My 24 hours with a Beolit 12

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Tonker (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 10:31 GMT
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I'll keep this short as to say i'm disappointed with this product, and for B&O for launching something so half baked is an understatement.

1. Connection to my wifi wasn't easy using the App, as after an hour it still was not recognising my router. Did it with cable and it was somewhat easier(put a bloody screen on it and just ask for a code B&O, this costs ยฃ600 ffs)

2. Sound quality considering it's size is excellent. The best in it's class(when it works)

3. In the last 21 hours i have lost reception from the router about 13 times. This means turning the device off and then letting it reboot to find the network. This takes a staggering 2-3 minutes. If your off in the morning this then means that the traffic report is coming through just after you have left, not whilst enjoying your coffee! Iphone-instant, PS Vita-instant, Apple tv-instant etc etc

http://store.apple.com/us/reviews/H7355LL/A/bang-and-olufsen-beolit-12-airplay-speaker

Essentially i wanted a high quality Airplay device that was portable, so that i could reposition it around our house. The sound is fantastic for a small device, the battery facility is almost unique, but for it to have so many reception problems in a medium that is so universal is to me, and as a fan, criminal.

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personaltrainerpaul (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 11:39 GMT
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Hi Chris,

This is so sad that you are having problems and really explains why i'm so scared to buy into the BANG&OLUFSEN name again after i've had so many problems with them over the years.

I agree with you, it sounds great, but it is criminal that a designer priced brand can allow such faults in their products.

I hope things get better with it Chris as that is a lot of money for a funky little box!

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Vienna (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 14:09 GMT
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Is the most recent SW version 1.02.10 installed ? If not, update the Beolit.

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burantek (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 14:29 GMT
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Paul W wrote:
This is so sad that you are having problems and really explains why i'm so scared to buy into the BANG&OLUFSEN name again after i've had so many problems with them over the years.

Sorry...

I don't recall you ever mentioning anything specifically wrong with any of your gear -some stuff from the early 90's and some older stuff from the 70's.

What is wrong? Start a new thread and I am sure someone here can help!

 

OT: Vienna, what changed in the most recent SW rev?

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Tonker (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 15:09 GMT
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Yes the software was updated by the dealer as I left. It really is B&O or nothing, so it's a bit upsetting really. If it wasn't for our dealer the whole recent process would be leaving a nasty taste to be honest.

I was tempted by the 8 but I want something flexible and mobile, hence an AirPlay device.
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Vienna (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 15:19 GMT
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ษ“ส‹ษพษ‘ษณษซษ˜ษฎ wrote:

OT: Vienna, what changed in the most recent SW rev?

Approx different 20 issues have been solved / improved by SW 1.02.10.

- Easier setup with new Beolit Setup app

- Many WiFi  related problems, slow connection, stability & range, switching off
  Wi-Fi after 10 min. without signal, even when connected to mains,  

- ect., ect. 

 

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Tonker (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 16:18 GMT
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Wasn't this thoroughly checked before being released to retail??? My goodness
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burantek (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 16:38 GMT
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Chris Townsend wrote:
Wasn't this thoroughly checked before being released to retail??? My goodness

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One can not complain about their new product release consistency the last decade!

Rumor has it that there will be a Playmaker Encore released about a week after Xmas 2012.

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Tonker (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 16:50 GMT
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We did think about the router so I placed the 12 over it and checked its connectivity. Excellent.

Took 2 paces back. Good.

3 now sideways. Minimal.

5 towards by kitchen. Poor.

10 feet away in a different room but with only a wooden door as a shield. Poor.

First floor. Minimal(modern paper thin floor!)

Apple Touch, 3 x P Vita, 2 x Apple tv right at the top of the house, no problems or disconnections even when simultaneously downloading HD content/streaming music.

Too many people even in small flats are having this problem for it to be fluke. Devices a sixth of its cost are blazing away on my same network using the same router,for that to be an acceptable excuse.
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Puncher (archived2)
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Posted July 20, 2012 at 17:09 GMT
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Chris Townsend wrote:
We did think about the router so I placed the 12 over it and checked its connectivity. Excellent.

 

 

Took 2 paces back. Good.

 

 

3 now sideways. Minimal.

 

 

5 towards by kitchen. Poor.

 

 

10 feet away in a different room but with only a wooden door as a shield. Poor.

 

 

First floor. Minimal(modern paper thin floor!)

 

 

Apple Touch, 3 x P Vita, 2 x Apple tv right at the top of the house, no problems or disconnections even when simultaneously downloading HD content/streaming music.

 

 

Too many people even in small flats are having this problem for it to be fluke. Devices a sixth of its cost are blazing away on my same network using the same router,for that to be an acceptable excuse.

 

Complain on their website -  B&O rarely makes excuses.......................................... they normally ignore you!๐Ÿ˜‚

Sorry!๐Ÿ˜ณ

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