It depends on the scale of performance you want, the size of room you have and whether or not you have a Beosystem 4 or equivalent processor.For me, with just stereo music from an Essence Mk II listened to critically in a 6m x 5m room, the BL17s on their own were sufficient.I haven’t tried them, but I’m willing to bet that a surround system of 5 x BL17s in a room that size driven by BS4 or equivalent would not need a subwoofer.BL 17 owners - what’s your opinion on 17 + subwoofer combo? The 17 are reputed to have crazy bass for their size - B&O quotes 31 Hz (however measured). Do you recommend a sub for music? For movies?
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Basically if you want some new ones now, order them asap.
The BL17's are fantastic and fantastically undermarketed imho. They don't really need a sub unless the room is huge, but then you may look at different speakers anyway.
BTW, Analog Planet, what a steal, dear lord 😁
Great question about whether pairing BL17 with a sub is wise or not.
I have only used mine for music in a fairly small bedroom and I would say, in a 12 foot x 12 foot bedroom, it’s very likely not necessary.
I do wonder, however, with movies, if a BL19 would be nice. I have a 10” separate subwoofer in my main living room and it’s really great for movies. I do not know if BL17, even at louder volumes, would satisfy me relative to having a standalone 10-inch subwoofer to compare them to. I’d love to find out though so I could stop lusting after BL50 or imagining BL20, even though I find them far less attractive.
Damn I was going to grab a pair in the next few months but I guess I'll wait to see if they have a replacement. If not I'll get some used ones off eBay.
Location: Toronto, Canada
You can still get them new, just not for that much longer. No replacement on the horizon for a loooong while.
No replacement on the horizon for a loooong while.
Hmmm... isn't that a bit difficult to understand? Starting your stereo speakers lineup at 6K with BL18? Meaning, target market goes all way into a luxury class? (not challenging the strategy, just asking myself - in a way of sending a lot of customers to B&W)
Yeah i don’t know either, asked a few people and they told me the sales are 9 to 1 anyway, when people see both they 9 times out of 10 go for the 18’s regardless of price difference apparently 🤷🏼♂️
Picked up my serviced / refurbished BS9000 today that I bought for 13yrs ago new.It is playing through my BL17s now. It is good to be able listen to them again. Great and nice little speakers indeed - with a big sound. Login to view image
Looking great once again if i may say so😁
I love love the white end caps and ice covers! I’ve been looking for a while, but they’re hard to find. Looks great on your side tables!
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