L1® Family Comparisons
Current Models
Last update: September 27, 2012
Older Comparisons
- L1® Portable Line Array Systems Quick Product Comparison Guide Compact / Model I / Model II 2009
- Compact : Classic/Model I : Model II
- Classic/Model I compared to Model II - stage monitoring
What Model Do I Have?
How to Tell the Difference Between Bose Portable PA Models
This is how to tell which L1®, S1 Pro, or F1 unit you have.
| 2023 - Present | S1 Pro+ (optional wireless transmitters), Remote Control and ToneMatch Presets with Bose App | |||
| 2020 - Present | L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32, Remote Control and ToneMatch Presets with Bose App | |||
| 2020 - Present | Sub module for L1 Pro32 | |||
| 2018 - Present | 4 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo) | |||
| 2018 - Present | 8 channel ToneMatch Mixer (stereo) | |||
| 2015 - Present | Flexible Array Loudspeaker and Subwoofer | |||
| 2003 - 2007 |  | Rounded front. The Output Panel has Amp1 Out, Amp2 Out, Amp3 Out | ||
| 2003 - 2020 |  | Up to two per Power Stand (above). More if using the PackLite® power amplifier model A1. 2 x 5.25" drivers, 26.6 lb | ||
| 2005 - 2020 | Allows bass expansion for L1 Classic L1 Model I L1 Model II (not L1 Compact not L1 Model 1S) | |||
| 2007 - 2012 |  | Rounded front. The Output Panel has no outputs for Amp1, Amp2, Amp3. The Output Panel and L1 Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker sections have orange L1® markers. |
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| 2007 - 2020 |  | Extending legs, two Cylindrical Radiator®s, Bass Line Out, | ||
| 2007 - 2018 |  | T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine | ||
| 2009 - 2021 |  | Integrated Power Stand and Bass Unit, two Extensions | ||
| 2012 - 2020 | | Extending legs, one Cylindrical Radiator® (Top Array), Bottom Extension | ||
| 2012 - 2020 | | Up to one per Power Stand (above). More if using the PackLite® power amplifier model A1. 2 x 10" drivers 45 lb. Three position Bass Level switch. | ||
| 2018 - 2023 | Extremely Portable PA Battery powered | |||
What Can I Use with What?
Cylindrical Radiator®s
Cylindrical Radiator®s are not interchangeable across models
Specifically (and without exception)
- The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Classic, the L1 Model I and L1 Model 1S and the L1 Model II are not compatible with each other.
- The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Classic can only be used with the Classic PS1 power stand (no orange markings on the input/output panel).
- The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Model I (orange markings on the back of both sections) can only be used with the Model I PS1 power stand (orange markings on the input/output panel).
- The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Model II can only be used with the L1 Model II power stand.
- The Cylindrical Radiator speaker sections of the L1 Model 1S can only be used with the L1 Model 1S power stand.
T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine, T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixers
- The ToneMatch mixers can be used with the
PackLite® power amplifier Model A1
- The PackLite® power amplifier model A1 can be used with
B1 Bass Module
- The B1 Bass Module can be used with the
B2 Bass Module
- The B2 Bass Module can be used with the
- L1 Classic Normal Mode only
- L1 Model I Normal Mode only
- L1 Model 1S all modes
- L1 Model II all modes but L1® Model II Power Stand Firmware version 1.4 or later required
System Weights
- The total assembled system weight 29.2 lb (13.3 kg)
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 76 lb (34.4 kg).
- The total assembled system weight with the B2 bass module 94 lb (42.6 kg).
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 84 lb (38.10 kg).
- The total assembled system weight with the B2 bass module 102 lb (46.2 kg).
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 94 lb (42.6 kg)
- The total assembled system weight with two B1 bass module 122 lb (55.3 kg)
- Note - the early B1 weighed 28 pounds
- The total assembled system weight with the B1 bass module 97 lb (43.00 kg)
- The total assembled system weight with two B1 bass module 123 lb (55.8 kg)