For Bose staff - about the L1 Pro Subs

Am I correct to assume that the Sub on the Pro16 is basically identical to the Sub2 - 100 watts 10"x18" racetrack driver ?  Is there anything about the Sub2 that differentiates it power-wise or otherwise as per sound reproduction ?  I know about the dedicated volume, crossover, submatch capabilities.  I'm speaking purely in terms of low end reproduction.  THANKS !!

of course I meant 1,000 watts

Hi Tommy,

For low frequency reproduction specifically, here are the frequencies each L1 Pro system is capable of handling:

  • L1 Pro8 - 45 Hz
  • L1 Pro16 - 42 Hz
  • L1 Pro32 with Sub1 - 40 Hz
  • L1 Pro32 with Sub2 - 37 Hz

Hope this is useful!

Yea, I've read that.. but with the same driver and same amp, I'm figuring its the construction of the cabinet itself.  Also.. if you could... I would most likely want two Sub2 for the cardiod feature,.  Does the second B2 simply make it cardiod by canceling out behind the subs -without adding to the bass level out front, or does it add to the level out front also ?

Hi Tommy,

The new subs' cardioid feature is covered in more detail in this vid - skip ahead to 4:05.