Great read, thanks for sharing. I’m really happy with my pair too. I managed to give one a good listen last week and my walls started shaking without sound quality being compromised at about 65% volume. I will test my pair more in stereo mode as well some time.

Want to know more about the LC3/LC3Plus codec, that is used for wireless stereo pairing?

Have a look here:

Great review and it mirrors my impressions of the sound quality. The only thing I disagree with is the reviewers fondness of the aesthetics, which just don't do it for me. 

I might regret selling mine one day. But then again, maybe they'll make them in Bronze and I'll buy them back again. 

NessimelliM wrote:

Want to know more about the LC3/LC3Plus codec, that is used for wireless stereo pairing?

Have a look here:

MM

Thank you for sharing, I'll have a look as soon as I have some time. Would be interesting to read.

BeoCom 1401 wrote:

Great review and it mirrors my impressions of the sound quality. The only thing I disagree with is the reviewers fondness of the aesthetics, which just don't do it for me. 

I might regret selling mine one day. But then again, maybe they'll make them in Bronze and I'll buy them back again. 

The black oak never really grew on me, and while I kind of like the standard oak version, it has never been a "YES" moment for me. Knowing B&O would usually launch their products in different colours later on, I had been holding on to buying a Balance since its release until I decided to go the Bespoke way :). My dealer has promised a catalog of materials and finishes that one could go for soonish, so I am curious to know if Bronze could be an option. The A9 is available in bronze with walnut legs and a warm taupe fabric, so the Balance could look great in that combination too. But I am not too sure about the taupe fabric, I'd probably go for something leaning more towards "rust", something darker that still fits the bronze-tone and walnut combination. Or a bronze aluminium base altogether. Or an anthracite aluminium base... I am quite sure it would be possible to make the Balance more stunning than the standard launch options. Which is why I don't really understand why exactly the choice fell on those two.

Csaba wrote:

The A9 is available in bronze with walnut legs and a warm taupe fabric, so the Balance could look great in that combination too. But I am not too sure about the taupe fabric, I'd probably go for something leaning more towards "rust", something darker that still fits the bronze-tone and walnut combination.

I am also fan of the Bronze tone (and Walnut) but not of the taupe fabric hey typically use on these products. I now have a Stage with walnut cover from Prestige Creators and it looks so much better than the taupe.

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Frederik wrote:

Csaba wrote:

The A9 is available in bronze with walnut legs and a warm taupe fabric, so the Balance could look great in that combination too. But I am not too sure about the taupe fabric, I'd probably go for something leaning more towards "rust", something darker that still fits the bronze-tone and walnut combination.

I am also fan of the Bronze tone (and Walnut) but not of the taupe fabric hey typically use on these products. I now have a Stage with walnut cover from Prestige Creators and it looks so much better than the taupe.

Indeed this looks much better :).

Wood certainly gives a different look to it and I'm sure it also fits better in the overall interior. I personally prefer the contrast of the taupe fabric, but that's exactly the beauty of B&O: they understand not every living room is the same, so we have a possibility to customize and make it fit. I did some cover changes myself, and I can relate to that feeling when you look at the product and finally feel that this is THE look you were trying to achieve. 👍

Back on topic: I am very intrigued to hear your stereo pairing review Csaba. I am kind of contemplating a pair ob BL28, but my living room is so small I don't really feel I could get the most (or, a lot) out of them.

Balance, on the other hand would have a placement issue as I would need to somehow fix them to the wall or some kind of a floorstand. Alternatively, I can bring a pair of BL17 from my other flat, buy one extra Core and call it a day for now...