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niagprem

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Nov 12, 2007
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Will one unit be adequate for 150 to 200 people.
Do you feel that having the L1 helps in sales and marketing?
Any regrets?

After carrying my gear up a flight of stairs Saturday night and not having subs I thought I may take advantage of the deal going on right now. Unfortunately I can only afford one until I sell my other gear.

Dean
Niagara Premier
 
For weddings I do, one tower and 2 subs works just fine. Those are mostly in the 150-200 people range.

Yes it helps with the sales and marketing. People recognize the name and see it as quality.

Sound clarity is simply amazing. Clients love the sound and love the look.


Downside: The only downside that I can see is that if loud booming bass is your #1 criteria for what you consider "good sound", then you may be disappointed. Great bass is important, and I believe the bass sounds great. But some are used to it differently, so it's not for everyone.
Especially if your clients happen to be mostly other DJs:)

Some also consider price to be a downside. I don't. I think they are the best valued speakers I've ever owned. The resale value on the ones I've sold has been excellent.

I would recommend the 45 day trial to see if it fits your needs.

I have found it to be the perfect system for me.
 
Dean, I would say find somewhere to listen to them if you haven't already. When Ducky and I were out east for our wedding, we stopped in a guitar center and were able to hear all three bose models. Consider your needs very carefully, like for Ducky and myself, a L1 compact is in consideration for a ceremony rig, but for receptions, bose just doesn't deliver as well in the low end.
 
Sorry I didn't think you were serious!

I was thinking this was a bait, after I reread it I realized I was wrong! Carry on!
 
Dean, I don't think I'm speaking out of turn here but you should hook up with Cap if you haven't already...you can buy one complete L1 system with 2 bass bins (one of them being free with the sale going on) and make payments on a second complete system. Total of 2 L1's and 4 bass bins. The payments are interest free and cost nothing extra to you to take 6 months to pay...this is what I'll be doing here in a week or so....
 
I have used one set 1 L1 and 2 B1's for 200 peeps, it was pushing it but yes it can be done. Might depend on the size of the room.

There is one DJ on Maui that is all he owns is one set and he is the most requested DJ on the island.....

It's not the system that matters, what matters is the music you play and the show you put on.
 
Chuck The DJ said:
I have used one set 1 L1 and 2 B1's for 200 peeps, it was pushing it but yes it can be done. Might depend on the size of the room.

There is one DJ on Maui that is all he owns is one set and he is the most requested DJ on the island.....

It's not the system that matters, what matters is the music you play and the show you put on.
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I regret that there is only one thank you button. Well said, Chuck!!!
 
I do wish more equipment companies offered 45 day trials and 12 months same as cash. That would be helpful to my business.
 
DJ J Mac said:
Dean, I would say find somewhere to listen to them if you haven't already. When Ducky and I were out east for our wedding, we stopped in a guitar center and were able to hear all three bose models. Consider your needs very carefully, like for Ducky and myself, a L1 compact is in consideration for a ceremony rig, but for receptions, bose just doesn't deliver as well in the low end.
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I would say go anywhere but the local GC they all suck when it
Comes to setting them up. Also do you know if the b1s where using setting 58. If you are not sure or they did not mention it then that proves my point. When I first looked at them I thought. They sucked. Then I found out how to set them up. It makes all the difference. In the world. Like has been said talk with cap if you dont like them then send them back
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nextgen1 said:
I would say go anywhere but the local GC they all suck when it
Comes to setting them up. Also do you know if the b1s where using setting 58. If you are not sure or they did not mention it then that proves my point. When I first looked at them I thought. They sucked. Then I found out how to set them up. It makes all the difference. In the world. Like has been said talk with cap if you dont like them then send them back
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Holy crap!!!!!

When did you shave your head??????!!!!!!

Oh, and I agree skip GC and go straight to Cap.... or any of the other fine individuals that represent Bose. Cap is the most knowlegable bloke and will help you every step of the way.
 
niagprem said:
Will one unit be adequate for 150 to 200 people.
Do you feel that having the L1 helps in sales and marketing?
Any regrets?

After carrying my gear up a flight of stairs Saturday night and not having subs I thought I may take advantage of the deal going on right now. Unfortunately I can only afford one until I sell my other gear.

Dean
Niagara Premier
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Next time charge enough to pay a roadie to haul the gear. Its cheaper that way! Seriously! I own Bose but not the L1 unit. 2 Bose 802s and 1 JBL Bass Bin can blast the L1 and 2 B1s away, away!
 
niagprem said:
Will one unit be adequate for 150 to 200 people.
Do you feel that having the L1 helps in sales and marketing?
Any regrets?

After carrying my gear up a flight of stairs Saturday night and not having subs I thought I may take advantage of the deal going on right now. Unfortunately I can only afford one until I sell my other gear.

Dean
Niagara Premier
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Alright..after having my system for 3 months let me you what has happened in my area, and some comments I have received...it's been incredible.


Do the L1's help in sales and marketing?
Not the L1's...the Bose name itself has quite an impression on people wondering what type of speaker I have.

Will the one L1 system be able to handle 150-200 people?
YES! YES! YES! I have done at one point..an event where there was 550-600 people at the dinner, and 450 people at the specific dance. My mixer was not even peaking yet, and I had room to turn it up. Did I have the bass I am typically used to..no...did I need it for this wedding reception..absolutely not.


I personally, love my L1 system, and would like to buy a second one in the next upcoming months before our next wedding season.

I just did two weekend gigs, one at a new place...and one at a place I have not been there since last spring, and I had so many comments on the sound and how they were amazed there wasn't big old clumsy speakers. I also had many comments on my music selection and my setup in general...but if most of your events are even from 0-250 these L1's will do great for you, unless you are a dj looking for that super punchy bass. I was disappointed in the bass when I first heard my unit...now I think it is just fine for the events I do.

It's unreal in my first three months people not bitching at the end of the night because I was so loud people couldn't visit and such. Trust me...this thing is working out excellent for me. I never ever got comments from my old Mackies...EVER...and now I bet I have had 30-50 comments in the last three months...I think they serve my immediate purpose.

If you would like to discuss with me further your applications and you would like to know a bit more...pm me...give me a call...I'd be more than glad to share my advice and how much they have done for me.

This is a thread and equipment used for djing and such will always be....an opinion...or your miles may vary...either way..as the questions you asked so far..you'd be just fine with these speakers. But as mentioned above....if you need to be that club dj..where you need loud noise, and punchy speakers...I personally could not recommend this unit.'
 
LOL, I will resist commenting on your post DJMN! You are simply too funny!

But I will say I just spewed Mountain Dew all over my keyboard, thank God it is water proof!
 
Thunder said:
LOL, I will resist commenting on your post DJMN! You are simply too funny!

But I will say I just spewed Mountain Dew all over my keyboard, thank God it is water proof!
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Ahh Thunder this board is an equal opportunity board...go ahead blast away. :sqbiggrin: If you think I am lying that I handled an event of 450 go ahead and feel that way....I know the truth. Call it crazy, everything in my post is from personal experience...and it works for me.
 
I'm going to ask now that we all keep this thread civil and to remind everyone that he is talking to people who OWN the system....
 
DJMN said:
Ahh Thunder this board is an equal opportunity board...go ahead blast away. :sqbiggrin: If you think I am lying that I handled an event of 450 go ahead and feel that way....I know the truth. Call it crazy, everything in my post is from personal experience...and it works for me.
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I never knew dead people danced!:sqlaugh:
 
jokerswild said:
Holy crap!!!!!

When did you shave your head??????!!!!!!

Oh, and I agree skip GC and go straight to Cap.... or any of the other fine individuals that represent Bose. Cap is the most knowlegable bloke and will help you every step of the way.
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I just want to be like you guys. Actually its not even me its the picture of the man that is supposed to be the best looking bald guy out there. I just wanted to see how long it took you guys to notice lol.
 
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