geoff martin wrote:

some people would argue that the signal is never converted to analogue, but that would be just silly... :-)

seems from your description that it was not represented electrically in an analogue form ... I like it !

we are almost back to where analogue sound waves hit the diaphragm that wriggled the needle and capture the sound it the wax 😂

I think you have described a process which is close to the define of "high fidelity" (truthfulness) as the digital signal is not "corrupted" / influenced along the way

Moxxey, wtf is wrong with you?  There is nothing better than a good unboxing photo set.  Who wants to see a lovely kitchen, I much prefer cardboard boxes and polystyrene.

From my perspective the BS8 is limited sonically.  I would go so far as to say the B&W Zepellin offers better sound performance.  More bang for buck.

The following are not accurate, the inference that in expressing a different opinion one must apply.

1. You work for B&W, Bose or Sony

2. You used poor MP3s

Speak as I find.

"From my perspective the BS8 is limited sonically.  I would go so far as to say the B&W Zepellin offers better sound performance.  More bang for buck."

And the remote of the B&W Zeppelin is far superior to the one delivered with the BS8 too. Do not waste your time with the overpaid B&O stuff!

Paul Winn wrote:

This is what im finding with B&O. Great for warm sounding Radio 2 and Jazz/classical. But, I find it not suitable for playing my dance music tastes. My Century sounds totally lifeless with dance and RnB music which of course is my taste. Since B&O seem to be aimed at the older guys, i'm thinking that is deliberate. Great review Abz but hasn't really inspired me to buy one for listening to my music on. Although, I love it as part of an interior design piece!

Hi Paul,

Your comment is well received. I appreciate and respect your view.  A system for dance reflects a philosophy that is not ddetermined by age, or B&O, lol.   500+ hp engines go into Dodge Charger RT, Mercedes Benz sedans, and AWD Range Rovers; yet, the intentions and philosophies of utilising such power may vary by product, or may get combined into a single product (street racing, ultimate quietness, luxurious handling, off-road traction, extreme stability!!)   Be it a pickup truck or a luxury sedan, all I ask from the vehicle is an engaging ride that fits my taste, regardless of how expensive or reasonably-priced it may be.

B&O, Mark Levinson, Primare, Musical Fidelity, Martin Logan, Apogee, Van den Hul, Audio Quest, Lynn, Duntech, Quad, Onkyo, Yamaha, B&W, Bose, etc. have got audio philosophies behind each of their products.  You and I make choices that fit our tastes, beliefs and philosophies. IMHO the philosophy of dance music at home is replicate live performances / party time.  Audio systems used for such performances are manufactured to capture the music and subdue the surrounding action.  Moreover, the mixing engineers, do accentuate certain instruments / voices to make up for the open air or large busy hall environment.  I believe the system for such music must reflect that environment to engage the listener and make them feel “there and then”.  

Casually, I read audio reviews that claim a system as an all-rounder, meaning it works with Dance, Jazz, Rock, R&B. Classical, Vocal, etc. etc.  IMHO, it is extremely hard to design and implement.  Instruments and human voices, not only vary by frequency, but also in audio wave shapes and modulations, and how harmonically theose complex sound waves interact while being reproduced within the system and in the air (between the speaker and the human ear) where rooms and furniture add, subtract, eflect, or refract.  In my entire life, I have never heard a system / speaker / transducer that sounded truthful to a live piano playing in front of me, or at least next room.  However, I have listened to so many systems that were truthful enough to ENGAGE the listener and pull them into the music.  Happy seasons, and happy listening to all… 🙂

Cheers

sorry duplicate post

Tim wrote:

And the remote of the B&W Zeppelin is far superior to the one delivered with the BS8 too. Do not waste your time with the overpaid B&O stuff!

I disagree about the remote. The BS8 remote is better, IMHO.

However, one advantage the BS8 has over the Zeppelin is the support for your iPad. And colourful frets :) No kidding, but from someone who likes a bit of colour around the home, the all-black Zeppelin isn't as appealing.

When my BV10-46 arrives in a couple of weeks, off will go the black fret, to be replaced with the red fret instead. BV10-46 with a red fret looks ace.

Moxxey, the orange grilles on the BS8 look amazing fantastic!!!

I managed to have a full 'private' play with the BS8 on Thursday.  Sorry I havnt had the chance to post yet so incredibly busy.  Must say, I was shocked with that cheap B&O remote though, super cheap plastic and very un-B&O... review to come :)

Paul Winn wrote:

Must say, I was shocked with that cheap B&O remote though, super cheap plastic and very un-B&O... review to come :)

It's completely fine for me. In fact, I'm more positive than negative. Good feel to it, good weight, does what it needs to do. Works well. No complaints.

moxxey wrote:

Paul Winn wrote:

Must say, I was shocked with that cheap B&O remote though, super cheap plastic and very un-B&O... review to come :)

It's completely fine for me. In fact, I'm more positive than negative. Good feel to it, good weight, does what it needs to do. Works well. No complaints.

Cheap looking remote: I wouldn't had minded a metal base like Beo 4 ...

But controlling the Beosound 8 as docking station by remote I only need Volume up/down, on/off, next/previous title/radio station.

And that is offered by this tiny remote, which ist not too bulky on my breakfast table.

And it works fine without too much explanation in other people's hands.

iPoditiv

I was just kidding, just look at my avatar imho the beosound remote is by far the best designed remote of any ipod-dock so far.