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Title: Bose S1 Pro System
Post by: Mike2 on June 29, 2019, 01:12:41 PM: Just curious, has anyone heard or know someone with this speaker. I guess from what I heard from Guitar Center, and reviews, this little speaker is pretty amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Bluetooth-Speaker-System-Battery/dp/B07BLZX73S/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1draqdOO4wIVE9bACh1LJAjlEAAYAiAAEgJwtvD_BwE&hvadid=243365248531&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9002649&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17136988730589107144&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-435732920284&hydadcr=29835_9846484&keywords=bose+s1+pro&qid=1561809963&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Title: Re: Bose S1 Pro System
Post by: Geria on June 29, 2019, 07:44:45 PM: Hi Mike,
I tried it with my PSR -S950 and had to return it. It had a very good sound, but it failed on the stereo sampled voices, especially the piano. I used Gary Diamond's piano voice he uses for the Bose L1, but the S1 didn't do justice to that sound. I swapped the Bose S1 for a Maui LD5. There are stereo inputs on the Maui and the piano voice is excellent. I'm happy!

Gerry
Title: Re: Bose S1 Pro System
Post by: Toril S on June 29, 2019, 08:28:35 PM: The S1 Pro is too small. L1 compact is much better!
Title: Re: Bose S1 Pro System
Post by: Mike2 on June 29, 2019, 10:36:52 PM: Thanks for the feedback. I own the Genos keyboard, and use the Lucas Nano 300 for my speakers.
I did try one Bose S1 Pro System today, and it's a little pricey, plus stereo is a must with the Genos. If you buy 2 of them than you would get stereo. But those speakers are not for me. What I have for speakers now, I am very happy with.
Title: Re: Bose S1 Pro System
Post by: jimlaing on July 01, 2019, 01:59:14 PM: I have 2 of the Bose S1s and they sound surprisingly good. There are several more detailed threads around about the Bose S1, here and/or over on SynthZone. Up on lightweight speaker stands, they sound quite good. Sitting on a table they sound pretty good too. I have used them for smaller gigs and for rehearsals at a theatre production I was involved with. The batteries last very well - I'd say they get more than the ~6 hours advertised, but when they get below about 50% I charge them "just in case".

They dropped the price *after* I bought mine (of course!) and now include the battery which used to be a $100 USD add-on.

They aren't going to blow the roof off, or thump bass that you feel in your chest - but they have surprisingly good bass and good overall balanced sound, IMHO ..

Jim
Title: Re: Bose S1 Pro System
Post by: voodoo on July 02, 2019, 09:01:37 AM: Quote from: Mike2 on June 29, 2019, 01:12:41 PM
Just curious, has anyone heard or know someone with this speaker. I guess from what I heard from Guitar Center, and reviews, this little speaker is pretty amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Bluetooth-Speaker-System-Battery/dp/B07BLZX73S/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1draqdOO4wIVE9bACh1LJAjlEAAYAiAAEgJwtvD_BwE&hvadid=243365248531&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9002649&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17136988730589107144&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-435732920284&hydadcr=29835_9846484&keywords=bose+s1+pro&qid=1561809963&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Perfect choice. I love my S1.

For comparison: With a pair of L1, we played with a rock band for 200 people at 50% of power. So these are very loud.
But for most occasions, I prefer to use the S1, they can be used in small room (sounding very clean) or for playing at church.

Uli