Having both the Beocom 5 and  Beocom 6000 in easy reach, I find I always naturally go for the  Beocom 6000 - the sound clarity is better, the ergonomics are more natural - OK it's not as shiny and new but I think apart from the looks just about everything is better on the 6000.  I've had my Beocom 5 since November 09 so had a while to get used to it; I'm sure it needs to be flashed or something. 

Also noted, in another thread, that on 3 occasions I have suddenly heard a loud static noise and then been cut off from the other person. The phone also restarted itself numerous times whilst on the speaker base, for some reason this has now stopped!!

I loved the Beocom 5 when I first got it, but sadly I’ve come to the conclusion that it doesn’t perform functionally as well as the 6000 and isn’t a design icon like the Beocom 2 – so not really sure where it fits in.

I got my Beocom5 because I wanted a speaker phone on the same system as my 6000s. But the speaker base (in the UK) currently just doesn't work - the person at the other end can't hear you due to breakup - theoretically it should be OK after a promised (sometime) software upgrade. The Beocom5 is pretty (but the 6000 isn't ugly), but its ergonomics aren't as good as the 6000. The 'OK' button in the centre is very small, and it is difficult to press it wthout first accidentally pressing up/down/left or right on the wheel (eg cut the call off!!). It has lower case, which the 6000 doesn't. With Beoline2 it has a bigger phonebook (but you can't use 6000 Mk1 with Beoline2). With Beoline 6000, to find a number in the phonebook, you can just spin the wheel if you don't want/need to use the alphabet selection; with Beocom5, it ALWAYS insists that you select a letter first - even if you want to call Aaron!! The number keys are shiny and close together - not nearly as easy to use as the 6000.

 it's a shame😡

unfinished product for premium price!

Hi Guys,

These are the exact honest reviews I was after. Thanks. I really hope that B&O fix the software issues the BC5 has.

Assuming they fix the software though, I think that with the BV6000 being cheaper and for what I need it for, it might just suffice.

Do you guys use the BC5 as your main phone or seconardy phone?

The aim was to have it as the main phone (with speaker). It sits in the lounge. But since the speaker doesn't work it isn't first choice. In fact, the Beocom5 doesn't start ringing or showing the caller id until 10 seconds after the 6000s!!... so I have time to walk across to my desk and look at the 6000 before the 5 tells me who is calling. This may be something to do with my current base setup, pending changes - I have Mk 1 6000s, so need a Beoline PSTN (due this week to replace incompatible Beoline2). Currently am using BOTH original 6000 pyramid base AND Beoline 2, both on same phone line with splitter.

After the initial shipment, delivery of any new phones was delayed (at least in the UK, but I assume worldwide) while the software issues were sorted. The new phones should be hitting dealers this week, so be interesting to see if the problems have been solved.

Ian

Just got my Beocom 5 phone last wednesday.

Made a small review in probably the wrong language for you, but there are also some pics.

/forum/dutch/eerste-review-de-nieuwe-beocom-5

just installed my beocom 5 and think the phone looks great! however!!!! the volume is totally useless! the base speaker unit is fine but the handset volume is very low indeed even at the highest setting. Just wondered if anyone has the same problem? If it cant be fixed through settings, its going back. 

cheers, tom.

any idea's will be grateful, thanks tom