Portable sound without a phone or local network?

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Calvin
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 01:32 GMT
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I feel somewhat silly asking this, especially as I'm in my 30s and feel that this should seem obvious (new tech) but I was thinking about getting something to take out on the balcony and you'd think the current lineup should be the go to. Then I see that it's all bluetooth speakers which means turn it on, also bring a phone, link them, select something, hit play and then have two devices to take in. And lose music if someone phones you.

Contrast to if I go online and get an old beolit or similar portable system from the 80s/90s. The it's "hit play" and that's really it.

I get that portable bluetooth speakers are popular but there's a lot to be said for physical media. What is the most modern all in one thing that B&O made? Ie not reliant on a subscription service on your network or a phone that you want to leave unharmed battery-wise.

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Stan
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 02:06 GMT
#2124129

I suppose this would be the bs3 or old bs1. The bs3 is more "modern" because it's mono 😁

Millemis
Millemis
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 08:56 GMT
#2124130

If you think of something to just pop in a cd to, you won’t find anything in the current range.

Go for the old BeoSound 1 - it is sort of portable, but you’ll need a power socket on the balcony.

And - depending on your location - you will have FM radio with that too.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

fansastic
fansastic
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 10:59 GMT
#2124131
You can use a BS1 from the current line, it uses own Deezer or TuneIn source, only need your phone to select numbers if you prefer. It can be used by one clic play. Also no interference when you are called on your phone. Also you can use a separate remote from the bang olufsen range.

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PaulGiles (archived2)
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 11:54 GMT
#2124132
Yep new BS1 if wanting streaming or the BLit 17 for just Bluetooth.

Both cordless.

The BL17 only needs a little interaction from the phone to set up a play list and then your good to go.

Or the BS1 can simply wake up and play radio, streaming etc with a simple tap of the unit.
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Razlaw
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 13:00 GMT
#2124133
Reading this thread, are you saying the BS1 functions differently than the M5? And the Beolit 17 functions differently than the A1? I would like a speaker I could use without wifi, but have found both my M5 and A1 cumbersome and to use in that manner as the first post here mentions.

Thanks!
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PaulGiles (archived2)
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 18:51 GMT
#2124134
BS1 is battery in addition the the M5 functions?

The A1 and BL17 have a button you can change track etc too?
Millemis
Millemis
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 19:05 GMT
#2124135

Sorry guys - the BS1 (new) would be fantastic there imo....

.....but since the op clearly asked for ‘

Portable sound without a phone or local network?’

that is not the solution!

It would be much easier to give an advice, if the op had stated WHAT he wants, instead of what he does NOT WANT for his balcony.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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PaulGiles (archived2)
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 21:52 GMT
#2124136
Agree but it’s amazing how many times people are unaware of the features via the units themselves.

Granted they have to use the phone/stream initially but once all in place it can all be accessed with a quick tap.

If the OP is already aware of these features then yes as previously mentioned and ignore posts......or buy a Bose wave guide 😕
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PaulGiles (archived2)
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Posted June 10, 2019 at 21:55 GMT
#2124137
Plus you can charge phone from BL17 so the phone does not drain.

This was one of the requests 😕
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