I always use Airplay,

But this still seems like a big decision, hmm a bit strange imo

Duels wrote:

Also says that future products won’t be having B&O multiroom either, just through ChromeCast or AirPlay, because most people don’t use it.

I think that it "kind of" make "some" sense: for people like me, coming to the brand lately and having mixed brand audio devices or old ones (90's/2000's), it is common to use Airplay and not ever be aware of Beolink Multiroom. Because it comes "free" with iTunes and iPhones and so on, and because it has been massively advertised as an easy and universal tech (just buy an Airport Express and you're set!). So dropping it may be normal if you compare use vs cost now that Airplay 2 allows Multiroom from iOS.

But I also understood that some people use B&O Multiform speakers to broadcast Beograms or Beocords. And I wonder what would become of this feature as I believe Airplay doesn't allow broadcast from analog sources.

Hi everyone,

I've just returned from interviewing the design team who created Beosound Balance.  If you want to know more about why this speaker looks, feels and functions as it does, then this video should help to answer your questions:-

link

John at B&O Manchester also has a great review of the speaker here:-

link

Frankly, I don't see why the Balance is called Beosound. In my opinion it's just a Beolab with wireless capabilities (but no powerlink).

As far as I know, Beosound has defined products that served as a source for music (radio/cd/digital/whatever) but this Balance is absolutely dumb. You need something else to stream to it, just like you do with any current Beolab speaker. 

Steve at Sounds Heavenly wrote:

 

I will be following up with connection ideas and advice for the Balance in the next few days.  To sum up this speaker - you MUST hear it - the sound is INCREDIBLE for its compact size 😐

Looking forward to this!!

Steve at Sounds Heavenly wrote:

Hi,

Please don't worry, there will be more details within the next few days - I will have a video review on my YouTube channel very soon at youtube.com/soundsheavenlycables (sorry I can't say more at the moment, please bear with me and all will become clear soon!)

Kind regards, Steve.

Steve.

www.soundsheavenly.com

Sounds Heavenly are proud to sponsor BeoWorld!

I agree - their own multi-room worked so well, especially when it could distribute AP sources to other rooms.

How this will work in the future, who knows.

The physical tap to join was always a great option, without having to reach for ones phone.

And how will the sound from a BV (from a movie playing or some sports being watched etc) be expanded to a speaker (like a BS2 for ex) in the kitchen.

Anyway, I did warn this would happen numerous times, but was met with the usual "they'd never d that" scepticism.

But yes, not a brilliant development.

Fansastic wrote:

Very very disappointing!

 

No B&O multiroom capability’s, only Apple Airplay2 and Chromecast, how is this possible?

 

Is the company so much at drift that they are abandoning their own multiroom solution. I want to join and use products with my remote, not my phone!

 

Apart from the strange design I feel B&O is getting a fashion / furniture company which produce loud products. Not form but Marketing over function. Even the technical product sheet contains various marketing statements to be copied by lazy journalists... pfff I need a coffee and let this disappointment sink in.

 

 

For now: shame on you B&O, get your act (and management) together!

Hi Robin,

Beosound Balance has the beam-forming tech from Beolab 90, making it a real room filling powerhouse.  Despite its small size, it can produce massive, deep bass and crystal clear treble, with full control of the tonal balance via the new version of the B&O app.

There is much more to this speaker than meets the eye - I strongly recommend that you go to hear it demonstrated properly before forming an opinion as it really does sound very, very good 🤒

Kind regards, Steve.

Sandyb wrote:

And how will the sound from a BV (from a movie playing or some sports being watched etc) be expanded to a speaker (like a BS2 for ex) in the kitchen.

This feature is already obsolete for the current BeoVision lineup with LG panels. TV sound cannot be shared in multiroom.