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So the last speaker was released 3 years ago, the Beolab 50
Dont get me wrong the speaker selection is very good right now, but are we going to see something new?
This year they will launch a bunch of products, and we know a lot of it. But no rumors of a new speaker.
A new Beolab 3 have been rumored for agedes, but nothing concrete so I dont know if there is something close to market?
There must also be special things in the works for the 100yr anniversary...
There must also be special things in the works for the 100yr anniversary...
New colour for the range. It's called "Crisp" and is an eloquently refined lilac colour.
There must also be special things in the works for the 100yr anniversary...
Well, we've just paid off our Beolab 90s so bring on the Beolab 100, I say!
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This year they will launch a bunch of products, and we know a lot of it. But no rumors of a new speaker.
They will? I don't think anything is guaranteed. Remember you said the Eclipse 2 was nearly guaranteed for April launch earlier this year. My dealer claims B&O are not even close to finishing the design, never mind it going in to production!
I've heard a Horizon 2 with updated panel (same design) is likely, but what else?
Remember, most dealers here will know what's coming in the next 3-6 months!
In this case the company themselves have said there is a pipeline of 10 (or so) new products this year.
I think that was in one of the investor updates earlier this year.
That all said pre-pandemic timelines probably dont apply anymore, and their definition of new products can be a little generous (to me).
The Balance may tick off one of the 10, fair enough. But the E8 Sport edition - I wouldn't call that a new product myself.
As for that Eclipse 2, yes well......
This year they will launch a bunch of products, and we know a lot of it. But no rumors of a new speaker.
They will? I don't think anything is guaranteed. Remember you said the Eclipse 2 was nearly guaranteed for April launch earlier this year. My dealer claims B&O are not even close to finishing the design, never mind it going in to production!
I've heard a Horizon 2 with updated panel (same design) is likely, but what else?
Remember, most dealers here will know what's coming in the next 3-6 months!
That all said pre-pandemic timelines probably dont apply anymore, and their definition of new products can be a little generous (to me).
Correct. The so-called new iMac was due March and was delayed until around WWDC and the rumour is they still can't make it in enough quantity due to supply chain issues.
I ordered 2 x chest of drawers from Normann of Copenhagen. One finally arrived after 5 weeks (today). I was told this was stock. The other won't arrive for up to 8 weeks as they have no stock and again blame supply chain issues.
Another example. I ordered my LG GX and had to wait 4 weeks. I ordered a 65" and the dealer told me to get a deposit paid immediately as they had only two coming in as there was no stock available anywhere.
My guess is B&O being one of the smallest manufacturers will be further down the chain than, say, Apple, LG, or similar. ie. LG aren't going to supply B&O with panels if they are struggling to sort panels for their own products.
People have to remember B&O produce in tiny numbers. Sourcing supply will be harder than most.
As dealers tend to know what's coming and no dealer I know has any idea of what's coming before September, so if they don't know, we're even less likely to know.
Indeed, will take a while before most things are more readily available again.
As for product launches, yes the above will push out timelines. But my point more broadly would be that the company saying that 10 new products are due for release (expressed that way) runs the risk of being misleading.
Some will interpret that as meaning 10 wholly new products, but the recent history suggests that many will be tweaks to existing products.
As for iMacs.....wiat for the new ARM based Macs (is what I'm going to do!)
That all said pre-pandemic timelines probably dont apply anymore, and their definition of new products can be a little generous (to me).
Correct. The so-called new iMac was due March and was delayed until around WWDC and the rumour is they still can't make it in enough quantity due to supply chain issues.
I ordered 2 x chest of drawers from Normann of Copenhagen. One finally arrived after 5 weeks (today). I was told this was stock. The other won't arrive for up to 8 weeks as they have no stock and again blame supply chain issues.
Another example. I ordered my LG GX and had to wait 4 weeks. I ordered a 65" and the dealer told me to get a deposit paid immediately as they had only two coming in as there was no stock available anywhere.
My guess is B&O being one of the smallest manufacturers will be further down the chain than, say, Apple, LG, or similar. ie. LG aren't going to supply B&O with panels if they are struggling to sort panels for their own products.
People have to remember B&O produce in tiny numbers. Sourcing supply will be harder than most.
As dealers tend to know what's coming and no dealer I know has any idea of what's coming before September, so if they don't know, we're even less likely to know.
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