I really like them (sound and looks!)

Only downsides are: Will children embrace them with their hands etc. No PIN code protection. Beolab’s 9  have to stand free. They are not that tall that they stretch over our sofa. That is the main reason I did not buy Beolab 9 yet.

I personally love the design - it's one of the most unique on the market. Sonically, they're head and shoulders above other BeoLabs with the exception of the BeoLab 5s from my experience.

I personally think they look best in black too...

You'll not regret buying BeoLab 9.. Sonically they are way superior to the 8000, and you'll get used to the looks i promise. 🙂

Remember everyone laughing about the 'jelly mould' Ford Sierra in 1982, saying that shape would never catch on? Well, we all got used to it - and then started to think it was nice!!

Lee

hi

i had 2 sierra's - never happy with them - am currently changing one into a 1930's alfa 2300 clone - it looks much better now than before (photos can be made available)

tony

Hi,

They've actually grown on me, from when i first saw them in at my local dealer. I currently have Harmon Kardon on these big bulky looking stands so the BL9's are definitely more aesthetically pleasing in my living room....due to arrive on Thurs, i can't wait!!

 Ash.

I like the Lab 9's (and looking back at some of the more "classic" designs; I'm pretty happy with the direction B&O / D. Lewis has taken of late). The designs are fresh and organic. B&O has always stayed away from the ugly black boxes (save for the Beomedia and the DVD1, and a few others), but the Lab9's seem to have a personality of their own, as do all the speakers with an acoustic lens.

Let the metaphors begin: The Lab3's are the little bulldogs, cute and stout, but step back as they can pack a punch. The Lab 9's are like monks, wise and unobtrusive, but since their sound is so superior to anything else, you have to listen. The Lab5's are the emperors of the soundstage. They not only look imposing, they also back it up by bringing beauty and clarity, and sonic vigor when necessary. The 7-4 serves it's purpose well, like the functional workhorse it is. It does what it says and says what it does.

The only acoustic lens speaker I have somewhat of a dislike for (design wise) is the Beolab 10. It seems too gimmicky. Maybe that's because I never liked the design for the AV9000.

-Sal

hahaha, love the metaphors!!!! lol ^^