Struggling between Beosound 2 or Beoplay A9

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wangyuewwl (archived2)
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Posted November 9, 2016 at 19:06 GMT
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Hi, Guys

I am new to this forum with the hope to figure out what I want to get for my apartment.🙂

I have a small room setting and I usually not listen to very loud volume.

I listen to classical music, acoustic or some original sound track and sometimes pop music. I want to have a crispy acoustic sound as well as clear bass.

So here I am in a struggling situation between Beosound 2 and Beoplay A9. As the sale person said, A9 is much better than BS2. But somehow I couldn't tell much more difference between these two.

Can you give me some advice?

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moxxey (archived2)
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Posted November 9, 2016 at 19:48 GMT
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wangyuewwl wrote:

Can you give me some advice?

Yes. There's a thread on this very topic...below this one :)

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elephant
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Posted November 9, 2016 at 20:50 GMT
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If you can't hear a difference borrow the BS1 for a weekend and if you like it keep it !
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wangyuewwl (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2016 at 03:52 GMT
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LOL. Can I borrow it?!

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wangyuewwl (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2016 at 03:52 GMT
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i see. thanks!

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2016 at 04:46 GMT
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I think of you couldn't tell much difference between the two then I would choose the a9 if it is your only system that you will use.

You have different placement options.

However if size is an issue you'd be happy with a BS2.

Which did you prefer the look of ?
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elephant
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Posted November 10, 2016 at 06:32 GMT
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wangyuewwl wrote:

LOL. Can I borrow it?!

No harm asking the dealer !
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spangle (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2016 at 10:08 GMT
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Hello! 

I was in a similar situation, and really wanted to fall in love with the Beosound 2 - though after a listen it really underwhelmed me. I found it couldn't handle sudden bass at a decent volume level, and would lower the volume dramatically. This really killed the demo song I was using and instantly put me off this unit unfortunately. I listened to the A6, BS2 and the A9, and actually went for the A9 in the end. The A9 demo unit was set to the 'freestanding' mode and was quite bass heavy, though when switching to the 'corner' setting it sounded very clear and pulled the trigger :)

As an aside, I was very impressed by the A6 - even as much to say it sounded better than the BS2.

Disclaimer: I listen to alternative rock music.

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moxxey (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2016 at 10:45 GMT
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spangle wrote:

As an aside, I was very impressed by the A6 - even as much to say it sounded better than the BS2.

That's interesting to hear as I was going to get the A6 and the good things I've heard about the BS2 has made me re-consider. The other advantage is, the BS2 can be moved around more easily.

The A9 is amazing - I use mine all the time. But, it's huge and can't be moved easily, so not ideal. I was hoping the BS2 would be better suited for moving around between rooms (although, strictly speaking, it's not a portable unit).

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spangle (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2016 at 11:01 GMT
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Obviously take a listen to them both, but I wasn't even considering the A6 until I thought I might as well when in the store. I was briefly tempted to get two A6s for cheaper than the A9 and run them in different rooms! But alas, the A9 won.

I think the little bit of stereo separation you get from the A6 / A9 when close is very rewarding - assuming your room etc suits this placement.

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