combining a set of 1st generation S8 with a pair of beolab 3?

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Hi guys, I'm a newbie currently in the market for my first B&O set (entry level price wise).

 

Originally I was going to go for the Beolab 14, but the store sales recommend me to get the soon-to-be-released Beosound 2 instead.  He said 2 of those cones can be used as a pair for great sound quality, which will sound much better than the 14, even though 14 has surround sound (5.1).

 

I would  much prefer the newer models as well, but 5.1 surround sound does offer better home theater experience.  So instead of just getting the 14, I was wondering if it's possible to combine a few different speakers to create a 4.1/5.1 of my own.  I was looking at some second hand 1st generation S8 which I read here is actually the same as 14 (with 5.1 capability), is it true?  Is it possible to combine those with a pair of Beolab 3 to make 4.1?  or to combine the new wireless Beosound 2 (a pair) with a pair of either Beolab 3 (with wire) or S8 (with wire)?

 

 

williamhotelie wrote:

 He said 2 of those cones can be used as a pair for great sound quality, 

That would be new to me!

Which dealer told you this?

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

He said the new Beosound 1 cannot be used as a pair, but the new Beosound 2 can (via transmitter 1).

 

so now I'm thinking...  if I give up on the surround sound setup, I can go either:

1. Pair of Beolab 3, each hooked up with Receiver 1, and connect wirelessly via Transmitter 1.

2. Pair of New Beosound 2, and connect wirelessly via Transmitter 1.

 

Option 1 being a lot cheaper.

 

What do you guys think?

'but the new Beosound 2 can (via transmitter 1)'.

He surely means, 'using the line-in connection of the BS2'.

That would be possible, yes - but it would also contradict the use of the BS2 as the BeoSound it is.

And I also doubt, that using 2 speakers conceived and tuned for single use would be wise.

If you could get more 'details' from him, it would be nice.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

I'd listen to what Steve wrote.

Go for a setup, that is made of 'equal' speakers all the way 'round (and the sub in addition).

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

Millemissen wrote:

'but the new Beosound 2 can (via transmitter 1)'.

He surely means, 'using the line-in connection of the BS2'.

That would be possible, yes - but it would also contradict the use of the BS2 as the BeoSound it is.

And I also doubt, that using 2 speakers conceived and tuned for single use would be wise.

If you could get more 'details' from him, it would be nice.

MM

 

well the new Beosound 2 is wireless so the sales person said getting a pair of them, and they can be connected as left and right via transmitter 1.  Beosound 2 is not yet available here in Taiwan, he will call me as soon as it becomes available end of October he said.

so, following Steve's advise, perhaps going for the Beolab 14 5.1 is easier.  I will need to get a amplifier for this, right?  also, does anyone know the power voltage on the subwoofer of Beolab 14?  Taiwan has the same 110v as US, but not compatible with the European specs.  it would be nice if Beolab uses 110-240v, which means I can buy it anywhere around the world insteading of paying the premium locally.

 

 

 

 

Buy two S8's instead 😁
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