How do You compare sound from BS8 to BS1? Is it much better or kinda similar? I think BS8 has same usability than BS1 and is only updated version. Harm that its not portable like BS3.   

JL

Firmly on the fence about the design thus far - would have to see it in person.  I agree that the actual 'dock' connector should be hidden - when an iDevice isn't present it really ruins the lines of the device.  If it sounds as good as reported, it may be added to the collection - my wife has wanted an iPod dock for a long time but I'm the usual fussy buyer; whilst she might not care about design or sound quality, I still have to see/hear the thing...

A reason for me not to buy the BS8 is still the lack of a radio. As mentioned here on the site, internetradio is an alternative, but what in case of a holidayhome without internet? FM reception isn't dead at all, in fact it's still very convenient and available everywhere, and sounds very good too.

BS8 tech specs rate the frequency response at 38 Hz...that's as low as BL1 or PentaLabs...marketing seduction or true specs??😭

Seriously, as said in another post, I find it great that they use the USB input to make it work as a computer loudspeaker, but since you can't control anything via USB, why would people buy a BeoSound 8 when they can get a pair of BeoLab 4 PC? Great sound it may have, so did the Serenata, it didn't prevent it from being a flop, because it lacked critical features. BS8 is supposed to replace BS1, but at least on BS1 you could turn on 3 sources and control 2 of them. BS8 can't control anything, you'll have to go back to your Ipod to skip to another album or playlist. Why doesn't the remote have the same functions as an Apple Remote? 🙁

Chrisreunion wrote:

you'll have to go back to your Ipod to skip to another album or playlist. Why doesn't the remote have the same functions as an Apple Remote? 🙁

you can still use an external airport express ...

I think BS8 will be great with my Serenata or my laptop. I will consider this for my bedroom and the great sound from Serenata will probably sound great with BS8.

Chrisreunion wrote:

BS8 tech specs rate the frequency response at 38 Hz...that's as low as BL1 or PentaLabs...marketing seduction or true specs??😭

From the BeoSound 8 Spec page:

Chrisreunion wrote:

Seriously, as said in another post, I find it great that they use the USB input to make it work as a computer loudspeaker, but since you can't control anything via USB, why would people buy a BeoSound 8 when they can get a pair of BeoLab 4 PC?

The remote can do basic controls like play/pause, skip forward/back, etc even when the source is a computer connected via USB (it sends those commands back to iTunes over USB).  I can see the gripe about the remote not functioning the same way as the Apple remote does but then again, so many docks I've seen operate the same way (personally, I have never used the remote ability to skip between playlists or albums - if I want to change playlists, I want to go over and choose from the list and not just jump to the previous/next) so that functionality is a matter of personal preference.  

Jeff

I was hoping this day would never come, but it has and I am sad.

You see, I have just studied this brand new piece of B&O equipment from every angle and the only comment I can come up with is "That is hideous".

[:'(]

AdamS wrote:

You see, I have just studied this brand new piece of B&O equipment from every angle and the only comment I can come up with is "That is hideous".

Hey - it's dividing opinion, which is what original designs are all about.

To be fair to B&O, the poor designer is between a rock and a hard place here.  If they'd made it long and cylindrical we'd shout 'boring - they copied the Zeppelin and a thousand others'.   If they'd made it tall and curved we'd be saying 'huh - a recycled BeoSound 1.. well done boys. not.' - and if they'd made it box shaped we'd be saying 'where's the original and avantgarde B&O design gone then.. a boring box?'

The easiest thing in the world is to say 'hideous' or 'awful' - and hey, that's your right - but exactly what kind of design would have made you go 'wow- i want one'

I'd be interested to see some answers to this.

Lee

🙂

Oh, I wouldn't say it's "hideous." And definitely not the black one.

It's all up to your individual taste, I guess. I know people who consider my BeoVision 8 "hideous." I've read as much here - I wouldn't agree.