Sal wrote:

I can attest to the low end power of the BL9's they're remarkably able in the bass department. Zero need for a dedicated sub.

Agreed. I have a pair myself and don't find the need for a sub.

For a brief time, between selling BL8000 & BL2 I tried, for fun, connecting BL2 & BL9s. Actually I couldn't say I preferred the point source of a BL2 vs basically stereo sub response of BL9.

BL9 aren't very 'showy' but certainly can go quite loud, excellent value for the money. I passed on BL5 because they're simply too large for my space.

ADU wrote:

Beolab 9 has about 700 watt each. The Beolab 4000 has about 50 watt each. Beolab 9 can play very loud, and you dont need a subwoofer. There is enough bass in the Beolab 9. They go down to 30 Hz with full power.

 

OK, if your looking at watts then lets have a look -

Beolab 9 - 600W per speaker = 1200W

My set up -

Beolab 4000 - 59 watts per speaker, x4 = 236W

Beolab 7.1 - 720W total (6 drivers)

Beolab 2  - 850W total

Grand total - 1806W

Please note, all these above figures come from Beoworld.

So looking at -

Bass, Beolab 9 = 800W, my setup  = 1190W

Mid range Beolab 9 = 200W, my setup = 240W

Treble = Beolab 9 = 200W, my set up = 376W

I'm sure some people who know a lot more about speakers might have something to say about the above figures as I've been reading some B&O technical pages recently and I appreciate they are very technical and complicated boxes.

 

The proof of the pudding is in the eating. 

And you must 'eat the pudding' at home to decide, what is best for you there.

MM

Millemissen wrote:

The proof of the pudding is in the eating. 

And you must 'eat the pudding' at home to decide, what is best for you there.

MM

I completely agree, it is very loud, after an hours listening to dance music my ears are ringing!!, But loudness is not the only thing, I want better quality and depth, so beolab 5's are being considered.

I will do some homework, maybe go and have a listen to them, and read a lot of posts about them on here, great forum!!!

 

 

A somwwhat differet answer here.

I have used my RL7000 for parties with fine results, but most of the time when I need it to get really loud for parties then i use professionel speakers for example db Technologies Opera 15.

They are build to sound good when played loud. Sure my RL7000 sounds better at low volumes, but the Operas shine at loud levels. They also have automatic volume adjustment if someone accidentially connects an mp3 device at full volume.

Sometimes one set of speakers cannot solve all use scenarios.

Beold wrote:

Sometimes one set of speakers cannot solve all use scenarios.

So true

Just viewed the Beosound shape in Northampton

Wow what a great piece of kit

The shop has an 8 speaker setup

Sounds good and manages high volume

I found he sound maybe a little clinical compared to the warmth of the Penta 3

Bass was good until about 80% volume then I noticed more higher notes and needed to turn it down

The jury is out on if I would ever replace my Penta

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The BS Shape is of higher interest for me (for "everyday use") than the BL50...

Still not saw it in France.

This might be interesting:

Really interesting actually !

Even if it's for internal use only 😕

Thank you MM