New Sound System

[midopa]

Bose has a new type of speaker or such out that, according to them, can eliminate all the complications of regular monitor/speaker, mixer, etc. setup. It's called the Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker.

Link: http://www.bose.com/controller;jsessionid=AzKVHk1v3aZd5mXCkFzWAGUTl9wM1DLs9iA5aSfvT4ztp9rDlWH4[/url][/url]!1068637953?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=l1_double_live_music_index&pageName=/musicians/products/index.jsp

If you take a look at their demonstrations and such, they claim that these disperse an even sound in a 180° area. So basically, you don't need any of the monitors and speakers because just one of these per musician is good enough to act as both a monitor for other musicians and speaker for the audience.

Have any of you heard about this? Have any of you tried it out? I heard Bose has really good sound products, but this Cylindrical Radiator thing almost seems like a fib. I'm really curious as to how this thing sounds and the ranges it can clearly produce.

 

[Aussie Mark]

I've seen discussion in other forums that suggests the new Bose system would be great for orchestral/acoustic situations, but not for rock.

 

[shaver]

it seems like this thing would be worse for orchestral and acoustic acts. Wouldnt the sound from the speakers being behind the players vibrate the wood that their intruments are made out of and cause alota problems... I mean their sound is being picked up some how and spit right back at them, and it seems this would cause alot of feed back. Maybe this is just a problem for loud rock acts.

 

[Aussie Mark]

It's a question of volume. I don't think this Bose system has enough grunt for rock applications.

 

[midopa]

How about the frequency response? I typically judge speakers, headphones, etc. by the frequency range they can produce. I emailed Bose about the range, but they replied that they feel such standards are not enough to fully judge the quality of sound from any sound device.

However, my question was left unanswered. Anyone know the general frequency response for Bose products or this product specifically?

 

[shaver]

bose systems have amazing speaker range, though i've never owned one mainly because of their price, i have known people who have and i have listened to what they have to offer, may possible be the best speaker i have come across..

lets just say, if bose started makeing a bass speaker's and cabs , i would defenitly gather the money and buy one

 

[Aussie Mark]

Anyone know the general frequency response for Bose products

"No highs or lows, it must be Bose"

bose systems have amazing speaker range, though i've never owned one mainly because of their price, i have known people who have and i have listened to what they have to offer, may possible be the best speaker i have come across..

lets just say, if bose started makeing a bass speaker's and cabs , i would defenitly gather the money and buy one

Bose make good home stereo systems, but their pro audio gear is known for being good only for vocals and speech. They're not too flash as full range PA applications, which is probably why they aren't game to try entering the bass cabinet market either.

 

[LeftyLB]

I get the impression that Bose continually strive for product perfection whatever the cost to the consumer, as opposed to practical value for money offerings.

I think the 802s ruled for many years because of reputation but they then did not really move with the times.

We switched to a Mackie Active system and have not regretted it.

Liam

 

[cgworkman]

i know a guy who bought one of these systems for in his church - he was really sold on it. but i don't know - bose has a good rep but it's very one-sided... with the exception of they're original 910's or whatever they were, they've not really left a mark worth mentioning anywhere. to create volume (especially bass) you need to move air - somthing that bose has never been good at, or never wanted to do... I agree with some of the above - it's probably a great system for small jazz settings - just don't get to loud with it and you'll be all right.

 

[NorM]

I played through the Bose system for the GC's Guitarmageddon. If my amp ever dies I am going to save up for one (or two) of these. I loved the way it sounded and felt. Granted I am a guitar player and I too question how good these things would be for bass. So many rules change for bass amplification