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@tonymartin25892 ай бұрын
A very helpful video. All three on the subject. Thank you so much.
@WWeiss-nv5vz2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback.
@LuisJacob3667 ай бұрын
Great video comparison Will. Liked the Bose more but it neeed a subwoofer if you use drums or backing rhythm 🎵
@djrickyb7 ай бұрын
The Bose has a slightly higher fidelity overall, and seems to have deeper bass. The Alto Busker has real nice highs to it coming out of that tweeter. I have 2 Bose S1 Pros and love them for cocktail hour music and ceremony use. I also am a big Alto fan! I had the Alto TS110A speakers first back in 2013. Still have them sitting in storage. I had the Alto TS112 speakers. Traded those in towards Alto TS215 speakers. I purchased the Alto TS212s too. Also have a Alto TS212W still! Sold all the 2 series speakers except the TS212W, and I bought the TS312 speakers. I have been using the 312s as my mains since. Typical wedding or corporate event with 120+ guests I take the pair of Alto TS312 speakers along with an Alto TS212S Subwoofer, and the two Bose S1 Pros for ceremony/cocktail hour use.
@pucciopucci75409 күн бұрын
Been watching your videos on live speakers for a while Will, invaluable stuff, no fancy studio backdrops, just honest in-depth empirical analysis of gear, they’re really very helpful thanks! I’d like to ask you a few questions on the Alto if I may: 1) Small size and low weight are the main factors that push me towards the Alto. Concerning its lack of low end, and considering as you also pointed out that it’s strange since it has a 6,5” woofer while the Bose has a 6”, could one get it any better by boosting the lows with the EQ on the Alto app? Or will the original factory tuning prevent any minor low end improvement? Not expecting any subwoofer performance of course, but maybe something closer to the Bose S1 low end could be achievable? 2) Main use will be live keyboard playing over stereo pop/orchestral tracks all coming from a laptop’s headphone out so the AUX input sounds like my best choice I guess. It is not unheard of AUX inputs having latency in some speakers, do you happen to know if the Alto’s AUX input has latency? 3) I’ve read of many issues with the Alto’s app repeatedly losing bluetooth connection to smartphones, have you had any experience with that? Thanks for your help Will, keep the videos coming!
@onethousandtwonortheast88487 ай бұрын
For male tenor vocalists, the smooth midsection of the Bose are excellent. I guess choosing a box depends on the purpose you need it for. For performers who need a sound that is pleasing to the majority without a lot of fuss, the Bose is hard to beat. I have used the new Bose ToneMatch mixer with the original Bose s1 and that combo with a Bose sub is ear candy for lite lifting duties. I really like your videos and approach. Glad to have found your channel. Subscribed!
@WWeiss-nv5vz7 ай бұрын
Agree, application is everything! Welcome to the channel:)
@hotchpotch32786 ай бұрын
I'm attracted by the idea of making everything smaller, lighter and multipurpose without sacrificing too much in the way of quality.
@onethousandtwonortheast88486 ай бұрын
@@hotchpotch3278 Aren’t we all!! Indeed, it’s good to be alive with smaller footprint equipment that has powerful, clear and lightweight technology on its side. Last night I used two both S1 with a large QSC sub and the results were pretty amazing for the immediate area AND 25 feet away. The 120° coverage really covers a lot of sins when it comes to creating an aural landscape in difficult spaces.
@WWeiss-nv5vz6 ай бұрын
My QSC K8.2 and RCF TT10 both at 27 lbs are the heaviest I want to carry around. 51 lbs QSC KW122 and 74 lbs QSC K Sub, stay parked at home, in reserve for only the largest gigs!@@hotchpotch3278
@richroggio7 ай бұрын
that was a very good comparison Bill, my favorite is always the Bose in stereo with the sub 1. thanks Bill.
@WWeiss-nv5vz5 ай бұрын
I don't think I mentioned, the Alto Busker has a USB charge port to charge your devices, original Bose S1Pro doesn't have this!
@harpreetsinghmoga2 ай бұрын
Great Video Sir ❤
@WWeiss-nv5vz7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately using my iPhone 13 as my microphone, you can not hear the nice full bass of the S1Pro or the cleaner highs of the Alto! Alto has a dedicated tweeter that is missing from all of the Bose pro line. This results in the Alto's 20hz high end that Bose rolls off at 18hz. Use of multiple mid range drivers give the Hi-fi mid sound Bose is famous for. Multiple small drivers also give the 120 degree dispersion that Alto can not match.
@bike43593 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks Bill. I want it for outdoor garden speech event - up to 100 people. I think the Alto has it 👍
@WWeiss-nv5vz3 ай бұрын
Should work in that application. If it doesn't cover 100 people outdoors especially with wind, next step up would be the much more expensive EV Everse 8.
@bike43593 ай бұрын
Hi again Bill and thanks for your reply. Unfortunately the Everse is out of budget... but I'm also concerned about throw/dispersion so maybe the Bose S1 Pro (and more 'hands on') would be a good compromise on price and requirements? Thank you.
@josefernandesdemelo6 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir, great video. I'll use for guitar and voice. What do you recomend?
@WWeiss-nv5vz6 ай бұрын
Bose S1 Pro is more full range sounding and has better 120 degree throw. Bose also probably has better reliability. If you have the extra $$$ go Bose.
@juanwinstonparedesbarril33787 ай бұрын
thaks a lot...i have maui5 go and been watching your videos...no possibiility to hear the mackie or the alto..i live far away ..chilean Patagonia .. could you have an opinion..? i am not a musician, i am hearing house and tech ..although 70 years..and thinking going urban dj...grateful!
@WWeiss-nv5vz7 ай бұрын
I also have the Maui5 Go. Bose S1 Pro and this new Alto both have a cleaner high end than the Maui. Maui will have better bass than the Bose, Mackie, and much better bass than the Alto. Running the Alto from the line out of the Maui would be an excellent improvement in the high end clarity and an economical combination!
@SteveSingerFowkes7 ай бұрын
Vocals won't trouble the tweeter at all
@mikedevonish56735 ай бұрын
Can the Alto accommodate two microphones for karaoke use?
@WWeiss-nv5vz5 ай бұрын
Yes it can but I have heard it has low gain for mics, not recommended. Viewer wrote: I eventually bought the Alto and I was very disappointed. I so far used a QSC cp8, which is unbeatable, but, as you said, requires AC, plus, if you are a musician you will need a preamp to model voice and guitar. So I was looking for something more compact and light for those days when I don't feel like loading myself too much; something small and ready to go. In my opinion, the ALTO might work out as a very portable PA system for DJs, but, as a street musician, it's virtually useless, unless it's paired to a preamp for both voice and guitar. On it's own it's so quiet, in particular the vocals. The effects are very weak and the eq it's pretty much a joke. I used it with a vocal/guitar preamp (BOSS VE-8) and finally something came out and I manage to get a decent sound and a decent volume, but still had to keep the volumes at, at least, 85/90%, so not much headroom. Positive note, it was holding the low notes of my baritone guitar fairly well, for such a small speaker. I, of course, wasn't even hoping to get the same output of the qsc from such a tiny thing, but, on it's own, there's no use for a busker (funny enough that what they decided to call it). I have to admit that the BOSE S1, which I always kind of snobbed, would be a better solution for those musicians who are looking for something light and compact. I haven't given up on the Alto yet, since carrying the boss ve-8 is not big deal and price and size are still attractive, but I am gonna have a look at the Everse 8. An 8" speakers might make me miss the QSC less on the lazy days.
@mikedevonish56735 ай бұрын
Thank you for the thorough response
@bennyhill35056 ай бұрын
Review was confusing. At 6.33 ish you said you were going to start with the Alto, then bring in the Bose, but you shone the light on the Bose immediately which suggested you started with the Bose. I didn't know where i was after that. Thanks for the effort though
@WWeiss-nv5vz6 ай бұрын
Yeah I know, it was really hard juggling the flashlight while holding the phone!
@hotchpotch32787 ай бұрын
I am toying with the idea of replacing my S1 with two Alto Buskers to get the stereo with less bulk than two S1s. I need to listen for clean max volume headroom.
@bennyhill35056 ай бұрын
I'm thinking about the same myself, but I like the quality of Bose. I'm a pro musician but the Alto is maybe a bit hobbyist.
@dwayneballadin48425 ай бұрын
Nice comparison as always... but would you say 2 alto buskers would sound better than 1 bose s1 pro.. considering which bass would sound better and which bass would go deeper before distorting..
@WWeiss-nv5vz5 ай бұрын
Neither speaker has much bass but Bose has a fuller sound that extends down a little from their nice midrange. Getting a second Alto would increase volume but add zero bass. Instead of getting a second Alto, use that same $350 and get a Behringer B1200 subwoofer. You will have an incredible full range sound that would but the Bose to shame!
@tonybartonemusic2 ай бұрын
Do you think the Alto can handle a keyboard ?
@WWeiss-nv5vz2 ай бұрын
No, it is all high end, little mids, no bass. It does have the volume though. Add a small subwoofer and you would have a great full range sound! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKq8eYuAftBlZ9k
@NLind2 ай бұрын
I have a friend who uses his S1 Pro with his Yamaha YC61. It has pretty good sound IMHO.
@MariusMarius-qd4ncАй бұрын
What do you recommend, I have s1pro, what to do, sell it and get alto, it's worth it
@WWeiss-nv5vz23 күн бұрын
No, keep your S1Pro which sounds more full range. Alto is louder with a cleaner high end but NEEDS a subwoofer to sound full. Save up and get the new S1Pro Plus! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-yiqWoq76IeZo
@musiquito20106 ай бұрын
if you have the money of course Bose wins but Alto is an excellent buskers speaker and less $$$
@WWeiss-nv5vz6 ай бұрын
Agree! Couldn't have said it better myself:)
@victorastovilca90872 ай бұрын
Excuse me what it's better alto busker or Bose s1 pro?
@musiquito20102 ай бұрын
@@victorastovilca9087 BOSE ... but for 1/4 of the price you can buy ALTO but quality and sound is just a bit inferior
@betoniooliver62092 ай бұрын
Alto more hi...bose is good
@WWeiss-nv5vz5 ай бұрын
Alto Busker over Bose Sub1- my new #1 Micro PA! Of course Everse8 is better but much more $$$$ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKq8eYuAftBlZ9k
@MariusMarius-qd4ncАй бұрын
I tested both, the alto has more power but the quality is poor, the bose has more bass and clearer for singers, I don't recommend it
@WWeiss-nv5vz15 күн бұрын
Thanks, tend to agree. If you pair with a sub, I would take the Alto for cleaner high end and better head room.
@WWeiss-nv5vz5 ай бұрын
Alto Busker over Bose Sub1- my new #1 Micro PA! Of course Everse8 is better but much more $$$$ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKq8eYuAftBlZ9k