Brilliant, made me laugh, 8% cider got to be more fun, 2nd hand you can spend about 1k and get either, I'd always fancied a 2 but as I had seen a couple of 11's for similar money wanted some more advice, got what i was after, 2 it is, 1 reply is all i needed to confirm what I think I already knew, cheers........

I always thought my BL2 purchase was one of my better B&O deals... even though I bought mine new.  It really helped round out the sound my BL8000s (Mk1), and now provides a subtle low end to my BL1s.  I don't know why it doesn't get more respect around here.  I have always really enjoyed mine.  

I do recommend you spend some time with the placement and settings or else it can sound "slow and boomy" (which I suppose is why it doesn't get more respect around here :) ).  I don't really have any advice other than take some time and experiment.  I also think there may be some resonant frequencies inherent to the passive "drivers" that might mess up some electronic music - KillyP once pointed me to a song by Massive Attack that did make the BL2 sound less than ideal, but I don't run into this in my normal listening.

Stan

mikeclem wrote:

     I am considering adding a sub to my current set up, Beosound 9000, Lab 6's & Lab 8's, Beovision 3. Does anyone have any experience with the lab 2 & lab 11, reading about them the lab 2 is punchy bass whereas the lab 11 is more subdued, anyone any advice or input is appreciated.

Having owned a BL2 and now two BL11s, I disagree with Chris, slightly. The BL11 does make a difference, but it's subtle. I'd say a 15% improvement to the overall bass. I have one connected to the BL3s and another with my BV11. When I listen to electronic music, the BL11 improves the clarity of the BL3s as it takes some of the bass from the BL3s. Overall, a better sound experience.

However, it's subtle. The BL2 is way more powerful for movies and explosions. Too much so. Rocked my room.

Have you considered a BL19? Might be a good half-way-house? Not as subtle as the BL11, but not quite as mental as the BL2?

Stan wrote:

I always thought my BL2 purchase was one of my better B&O deals... even though I bought mine new.  It really helped round out the sound my BL8000s (Mk1), and now provides a subtle low end to my BL1s.  I don't know why it doesn't get more respect around here.  I have always really enjoyed mine.

I do recommend you spend some time with the placement and settings or else it can sound "slow and boomy" (which I suppose is why it doesn't get more respect around here :) ).  I don't really have any advice other than take some time and experiment.  I also think there may be some resonant frequencies inherent to the passive "drivers" that might mess up some electronic music - KillyP once pointed me to a song by Massive Attack that did make the BL2 sound less than ideal, but I don't run into this in my normal listening.

Stan

 I can fully second Stan having an identical combination. The BL2 has tremendous power and reserve. However, you realise that a lot of today's CDs and MP3 files especially are poorly boosted at the bass end resulting in boomy sound.

I recently received a few INAKUSTIK CDs, where you can experience real soundcraftmanship. The BL1 / BL2 combination shines with very crisp bass and sound across the entire range.

About 2 years ago I tested a BL11 in a different setting. Although it rounded out the sound picture, I prefer BL2 if you want to boost the low end.