Bass Speakers with my Bose 802s because the Controller made all the difference. It can split signals, tailor the split signals, customize its full range to the Bose 802s etc. I think one will be very disappointed mixing and matching some of the Components that Bose manufactured since the Digital Advent of Speaker manufacturing. I bet if you match those new Bass cabinets with the L1s or similar, pound for pound, it would whup some serious azz on some of those QSCs in the same class.
 
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It's a nice sub (I own 2 of them), but I definitely wouldn't pair it with my EV ELX112P tops. The crossover point of the B2 is either 180Hz or 200 Hz, depending on which Bose L1 system you're using it with - that's fairly high when we're talking about a conventional speaker system. My EV ELX118P subs definitely move more air than the Bose B2s. However, the Bose B2s are an improvement over the Bose B1s.
 
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B-Sharp said:
It's a nice sub (I own 2 of them), but I definitely wouldn't pair it with my EV ELX112P tops. The crossover point of the B2 is either 180Hz or 200 Hz, depending on which Bose L1 system you're using it with - that's fairly high when we're talking about a conventional speaker system. My EV ELX118P subs definitely move more air than the Bose B2s. However, the Bose B2s are an improvement over the Bose B1s.
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You are missing what I am saying. The way it it is set up in a Bose system would not work with other tops since it would be crossed over at a higher frequency to handle some of the mid frequencies that the sticks can not do well. But if they were to make a version of this sub that is wired like a conventional sub and you set your own crossover point or make a processor that has a variable crossover point it could be a great seller for Bose. I have always liked how musical a double driver sub sounds.
 
drzinc said:
You are missing what I am saying. The way it it is set up in a Bose system would not work with other tops since it would be crossed over at a higher frequency to handle some of the mid frequencies that the sticks can not do well. But if they were to make a version of this sub that is wired like a conventional sub and you set your own crossover point or make a processor that has a variable crossover point it could be a great seller for Bose. I have always liked how musical a double driver sub sounds.
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I get what you're saying... but have you heard this sub? The bottom line is that it's a $500, 250-watt passive dual 10" speaker. For what it is, it's way overpriced to anyone but those who are buying (or already own) the whole Bose system. Improving it to include a variable crossover for use with other speaker systems would only bring the price higher, making every other speaker out there a better value.
 
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I got 2. I like them. I guess now I would feel more comfortable doing more school events with these, but we don't do them very often.

But for weddings, I have not put the b2's on the highest setting yet, but I've only done 2 weddings with them.

dual bass bins, of the b2 set at neutral works just fine for me for weddings.
 
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One of the things I like with the Bose Systems is their design for the sound reproduction. Many conventional Manufacturers/Brands utilize Tops that can not only reproduce Mids and Highs through their drivers but also Bass. In my opinion that is a compromise when using Two Way, Three Way and Four Way configurations. A 12" and 15" speaker/transducer will not be as efficient for mids and highs as a 10" or 8" . With the exception of a few models one being the 802s, which can be run in Full Range, the Bose tops do what they do best and that is reproduce Highs and Lows. There are no Bass speakers in them. Yes I know the conventional Brands have Hi and Low bypass filters but sound is still being reproduced by bass transducers when used as tops.
Take a look at the offerings on this page.

http://worldwide.bose.com/pro/en_us/web/large_medium_format_sr/page.html#mid_high
 
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Scott Hanna said:
I got 2. I like them. I guess now I would feel more comfortable doing more school events with these, but we don't do them very often.

But for weddings, I have not put the b2's on the highest setting yet, but I've only done 2 weddings with them.

dual bass bins, of the b2 set at neutral works just fine for me for weddings.
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Dumb question, these new B2s will work with an older L1 model 2?
 
The one B2 will work right out of the box with the L1 Model Classics and the L1 Model 1 without any needed updates, modifications, or changes of any kind. If your L1 Model Classic and/or L1 Model 1 powerstand has presets 57 (+3db bass) and/or 58 (+6db bass) in them already, the B2 will react accordingly even though the switch is in the required ( normal ) position.

The B2 will function on L1 Model Classic and the L1 Model 1 in the ( normal ) mode switch position only. There will be NO enhanced bass in the ( + ) position however if your L1 Model Classic and/or L1 Model 1 powerstand has presets 57 and/or 58 in them already, the B2 will react to them in the ( normal ) mode and effectively emulate the response of a B2 on an L1 Model 2 in the ( + ) position.

If you already own the L1 Model 2, and wish to employ the single B2 in lieu of one or two B1s, your powerstand MUST BE UPDATED in order to achieve the results. Most existing L1 Model 2 powerstands are Version 1.03 Firmware and Version 1.0 EQ Sets. In order for the B2 to properly function on L1 Model 2 purchased before October 1, 2012, the EQ and FIRMWARE needs to be updated to Firmware Version 1.4 and EQ Sets 1.04.

Instructions on how and where to perform these updates are on the Bose Users Facebook page, the Bose Wiki, and/or the Bose website support page. The downloaded file set, a computer, and a Tone Match engine are required to perform the updates.

A second additional B2 may be added to any single L1 Model Classic, L1 Model 1, and /or an updated or new L1 Model 2 using the optional A1 PackLite amp. The brand new L1 Model 1S is limited to two B1s or a single B2 as there is no bass line out feature on this model's powerstand. All L1 Model 1S powerstands have the proper firmware and eq version factory installed.

Any information contrary to what has been posted above is either speculation or wrong.
 
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I have original (but recon) Classic L1. How would I know if 57 & 58 are present?
 
Ed: You won't have 58 in the Classic. Only a handful of field testers had 58 on a trial basis. Preset 57 is installed on the Classics that have the blue ring around the jack where the B1 cable plugs in.

The best way to test it is to have channel 1 on 00, then put channel 2 on 57. Play a song. Pull the cable out of channel 1 into channel 2. The results will be dramatic enough to assure that you have it or you don't.
 
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