Bose L1 Pro32

The Pro32 with Sub1 or Sub2 combo is the perfect set up for venues and performers.

So much power and plenty of bass, plus you have full control with the built in mixer, the Bose Music app remote, or plug in your T4s or T8s Tonematch mixer.

Stream via Bluetooth, plug a backup audio player into the AUX input, or take advantage of the balanced combo inputs.

The Sub1 is a manageable size and weight and has enough bass for most mobile applications. Alternatively, the Sub2 packs serious power into a slim enclosure but is comparable with a traditional 15″ subwoofer. The Sub1 or Sub2 pack it into their own Rollerbag accessory bag and you can wheel it anywhere and protect it from bumpos and knocks while transporting it to the gig.

The Bose L1 Pro32 at a glance:

Wide 180° sound dispersion
480 watt Class D amplifier built in
3 channel mixer built in
Bluetooth built in (ch3)
AUX input
2 x XLR/jack combo inputs
EQ per channel
Systemwide EQ
Tonematch port for T4s or T8s mixers
Wireless control via app remote
Compact footprint and lightweight
Easy to transport, packs into a carry bag roughly the shape and size of a guitar case

How Heavy?

The L1 Pro32 base unit and speaker array is only 13kg.

An L1 Pro32 with Sub2 has a combined weight of 36.5 kg, or the Pro32/Sub1 combo just 29 kg.

The bags don’t weigh much either, which makes the entire system so easy to load in and out and carry.

Fire your roadie!

Got bags?

The L1 Pro32 is so incredibly easy to transport. The column speaker and base unit pack into a carry bag that resembles a guitar case. The subwoofer (either Sub 1 or Sub 2) packs away in the Bose Rollerbag complete with handles and wheels, just like luggage.

The bags have room for cables and small accessories. You could even fit a T4s Tonematch mixer in the Pro32 bag.

Stereo L1 Pro32 speakers for left + right sound?

The Bose L1 Pro32 system has a truly wide 180-degree dispersion.

In many cases a single L1 in the corner of a dance floor or centre-ish of a stage area is plenty. Of course, this will vary depending on the room and application.

In very simple non-technical terms, it throws sound to the back of the room like nothing else. It has virtually the same sound for an audience to the left of it as guests on the right of it are hearing, and anyone directly in front is getting that same sound as well. Traditional “round” speakers in a box on a stand don’t work that way and that’s why you’re used to needing a pair or more.

Further to that, “stereo” sound is very difficult to achieve in the live environments that bands, DJs, and stage entertainers typically work in. For true stereo, the guests need to be in “the sweet spot” right in between two speakers. You generally can’t fit everybody in that space. The audience also loses stereo perception the less sober they become – sometimes a challenge at many social events.

You might know it’s not stereo, but will your guests? Will they judge you? Will they leave early? Will they give you negative reviews on Google?

That said – of course you’re allowed to buy more than one L1 Pro32! Absolutely – be my guest!!