Beolab 2 Even when played at full volume I can just about hear it.

3 replies

max65special (archived2)

Bronze

26 posts

Posted September 8, 2019 at 14:30 GMT

#2127680

The sound from my Beolab 2 is very quiet. Even when played at full volume I can just about hear it.

When I increase the volume or change the cd track there is a brief buzzing sound or sounds.

When the system is standby the light on the BL 2 is red. When the system is active the light turns to green which I believe is normal.

This is the configuration I am using.

BL speakers both connected to the out sockets on the BL 2.

Setup selection is free & selection 2.

The last PL lead is connected to one of the PL sockets on the BS3200.

I have:-

Beolab 8000 mark1 speakers.

Beo4 remote control.

Beosound 3200 HDD system.

I have recently bought mk2 powerlink cables. I have tried other PL cables without success.

I have tried pushing in the cables in case of loose connection.

I would very much appreciate any ideas. Thanks.

davidr (archived2)

Bronze

173 posts

Posted September 9, 2019 at 14:50 GMT

#2127681

BL2 should be quite noticeable, I used to have one paired with BL8000 as you have. Ideally a sub should simply 'support' the mains and not draw attention. But the BL2 has limited controls so a bit of trial and error.

Settings and connections should be okay.

Try running just the BL2 by disconnecting the BL8000s, it should be very apparent of the low end.

Steve at Sounds Heavenly

Gold

2501 posts

Posted September 9, 2019 at 19:22 GMT

#2127682

Hi max65special,

Can you hear the Beolab 8000s normally please? If so, then the cabling is all fine, this would suggest a subwoofer fault?

Kind regards, Steve.

Location: The cable workshop, England

My B&O Icons:

Cables, friendly advice and great ideas for connecting Bang & Olufsen! Ask any questions at https://soundsheavenly.com to get the best from your B&O! Please visit my B&O YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/soundsheavenlycables

Join BeoWorld

Become a Member

December 2026 Prize Draw

Gold Members Only

As a Gold member you're automatically entered into our exclusive prize draw — your chance to win iconic Bang & Olufsen products. A unique benefit of BeoWorld Gold membership, every draw brings a new opportunity to win something special.

View Prize Go For Gold