Would you couple your Bose L1s to a powered speaker?

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DJ Ducky said:
I wonder if you could add on an amp, a crossover, and a pair of passive 18" sub-woofers. That should rattle some gym lights! Besides, who needs lights anyway when you're trying to grind with your honey on the dance floor?

Seriously, I think it would be pretty funky to see a hybrid setup of powered and passive. :)

I think you've got your answer here, Adam. You can add on some powered bass bins for that extra oomf. Let us know what you end up adding. (Pics, please!) :)
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You can do this. In fact, I have a 2nd biamped-rig that I use to supplement the Bose. One thing to consider though is it appears that if you plug your powered sub into the "bass out" on the L1, it will drop the wattage going to your B1s. I take the other side of the mixer's output to a crossover, then to the sub. I believe they're crossing at 100hz on the Bose. I only add a single 15" to my setup and it really adds a lot of ooomph to the rig, overall.
 
jokerswild said:
They go down to about 40hz.... not all standard subs go that low... or so I've heard.

If I'm wrong so be it.... I've been wrong before.. :sqrolleyes:
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Well Bose doesn't release specs but I know two people who have tested them one a good friend of mine and Thunder was the other. They both got in the range of 85Hz.

Preset 58 gives you a boost in the 90 to 100Hz range it doesn't actually make the Bass any deeper it just boosts what is already there
 
Still, I've gotta wonder why it's worth the cost to spend so much money on a rig if one needs to add more gear as a supplement. :sqconfused:

Perhaps you should make 2 rigs, Adam. Use the Bose for weddings and low-key events, and then make up a really kick-awesome boom boom pow rig for teen dances. :sqbiggrin:
 
As to the original query, I don't see why not. If memory serves, Cap and Maui Chuck have photographed shows they've done with the L1 and additional bass bins for wall-rattling sound.

The radiators do well as mid-tops in these situations. You don't need a boatload of RMS power dissipation for mid-top reproduction. :)
 
Jeff Romard said:
Well Bose doesn't release specs but I know two people who have tested them one a good friend of mine and Thunder was the other. They both got in the range of 85Hz.

Preset 58 gives you a boost in the 90 to 100Hz range it doesn't actually make the Bass any deeper it just boosts what is already there
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I used a Bass Test CD..... that plays various frequencies.... and if the frequencies listed were accurate (I'd have to borrow it again) then 40hz could be heard and felt..... and was undistorted to my ears even at hight sound levels....

Would I want to sustain 40hz thru them no...

If I'm lyin' I'm dyin'... honsetly.
 
DJ Ducky said:
Still, I've gotta wonder why it's worth the cost to spend so much money on a rig if one needs to add more gear as a supplement. :sqconfused:

Perhaps you should make 2 rigs, Adam. Use the Bose for weddings and low-key events, and then make up a really kick-awesome boom boom pow rig for teen dances. :sqbiggrin:
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I dont exactly have the oodles of cash needed right now to buy the boom boom pow system.


And I dont have the credit to put anything on cc's. And Bose offers that attractive incentive where I can manage to get the second setup.

Which brings to me...I can get by for the spring/summer. Also, if I buy a powered sub..a kick butt one...then this fall I will buy the matching tops to compliment the system. :sqbiggrin:

This is why! :sqwink:
 
DJ Ducky said:
Still, I've gotta wonder why it's worth the cost to spend so much money on a rig if one needs to add more gear as a supplement. :sqconfused:

Perhaps you should make 2 rigs, Adam. Use the Bose for weddings and low-key events, and then make up a really kick-awesome boom boom pow rig for teen dances. :sqbiggrin:
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Thats an excellent idea! Since the Bose has already been purchased he can stem the hemorrhage by building a master system
 
jokerswild said:
They go down to about 40hz.... not all standard subs go that low... or so I've heard.

If I'm wrong so be it.... I've been wrong before.. :sqrolleyes:
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Rob,
Its time for your medication and nap! :sqwink:
 
Precisionpower said:
All of my sub boxes are rated to play down to 30hz by the way.....:sqlaugh:
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Cool.... what ya got?

Cause I'm just making a generalization about low to mid range priced subs.... and I'm not refering to folded horns or any of the other stuff like Earthquakes and what not.
 
jokerswild said:
Cause I'm just making a generalization about low to mid range priced subs.... and I'm not refering to folded horns or any of the other stuff like Earthquakes and what not.
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Here it is that all this time i thought you were "talking" about REAL Speakers (Low End Woofers). :sqbiggrin:

My Low Frequency Transducers (JBL 2205J - 16ohms) go down to 30HZ and because they are scoops they really have throw.
http://www.jblpro.com/pub/obsolete/2205hj.pdf
Loaded in this 4530 http://www.jblpro.com/pub/obsolete/Low_Frequency_Enclosures2.pdf
 
Just a point here! I never tested the B1 modules, only the L1, I never had the B1 to play with!

However, even if the B1 could reach 40 Hertz the DB level would be too low to be useable in a venue situation (based upon the size of the drivers alone)!

I am looking at what a computer sub speaker is able to generate, most are certainly capable of producing 40 hertz (although for some reason every one of them causes something funky to happen with my inner ear) the DB level is too low to really do much outside of an area of about 100 square feet!

But again I have NO experience with the B1. I did extensive testing and comparision of the L1 and 10 inch conventional speakers using 500 watt amp on the conventional speakers, and there were huge deficits with the L1s!
 
I hope y'all know I'm yankin' your chain... oh while yes it will get down to 40hz... it's certainly not loud enough... but sure can be felt....


Bottom line here is a decent powered sub can add to the already outstanding bass response of the Bose system. If that's what you desire.
 
From what I understand, the B1s are designed to be an integral part of the L1 system proper. I know Bose doesn't spec it out but they do promote the systems to be used together for the best response.

Most soundmen will agree that there are two basic types of bass or -100 Hz response: Bass warmth and bass rumble.

One can achieve bass warmth from very small speaker cabinets that are designed to reproduce it. For the heavy rumble that rattles the walls one will require larger systems. :)
 
DJMN said:
Follow along with me if you will, and please with no judgement! I just want to work through this idea.


So looking at purchasing a second Bose system, PRIMARILY for my second dj setup. It dawned upon me, that possibly....I could use both L1s for a bigger event.

Hence..the question for adding bass.

I am open for all possibilities..so walk along with me, and steer me in the right direction.

Any poster who comes into this thread and responds in a non-constructive, negative way will be reported! I was embarassed to ask the question out loud, and I don't need judgement on an issue that is kinda silly but theoritcal. Thanks
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I do not use Bose but I'm sure I saw a thread by Cap where you can add a powered Sub...
 
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