B&O 7.1.2 Surround system…

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JE
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John Ellegard
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Posted September 2, 2025 at 18:05 GMT
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Hello All-

I recently purchased a Beolab Theatre and Beolab 28’s.  Everything will be installed next week.

I was wondering, if I wanted to do a full surround system using only B&O speakers what would you suggest?

I have searched around the internet and haven’t been able to see anyone that has done a 7.1.2 or ATMOS system.

All suggestions/help greatly appreciated!

 
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beojeff
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Posted September 2, 2025 at 20:44 GMT
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I have a 7.1.4 Atmos system with my BeoSound Theatre. I'm using the following:

Theatre for center channel.

x6 Beolab 9 for fronts, surrounds, and rears

x4 Beolab 4000 for height channels

Beolab 2 for subwoofer

I have a Strato V and Terra Server Kaleidescape system.

I find that the 6 Beolab 9 speakers provide a very rich and balanced immersive experience. Top Gun Maverick and Air Force One sound amazing. Last night, I watched Flightplan on the Kaleidescape and it, too, sounded fantastic. The neighbors threatened to call the police when I watched Dune on it.
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SimonWeir
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Posted September 2, 2025 at 23:43 GMT
Edited September 2, 2025 at 23:45 GMT
#1670974
I have an Atmos system with 4 sets of BeoLab 17s (using the 8 WiSA channels) and a wired BeoLab 19.  In all my listening positions (my Theatre is on a motorised wall bracket) I always use the FL, C, and FR on the soundbar… why wouldn’t you they are great quality, and then supplement with the 17s all wall mounted.  17s are great height and ear level speakers.  I prefer them to BeoLab 8s, especially as the are flusher to the wall.

What I will say is if you want to experience Atmos you need 4 height speakers, so go for 5.1.4 instead of 7.1.2 if you are limited on speakers… there is less difference in 5.1.4 to 7.1.4 as the back track is mixed into the surround tracks using TrueImage, than 7.1.2 to 7.1.4.
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John Ellegard
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Posted September 2, 2025 at 23:59 GMT
#1670975
Do either of you have pictures of your setup(s) you could share?
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BeoKei
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Posted September 3, 2025 at 17:54 GMT
#1670983
I am running a a mix of Powerlink speakers and DPL speakers from a Theatre in 7.1.2 format in a 9.1.2 setup. I use 2xBL20, 2xBL28, 2xBS2, BL19, Emerge, & A9. Recognizing that I have a unique setup, I really enjoy what True Image does with my setup and I enhance it by adding more envelopment through the EQ enhancements in the App of the Theatre.
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SimonWeir
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Posted September 4, 2025 at 23:51 GMT
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@John Ellegard, I will add some photos over the weekend.
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Severed_hand_of_skywalker
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Posted September 5, 2025 at 00:27 GMT
#1671001
Im using 18's as fronts and BL3 for rears. Sounds great but I want to replace the BL3's with BL12.3 for more bass in the rear of the room.

Location: Toronto, Canada

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SimonWeir
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Posted September 6, 2025 at 00:52 GMT
Edited September 6, 2025 at 01:00 GMT
#1671016
Pictures as requested.

I use the speakers in different roles depending if the Theatre is positioned towards the 2 or the 3 seater sofas, and whether I am opening the doors to the dining room.
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