Bang & Olufsen

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We are searching for good stories about your Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1.

Mr. Steve Huff

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I am new to the B&O world and my 1st purchase was a Beosound 1. I bought it from my local B&O store and the 1st one I recieved 9silver) had a dented grill and no instruction manual or packet inside. The dealer ordered me a brand new one in dark grey and a week later it arrived. This one was perfect but still, no manual packet or any paperwork at all was included. It was a brand new unit just delievered to my dealer! In any case, I also picked upa Beo4 remote and have been listening for a while now.

I recently moved to a smaller house and had to do away with my large, expensive ($22k) stereo system. I was looking for a one piece unit that sounded good so everyone told me to get a Bose wave music system. I did, but before Bose I tried several Ipod speaker systems like the Ipod HiFi, Sound Dock, etc. They were OK, but still di dnot satisfy my picky ear. On to the Bose Wave...at home it was thin, weak, and flat. It filled the room but the sound was not dynamic at all. It was overly smooth and it is because there are no tweeters, no woofers. Just 2 midrange paper drivers. I returned it for their larger system which was $1075 and it sounded worse than their smaller one even though it had a 3rd driver for bass. Loud, but muffled with no detail.

After the Bose fiasco I decided to try a traditional mini CD system. Tried a Denon which was overly bright and hard sounding. Then a JVC which sounded nice but had no volume. I spotted the B&O in the mall and tried it out. At 1st my wife preffered the Bose, but after more listening we fell in love with the Beosound 1. In Dark Grey it looks so nice. It's sleek, modern and the sound is AMAZING for something of this size. VERY dynamic, rich and can fill my whole house if needed. Once you hit past 62 on the volume it sounds a little harsh but it is LOUD. I usually listen at around 50-56 and its perfect.

I love the Beosound 1 and Beo4 remote. I also got it during the Christmas holiday sale at $1095 and it is well worth it and it KILLS the Bose systems small and large. This system is the best in its class. No other small, portable system comes close. B&O has style AND substance.

Mr. J.P. de Jong

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I can add to the previous post, it's a perfect party animal.
We had a street barbeque last year and there was the BS1 the main feature of the evening.

During setup I was asked what it was, only one speaker??
When I told them it is a portable HiFi system (at first) no one would believe me.
Then I connected an iPod to the A.Aux and played some slow songs at regular volumes.
People found it a strange product, but accepted the music.

After a couple of drinks the sun set, and the music became more lively.
At the end of the evening everyone was outrages and songs were played at (almost) maximum sound level.

During the evening I used the CD player to do some mixing. When I was looking for some good songs on the iPod, the CD player was on. And visa versa.

5 stars = value for money.
4 stars = weight
5 stars = music (till setting 62, above there is some distortion)
5 stars = overall...

One small setback though.
The earphone connection on the back is not without (white) noise.

Mr. james Lockyer

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I recently purchased BS 1 from my local store. After listening to it
for a while , I was very impressed with the tonal quality and dynamic range of the speakers. After being told that each speaker ( 5 ) had their own power amp. I understood why. I found the base a little limited for my ears and not sharp and robust enough. But the clarity and brightness of the high and mid- range freqencies was excellent and the vocals and string instruments made me feel like it was live in my room. I purchased the aluminum stand for it , which made it more versatile as a portable unit. ( even though I thought the stand too expensive ) its well made and looks good in the corner of my living room. I live in small apartment in a HI-Rise building downtown and the radio reception is better than the other two audio products I own. ( no brands mentioned ) I think this is one of the best products the company makes . and I would recommend it to any one who wants a versatile and portable sound system that rivals if not beats much larger ones.
Thanks B&O , for an excellent product.

Mr. Tony Tse

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What do you mean by "white noise" about the earphone connection you have said?

Mr. Tony Tse

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James, Try your BeoSound 1 with the dark side of the moon cd by Pink Floyd and turn the volume to 60!!!!! For sure you have no regrets and what so ever during that 45 minutes of playing time

Mr Hiten Pabari

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I am a poor student, and have been thinking about this as my 3rd B&O product. It really is an obsession. I now, regardless of money, would not purchase another brand. Since the release of the Beosound 3, I am now confused. It gives me something to think about, while I save up. If only one of them had DAB. What was the reason for not having this anyway? I really would liek to know.

And Dark side of the moon, is one of the greatest works of art ever made. Also try Beatles, all albums are good. And Wish you were here and the Wall. I have yet to listen to other Pink Floyd albums. Another is Led Zeppelin. WOW. My Beosound 2 always has one of the 3 artists mentioned, in full albums. (the way they were meant to be listened)

Edited by Mr Hiten Pabari 25/3/2007 6:29 AM

Mr. Tony Tse

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Hiten, Even though i am quite sure that I am as poor as you, I have both the BeoSound 1 and 3, and this is what I think you should do my friend. Which is if you already have a BeoSound 2 don't buy a BeoSound 3 yet, go for a BeoSound 1, and the reasons are because I have been using it for four years already, I never have any regrets and what so ever about what i have bought, just make sure if it's brand new give the speakers some time to warm up first before you turning the volume higher than 50. Furthermore do you know that you can link up your BeoSound 2 to the Beosound 1? And that's what I do sometimes with my Beosound 3, as i will link it up to my BeoSound 1 and it sounds as good as i play the BeoSound 1 alone! And about two weeks ago while I fooling around in our local flea market i have bought a BeoCord 2200 which was made in 1973 which only cost US$40 and it is still working for 90%. So from now on I can link it up to my BeoSound 1 and listen to my old Pink Floyd cassette tapes!!!!! Think in conclusion what i try to tell you is if you like B & O audio products as much as like i do we first need a media, and for the amount of money you have paid for the BeoSound 1, you get a CD player, you get a fancy radio, you get a set of powerful speakers, but in my point of view this is what i think is the best thing you will get after you bought the BeoSound 1, which is the free media you will get which is an "amplifier". And with that amplifier even though we are both poor we can still have lots of fun with our B & O. Good luck and please feel free to ask me questions if you need to know more Tony.

Mr. Darren Funk

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I just purchased a BEO Sound1 and can not play cd-r MP3's discs the dealer say they will work but does not have any anmswers to this problem.

Does anybody have some answers?

Mr. Allan Rosen

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There is a problem with the white grills. Some of the holes either don't get enough paint or some get too much. B&O, you need to fix the quality control problem. Since white is the only painted grill, the other colors don't have this issue.

Herrn Heiko Reiger

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Mr. Darren Funk - 31/3/2007 10:03 PM

I just purchased a BEO Sound1 and can not play cd-r MP3's discs the dealer say they will work but does not have any anmswers to this problem.

Does anybody have some answers?

BeoSound 1 only plays Audio-Cd's...

Mr. J.P. de Jong

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If you put on the A8 headphones you can hear some noise in the background.
There is a difference in noise value between BS1 off and on.

Mr. Allan Rosen

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You get no stereo effect unless you sit right on top of the unit. If it's more than 4 feet from you, it sounds mono, with no stereo dimension to the sound, no sound staging; nothing but mono sound. If you think Dark Side Of The Moon sounds good like this, you need to hear it on the SACD format on a really good system, not a boombox which is what the Beosound 1 is.

Monsieur Alexandre Augustin

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I don't think the Beosound 1 could be compared to "real audio system" such as a real SACD systems with two loudspeakers,it's not for the same use.I'm thinking about buying one for my bedroom but i'm a bit sceptical about its real capacities to reproduce a sound of quality like real hifi loudspeakers.I know it's only a compact system but I don't want to be disappointed by listening to it and to discover it sounds like systems of other brands such as the Philips streamium system or Bose system.I hope it's not the case because of the brand and its heritage.I'm waiting for some customer reviews to reassure myself,thank you.

Mr. james Lockyer

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Alexandre, If you will read my note you will find that this BS1 is perfect for small spaces and portability. Remember this is a special unit not meant as a replacement for larger and more expensive audio. But as a supplement. to be moved arounds as needed. Try one you wont be disapointed with the sound and features.

Mr. Xiaochen Zhou

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I have found a blue Beosound 1 on internet. The seller claimed that he purchased it many years ago. Is this Beosound 1 a fake one?

Sr. blaga catalin florin

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i have the beosound 1 from 7 months and it works perfect like the first day and i use it every day ,even sounds better than any other brands ,at max vol is no distorsion on cd neither radio ,but yes a white noise on the headphones,anyway i dont use them.i also bought the a8 few days ago and they sound stuning its like a speakers b&o but in small ,great sound.b-o the best .keep it this way

Herr Thomas W. Geuting

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Hello,

I have a Beosund 1 for almost a year from now. I bought it blind because I didn't want 2 standing Speakers in my sleeping room anymore.
After receiving the Beosound 1 I installed the wall mount, took a CD played it and was very surprised in a positive way.
This thing is expensive but the sound is realy great for that size!
I just love it and it's fantastic! In combination with a beo 4 I found out that you can rise the integrated antenna and open/close the CD-tray via remote control.
I use Aux-In to link it to my beosound 3000.

This is what I love about B & O: Decent design and the surprising sound!

I can recommend the Beosound 1 to everyone who wants a decent, small hifi-system for a room!