Saw a pic today!! BS8

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I don't like discounting other people's hard work, but this is a design let down. I'd rather sit my Apple dock next to a BS1.
It does have the iPad feature working for it though.

I remember playing with the Apple Hi-Fi in Best Buy and wanting one! Very big, loud and heavy. It had a removable speaker cloth and that reminded me very much of my big speakers - definitely gave it that Hi-Fi feel.

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.

Really not my taste. I would still prefer a Beosound 3200/4 if i had to choose, although a different product. On the other hand It is good that B&O try to keep up with today's needs. I have to warn our friends here that are eager to buy it. Remember...it will be the MK1 product. And you all now what that means for our beloved B&O i assume... 😕

Well said Dimitris.

If the sound quality rivals my BC1, i will be getting one of these. for the bedside table, can't say no to airport express compatibilty!

I personally think this looks fantastic.

Only one day left! Just can't wait! 😁

Yep yep, i'm excited!!!

The stock announce is live. So it's official now.

The role as a PC (in the wide sense) speaker is a good point, I don't think anybody has mentioned it before. If they have managed to make it sound reasonably better than a pair of BL4, it might have a future just as that. Difficult to place with that form factor, though...

And as always it looks so much better in the official photos than in the pre-release photos circulating the internet🙂

I got to say it looks really good wall mounted. All white/aluminum against white walls would suit excellent in my bedroom. Can´t wait to se and HEAR it live.

The only objection I would have is how an iPod-dock will stand the test of time, with Airplay and all.

 

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