Hungedu wrote:

Has anyone noticed the flood of BeoSound 8 systems being sold on Ebay since the iPhone 5 was introduced? I guess there's little hope of an upgrade for us older BS-8 owners.

Hopefully that will create a trickle down effect that generates even more potential fans for B&O ... and Beoworld ... perhaps we should prepare for an avalanche of newbies and questions ("I bought on eBay the cool B&O speaker Phil Schiller should in t he Keynote, but how do I get my iPhone 5 to work with it") by preparing a mini-FAQ 😁

What's the problem..? As many Apple owners love to buy a new 'i-device' every time a new model is launched - why not buy a new BeoSound too..? 👍

Hungedu wrote:

Has anyone noticed the flood of BeoSound 8 systems being sold on Ebay since the iPhone 5 was introduced?

I doubt that's the case....they haven't received their iPhone 5 yet. Mine is on it's way, but I don't see the need to get rid of my BeoSound 8. Just buy an old iPod Touch or use your iPad. I'm using an old iPad 2 to control my BS8.

Seems farcical to get rid of a BS8, and lose money, when you could simply get an old iPod Touch to use with it. Indeed, I don't bother storing music on my iPhone, to save space!

I think this is caused by the Beosound 8s being given away free with a new TV. There's a promotion by B&O at the moment, and maybe those that are buying the TV see selling the Beosound 8 as a way to get a 'discount' on their TV.....

It seems to me that the same Apple-manufactured adapter that B&O is giving to Beoplay A8 owners will work on a Beosound 8 as well.  You just have to buy it at Apple for $29.

I wouldn't call it flood, but eBay is beast and people tend to follow lead with about anything what may catch some dosh :) comment about getting discount on TV's sounds very possible as well - at least in Britain everyone likes a bargain 😁

Hungedu wrote:

Has anyone noticed the flood of BeoSound 8 systems being sold on Ebay since the iPhone 5 was introduced? I guess there's little hope of an upgrade for us older BS-8 owners.

I have seen the same thing in Sweden on our local "blocket.se". Lots and lots. And a lot of people are selling several. I dont understand what is happening. Something strange going on.

MediaBobNY wrote:

It seems to me that the same Apple-manufactured adapter that B&O is giving to Beoplay A8 owners will work on a Beosound 8 as well.  You just have to buy it at Apple for $29.

Yes, that might work. however.. May be I'm wrong, but with the height of the adapter and the width of the lightning connector that is 1/4th smaller then the 30-pin connector, the iPhone5 will be standing top heavy in its docking station. My guess is this will not be recommended.