Connecting Beolab 17s to Beosound Core

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Hello,

I currently have a Beosound Core connected by cables to a pair of Belolab 3s (via a junction box to split the feed) and can play music through Spotify connect. (Not my primary question, but I've tried to connect my Panasonic TV through an optical cable but can't get sound to come through the Beolab 3s - any tips here much appreciated)

I've just bought a pair of Beolab 17s as a present for my wife. As they're wireless I assumed that I'd be able to have them in a different room from the 3s and the Core and be able to stream Spotify to them. However, in a practice run I can't get them to connect. (I've also bought a Beolab transmitter 1 in case this helps)

I'd ideally like two rooms where we can play music through Spotify, it'd be nice to also have TV audio through one of the sets of speakers but this isn't a priority. Can anyone tell me the best way to configure this set-up and what else I need to buy?

Finally..., I'm planning on also connecting a Beolab 2 to the Beolab 3 system. To do this would I have the Core running into the Beolab 2 and then the 2 running to the pair of Beolab 3s?

Thanks for reading and any advice here will be much appreciated. I'm sure that I've left important details out so please let me know if you need / want more info.

All the best,

Alex

 

Assuming the OP understands that (1) with one Core, the same source will be played on all speakers, (2) that a set of speakers cannot be turned off (no zones) and (3) that Wisa/WPL transmission from one room to another is subject to perturbation.

Would this be possible? (question to Steve):

                                   -PL Out (1) --> junction box --> BL 3s

Core --> PL In - Sub 2

                                   -PL Out (2) --> TR1 --> BL17s

 

Regarding the TV sound, is it well connected to the Core Optical IN ? I have already seen people mistakenly connecting the optical source in the Core's  optical out port.

The Core "Optical In" sound settings must be configured according to the TV volume management capability.

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Hi,

Yes, that is certainly possible!  Please bear in mind (as you mentioned) that all speakers will always play the same music together at the same volume this way.  I can help with the cables for any connection setup if required.

Kind regards, Steve.

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