Finally, the BeoSound Essence is listed.
Prices in Euro:
Ref. 2990 - BeoSound Essence - white box + 1 remote control - Euro 795.-
Ref. 1715 - 1 additional remote control - Euro 150.-
I will order it to change my (ugly) Playmaker. 😎
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The BeoSound Essence listed
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Is the 'hide-away-box' prettier/less ugly?
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
Any news on the beomusic app?
On behalf of many others i'm sure, what does it do`?
If you mean: what does the 'BeoMusic' app do? - the answer is: that is the piece of software (on a tablet) that feeds and/or controls the Essence-box.
The 'knob' is just for the essencial simple, everyday controlling, such as start/stop, skip and volume control.
That could - theoretically - be left away - especially if B&O would choose to activate the ir-support of the box (means use your Beo4 instead).
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
Thank you, and good morning.
So we could do away with the pointless knob and have pointless ir control instead?Are these are pointless ad ons when an app could do everything, or am I missing something?;)That could - theoretically - be left away - especially if B&O would choose to activate the ir-support of the box (means use your Beo4 instead).
The knob although overkill, might not be so stupid after all.I've just bought the mighty A9. I use my mini IPad to stream to it, but the volume control by the IPad is very agricultural. One notch up seems to increase volume by a lot.I tried my A8 controller and it works. It's far easier to change tracks and the volume is much more accurate and smooth. Our new labrador has made "modifications" to it so I need a new knob(I had to say that) where can I get one?
Somehow it (the 'box') must be 'feed' - through AirPlay, DLNA, Spotify (connect version) and the built-in Internet Radio stations must managed.
For that you need an interface = the BeoMusic app. But any AirPlay or DLNA app or the Spotify app could be that to some extend.
You could even turn up and down the volumen via the app - if the remote-'knob' is not at hand.
But the point of the Essence remote 'knob' is, that if 'the box' has been 'feed' (with a Spotify playlist or a list of preferred radiostations) you just need the 'knob' for everyday-control. Turn it on (to the last played playlist/radi station..., skip to next track/station..., turn the volumen up and down and finally turn off the good thing.
And that is probably all that most people need!
But you will have to have the app to initially 'feed' it - or if you often change the source during the day.
Ir-support is 'for future use' - and just mean that you would be able to do the same with the Beo4 as with the 'knob'.
Besides - for those who don't already have a Beo4, the 'knob' will be a cheaper remote than the Beo4 -and will be all you need for the essential remote-controlling of the Essence-box.
This way the 'knob' does make sense - and is a cool looking/eyecatching device as well!
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
I just hope B&O's vision is not routed in 1980s thinking as you just describe, otherwise Essence is doomed before it's released!This hit a button to carry on playing what was last paused is perfect if you live on your own.In a family situation it is just useless, no matter how beautiful the wheel looks!Somehow it (the 'box') must be 'feed' - through AirPlay, DLNA, Spotify (connect version) and the built-in Internet Radio stations must managed.For that you need an interface = the BeoMusic app. But any AirPlay or DLNA app or the Spotify app could be that to some extend.You could even turn up and down the volumen via the app - if the remote-'knob' is not at hand.But the point of the Essence remote 'knob' is, that if 'the box' has been 'feed' (with a Spotify playlist or a list of preferred radiostations) you just need the 'knob' for everyday-control. Turn it on (to the last played playlist/radi station..., skip to next track/station..., turn the volumen up and down and finally turn off the good thing.And that is probably all that most people need!But you will have to have the app to initially 'feed' it - or if you often change the source during the day.Ir-support is 'for future use' - and just mean that you would be able to do the same with the Beo4 as with the 'knob'.Besides - for those who don't already have a Beo4, the 'knob' will be a cheaper remote than the Beo4 -and will be all you need for the essential remote-controlling of the Essence-box. This way the 'knob' does make sense - and is a cool looking/eyecatching device as well!MMThere is a tv - and there is a BV.
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