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Bose L1 Pro16

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Portable Line Array System with Bluetooth

  • J-shaped articulated line array
  • Especially suitable for singer/songwriters and DJs and for small venues such as cafes
  • Easy to transport and quick to set up and adjust
  • Line array with 16x 2" articulated neodymium drivers
  • Integrated subwoofer with 10" x 18" high excursion RaceTrack driver
  • Inputs: 2x 6.35 mm XLR combo with phantom power, 1x 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth
  • Output: XLR Line Out
  • Mixer with backlit controls for system EQ presets, ToneMatch presets, volume, tone and reverb effect
  • ToneMatch connector for integrating a Bose T4S or T8S mixer
  • Wireless control using the L1 Mix app on your smartphone or tablet
  • SPL max: 118 dB (Cont.) / 124 dB (Peak)
  • Lowest frequency: 42 Hz
  • Dispersion angle: 180° H x 0/-30° V
  • Class D amplifier
  • Power: Mids/Treble 250 W / Bass 1000 W
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 201.2 x 35.5 x 45.6 cm
  • Weight: 24.8 kg
  • Includes transport bag for amplifier heads
  • Matching trolley: Art.505200 (not included)
  • Matching cover for sub: Art. 505197 (not included)
Available since November 2020
Item number 504683
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
more than 150 people No
more than 300 people No
Incl. Mixer Yes
Incl. Subwoofer Yes
Active Speaker Yes
Line Array / Column Yes
Width 355 mm
Depht 456 mm
Height 2012 mm
Weight 24,8 kg
Sub Woofer 1x 10x18
Speakers (Row) 16x2
Power (Manufacturer Info) 1250 W
Inputs simultanly 3
Mic Preamp 2
App Support 1
Line Out XLR
Bluetooth Play 1
Colour Black
Cover inclusive
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Powerful sound – set up in a heartbeat

The Bose L1 Pro16 portable line array system, which features a larger number of mid-high speakers and an extended low-frequency range compared to the smaller Pro8 model, offers the perfect combination of powerful output and simple setup. Thanks to its elegant matt black design with rounded edges, the modular Bose L1 Pro16 easily blends into just about any stage set and décor, while taking next to no time to set up: All users have to do is mount the two slim line array elements on the robust subwoofer power stand for a standing audience, or assemble the mid-high array directly on the base unit without the extension element for a seated audience. The base unit features numerous connections and controls on the rear panel, including Bluetooth, a built-in compact mixer (which can also be controlled via the Bose Music app), and easy-to-use tone controls with dedicated buttons for selecting one of the various ToneMatch presets.

Bose L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System with Bluetooth

Line array system and mixer

The Bose L1 Pro16 comes with a convenient three-channel mixer that allows instruments, mics, and other sources to be easily connected. The first two inputs feature two XLR/jack combo sockets with switchable phantom power for both channels, while the third input provides 6.35mm and mini-jack sockets as well as Bluetooth connectivity. All mixer settings can be wirelessly controlled via the Bose Music app, and the integrated ToneMatch port allows users to connect an additional Bose T4S or T8S mixing console (both available separately). Setting up and connecting the portable L1 Pro16 to a power supply using the included IEC power cord is a breeze, so listeners can instantly enjoy a powerful sound thanks to the particularly slim 10"x18" high-excursion RaceTrack driver with 16 articulated 2" neodymium drivers. Users can also select from a wide range of ToneMatch presets to create an optimum sound for their performance. And thanks to its horizontal coverage of 180°, the Bose L1 Pro16 line array system always provides a clear and even sound distribution to every member of the audience.

For small and medium venues

The Bose L1 Pro16 PA system is specially designed for small and medium-sized venues, where it will win over solo artists, duos, mobile DJs, and audiences alike thanks to its voluminous sound. The built-in subwoofer with an extended LF response that starts at 42Hz gives just about any type of music an impressive boost, and the J-shaped line array offers a wide horizontal coverage of 180° for a clear and even sound distribution to the audience as well as tight vertical control on top and wide dispersion on the bottom, so audiences can be covered from an elevated stage. The system takes next to no time to set up, which makes it the ideal companion for touring artists. Singer-songwriters in turn can connect their vocal microphone and a guitar, while DJs are provided with two fully-functional XLR inputs. The Bose L1 Pro16 is also eminently suitable for product presentations, since it allows speakers to quickly connect their microphone and play background music from a smartphone via Bluetooth connectivity.

Bose logo on the L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System with Bluetooth

About Bose

Bose is an American manufacturer founded in 1964, and is known for its audio products designed with psychoacoustics in mind. The idea is to focus not on the performance of a loudspeaker, but on the perception of the sound. The 901 speaker system, which was produced from 1968 to 2008, became legendary. Bose manufactures audio technology for both private and professional use, from hearing aids to sound systems and from headphones to vehicle stereo systems.

Controls and connections on the Bose L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System with Bluetooth

Great sound in seconds

Touring solo artists looking for a portable line array system with a powerful sound will benefit from the great ease of setup and transportation offered by the Bose L1 Pro16. Thanks to the integrated handle, the subwoofer power stand is very easy to carry from one venue to the next without additional help, and a case for the mid-high array and the extension element is included in the scope of delivery. An additional protective cover for the base unit can be purchased separately. After arriving at the venue, the L1 Pro16 PA system is set up in seconds simply by mounting the three elements together. Solo musicians can then plug their vocal mic into the first or second channel input and use the other mono channel for a keyboard or guitar. For an optimised sound output, they can add a preset by pressing the ToneMatch button of the corresponding channel until the LED for the desired preset illuminates, and subsequently fine-tune volume, treble, bass, and reverb to taste using the channel parameter control - then all they have to do is perform.

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A great(est) speaker with a construction problem
Jakica2 28.06.2024
There is so much to say about this system... The sound, it is just amazing. The bass is so clear. The first time we used it, a friends SM7B was on a microphone stand that couldn't tighten the main rod to be off the floor. When he moved the stand, suddenly we thought there was a thunder outside, not by volume, but by the natural sound it produced. It is that good.
The software also gives many nice perks. To be able to control them remotely on a phone via bluetooth is great. I don't really use the EQ as these 2 are connected to a M32, but to be able to mute the inputs from M32 and use them as bluetooth speakers (in stereo!) is phenomenal.
The column speakers, although with the problem mentioned below, are also crystal clear. The column is a tweeterless design, which gives the system a great clarity but without the usual harshness you would get from speaker designs that use tweeters in some form.

Now, the bad side, and really the only bad side is the construction. To be more precise, the column speakers are mounted so wobbly that each time someone goes near the system I have a heart attack. The columns feel if you try to push them just a little bit that they will break, as it is a poorly mounted piece of plastic. I don't have the guts to move the speaker even a little bit without the columns demounted.

Although the system has this one problem, I have to give it overall 5 stars, as I am using it in a church where there is not much potential for a disaster. I should also note that I didn't test their volume capabilities, as there was never any need to go over 1/4 volume.
Would I buy it again? YES! (kinda). If there is a possibility that people would go near it, I would probably go for something like Maui 28 G3 which, although is a bit harsher system by sound, it is built like a tank.
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Wacklige Säule
Xanadoumusic 10.08.2021
Über viele Jahre habe ich die MAUI 28 G2 als DJ und im Duo/Trio genutzt. Zur späten Stunde wenn die Party losging und Hip Hop/Black, EMD etc aufgelegt wurde habe ich etwas mehr Reserven vermisst.
Als ich Thomann nach einer lauteren / stärkeren Alternative gefragt habe, wurde mir dieses System empfohlen.
Also gleich bestellt, aufgebaut und ohne es einzuschalten hätte ich es am liebsten gleich wieder eingepackt und wieder zurück gesendet.
Die Säule ist so etwas von wackelig, dass einem schwindlig dabei werden kann.
Zuerst kommt ein kurzes Kunstoff Dummy Verbindungsstück in den Bass ohne Magneteinrastung oder irgend eine andere Fixierung wie z.B.: Metallschienen beim alten BOSE L1 M2. Auf dieses kurze Distanzstück kommt dann die eigentliche ca. 5kg schwere Lautsprechersäule ebenfalls wie Lego nur aufgesteckt.
Wenn das Material wenigstens irgend aus Metall (Alu) wäre, hätte man eine gewisse Sicherheit doch es fühlt sich an wie Plastik und das ist mir doch etwas zu unsicher.

Eines Vorab: Trotzdem habe ich natürlich das System eingeschaltet und probiert. Der Klang ist Phantastisch die Bedienung ist Intuitiv und so einleuchtend, dass ein Handbuch hinfällig wird.

Etwas Basslastig für kleinere bis mittlere Räume würde ich es einstufen, aber der Bass lässt sich ja über die Einzelkanäle oder wenn man ein externes Mischpult nutzt darüber regulieren.

Nutzt man die Säule privat und in geschützter Umgebung ist die Säule zu empfehlen.

Will man die Säule allerdings wie ich für Weddings als DJ oder Alleinunterhalter, Duo, Trio Besetzungen nutzen so habe ich meine Bedenken was die wackelige unreife Konstruktion angeht.
Zu oft kommt es vor, dass die Säule sehr nah zum Publikum positioniert wird, wenn da ein Gast sich mal anlehnt... oh jeh.
Oder wie oft werden mobile Podeste aufgebaut, diese sind sehr wackelig, stelle man sich vor die Säule wackelt über den ganzen Abend hin und her, also irgendwann gibt auch das stärkste Plastik nach.

Zum Glück macht Thomann was Rücksendungen angeht überhaupt nichts aus, aus diesem Grund kaufe ich auch immer wieder gern hier ein.
Nur leider dieses mal nicht. Habe die BOSE wieder eingepackt und zurückgesendet.
Gruß an die BOSE Ingenieure: 10 Jahre habt ihr euch Zeit gelassen um ein neues System zu entwickeln: Dieses Produkt ist unreif.
Ich kann die vielen guten Bewertungen hier nicht teilen und frage mich, ob den Kollegen das überhaupt nicht aufgefallen ist oder haben die überhaupt keine Bedenken?
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Un peu déçu
serge-music 12.04.2024
Rien à dire sur la technique et la qualité du son. Utilisé pour de la musique en live ( Je suis Accordéonniste solo jouant sur bandes orchestre) avec une seule colonne j'ai pu faire danser 300 personnes sans problème. Le seul (GROS) bémol, c'est la fragilité de connexion très instable et le léger manque de médium grave.
Je l'ai revendu récemment pour acquérir 2 RCF eco J8.
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optimasono 29.01.2021
Très facile à utiliser, très esthétique, le son est est très fin et très équilibré. je suis bluffé. Je recommande. je regrette simplement qu'il n'y ai pas de housse pour le caisson de basse.
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