A good read. But I much prefer the older Beovoxes to either the 6000's or 8000's. Give me some s120's any day (except for the looks, people just love shiny towers!)

Oh yes - many years ago I did own a Beomaster 6000 together with Beovox MC 120.2. This was a good match and the speakers did play as a dream for many years. Later on came Beolab Penta (3)  and now it is Beolab 9.

But sometimes I miss the "old sound"!

Hello,

I think that the best is to search for speakers that were designed during the period that you prefer in terms of Music. For me it is the 80's, and I find that the speakers of this period give me the "best" experience. I am actually no fan of the newer speakers, although I am sure that they have a technically better sound.

Of course I wonder what people who like Mozart should buy, if they used my formula 😁

Be seing you

François

This shows why we always suggest listening for oneself. What one person likes may not be your taste at all. I don't like 6000s much - I find then lacking in bass and lightweight - he finds then clear and detailed. Probably the same sound but interpreted in different ways!

I agree about good passive speakers - I prefer units with a big bass driver - they seem to give more detail in the bass. However active speakers are clearly the way to go for accuracy. Still not heard a speaker as good as a Beolab 5.

Peter wrote:

Still not heard a speaker as good as a Beolab 5.

+1!

Beolab 5

I would marry mine if it would be possible....

bayerische wrote:

Peter wrote:

Still not heard a speaker as good as a Beolab 5.

 

+1!

 

Make that another +1! 🙂

beocool wrote:

bayerische wrote:

Peter wrote:

Still not heard a speaker as good as a Beolab 5.

 

+1!

 

Make that another +1! 🙂

Then it's plus 2. 😎