In fact, no new BeoLab 12 but new floorstands for the BL12-3 and BL12-2.
Here is a picture from the B&O official website :
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I was just thinking the same.. First I thought it was the back of hte BeoSound 9000.. But after a closer look it's the BL12's :-)
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Crikey, I was just coming online to post the very same photo!
Not sure what to think about the floor standing BL12. The shorter BL12 looks better, I think. But why buy these when you could get BL3s? The BL12s look like re-defined 80s speakers.
I like the BL12 on the wall, but on a stand.... No...
I'm curious about the sound ?
If i remember, Moxxey didn't like the sound of the wall-mounted BL12-3 in the shop.
I hope the sound is not "thin" because of the lack of the wall-effect !
If i remember, Moxxey didn't like the sound of the wall-mounted BL12-3 in the shop.
Quite flat, I thought. But remember my dealer's BL12s weren't on a solid wall, which makes a difference (and makes me doubt whether stand versions will be even flatter). Wasn't it Seanie who bought BL12s and then got rid of them after a few weeks as he found they couldn't be pushed very hard?
In fact, where is Seanie these days?
I thought the whole design of these things was that the wall amplified/enhanced the sound. Maybe they have a "stand" setting! Personally i like them even less on the stands.
On the backside of my BL12's, next to a BV10-40, there is a position switch with indeed wall, corner and free settings. I think you can use the free settings mode for the most bass. That's how all the Beolabs work. I can't test this because mine are wallmounted.
And, do you like the sound off yours ?
How can you compare with other BeoLabs (BL3, BL4000, BL6000,...) ?
Hi Steph,
I'm very satisfied with the sound of my BL12-3's. Mostly I play jazzmusic and modern stuff, sometimes classic whe I'm in the mood.
The sound is very detailed, not too bright and the bass goes rather deep. Mine are mounted on a very solid wall. Later I added a BL11. This will give the combo more body and goes deeper (no boo m boom). In my opinion a very good combination. Especiall for the bass, which is deep and tight.
I'm planning to swap my rears, BL4000's, to BL12-2's. The 4000's are very different qua sound, They are not as detailed the BL4000's have a very neutral and warm sound.
This combo is much better than my first combo (BL8000/Bl2). I have not tesed with BL3's, because of the size of my room. I think tey are too small. Also not tested with BL6000's due to placement. But I think he 6000's ae missing too much deep bass. Not an option for me.
I would recommend the BL12's with the addition of a BL11 sub.
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