Has anyone ever used a B1 or B2 with an external sub amp i.e. like this one
https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-...J9ZMG7BS3BHTX8F3DFKE
Would like to be able to use my subs with other speakers
Hi WirelessDJ,
Bose makes the PackLite® Power Amplifier Model A1 specifically to be used with B1 and B2 bass modules.
This is equipped with a proper Speakon connector to match the B1 and B2 bass modules. It also has a balanced input and comes with the appropriate cable for use with the L1® Model II Bass Line Out. I strongly recommend reading Kyle's introduction to the PackLite® to fully understand what it does.
If you want to use a different amplifier then it should have specifications similar to the PackLite®. You can find those specifications at the end of the PackLite® Owners Guide.
WirelessDJ posted:Has anyone ever used a B1 or B2 with an external sub amp i.e. like this one
It's hard to know how well the device in the link would work. You would want to compare the specifications to those of the PackLite®.
A tiny point, but it matters to me. The PackLite is only 3 pounds. The amp in your link is bigger and heavier.
Would like to be able to use my subs with other speakers
The B1 and B2 were designed to work with the L1® family of products (L1® Classic, L1® Model I, L1® Model II) and the PackLite® Power Amplifier Model A1. This is an integrated system.
The L1® Power Stands set the proper the crossover point and EQ voicing for the B1 and B2. If you connect the B1 or B2 to a different speaker system, you won't have the proper the crossover point and EQ voicing.
I don't mean to discourage you from trying a third party amplifier to connect your B1 or B2 to a third party system. But you want to understand that the B1 and B2 were designed to work with the L1® family of products. Using them with other systems puts you in uncharted waters.
Does that help?
ST
I considered the packlite but the packlite does not have a low pass filter or any adjustments. I need something that can take the signal from a powered speaker then send to the B1 or B2
Hi WirelessDJ,
WirelessDJ posted:I considered the packlite but the packlite does not have a low pass filter or any adjustments.
There were no detailed specifications at the link you provided. I didn't see that there's a variable low-pass filter. I did some digging and found more specifications here: http://www.daytonaudio.com/ind...oofer-amplifier.html.
I need something that can take the signal from a powered speaker then send to the B1 or B2.
Does the powered speaker have a line level output?
ST
Yes, the active speakrs have standard XLR output, mono, full range, line level.
This cheap amp does have a 40-180 hz filter. Theoretically it should work
By the way, I am not recommending that this is a good product. Just used as an example.