Hi, site not iPad friendly? so there were maybe 3 s45 versions? Orig 3 driver ones called s45 then a s45-2' then in the 80s the 2 speaker, split grill s45? Yikes, the more I research the more confusing it gets on the s45. I Had to go to the HTML source editor link to type in on the iPad, I'm away from my home Mac mini. Hope to see the items tomorrow!, Thanks all!!
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I Had to go to the HTML source editor link to type in on the iPad,
or go to edit your profile to switch modes - second tab, site options:
Actually S22s! Lovely little speaker and beautifully made! 🙂
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Yikes, the more I research the more confusing it gets on the s45.
Welcome to the site!
To keep it simple w/ S45's...
There were (2) versions of the single fret. (early)
There was (1) version of the double fret. (later)
Just look for the single fret model(s) -that is what you want. The BEST bang for the buck product B&o ever made, IMHO! 😁
Agree - the S45 and S45-2 were much the same in performance - the S45-2 has the flat back and extra metal trim. These two are three way speakers. The later S45 from the later Uniphase models is a two way speaker and replaced the S30 in the range. The nomenclature changed partly due to B&O recalculating power outputs and hence having to increase the power handling of the speakers - or at least the figures given! Nothing wrong with the later S45 - it is probably pretty similar to the S30 but it is nothing like its earlier namesake. The S45-2 is outrageously good for what it appears to be.
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Thanks, mode was set on advanced, I just looked, but have to post in the HTML mode. Anyway, what USD price range would cosmetically pristine BG8000, BM6000, and the early s45 and s75 speakers go for, never refurbed etc, assume they work but will know tomorrow when I check them out. Orig owner, boxes, stands, manuals. I know value equals what a buyer is willing to pay.
Thanks, mode was set on advanced, I just looked, but have to post in the HTML mode
apologies for being cryptic !
if you set it to "plain text" then you can post easily from an iPad or iTouch/iPhone ...
I have also used your tip of touching "HTML" on the message icon line ... which launches a separate Safari window, and provided I keep entering < BR > tags I get a good enough post ... useful for ad hoc posts
But if I plan a "big" Beoworld session from my iPad I switch to "plain text" instead
Working fine now in plain txt mode, I assumed iPad needed enhanced mode.
I see some s45-2s just got put on ebay US.
Something I didn't mention is I bought a beocenter 9000 (the cass/cd all-in-one) on ebay US and then read about the cd issues here and how complicated a machine it is and seller is allowing me to back out if I want, so I'm telling him tomorrow after I see the bm6000 set. The 9000 was $500 USD but included a beolink 1000 too, all working, but I worry about shipping and if I'm ready for the cost/complication of that machine. It looks beautiful tho. I am crazy for a b&o piece! And want to start a collection fast, but I need to go slower I guess. I have been researching for over a month.
Ps- do avatars have to be a certain size? I read the FAQs and elsewhere but don't see info on it.
I see some s45-2s just got put on ebay US.
Something I didn't mention is I bought a beocenter 9000 (the cass/cd all-in-one) on ebay US and then read about the cd issues here and how complicated a machine it is and seller is allowing me to back out if I want, so I'm telling him tomorrow after I see the bm6000 set. The 9000 was $500 USD but included a beolink 1000 too, all working, but I worry about shipping and if I'm ready for the cost/complication of that machine. It looks beautiful tho. I am crazy for a b&o piece! And want to start a collection fast, but I need to go slower I guess. I have been researching for over a month.
Ps- do avatars have to be a certain size? I read the FAQs and elsewhere but don't see info on it.
Ps- do avatars have to be a certain size? I read the FAQs and elsewhere but don't see info on it.
I believe they get squished automatically provided they are not too large ... certainly I have not had to adjust my latest which was 8KB and 270x270 or the ones before that at 66KB and 320x480 pixels and 82KB at 464x629
I passed on the system. The smaller speakers were not S45, but S55 and had foam rot. Rest of system was exc cosmetically. BM6000 had vol issues, BG8000 had needle drop issues. but the main reason I passed is it's not exactly what I want and repairs would double the cost. I probably could have ebayed it in parts and made money, but not feeling like doing that either.
I also have an option to buy a Beocenter 9000 (CD/cass all-in-one) and Beolink1000 that is described as working for $500 USD but can't decide either. I know these are high maintenance and many people scrap them due to the CD repair issues. Any thoughts on what it is worth?
I also have an option to buy a Beocenter 9000 (CD/cass all-in-one) and Beolink1000 that is described as working for $500 USD but can't decide either. I know these are high maintenance and many people scrap them due to the CD repair issues. Any thoughts on what it is worth?
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