Help with beolab 5 - bang noise when starting on - 165mm woofer

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florez007
Bronze
Posted August 5, 2024 at 08:53 GMT
#1643854
Hello Everyone,

I just came back from holiday yesterday and Beolab 5 was unplugged for 3 weeks.

When I plugged it back in, one of the units made a "cracking noise" coming from the 165mm woofer shortly after turning it on with the remote. Then there was a loud "bang," the unit turned off, and the LED started flashing red.

I tried exchanging the power cord, but it did not change anything.

The other unit is fine.

If I turn it on and lower the volume very quickly with the remote, it does not make any noise and does not turn off. However, when I increase the volume, it makes the noise and turns off rapidly.

I have attached two YouTube videos:

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Any idea about this issue ?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Best regards
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beouser19
Gold
Posted August 6, 2024 at 05:46 GMT
#1665731
Hi,

its probably the upper bass amplifier thats need to be repaired/exchange (Ice1000a) normaly a chassi repair thru b&o network

 
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Tignum
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Posted August 6, 2024 at 11:59 GMT
#1665735
Hi, or check this thread: https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/beolab-5-when-you-need-help-with-your-ice-module/ Regards, Johan

Location: Netherlands

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Beobuddy
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Posted August 7, 2024 at 12:51 GMT
#1665756
By swapping the ICE module it is confirmed that it's faulty.
Don't take for granted that it is always caused by a defective module. I've had several BL5's with the same behaviour caused by the DSP.
So, by swapping and eliminating you can often find the responsible part.

But be carefull. It won't be the first driver that has been smoked due to a defective ICE module/amplifier.

 

 

Location: Utrecht

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