Anyone use the model II to do small to medium sized gigs? The high frequency limit of the L1 is listed at 12 kHz, which seems pretty low to me...do any of you users notice your model II sounding dull, or does it sound fine to your ears in a live setting? Also, can you use the model II at a low volume level for a smallish venue/group without it sounding too wimpy and held back? Please advise...
Hey Smitty,
Welcome to the Bose forum! Thank you for joining us.
The L1 model II system is designed to be used with audiences of several hundred people, but can also be used for smaller shows.
At louder volumes, high frequencies in a mix become less noticeable as the lower frequencies are more powerful. My two cents - the L1 Model II is a very 'clear' sounding system, with plenty of detail in the top end. I hope other members of the community can also share their experiences with this system regarding sound quality.
For more information on the technical specs of the L1 Model II, you may find this document useful.
Hope this helps!
I can second that. The Model II is definitely "clear" sounding! I use it for gigs of all sizes, from inside a quiet lobby to chatty bars and restaurants to noisy carnivals. The Model II tackles them all with ease. It doesn’t sound wimpy at lower volumes but it does sound better at medium to loud volumes depending on where you’re playing. You may need a little EQ'ing depending on the environment, but nothing major. I take the Model II everywhere, leaving the Compact for the smallest gigs, and even then sometimes I take the Model II anyway.