BL8000's - I'm on a budget!

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k984942 (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 10:12 GMT
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Hi all,

I currently have an Avant in the living room (16ft x 13ft) and intend to buy a stereo at some point (BS3000 or 9000).

I'm very happy with the sound from the Avant but I know with a pair of B&O speakers it will be much better + more suitable for music once I buy a stereo.

My dealer has some 2008 BL8000's (demo units) which he's prepared to let go for £1900:

1. Is this a good price? The resellers seem to be charging almost that much yet these are from an official dealer.

2. Would you guys recommend them as front speakers with an Avant and as speakers for when I get a stereo? I listen to all kinds of music (Classical, Hip-Hop, Pop) but tend to lean towards the more bassy music as a favourite. I still want the bass to be balanced though...I'm not looking to have a night club in my living room!

3. Would the Avant speakers revert to being a centre channel and sub (if indeed it does contain a sub!) when I'm watching TV and/or using the forthcoming stereo?

Overall, I'm on a budget so I really need to know I'm getting the best I can from B&O for my money as I'm unlikely to be able to replace or upgrade whatever I get for some time. I've read that the 8000's lack a little bass and that there is some compromise in sound quality to get the elegant appearance (for me they are all beautiful so I'd want the best performance for my money). Perhaps the BL3's are actually better?

 Any advice would be great!

Thanks

 

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smito (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 10:24 GMT
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I think £1900 is a good price for a 2008 pair of speakers, if they are in good condition. (no scratches...)

As you have the Avant already, you can connect the speakers to the TV right now. When you get the Music-System, you can connect that one to the Avant. The TV would then be the master-unit. (I'm no expert on that one, but I think that is the way it works). You should then be able to use the speakers with the TV and the BS.

If bass is what you are after, the BL3 might be a better choice. Before buying my BL8000, I compared them to the BL3, and the BL3's bass is more present, but IMO, they sound a little to aggressive. The BL8000 has a rounder sound in my ears.

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Lol (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 10:25 GMT
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Hi,
Go to the BL3, they're better (bass, ....).
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nmartin771 (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 10:52 GMT
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I will suggest to go for BL8000, actually for 1900e it is fantastic bargain.

Recently I bought BL8000 year 1999 for 1700 e with the shipping cost  !

 

 

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thavn (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 12:35 GMT
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You´ll be very happy with the BL8000. They are design icons, and will never loose their attractivity. They sound better than the BL6000 I used to own, which also sounded terrific (for their size).

 

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kimhav (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 13:46 GMT
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Agree; I would go for the BL8000; looks great and impressing output. For some future more oomph you can always add BeoLab 2.
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KingOfSnake (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 15:35 GMT
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Personally I would check the serial numbers on those speakers - they should be 20xxxxxx if they are 2008 ex-demos - however if they are sold with a 5 year warranty it doesn't really matter about age (so long as they are MK2).  IMHO.
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wonderfulelectric (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 17:13 GMT
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What a bargain! If it doesn't work for you in the long run, you can either use them in a secondary system or just think of it as owning iconic B&O pieces. 
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bayerische (archived)
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Posted January 19, 2009 at 17:36 GMT
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Sounds like a great deal!

-Go for it. 

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k984942 (archived)
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Posted January 22, 2009 at 09:01 GMT
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Thanks for all your input guys!

 

I was almost there with my decision to buy, but now I think I'm there thanks to all of your comments!

I was just wondering if anyone had the answer to my question about whether the Avant will revert to a centre channel only, and if the Avant has a sub that will help fill out the sound (since the 8000's appear to lack bass)?

 

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