bayerische wrote:

So how does it compare sound wise to the BS3?

An excerpt from my review which is located on page 2 of this topic...

"To put its sound quality in perspective, I compared the Beolit 12 to my Beosound 3. To my ears, it is immediately apparent that the Beolit 12  clearly produces a better quality of sound.  Whereas the Beosound 3 outputs in mono and is more tonally neutral (but lacking in output volume and the low end), the Beolit 12 is stereo with a significantly greater output and, at times, almost too much low end.  Other than FM and a clock, I can’t see why one would prefer the Beosound 3 over the Beolit 12.  To me, the Beolit 12 is clearly superior."

Tod Daniel wrote:

By the way, that was a beautiful piece written by Beophile. Articulate, descriptive and oh so dashing!

Todd...thank you for your kind words. 😁

You're welcome! I found it an excellent written piece.  Im almost sold on it :)

SHEFFIELD wrote:

£599...

I think that's a fair price. It's $799 in the States (about £520), but we have to take in to account 20% VAT. So, pretty equal, which makes a change.

You do get a lot for £599. Seriously. It's s top quality product with superb sound. Best of all, moving around is simple, plus it has an 8 hour battery. It's definitely better value than the Beosound 3.

Will be interesting to see the full range of colours once they ship in March (dealer confirmed March).

Daniel wrote:

Apple Store says it's working with iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.

So it will not work at all with a 3GS? Or will it work with some limitations?

I wanted to point out an interesting observation I made today regarding airplay.  That is, airplay uses the EQ settings of the iPhone.  While I believe the EQ settings are off by default, if you have the EQ turned on, airplay will use whatever EQ settings you currently have set.  I mention this because I remember a while back I was, out of curiosity, trying out the EQ settings on my iPhone with a set of headphones and inadvertently left the EQ on and forgot about it.  After several weeks of feeling like there was something off with the sound, I finally checked the EQ and realized that I had left it on. 

In any case, I was curious if the EQ settings were operational while using airplay...and sure enough they are.  Not only that, the EQ settings have a significant effect on the sound of the Beolit 12, much more than they do on earphones.  I believe it is a matter of personal taste as to whether the EQ will improve or detract from the sound of the Beolit 12.  Personally, I believe the Beolit 12 (and just about everything else) sounds better with the EQ off.

Nevertheless, being aware of the EQ is important for two reasons.  First, if you are auditioning the Beolit 12, make sure the EQ on the iPhone you are using is off (at least initially).  Second, if you feel that the sound of the Beolit 12 could use an adjustment (maybe for just a certain type of music), try the various EQ settings to see if one comports with your tastes.

By the way, the EQ settings on the iPhone are found at Settings>Music>EQ

Is Airplay two-way on the BeoLit 12 i.e. using a Beo4 remote you can turn the volume up or down but can you pause or skip to the next track?

rmclachlan wrote:

Is Airplay two-way on the BeoLit 12 i.e. using a Beo4 remote you can turn the volume up or down but can you pause or skip to the next track?

I don't think the Beo4 works with the Beolit 12, does it? I think everything is controlled from your iPhone or the limited touch controls on top of the device?

Mind you, my Beo4 does work with my Beosound 8, something that's much over-looked.

You can control the Beolit 12 with a B&O remote. That is what the IR receiver is for.The Beo4 and Beo6 will both work and I dare say the Beolink 1000 et al will as well.