They remind me of stretched out BL4's.

Do we know the price increase from the Beolab 9?

Interesting use of a DVC woofer to get more bass extension...almost an octave more than the BL9 if the specs are correct.

Jeff wrote:

Interesting use of a DVC woofer to get more bass extension...almost an octave more than the BL9 if the specs are correct.

Yes, I noticed that too... 19.5hz v's 28hz -albeit the specs for the Lab 9 at 28hz state -10db points, where nothing is quoted in that regard for the new 20.

I personally like the style and specs of the new 20 very much.

Whether there would be enough of an overall performance jump to want to go to the expense of changing over from the 9's to the 20's is doubtful though.

However, I've already had thoughts that I could eventually go for 20s for the front, and move my 9's to the surround position, rather than adding Lab 3's to my existing 18mnth old 9's.

Of course, if they update the 5's soon, then that's a completely new ball game.

One of the things I find totally refreshing and very pleasing when B&O bring out new product though, and this is a first for me in terms of brands I've dealt with over the years, you don't feel hard done by.

What I mean there, is B&O don't push new product to the point you feel almost ashamed to have the superseeded product, and that you'd be 'silly' or really 'missing' out not to trade up to the latest device.

These were the sorts of games that a certain Salisbury company who's products I once owned would play, which ended up making you feel very dissatisfied with what one had - which was no doubt the desired intent to try and get you to upgrade and spend more money.

B&O don't appear to do get unpleasant with their established and loyal customers like that, and as far as I'm concerned that earns huge respect and kudos from me.

I have to say I also really like the new TV a great deal - puts my V1 well in the shade and even eclipses the BV11 IMHO for a really classy looking TV, and with a touch of that old magic re the speakers sliding down and sideways from underneath that always made B&O seem magical.

I already want one!

Congratulations to B&O for some stunning and exciting new product! - well done!

Kind regards

John... 🙂

I heard seriously  the BeoLab 20 tonight ! 😁

Best Bang & Olufsen's loudspeaker for the price. It is looking very elegant either. If you have € 9.000, don't hesitate, let's buy !

@olvisab

There will be no speakers between BL 18 and BL 20. Save up money and buy the BeoLab 20 ! You will not regret. 🤒