CB wrote:

Otherwise, you get "this content can't be played back with Deezer" error message (yes, Deezer - nothing to do with DLNA ?!?) 🙁

but in the B&o app the "Enable Beolink" was checked? 

Carolpa wrote:

in the B&o app the "Enable Beolink" was checked?

CB wrote:

The mk1 can't join, so you don't even have that setting

CB wrote:

But, surprisingly, the diagnostic tool says that Beolink is available?!?

Carolpa wrote:

You're sure? It is NOT a product dependable setting in the app (Settings, Beolink, Enable Beolink ).

I've been listening to the new BL28s on my dealer's cinema room today. They sound extremely well. I have a pair of BL18s at home with my Eclipse and the new 28s are clearly above the 18s in performance. We listened to a pair of 20s too and although bass was quite similar, the midrange and treble suited my taste way better on the newest speakers.

Aesthetics are, as already mentioned, much better in real life than in the AR app. Size is a bit taller than the 18s, but footprint is definitely larger, not just in terms of figures but as an overall occupied space. The effect of levitation above the base is just the finishing B&O touch here.

The sliding lamellas do impact oh the sound with the wide opening creating a pseudo 360º sound experience. I would bet it just a matter of sound processing and that it has nothing to do with the position of the lamellas, but it looks cool (although I agree that it's a pity to have them off sight when the speakers are on).

If you have the chance to experience them in person, don't miss it!

A great review, Styrizo! Gracias, tío.

Can you explain further BL20 vs BL28 sound?

Only a few more days ‘til launch!

Curly wrote:

A great review, Styrizo! Gracias, tío.

Can you explain further BL20 vs BL28 sound?

Only a few more days ‘til launch!

In my opinion, the BL20s provide excellent sound when listened on a seating position but become quite flat if you are wandering around the room. First time I experienced this was on a party at a friend's. Everybody was chatting and sipping their cocktails, with music playing from his 20s. I could clearly tell it was coming from a low height. This doesn't happen with BL18s nor with the new 28s. It's probably just a mindset of my own, but for me it's there ;)

Yes, height makes a great deal of difference which is why speaker stands are used a lot. 

I saw the 28s today in the flesh, and I think many if not most will like them.

Personally, I'm not in love with the design, and I doubt they'll become classics like the 18's, but they look good enough in person. I'd think about them in a similar way to the 50's - which while not classic B&O icons, are still decent enough as objects of interest compared to the rest of the loudspeaker market. The vertical line is slightly bothersome to me - but given they'll be open when in use, I guess you kind of accept that its part of the function as well as form. 

Sound wise, they're pretty impressive from the 10 minutes or so I listened to them - large, way larger than the 18s soundstage wise, and very bass capable. The track my dealer played was, to be fair, quite bass oriented, and I was taken aback by the bass reproduction. It was almost too much, but again I suspect that was down the track chosen. But otherwise, I can't believe many will not find the sound impressive. I didn't compare them to 20s, so can't comment on that side by side.

Anyway, they're not for me, but I do think they're a very solid addition to the range, especially because of the direct to speaker streaming capabilities. They can also be directly volume controlled (for example if a turntable was connected), which is nice for a set of Beolabs I guess.

I'm also told they can be bought as singles, in case anyone had that use case.

Otherwise, I did buy myself a Level for my bathroom (it sounds excellent enough) - in silver, but with the oak cover, and wall mount. I'll post a picture when mounted.  

So all in all a fruitful visit ;-)

Looking forward to see pictures of the Level silver/oak and to hear what you think, when you have used it for a while.

MM