Hey guys,
As I'm sure you all know, the BeoLab 14 was recently launched.
I was at the event and have some video coverage you might not have seen yet. The full presentation given by CEO Tue Mantoni, and a hands on of the system.
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BeoLab 14 hands on video and launch presentaion video
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BeoLab 14 is a strange preposition to say the least. It does not offer much in terms of looks, clutter minimization and restricts the users from using their own amplifiers.
What B&O should have done is a soundbar instead of a sub & sat system. Soundbars are all overpriced as it is so why not make an overpriced but best performing sound bar? I am sure the Beolab 14 isn't cheap to make, deliver and install. Why not squeeze all of that nonsense into a high-end soundbar? The technology is there and it's cheap, and the market is screaming for a statement soundbar!
My local store has my perfect setup downstairs. A Beovision 7-55 mated to a pair of Beolab 5's front, and 3's at the rear. The V1 upstairs had the Beolab 14 hooked up to it, and both my work colleague and I admitted that we found it more impressive when watching the same movie track than the same £40,000 arrangement downstairs!Hard to believe I know, but for £2,450 this thing is fantastic value for money.
Oh that's nice to know. I am sure a lot of novel technology is included to make it what it is. The performances of B&O's recent releases are great I have to admit. But if I want to go through all that trouble for surround I will get a more "serious" set.
Who wants a pseudo-surround-soundbar, when you can get the BL14 set?
No use talking about this set, if you haven't heard it yet.
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
The lab 14 is a welcome addition to the Beolab Family..If I had to sell my 4 lab ones for a smaller place.I would look at this set up!
Who wants a pseudo-surround-soundbar, when you can get the BL14 set?
No use talking about this set, if you haven't heard it yet.
MM
Because there will be less clutter and more convenience? And perhaps at this price point and execution, it will function more of a secondary system for most audiophiles. Plus really if you look around most people people usually buy a whole lifestyle cinema package stick all the speakers in front! And I am talking about virtually everyone I know.
It's kinda sad really that I don't have friends that take sound seriously.
B&O please make a sound bar that omits the need of a subwoofer completely. People will deep pockets usually go for screens 50inch and above. It's only common sense to cater to that end of the spectrum. Common sense is really the key. And to prevent the feel of as if you are apologizing for your own TVs, pair it with projectors for in store demonstrations. And really make a splash by making it the world's best and most press worthy sound bar.
B&O please make a sound bar that omits the need of a subwoofer completely. People will deep pockets usually go for screens 50inch and above. It's only common sense to cater to that end of the spectrum. Common sense is really the key. And to prevent the feel of as if you are apologizing for your own TVs, pair it with projectors for in store demonstrations. And really make a splash by making it the world's best and most press worthy sound bar.
Soundbar? BeoLab 7.1, BeoLab 7.2, BeoLab 7.6... How much power do you need?
My B&O Icons:
B&O tv's always had a stereo 'sound bar' built in.
If you want more e.g. surround or a wider stereo perspective, go for the real thing!
Bang & Olufsen: "take sound seriously"
Greetings Millemissen
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
^^^^ what they said! Everything about a sound bar goes against what B&O is about.
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