Hi Nigel,

If you listen to movies, then Beolab 2 is a good (but not great) subwoofer to add extra bass.  However, going for a different subwoofer that performs better (in my opinion the REL T7/i is one that outperformed the Beolab 2 in my own tests) is likely to be a worse INVESTMENT than Beolab 2.

This is because Beolab 2 values are reasonably stable, so you shouldn't lose too much money on it over a reasonable time period.  However, it isn't likely to increase in value.  For music listening, I personally wouldn't recommend Beolab 2 unless you like really bass-heavy music ❓

Kind regards, Steve.

User Olivsab successfully protected me from buying a Beolab 2, too. 😕 He listens to some of the same kind of music like me and he said the same thing like Steve and many others:

Beolab 2 for movies: Good

Beolab 2 for music: Please choose another subwoofer.

If you want to stay with Bang & Olufsen subwoofers you can choose
- Beoplay S8 subwoofer
- Beolab 14 subwoofer
- Beolab 19

if you need earth shaking power please consider another brand or built your own.

I've had mine ten years. Attach it to a good Beosystem 4 based source and its excellent and controlled.  You will hear different to this from people who've attached it to older sources and I would agree its a bit 'lazy' in those instances, pumping out a bass ideally suited to movies and dance music played loud. On an Avant, 11 or V1 its perfect! 

Stan wrote:

Yes, of course.

According to some on this forum, I either have poor taste, bad ears or listen too much with my eyes because I think the BL2 is great. I only listen to music. It is a great compliment to my BL8000 (first) and BL1 (now).

Unfortunately, as you can see from the other responses, your results may vary, and the only way to know for sure is to listen yourself (which can be tough in the 2nd hand market).

If you do buy one, please spend some time experimenting with placement and switch settings. This can be the difference between excellent and boomy, muddy bass.

Stan

Stan

Thanks for your reply i too have BL8000 have been offered the BL2 for 500 pounds. Year of Manufacture is 2002