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BeoLit 12 is in the shops! Initial impressions?
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Of course it doesn't sound as good as a BeoSound 8, what were you guys expecting?
Worse than a BS8? Wow, that's gonna sell!
Beolit 12 sounds perfectly decent to me for a portable music player. It's better than my made-in-Denmark problematic Beosound 3, for example, which is only a few pounds less, but with a mono speaker and basic FM support. Beolit 12 is £599. Beosound 3 is approx £530. I'd rather have a Beolit 12.
Did you have problems with your sound 3 pressure plate?My volumering doesn't work is now for second repair.
Did you have problems with your sound 3 pressure plate?My volumering doesn't work is now for second repair.
Correct, yes. But then everyone did. When I took it back to my local dealer, there were about 10 other Beosound 3's lined up for repair. Indeed, there was a backlog.
I took it 2 times?..it still isn't solved then?
They just need to add Airplay to all the speakers. I don't see why B&O couldn't do that considering how much they charge.
In terms of competition with airplay and battery, there is the Philips SoundRing for $300 USD. I happen to win one on eBay for $100. I thought it was a pretty good deal considering a Airport Express is that price alone. It sounds about what you would expect, but has a unique look.
Reminds me of an old Roberts Radio form the mid 70's . Looks pretty naff tbh. Hardly cutting edge.
Where's Jacob Jensen when you need him ?
His beolit 600 from 1970 - over 40 years ago - makes this look stone age.
Also had a side by side comparison to BS8. In my ears BS8 has much more complete sound stage. Just my opinion though.
I am confused. Were you expecting the smaller, portable and cheaper BeoLit to match the bigger, fixed and more expensive BeoSound 8 sound wise?
No of course. But i had the oppprtunity to test this in real life.
I really like the Beolit 12, pretty fresh, although I can see the retro aspect of the design also. By contrast the Philps Fidelio is pretty derivative of the type of design B&O have been producing over the last two decades. Remove the Philips logo and replace with B&O logo. Add a few perforations on the aluminium finish and bingo - instant B&O product.
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