compared to real stereo equipment. You can get the same sound for 1/3 of the money. The guts of this stuff are made by Philips and others. You pay a big price for the shell
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I think you will find the "guts" of most equipment is made by other manufacturers. Most audiophile CD players actually use CD ROM drives which seems perverse. I am not a big fan of the BS1 which I feel has a limited stereo sound stage and being only FM means that it has limited appeal to me, but recognise it as filling a definite niche as a movable loudspeaker. It sounds as if you bought it for another role.
Rather than rubbish what has been a very popular product, maybe you should look again at exactly what you want from the music system you plan to buy.
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It sounds like you have some preconceived notions, and everyone is entitled to those. Coming out with a topic on a B&O afficianado's site like the one you have here is obviously going to produce some attention.
I suggest you do some research on the history of the product, sonic innnovations, and the importance to the industrial design community before you continue on this course.
Part of what yo are buying with B&O is the research, development and industrial design. In effect you are buying the form and the function, and some prople will never "get" this. Quality out of the box has never been an issue.
You have been discussing the BS1 for months now. I am amazed that, if theses are your true feelings, it took you so long to arrive at them.
Regards,
Nicholas
Bose is always an option!
I was willing to settle for the mediocre sound (bass can distort above 60) because I liked the look of the product. For the money, the cosmetics should be PERFECT!
If you are playing at what is essentially full volume, and this is what you want, I would suggest you need, as you have identified, a proper Hi-Fi. A Beosound 4 and some big speakers should do. Some second hand Pentas would probably not break the bank and would certainly go loud without distortion.To expect a BS1 to be able to do this is a little unfair.
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I have to agree and say that I find your experience very suprising to say the least. Also I have to question the reason behind your post? It doesn't sound like you wanted the Beosound 1 in the first place? As the obvious reaction would be to ask first if other people have experienced the same problem, what are peoples thoughts on the Beosound 1 and what could you do to rectify the problem. You have also clearly stated you don't like the performance either. Its plain that you had already made up your mind before posting your post. Of course you are entitled to your opinion and I cannot say that this is not what you have experienced. It would be interesting although to hear what your dealer has to say?
If you are after bass and volume then may I suggest an Apple iPod Hifi? It will save you £800 and maybe give you what you are looking for. By the sounds of things, it is possible B&O isn't the brand for you.
Nicholas
I was simply disappointed that I didn't get cosmetically what I wanted, that's all. I think the quality control stinks
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