L1 Pro Do You Need All Three - Revision history

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	; October 2020, the L1 Pro systems were announced		; October 2020, the L1 Pro systems were announced
	* I had an opportunity to sell my two L1 Compacts, so I did and ordered an L1 Pro8 to check it out.		* I had an opportunity to sell my two L1 Compacts, so I did and ordered an L1 Pro8 to check it out.
	* ~~The~~ L1 Pro32s were not available ~~yet, so I ordered two L1 Pro16s~~		* I ordered two L1 Pro16s because the L1 Pro32s were not available to order

	; Late February 2021, the L1 Pro32 was released		; Late February 2021, the L1 Pro32 was released
	:* I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s. I got another L1 Pro32 with Sub2 later.		* I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s. I got another L1 Pro32 with Sub2 later.

	===If I could do it all over again ===		===If I could do it all over again ===
	If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side before purchasing		If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side before purchasing
	* I would have gotten three L1 Pro32s, two Sub1s, and 1 Sub2<br>because I have these now and rarely use the others.		* I would have gotten three L1 Pro32s, two Sub1s, and 1 Sub2<br>because I have these now and rarely use the others.
	* I might have gotten two more Sub1s instead of the single Sub2. Two Sub1s are very close to a Sub2, ~~and~~ more flexible, and easier to transport		* I might have gotten two more Sub1s instead of the single Sub2. Two Sub1s are very close to a Sub2, more flexible, and easier to transport. It was hard to know that until I had both models of Sub to compare.
	* Even for small gigs, the L1 Pro32 is never too big.
			*; Even for small gigs, the L1 Pro32 is never too big.

	; I have never taken the L1 Pro32 to a gig and wished I had brought one of the other models.		; I have never taken the L1 Pro32 to a gig and wished I had brought one of the other models.

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	~~;Personal note:~~ How I ended up with all three models		===How I ended up with all three models===
	: I ~~got one~~ L1 Pro8 ~~and~~ two L1 Pro16s ~~as soon as they were~~ released ~~(October 2020).~~ I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s ~~when they were released in late February 2021~~. I got another L1 Pro32 with Sub2 later.		; October 2020, the L1 Pro systems were announced
	;If I could do it all over again		* I had an opportunity to sell my two L1 Compacts, so I did and ordered an L1 Pro8 to check it out.
	:If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side before purchasing		* The L1 Pro32s were not available yet, so I ordered two L1 Pro16s

			; Late February 2021, the L1 Pro32 was released
			:* I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s. I got another L1 Pro32 with Sub2 later.

			===If I could do it all over again ===
			If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side before purchasing
	* I would have gotten three L1 Pro32s, two Sub1s, and 1 Sub2<br>because I have these now and rarely use the others.		* I would have gotten three L1 Pro32s, two Sub1s, and 1 Sub2<br>because I have these now and rarely use the others.
	** Even for small gigs, the L1 Pro32 is never too big.		* I might have gotten two more Sub1s instead of the single Sub2. Two Sub1s are very close to a Sub2, and more flexible, and easier to transport
	** I have never taken the L1 Pro32 to a gig and wished I had brought one of the other models.		* Even for small gigs, the L1 Pro32 is never too big.

			; I have never taken the L1 Pro32 to a gig and wished I had brought one of the other models.

ST at 17:19, 4 January 2026

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	\|RightHead = Does anyone need all three models?		\|RightHead = Does anyone need all three models?

	\|RightBody = I have all three L1 Pro models, but most of the time ~~I would be well served with~~ the L1 Pro32. The L1 Pro32 sounds great at low, medium, and high volume, so there's never a sense that it is more than a venue requires. You can always turn it down. The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 is less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) wider than the other models, so the size difference is insignificant on all but the smallest stages.		\|RightBody = I have all three L1 Pro models, but most of the time, the L1 Pro32 is the best choice for me. The L1 Pro32 sounds great at low, medium, and high volume, so there's never a sense that it is more than a venue requires. You can always turn it down. The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 is less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) wider than the other models, so the size difference is insignificant on all but the smallest stages.

	So why might someone need all three?		So why might someone need all three?

ST at 17:17, 4 January 2026

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	:If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side before purchasing		:If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side before purchasing
	* I would have gotten three L1 Pro32s, two Sub1s, and 1 Sub2<br>because I have these now and rarely use the others.		* I would have gotten three L1 Pro32s, two Sub1s, and 1 Sub2<br>because I have these now and rarely use the others.
			** Even for small gigs, the L1 Pro32 is never too big.
			** I have never taken the L1 Pro32 to a gig and wished I had brought one of the other models.

ST at 17:11, 4 January 2026

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	;Personal note		;Personal note: How I ended up with all three models
	: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s when they were released in late February 2021. I got another L1 Pro32 with Sub2 later.		: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s when they were released in late February 2021. I got another L1 Pro32 with Sub2 later.
	;If I could do it all over again		;If I could do it all over again

ST at 17:11, 4 January 2026

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	Personal note: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s when they were released in late February 2021. If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side I ~~might not~~ have the ~~L1 Pro16s today~~.		;Personal note
			: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s when they were released in late February 2021. I got another L1 Pro32 with Sub2 later.
			;If I could do it all over again
			:If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side before purchasing
			* I would have gotten three L1 Pro32s, two Sub1s, and 1 Sub2<br>because I have these now and rarely use the others.

ST at 12:00, 19 September 2023

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	===L1 Pro8 (Instead of L1 Pro32)===		===L1 Pro8 (Instead of L1 Pro32)===
			Here are the few situations where I would choose the L1 Pro8 instead of an L1 Pro32 with Sub1
	* Small audience AND some of them are above me		* Small audience AND some of them are above me
	** Example: Outside concert for shut-ins under lockdown coming out on their balconies to hear the show		** Example: Outside concert for shut-ins under lockdown coming out on their balconies to hear the show
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	===L1 Pro16 (instead of L1 Pro32)===		===L1 Pro16 (instead of L1 Pro32)===
			Here are the few situations where I would choose the L1 Pro16 instead of an L1 Pro32 with Sub1
	* When some of the audience's ears are below the stage floor		* When some of the audience's ears are below the stage floor
	* Festival setting with several stages close by, and I don't want my sound to interfere with other performances (repeat from L1 Pro8, but where the local audience is bigger and longer projection is preferred)		* Festival setting with several stages close by, and I don't want my sound to interfere with other performances (repeat from L1 Pro8, but where the local audience is bigger and longer projection is preferred)

ST at 22:11, 30 June 2022

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	\|RightHead = Does anyone need all three models?		\|RightHead = Does anyone need all three models?

	\|RightBody = I have all three L1 Pro models, but most of the time I would be well served with the L1 Pro32. The L1 Pro32 sounds great at low, medium, and high volume, so there's never a sense that it is more than a venue requires. You can always turn it down ~~if it's too loud~~. The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 is less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) wider than the other models, so the size difference is insignificant on all but the smallest stages.		\|RightBody = I have all three L1 Pro models, but most of the time I would be well served with the L1 Pro32. The L1 Pro32 sounds great at low, medium, and high volume, so there's never a sense that it is more than a venue requires. You can always turn it down. The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 is less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) wider than the other models, so the size difference is insignificant on all but the smallest stages.

	So why might someone need all three?		So why might someone need all three?
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	== L1 Pro32 ==		== L1 Pro32 ==
	The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 - If I could have only one system, this would be it. With ~~only~~ a few exceptions (noted below), it will meet my needs, giving me the greatest coverage and projection. And compared to the others, it gives me the best performance without feedback. That is, if I run all three at the same stage volume, I can project farther without feedback with the L1 Pro32.		The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 - If I could have only one system, this would be it. With a few exceptions (noted below), it will meet my needs, giving me the greatest coverage and projection. And compared to the others, it gives me the best performance without feedback. That is, if I run all three at the same stage volume, I can project farther without feedback with the L1 Pro32.

	The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 is only 10 inches (22.8 cm) wider than the L1 Pro16 and 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) wider than the L1 Pro8. There are very few situations where that difference would matter on a live stage.		The L1 Pro32 with Sub1 is only 10 inches (22.8 cm) wider than the L1 Pro16 and 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) wider than the L1 Pro8. There are very few situations where that difference would matter on a live stage.

ST at 01:20, 29 June 2022

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	So why might someone need all three?		So why might someone need all three?

	Personal note: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 when they were released in late February 2021. If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side I might not have the L1 Pro16s

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			== Background ==
			Personal note: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 with Sub1s when they were released in late February 2021. If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side I might not have the L1 Pro16s today.

ST at 01:18, 29 June 2022

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	Personal note: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 when they were released in late February 2021. If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side I might not have the L1 Pro16s		Personal note: I got one L1 Pro8 and two L1 Pro16s as soon as they were released (October 2020). I got two L1 Pro32 when they were released in late February 2021. If I had been able to compare all of them side-by-side I might not have the L1 Pro16s

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			* [[Should I get an L1 Pro8 or L1 Pro16\|Should I get an L1 Pro8 or L1 Pro16?]]
			* [[Should I get an L1 Pro16 or L1 Pro32\|Should I get an L1 Pro16 or L1 Pro32?]]

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