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Ok, so it seems that Level sounds better than BS1 and is close to BS2, but how about the Beolit 15/17 comparison ?
My Beolit 15 is still running strong, so appart from a design point of vue (find the Level very very nice) I suspect I'll be disappointed by the sound spending 1.200 € (vs 500 € of the Beolit).
It really depends on the music you listen to, and how much you value lower bass vs upper/mid-range. With ~90% of the music I listen to, the BS2 sounds much better than the Level, not even close. To me, where the Level ever so slightly beats the BS2 is with complex, high and mid-range heavy music (most classical, some acoustic and singing/piano-y jazz). I've never considered myself a "bass-head", but I find on most music (rock, some jazz, pop, electronic), I miss the BS2's punchy, controlled bass. The Level reminds me a lot of the BL6000s - "great for its size", sounds great for some music, but really lacking in the bottom end.... which isn't surprising when you look at the Level's design - it's only ~2 inches thick. I've really only listened to the Level in it's upright position.
I've never heard the Beolit 15/17. My guess is it would sound quite a bit better in the upper registers, and maybe a little weaker in the lower bass, but the bass it does provide is probably much better controlled. When it comes to value judgements, that's up to you. If Beolit sounds anything like the M3, I'd say its totally worth it, but, again, everyone values money differently.
The "problem" I have is that I really think the Beolit 15 sounds good for it's size, very loud and punchy for the kids (now young adults) and me.
But the Level is very nice for my eyes, reminds me of a Jacob Jensen product, and it's important !
In fact, I think I have to try the Level in the shop now that a store reopenend in my town.
Cheers !
We can't give a date yet, but we're working hard on it. 😕
Circling back on Level...
Has anyone placed the oak grill on the aluminum body? I’d like to see this very much (or would even settle for a photoshop, if someone is bored and has interest).
And does anyone know what the oak grill sells for separately? I like the wood much more than the fabric but wouldn’t buy a gold colored piece. I’d have to combine them. :)
Location: Paris France
well that really does look very nice.
It really is by far the best design of the recent bunch of products.
Sharp looking! Very sharp. Gracias, matador!
Very, very nice...
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