Sound just fine close to the wall.
Sound ok in small rooms too and dont fill too much space either.
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Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?
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You have been very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.Please, this is my last question, and perhaps its what worries me the most: I am not sure about the connection options fir a non B&O pre-pro. I have a Denon a1hdci processor and this device does not have digital outs, as far as I know. My understanding is that the BL5 accepts incoming sound throughout analog RCA cable. If that's correct, what are the compromises by doing this? Are the speakers performing the room correction still after the analog inputs (> D/A)?thanks again.
Please disregard my last post. I am now reading the BL5 users manual I found online. However, I am sorry to say that unfortunately I will not buy the B&O speakers at this time because of the "need" to use a separate remote control. If it was just me in the apartment i would have maybe dealt with it, but I can't complicate things that should be as normal as pushing just one button on one remote to power the whole system. Oh well...
To answer your question: The only upgrade of the Beolab 5 is adding ANOTHER Pair of Beolab 5's :-)
The 5's are perfect the way they are in every aspect and B&O have to concentrate on the other end of their product portfolio
The current portfolio needs more entry level products to get new customers not a Beolab X which is above the 5's or below the 5's... In terms of speakers the B&O portfolio is very well positioned from updated classics (6002 / 8002) to smaller space saving solutions ( 4000 / 4 / 3 ) to above midrange (9) and finally the flagships (5s) also add 2 differen subwoofers, in-wall speakers and center speakers.
Anyway if B&O will develop someting to replace or to be above the 5's with the same radical approach for a reasonable price (not talking cheap here...) I'm in!
Stephan
because of the many possibilties doing the "set up" of the BL5s - is there a chance doing this on my own or do I always need an expert helping me?
Yes, Why not another Beolab 5? Perhaps with an hdmi connection? It would make life easier. I don't want to use their remote control for volume control either (by the way, my understanding is that even with analog connection it would apply) and another for changing a non-beo tv channels. That doesn't simplify things for me.
Honestly, I think you got a little "fuzzy" about the Beolab 5's suddenly...
I'm guessing you have a bunch of different branded equipment, since I can't recall Denon making a TV set. Why not just get a universal remote? The higher end ones can handle the different frequency of B&O remotes, or you get a Beo6, have Keith program it for you, and voila! you have a B&O remote that turn heads, and can control all your equipment.
Hi Andreas,
Im getting some lab5s once my renovation is done. Does the Beo6 need some modification/go between to control other equipment? I have a Pioneer quipment, B and O and Foxtel (australian pay tv) and would love a universal B &O remote. Whos Keith?
Thanks for any insights Andreas.
JR
There is no need for a new Beolab 5.
What should be improved? All my life I thought about speakers, listened to "new" speakers, wishing new speakers...since I got my BL5s about five years ago. BL5s are small - yes, as a 4way active speaker set with built in 2500 W amps and a 15 inch woofer, they are very small - They sound great, they are easy to set up - thanks to the calibration system and acoustic lenses.
Why not a "pro"-version of BL5 with balanced inputs and maybe external amps and a special woofer with 2x15 inch woofers to match different studio facilities and control rooms? I think Dave Moulton has some BL5s in his studio....
@Beology: Keith is Keith Saunders, expert of the Beo5/6
@Maab: HDMI connection transfers digital picture, audio and hdcp. BL5 just need digital audio - spdif.
Why not use a Beo4/5/6 for your equipmment? Just use an IR converter like the TT455 box from Lintronic. www.lintronic.dk
@Mr10Percent: a nice clean setup - congratulations! My BL5s are also close to the wall (about 50 cm). Sounds great...
Stefan
Hi Andreas,
Im getting some lab5s once my renovation is done. Does the Beo6 need some modification/go between to control other equipment? I have a Pioneer quipment, B and O and Foxtel (australian pay tv) and would love a universal B &O remote. Whos Keith?
Thanks for any insights Andreas.
JR
Yes, you'll need the XML files for the other makes, such as your Pioneer TV.
Keith is our tech guy here, and he offers the Beo5 remote control programming service that can be seen on a banner. I highly recommend him.
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