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I have noticed the Beolab 50s sounds rather flat when playing streamed sources even with Deezer (both iDevice and app within TV) where the sound is better when streaming directly from Apple TV music app. The 50s are connected to Avant NG. I have played the same song using the same source through the Beolab 50: and Beolab 5s - have to say the 5s sounded better.
is this a setting problem that can be fixed?
Room compensation not done properly?
I would say the BL5s sound different.
The ALT lenses distribute sound in a certain way and this effect will be more pronounced in the BL5 over the 50s.
Additionally, the 15inch bass brought a real thump to the 5s, whereas in the BL90s (my reference), the bass is significantly less but much more defined and structured.
Takes some getting used to and some reall consideration in setup, but with the 90s (and I assume with the 50s) a far more natural sound full of image, depth and detail will come with experiment.
Couple more points, 1) IMHO, Beovisions are too dominant in effecting the sound quality of the BL90, you need to optimise with a very good digital source, 2) I don’t like listening to low res Deezer/Spotify (especially via a Beovision). To that effect, the BL5 is probably more forgiving
also not all sources play at the same start DB to begin with and or do the obvious first and check your settings in your BV
I have acquired a set of Beolab 50 speakers and a calibration
microphone. I have listened both with Beovision Eclipse as the source and
mostly an Oppo 203 player connected via coax SPDIF using the speakers D/A
converter.The beolab 50 sounds a bit harsh before breakin. Took me maybe 100 hours of playing. You must have some setup issues.
In a well calibrated mode, the speakers sounds really detailed, but... after listening for a while even at moderate volume I feel I get tired in my head and ears from listening to them, have actually expected a “warmer” more ear friendly sound. Then fell over that you write they sound a bit harsh before break-in.
Is this the same experience you had with your Beolab 50.
I hope my experience with the speakers get better over time, so far I only have maybe 30-40 hours of use.
Hi Bestsound, I use also an Eclipse with powerlink to my BL 50. I have also an Oppo 203 with digital coax cable connected. I f I compare sound quality when listening to music from these two sources I feel that the Oppo with digital connection (DLNA music) have slightly deeper and more detailed sound vs the Eclipse with powerlink connection (when listening to the same DLNA music).
Best regards
Martin
Hi Bestsound, I use also an Eclipse with powerlink to my BL 50. I have also an Oppo 203 with digital coax cable connected. I f I compare sound quality when listening to music from these two sources I feel that the Oppo with digital connection (DLNA music) have slightly deeper and more detailed sound vs the Eclipse with powerlink connection (when listening to the same DLNA music).
Best regards
Martin
Hi Bestsound, I use also an Eclipse with powerlink to my BL 50. I have also an Oppo 203 with digital coax cable connected. I f I compare sound quality when listening to music from these two sources I feel that the Oppo with digital connection (DLNA music) have slightly deeper and more detailed sound vs the Eclipse with powerlink connection (when listening to the same DLNA music).
Best regards
Martin
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