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Beoconnect Core with HDMI (e)ARC
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Yep, after looking more closely at the spec this appears to be a real missed opportunity. If it has HDMI ARC and costs £1k then why no multi-channel, why no WiSA and why oh why always so stingy with the inputs. Also it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they could have implemented their active room correction in such a device as well.
Oh no! A (Mozart) Core with a HDMI/eARC connection. With only 2 channels support ? Where did the most important speaker for tv viewing – the center – go? Not that I expected TrueImage processing built-in – but this really is too ordinary. And the CEC support – will that bring control of the tv/the connected AppleTV…. ….as Mbee asks? Or is the future two remotes on the table? Only a visit in a B&O store can clarify that…I guess. P.S. I’ll stick to my trusted Essence MK2 boxes for 2 channel music/radio listening and my Theatre for tv/movie watching with great multichannel sound. MM
I suspect that the tv's internal speaker could be used for the center channel. Such a speaker could hardly keep up with the quality of beolabs, though.
At least we have 3 levels of options: Core, Stage, and Theatre to fit our needs. It would now be nice to see some improvements to the Stage.
At least we have 3 levels of options: Core, Stage, and Theatre to fit our needs. It would now be nice to see some improvements to the Stage.
I just think there’s an obvious opportunity for a device for people who already have a TV and multi-channel Beolab speakers. And possibly more than one other audio source.
Indeed. Yet, look at the price point compared to the Beosystem 3 and Beosystem 4.I just think there’s an obvious opportunity for a device for people who already have a TV and multi-channel Beolab speakers. And possibly more than one other audio source.
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
I agree it's a missed opportunity. I currently have 2 Essence' mk2's Hooked up to my turntable and BS8000 with BL17's and BL8000 hooked to them plus a third party sub. This is because the Essence has 2 Powerlink ports (For up to 4 speakers) and RCA line in. It cost me 1/6 of what this new core does and it still only has 1 Powerlink port. I would have to lose the sub which isn't happening.
Stereo HDMI for Video audio is a joke, it always sounds warped.
It also really needs WiSA support for this high price.
The essence works perfectly all the time and with all my modern stuff. I don't see what I would gain from this.
Setup PDF if you want more details
I noticed the app on the website looks a bit different or is that speaker selector on the bottom left something new?
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Stereo HDMI for Video audio is a joke, it always sounds warped.
It also really needs WiSA support for this high price.
The essence works perfectly all the time and with all my modern stuff. I don't see what I would gain from this.
Setup PDF if you want more details
I noticed the app on the website looks a bit different or is that speaker selector on the bottom left something new?
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Location: Toronto, Canada
Perhaps you thought I was asking for your advice? I wasn't.
"USB-C: For digital audio connection to Beolab 50/90 or to connect audio from a computer." According to the product's user manual, USB-C can be used for output from a PC.
My B&O Icons:
Sure no - it was just a general statement. I guess you’d ask for an advice, if you’d need one ? MMPerhaps you thought I was asking for your advice? I wasn’t.
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
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