Loudbox mini or Bose s1 pro?

[Silverspur]

Originally Posted by jpino

This reminds me, Fishman is also running a free $100 deluxe carrying gigbag for purchase of any Loudbox Mini up until the new year (also allows hands free load in with the shoulder strap) https://mailchi.mp/03a4276aa562/fish...p-and-free-bag

I bought my amp last month and Fishman already sent me tracking for my case, should be here this week. $50 giftcard from Sweetwater, $100 deluxe bag... I feel I got the $530 Loudbox Mini Charge for $380.

P.S. Again, personally for bigger venues, I just couldn’t justify buying 2x S1 pros ($1200+) PLUS 2x preamps($50-$150 ea) when you can get 2x QSC CP8/K8.2’s and line in the loudbox you already own(or a mixer if you didn’t) for less money and for a much more viable option.

I got the free bag with the mini charge. I kept the bag when I sold the mini as the s1 pro fits in it nicely with room for cables.

[slewis]

Originally Posted by Captain Jim

Might be more comparable to put the Loudbox Mini Charge (battery option) against the Bose S1 Pro. I have a Loudbox Mini (not the Charge) and an S1. I definitely prefer the S1 for sound, tone, and form factor. That isn't to say that the LBM is any kind of a slouch - it is an impressive small acoustic amp. The LBM has guitar effects that the S1 doesn't. For my take, the S1 has a cleaner sound on guitar, richer vocal reproduction.

They are both small, but impressive for their size.

I have those exact two same amps as well, and agree with you across the board. Can’t believe that Bose didn’t put a master volume control on the S1 though....

[lpa53]

Take a look at the brand new JBL Eon One Compact. There's a lengthy thread on it here.

[619TF]

IMHO you just can't beat the LBM for the money. In fact, now that the models include charge and bluetooth if you don't need or want those (like I didn't) you can get a used LBM for around $200. That's nothing to overlook I'd say.