Bluetooth adaptor direct connect to powerlink cables mk3?

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master123456789
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 10:14 GMT
#2115456

Hi

I want to find the most simple way to replace a Beosound 2300 with a bluetooth adaptor. What can I choose?

I want to find a active version of the Hall Audio 2x8 to passive speakers. So simple as that. And I don't want to change the cables, so therefore I want to use the exiting powerlink mk3 din cables.

There must be a more simple way than a Beosound Essence, there must be a Hall Audio 2x8 "active speakers version".

Leosgonewild
Leosgonewild
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 11:25 GMT
#2115457
Connection hub
Leosgonewild
Leosgonewild
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 11:28 GMT
#2115458
Personally I would go for something with airplay or Chromecast. Bluetooth should be used for headphones only.
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master123456789
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 12:02 GMT
#2115459

Chromecast - but then I cannot use the powerlink cables?

Leosgonewild
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 13:03 GMT
#2115460
No.

But you can put one Chromecast directly next or under the speaker. Use one Chromecast for each speaker and group them together. Tada, wireless Pentas 😁
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master123456789
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 15:45 GMT
#2115461

So i put them direct into the line in? Two chromecasts? And how do I then play them together?

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BeoMegaMan (archived2)
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 16:44 GMT
#2115462

You'll need a Beolab 2 adaptor with a PL-Y splitter. The BL2 adaptor will allow you to turn the PL cable into RCA as well as trigger the speakers on. From there just connect your source to the cable and away you go. I'm sure Steve from Sounds Heavenly can provide you with it. 

Leosgonewild
Leosgonewild
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 16:48 GMT
#2115463
You group them together in the Google home app.

Then they will show up as a single device/group in your music app. Like this.

You are even able to adjust treble and bass from the google app. Each speaker separately 🙂

Leosgonewild
Leosgonewild
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 16:48 GMT
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BeoMegaMan wrote:

You'll need a Beolab 2 adaptor with a PL-Y splitter. The BL2 adaptor will allow you to turn the PL cable into RCA as well as trigger the speakers on. From there just connect your source to the cable and away you go. I'm sure Steve from Sounds Heavenly can provide you with it.

Ah, you know... A little B&O here, a little there

What question are you answering here?
Leosgonewild
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Posted December 13, 2018 at 16:59 GMT
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Sorry BeoMegaMan, I see now you answered how he can keep the powerlink cables.

As the Pentas has line in, there is no need for them.
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