How good is this woofer and can I use this connected to beosound 4000. What else would I need to have this work with my setup with a pair of beolab 4000. Is it worth getting this used or should I consider a beolab 2 instead. Do I need a ML MCL convertor? Thanks
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The Cona is a passive sub. To be honest I can't see it working with your current setup. It was designed to boost the bass from smaller CX passive speakers, in a setup where the Beomaster has an internal amp to power it. The Cona's crossover then filters the higer frequencies out for the CXs, but it can be quite directional. I actually like the Cona a lot (it looks great too - there's one in MoMA) and use mine with a Beomaster 8000 and some Beovox Pentas, and the bass boost can be welcome in my large living space.
For you though, I'd get the Beolab 2 as it hook up perfectly to your current system :)
Or any other brand active hub (search this forum, for example velodyne, KEF etc.) and an adapter cable
Ralf
My B&O Icons:
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
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
The Cona is a passive sub. To be honest I can't see it working with your current setup. It was designed to boost the bass from smaller CX passive speakers, in a setup where the Beomaster has an internal amp to power it. The Cona's crossover then filters the higer frequencies out for the CXs, but it can be quite directional. I actually like the Cona a lot (it looks great too - there's one in MoMA) and use mine with a Beomaster 8000 and some Beovox Pentas, and the bass boost can be welcome in my large living space.
For you though, I'd get the Beolab 2 as it hook up perfectly to your current system :)
Isn't this just the sort of situation that the new Beolab 11 is designed for? The Beolab 2 is probably overkill paired with a couple of Lab 4000's, esecially as Home Cinema hasn't been mentioned.
Simon
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My setup consists of 2 conas. This, in my opinion, sounds much better than running both channels through the same cona, as both channels will kind of fight over the single driver. Great speakers in an appropriate setup.
Getting back to the original concern, I think active is the way to go here.
Location: San Francisco
I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
How much is the beolab 11
How much is the beolab 11
Right around $3,000. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
Location: San Francisco
I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
Price in the US is around 2200 USD
Do you have the current BeoLab 2 price for comparison?
Location: San Francisco
I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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