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Posted October 4, 2012 at 21:48 GMT
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I really like the design, the legs, the spec and even the size ... I do wonder if BeoPlay items should be over £1500 though ... if this has been 2/3rds the physical size, and £999, I think it would be flying out of DK faster than they could load them.
At £1700 it starts to get costly - that is actually more than the UK average monthly net- take home wage - so a "budget", "fun" ,"young", "entry level" design will cost the average UK worker almost 10% of annual income :-(
I accept stats like average salary can be misleading ...but that is across all ages - I'm betting the average under 40 UK salary is less.... so it is a limiting factor, when your going for a younger demographic where price IS a consideration... which is, I think, the idea of BeoPlay.
That said, its still hundreds of pounds less than a Beolab 4000option, with fewer cables and and it has loads of spec and design appeal, so who knows.
I hope it is a winner.
At first I was not interested at all, but I am already changing my mind..Those pictures from Engadget (I think) revealed so much more. The tactile design alone saves it. I'm also starting to appreciate the materials, even if the inclusion of aluminum is minimal.My favorite feature by far is the arced volume button strip on the rear top edge of the enclosure. Or at least I think that is a volume control! I also like the materials, the retro look is appealing to me.However, the price is still much higher than I expected.
Location: San Francisco
I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
Now that some of the blurbs seem to be confirming this contraption is mountable on a wall, well -I think I could see that!
The specs seem strong. I think it might be fun in a kinda' funky way.
But, at that price -funky alone doesn't cut it! It just looks too Walmarty discounty.
I just don't see many of these moving off the shelves and into PLAY customer's abodes.
The PLAY message seems blurrier than ever!
I have a bad feeling the A9 may ultimately become known as a platter for someone's head!
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It's the ugliest B&O play thing ever
My B&O Icons:
Dear all,A long evening at 58 Poland St, London, W1F 7NR where the A9 was launched at 7pm. It was a thoroughly enjoyable affair. I am writing from the iPhone after a long day so excuse my typo and grammar. Tue was present and after champagne and sushi kicked off the evening at 8pm with a few songs from a live band. At 830 the speaker was unveiled to gasps. The pictures from NYC did not do it justice.The design origins of the a9 are from the speakers from the db9. It's big and has a commanding presence. Heavy with a handle at the back, different fabrics/wood legs available, clean look. The sound is fantastic. Volume control touch at the top rim. Made in Czech build quality like the a8 wall mountable which probably will look very goodStandard connections ethernet auxRetro look would grace any modern/ even old homes well. Ideal for pied a terre apartmentsI like it. Would I buy one? No as there are no where else to put it at home!Other thingsA3 now in white and redLimited edition of v1 in Havana colour with castors on floor stand only in 32"Bl12 3 and 2 available on floor standsPics tomorrow hopefully.......RegardsVince
Interesting and different the A9 is to say the least. I'd really like to see it in the flesh as it might be smaller and thinner than it looks if there is a wall mounting option.
Behind the scenes of the A9 or The making of . . Enjoy it!http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xu3caq_b-o-play-beoplay-a9-behind-the-scenes_lifestyleEdit: also on this site: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58407-b-o-play-bang-olufsen-launches-premium-active-speaker-system-beoplay-a9
A comprehensive article with a lot of tech-details, about wall mounting and colour options ...
Here's some pics of all the new beoplay products
Red a3
A9
V1 Havana on wheels
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