Sound upgrate - 2 options

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Hi

I am the happy owner of a pair of BL 4000s, but I would like to go for an upgrate soundwise. The thing is just that on my student budget, there is no room for BL 5s, so I see two options:

Either selling the BL 4000s and buying a pair of BL 3s or

Adding a BL 2 to the BL 4000s.

Which one of the two would give the best result do you think?

Thanks,

Thomas

I am a big fan of 4000s. I would say keep them and get the Beolab 2, or maybe the new Beolab 11.

Hi, depending on your room size, you may not necessarily need a BeoLab 2, but a BeoLab 11 might be enough to give your 4000s a new life!

If you mainly miss Bass you should go for one of the Subs. I preferred the BL3 over the BL4000 mainly because of the clearer treble. In a direct comparison it is like "opening the window" when you move from BL4000 to BL3 - clearer treble due to Acustic lens. Bass is like the same. BL4000 has a "warmer" sound.

Thank you very much for your quick replies and good insight.

The room is only 4 x 4 meters, so you might be right about going for the BL11 instead.I think I'll go for one of the subs, but will go to my local dealer and have a listen to the different set-ups. I was actually considering buying the BL2 second-hand which should be about the same price as a new BL11... A listen should clear things up...

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