Beovision 10 speaker upgrade -> Beolab 4, Beolab 4000 or Beolab 14 4.1?

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Aabo (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 20:46 GMT
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Hi, 
I want to upgrade my BV10 to a more decent stereo setup (potentially surround) but I'm not sure what compact speaker to choose.

Sound sources will mainly be: spotify through chromecast, SACD through my NAS, and vinyls through my Rega p9

My choices are these:

BL 4000: A true classic compact speaker

BL 4: Are these good without sub? - or best for a rear speaker?

BL 14 - Im not sure about the design, sorry I think they look a bit cheap

Happy to get your input, most important for me is the sound, I would love to avoid a subwoofer

Thanks

Kristoffer

 

 

 

 

 

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kallasr
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 21:12 GMT
#2100483
Beolab 4000, s/n >1433xxxx to avoid issues with foam inside.

Great value for money and lots of option for wall mounting/table/stands.

Ralf

My B&O Icons:

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bramble (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 21:16 GMT
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Aabo,

I have a bv 7 40 with 4 beolab 4's and a linn sub...(5.1) no issues great speakers and compact🙂

What they are like without a sub unsure.......
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Aabo (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 21:19 GMT
#2100485

Thanks! - does the SN refer to MK2?

Kristoffer

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kallasr
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 21:49 GMT
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No, just the foam.

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beoplay-V1.png Beoplay-V1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-E8.png Beoplay-E8.png
Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Living Room: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-2 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 8000 (Rears), Screen: Sony KD-85XH9096
Home Cinema: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-4 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 4000 (Rears). Projector: Sony VPL-HW55
Home Office: BeoVision 11-46, 4 x Beolab 3, BeoCenter 9300 (BLC 1611/ML/NL)
Bedroom: Sony KD-65XH9077, Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 6002 and Beolab 11 (all white, wall-mounted)
Dart Room: BeoPlay V1-40 on floor stand
Guest Room: BeoVision 7-40 MK IV, Beolab 7-2, BeoSound Ouverture
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marexy
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Posted January 19, 2018 at 11:03 GMT
#2100487

Beolab 4000 any day ... top spekar for the money.

 

 

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Aabo (archived2)
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Posted January 19, 2018 at 13:04 GMT
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Guys, thanks for the replies. Spot on..! gonna go with two BL4000. Perhaps 2 more if I want the surround...

 

thanks again

K

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elephant
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Posted January 20, 2018 at 07:09 GMT
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It will be great setup. Especially if you get 4 !
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PK (archived2)
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Posted January 21, 2018 at 01:52 GMT
#2100490

I use my BL4 as rear speaker. The bass is quite weak so I would not use them for front main speaker unless with a subwoofer. They look really good, specially in blue. 

 

BL4000 has lot more bass and can be used without a subwoofer depending on taste. I use them as front speakers without a subwoofer. Very good value for money ! Good sound and they are a true B&O classic. 

 

I have not had a chance to listen to the BL14 but if you don’t like the look of them I would go for four BL4000 instead. 

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Aabo (archived2)
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Posted January 21, 2018 at 12:23 GMT
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Hi, I just went for a 4xBL4000 with the right Sn numbers (thanks!). This setup is perfect, they are so flexible if you want to move them a bit a round..

Thanks again

Kristoffer

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