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The Shape fascinates me, probably more than any other current B&O speaker/system. It's been a couple of years, I think, since its introduction; time enough for evaluations to mature.
Those of you who have purchased: what do you think of your system now? What do you think of the sound quality? Do you miss the 2-channels, 2-speakers sound of traditional stereo? Would you purchase the Shape again?
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most original B&o design of the last yearswhat do you think of your system now?
I love the clearness and, music dependent, bass.What do you think of the sound quality?
I've got 4 speakers. The DSP in the core gives you enough spacial room comparable with stereo.Do you miss the 2-channels, 2-speakers sound of traditional stereo?
Certain!Would you purchase the Shape again?
Thanks for the response! May I ask: did you do your own design and installation? Or did you contract with a professional installer?
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did the installation myself
own design
did the installation myself
How taxing was the installation? My dealer suggested that a bottle of good bourbon helps with the installation.
I did find it straightforward. I wouldn't recommend to start with the Bourbon before installation, but I have enjoyed it afterwards 😎How taxing was the installation? My dealer suggested that a bottle of good bourbon helps with the installation.own designdid the installation myself
The Beosound Shape installation film says it all.
Design, tone quality and technique of the Beosound Shape are perfect, I really love my. I use my Beosound Shape as rear speaker in my living room (1 amp and 4 speaker). It is an eye catcher corresponding with the modern art paintings on the other walls. The Shape makes a very high quality impression and is also technically very thoughtful with great attention to detail. Technically, I give the product / hardware full 5 stars.
Unfortunately, there is a downside and that's the Bang & Olufsen app, which makes a very amateurish impression, just the opposite of the speakers. The app works, but apparently the money ran out and B&O had to save money and could not afford professional software developers. The app makes a quick and dirty impression, it seems that the essential features were poorly engineered put together in one app. And now for months / years with low budget it is further developed but unfortunately loveless and planloss.
Hi HHWith it operating as rear speakers can you assign the rear 4 speakers as right and left and right and left bass AND you only need one amplifier ?
Hi Michael, you only have 2 channels in, so you can assign left and right. The bass-management is taken care of by the Shape amp.
Thanks CKI had that diagram in the PDF you kindly linked me to in mind when asking that question. Btw your videos online are informative. The more I find out about the Shape the more I like it. It’s very flexible even more so than the marketing info I read about it and customisable. Thanks againHi Michael, you only have 2 channels in, so you can assign left and right. The bass-management is taken care of by the Shape amp.
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