Should I buy a BeoLab 19 subwoofer?

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paddy2042 (archived2)
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Posted November 25, 2017 at 23:14 GMT
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I have had BL800's for years and have always been quite happy with them but of late feel I am missing quite a bit of music through them obviously the lowest frequencies. I have been thinking of adding a sub woofer to my setup for music. I mainly listen to classical music especially piano and am hoping that it may add the missing bits.

 

Does anyone use a B&O Sub for this purpose. I have no interest in crashing and banging noises while listening to cinema (in fact I have disconnected my rear speakers to stop this cacophony)

 

I notice that the Beolab 19 does not connect in the same way as the Beolab 2 used to. It seems to have only one conncection. Will this mean that connected to a Beocentre 2 and Beovision 8-40 it will get the right signals?

 

I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who listens to classical music using a B&O sub as I would like to know whether it is actually beneficial.

 

Many thanks

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fansastic
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Posted November 26, 2017 at 07:50 GMT
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I was told by my dealer once that the BL11 was especially designed for just a bit more low punch for classical music. The BL2 was especially designed for movies and not so much for music.

I think adding a BL11 will give you the extra punch you are looking for. Maybe someone with a BL11 can share his experience with you.
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Posted November 26, 2017 at 09:10 GMT
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Fansastic wrote:

Maybe someone with a BL11 can share his experience with you.

I did !

And yes it made a difference with 6000s

I am just not sure about 8000s as they are much more powerful than 6000s
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rxcohen (archived2)
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Posted November 27, 2017 at 18:05 GMT
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I have the BL19 paired with BL1s, and great sound improvement. not booming and well suited for music. I would recommend it to add it to the TV (without the rears). It is not overwhelming and adds what your current speakers have been missing. 

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paddy2042 (archived2)
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Posted November 27, 2017 at 21:12 GMT
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Thank you for your replies. I think I may go ahead with the purchase. 

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hostler
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Posted November 27, 2017 at 21:38 GMT
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Paddy

 

I recently added a BL19 to a pair of BL18's, paired with a BV11 and a BS Moment.

 

We play a wide variety of music, and watch a range of TV & film genres, and everything is improved by the BL19. Compared to non B&O subs I've has, it's subtle & restrained.

The BV11 does allow for some very fine adjustments - it's Audio Master controls are very comprehensive - so your milage may vary of course.

 

Tom

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SHEFFIELD (archived2)
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Posted November 27, 2017 at 21:52 GMT
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Yes, the BeoLab 19 will certainly add depth to classical music combined with your BeoLab 8000s. The `BeoLab 11 only really works well with 4000 and 6000 in my opinion.

With the exchange rate as it is, I could ship one to Australia and save you a few dollars 🙂

 

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StUrrock (archived2)
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Posted November 27, 2017 at 22:49 GMT
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SHEFFIELD wrote:

Yes, the BeoLab 19 will certainly add depth to classical music combined with your BeoLab 8000s. The `BeoLab 11 only really works well with 4000 and 6000 in my opinion.

With the exchange rate as it is, I could ship one to Australia and save you a few dollars 🙂

Would that help to close a few Australian dealerships and break your distribution agreement in one go? 😎
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Yendys
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Posted November 28, 2017 at 02:15 GMT
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StUrrock wrote:

Would that help to close a few Australian dealerships and break your distribution agreement in one go?

One in Sydney I visited to purchase a core last weekend might as well close, it was empty and salesman hopeless, I left without making any purchase....

I have a BL2 with BL8000 and very happy with them for music and movies, Did take me a while fiddling around with its switches and placement to get the sound right

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paddy2042 (archived2)
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Posted November 28, 2017 at 02:30 GMT
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I have spoken to consultant. I would need RJ45 to 5 Pin DIN for the Powerlink connection apparently. I hope the BV8 is able to distribute the frequencies between the BL19 and BL800's properly. Also the sub listed on the TV is BL2 which is old. I hope when this is chosen it is OK with the BL19.

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