The new Bose S1 Pro Plus!

[AeroUSA]

Just got the replacement transmitter and will be testing again at the same venue this weekend.

Regarding mic input it shouldn’t be a problem. I’m able to clip it with my loud voice around 50% so that should be fine for those with quieter voices. Having said that I never had a problem with the original but I know they are using line/mic auto switching in this version.

[Br1ck]

I was under the impression Pete Thorn had reached the exalted status that he gets paid to do these new product videos. That puts them into the realm of Sweetwater and the old guitar magazine reviews, you know, where seldom is heard a discouraging word, and the UPS trucks roll all day.

I used to watch a huge sailing channel, but not only were there YouTube commercials, but the folks would do their own commercials for swimwear, vitamin drinks and who knows what else, then they had equipment manufacturers giving them navigation systems, and sails. It became a big shill show. Oh, the new boat they are having built at who knows what discount. That is what success does for you. This is creeping into the most successful channels across the board. I'm not saying I wouldn't cash in on years of hard work, just that I quit watching it.

[Mayfair]

It’ll be a few more weeks before I try this out live, but wanted to report I’ve been streaming music through it for several hrs today and it’s only one bar down. Maybe about 6 hrs of play time? Could be more. Been jamming out while working around the house.

[Mayfair]

Originally Posted by Br1ck

I was under the impression Pete Thorn had reached the exalted status that he gets paid to do these new product videos. That puts them into the realm of Sweetwater and the old guitar magazine reviews, you know, where seldom is heard a discouraging word, and the UPS trucks roll all day.

I used to watch a huge sailing channel, but not only were there YouTube commercials, but the folks would do their own commercials for swimwear, vitamin drinks and who knows what else, then they had equipment manufacturers giving them navigation systems, and sails. It became a big shill show. Oh, the new boat they are having built at who knows what discount. That is what success does for you. This is creeping into the most successful channels across the board. I'm not saying I wouldn't cash in on years of hard work, just that I quit watching it.

Side tracking this thread a little, but I agree. I've unsubscribed from many channels lately for that very reason. Last thing I want to see are more puffed up commercials.

[wweiss]

One advantage of the new Pro Plus: before with my S1Pro if I used a mixer, which it needs! you lost Bluetooth Capability. With the new App,mixer use doesn't affect Bluetooth! Very important/Big improvement!

[AeroUSA]

I used a replacement transmitter at my gig yesterday and still had three drop outs in an hour.

I hope that Bose can improve the wireless stability with a firmware update.

[Mayfair]

Originally Posted by AeroUSA

I used a replacement transmitter at my gig yesterday and still had three drop outs in an hour.

I hope that Bose can improve the wireless stability with a firmware update.

Thanks for the update.

[Cuki79]

Originally Posted by AeroUSA

I used a replacement transmitter at my gig yesterday and still had three drop outs in an hour.

I hope that Bose can improve the wireless stability with a firmware update.

Do you really believe a firmware update could do anything to the fact that the 2.4 GHz band is overcrowded by all the phones from the audience?

How many wireless bug did you try at 2.4 GHz? How many are 100% drop out free?

My guess is that it is a hardware problem. Bose most likely buys the wireless chips from the same suppliers and will experience the same problems.

the infamous battery problem from the original S1 pro shows they can not make sure everything is perfect.

[John H. Power]

I am going to try the wireless connector for my guitar. I told a friend about it and he thought that the sound quality using that might not be as good as using the 1/4 cable connection.

Does anyone know if that is likely to happen?

[Methos1979]

Originally Posted by Cuki79

Do you really believe a firmware update could do anything to the fact that the 2.4 GHz band is overcrowded by all the phones from the audience?

How many wireless bug did you try at 2.4 GHz? How many are 100% drop out free?

My guess is that it is a hardware problem. Bose most likely buys the wireless chips from the same suppliers and will experience the same problems.

the infamous battery problem from the original S1 pro shows they can not make sure everything is perfect.

I was going to ask if they were using 2.4 ghz for their wireless sets. I'm assuming from your post above that is case? If so, that is ridiculous. 2.4 ghz is way too crowded these days, especially anywhere with a lot of people (like most pub-type gigs!).

Originally Posted by John H. Power

I am going to try the wireless connector for my guitar. I told a friend about it and he thought that the sound quality using that might not be as good as using the 1/4 cable connection.

Does anyone know if that is likely to happen?

There is definitely some signal degradation and a slight negative effect on the tone for most wireless connectors but not enough in live situations with any sort of crowd noise to be noticeable. I can hear it playing at home for sure but at gigs, no.

[Chriscom]

Originally Posted by John H. Power

I am going to try the wireless connector for my guitar. I told a friend about it and he thought that the sound quality using that might not be as good as using the 1/4 cable connection.

Does anyone know if that is likely to happen?

It will likely be a bit different and many users of wireless say so, including me. But that's what EQ is for, I'm completely happy with the results.

Re the 2.4 GHz, that's what's stated on the Sweetwater specs and it's certainly an interesting choice in 2023. I never considered any 2.4 GHz units when I bought my no-name wireless jacks a couple years ago, which have worked out great.

[John H. Power]

Originally Posted by Methos1979

I was going to ask if they were using 2.4 ghz for their wireless sets. I'm assuming from your post above that is case? If so, that is ridiculous. 2.4 ghz is way too crowded these days, especially anywhere with a lot of people (like most pub-type gigs!).



There is definitely some signal degradation and a slight negative effect on the tone for most wireless connectors but not enough in live situations with any sort of crowd noise to be noticeable. I can hear it playing at home for sure but at gigs, no.

That is exactly what my friend said. I only play at home so I will just have to see if it is noticeable enough to make a difference. My friend is the one that plays the bass so do you think it would be even less noticeable given the low frequencies of a bass guitar?

[AeroUSA]

Originally Posted by Cuki79

Do you really believe a firmware update could do anything to the fact that the 2.4 GHz band is overcrowded by all the phones from the audience?

How many wireless bug did you try at 2.4 GHz? How many are 100% drop out free?

My guess is that it is a hardware problem. Bose most likely buys the wireless chips from the same suppliers and will experience the same problems.

the infamous battery problem from the original S1 pro shows they can not make sure everything is perfect.

I would have agreed that 2.4ghz is a terrible move UNTIL the XSW came along. That thing is rock solid for me. The only reason I stopped using it is that they use garbage batteries that fail quickly and are not user replaceable. You can send the units in for a $75 replacement but what if it happens during an important gig?

The XSW is 2.4ghz so it can be done…

[Cuki79]

Originally Posted by AeroUSA

I would have agreed that 2.4ghz is a terrible move UNTIL the XSW came along. That thing is rock solid for me. The only reason I stopped using it is that they use garbage batteries that fail quickly and are not user replaceable. You can send the units in for a $75 replacement but what if it happens during an important gig?

The XSW is 2.4ghz so it can be done…

But if it can be done with just a firmware update… why Sennheiser is the only company would could ever do it?

[AeroUSA]

Originally Posted by Cuki79

But if it can be done with just a firmware update… why Sennheiser is the only company would could ever do it?

I don’t know. Hopefully Bose can figure it out.