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Yeah, listening to the throw on the S1, I think it is pretty comparable to the old 802 seires 3 or 4 speakers, except self powered, and better, higher fi sound quality.

I almost wonder if one of these can produce as much throw as the more expensive L1 Compact. ...I'm thinking one of these can. At least very close to the L1 Compact.

A pair of these with a Sub could do parties, and weddings no problem...at least typical weddings with 100 or so guests these days.
 
The throw of the S1 can be modified/directed at will depending on the placement of the speaker (on the floor or all the way up to a 8" tripod) The Compact is kind of limited to the floor or a cocktail height table.

I did notice that when using the S1 in conjunction with a typical DJ mixer, I had to turn all the on-speaker eq settings off (flat). While the on-board eq made the sound from a bluetooth droid connection outstanding, the strength of a mixer direct input with some eq'ing on the mixer, caused the S1 to muddy up and/or get blarry. Also, by turning the input eq settings to zero/flat, it gave me a lot more headroom.

If a situation where the thought of needing an auxiliary sub arises, it means it's the wrong tool and I'll whoop out my F1-812s instead.
 
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I don't know but has anybody tested that Bose speaker against a real speaker instead of Pyle Pro junk speaker?
 
Unfortunately, I mostly have fake speakers. Line arrays that are all hype and marketing, really sounds terrible but I’m not smart enough to know the difference:)
 
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
I don't know but has anybody tested that Bose speaker against a real speaker instead of Pyle Pro junk speaker?
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Seriously though, I’d probably suggest comparing it to something similar priced. I agree that comparing to a low end/low priced item probably isn’t accurate.

For example, denon envoi pro audio commander seems to be similarly priced. Bigger,heavier, 48lbs, but has 2 mics built in. Has usb/sd playback. Everyone that’s looking needs to decide what features are most important to them. There’s no right answer to which one is “better “. Plus I don’t have the denon, so can’t compare.

For me, I LOVE the portability while still giving me the sound I need
 
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I don't think I would spend $600 for a 6" driver and a portable that doesn't even include the battery.
Bluetooth is a consumer feature, one-to-one link which is not very useful or secure for professional audio use. The controls on the back more closely resemble karaoke gear by VocoPro or other Chinese makers. Handy for a solo musician in a coffee-house or lounge but, not a very versatile choice for DJ gigs.
 
My guitarist friend checked it out. He believes it is a better option than the L1 Compact that he has had for years. He is planning on buying it.

The Denon Envoi Commander weighs A LOT more than this Bose Unit. The only advantage of that Denon is that it comes with microphones. 48 lbs is not nearly as portable as this 15 lb speaker.

As for deejaying with it....It can be done, but certainly needs a Sub involved. If I am putting together a main rig, I can get louder, sound with more bass out of 2 K10.2 or Yamaha DXR10 with a sub compared to these, and that would still be cheaper, and also have a little more throw as those speakers certainly have higher SPL ratings. So while you COULD DJ with a pair of the Bose S1 and a Sub...I don't recommend it merely because it's not a financially smart decision, and you would NEED the Sub with these speakers.
 
I think many of us would like a $600-$800, 25-30 poundish, 8-12" 2-way top with a battery that lasts 6+ hours and has stereo linkable and reliable wireless capability. 8" is more likely as it requires less juice, so maybe a 10" box, with an 8" driver would be apropos.

I'm sure the reliable wireless part is the tough part.
 
I just don't see the need for a battery powered PA system EVER. Sure, I get people who tell me they're having a ceremony on a remote beach; and then I remind them about how windy it is near the ocean. LOL. If you can get their with your guests - then I can get electricity out there as well. I'm certainly not going to buy a $600 6" driver for these rare circumstances when I could use a well hidden generator for about $50 and have all the PA I need.
 
I would love to have a cordless version of my setup .. period. Maybe it's not $600, maybe it's $1500 per side, but I do a lot of quick ins/outs and running and taping cables is almost 50% of the setup time. Nothing to do with a ceremony.
 
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I can absolutely see the need for battery powered speakers. As battery technology gets better and cheaper and speakers get smaller, I’ll believe we’ll see an increase in popularity.

Yes, I COULD get electricity to most remote areas. But most tools I buy are to help me accomplish tasks quicker/easier. I believe this tool will do that. Cutting out setup and tear down time is always beneficial. My battery powered lights make my life easier. Why wouldn’t battery powered speakers?

It’s not uncommon for us to have a set up for the ceremony, one for cocktail, and one for reception. This will really help in these situations.

I expect to get years of service from this and it should still have substantial value after years of use. I just sold one of the compacts as I purchased the s1. $150 less than I bought it for..9 yrs of service. That’s value to me.
 
It's just not a pro quality product I would want to rely on for business. For the one or two times a year Scott might use it I'm sure it's fine but, I'm can't justify putting money into something that has so little capacity and versatility. A speaker that can do virtually anything in a variety of configurations will always be a more profitable purchase than a limited box that sits on a shelf waiting for the perfect opportunity.
 
steve149 said:
I think many of us would like a $600-$800, 25-30 poundish, 8-12" 2-way top with a battery that lasts 6+ hours and has stereo linkable and reliable wireless capability. 8" is more likely as it requires less juice, so maybe a 10" box, with an 8" driver would be apropos.

I'm sure the reliable wireless part is the tough part.
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At some point you have to stop and ask yourself - how serious a DJ am I if I think a 6" or 8" driver is EVER going to be okay as my PA system?
 
Proformance said:
At some point you have to stop and ask yourself - how serious a DJ am I if I think a 6" or 8" driver is EVER going to be okay as my PA system?
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For delay, side, or remote speakers an 8" speaker is fine. For a main system, a 10" is fine for a lot of things. I'm not talking about 200 person dance parties.
 
The JBL Eon One Pro gets close for a main setup .. probably good for less than 100 people, but it's getting there as a discussion starting point.
 
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So I have been using an American Audio 8 inch battery powered speaker for a couple year work great could sound a little better but for a remote ceremony it works well has paid for itself 10 times over, its a great tool for the right application I will be in touch with cap to purchase the Bose soon
 
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