It's a BeoPlay product, they use the word "streaming" in the presentation.

I'm disapointed that the connections are only line in + Powerlink, and that there is no straming device embedded for Airplay+DLNA, like an A9 for example. For me it's a product positioning mistake.

I have just compared specs between the 2 systems. It all seems identical to the BL14 but the S8 has outputs for 2 speakers?(still the same 6 amps..) It Has 3.5mm, RCA and powerlink inputs..

Have a look at the price 🙂

If you like the sub/sat sound, this is all you need for a music system/streaming device/small tv.

Why did they wait that long for this version to be launched?

N.B. You could simply use the sub (alone) as sub in a 5.1 setup.

MM

I feel like we've been a little cheated as it's not really a new product. BUT, it's cheap! 🤒

very Mac Pro in looks too ...

I like the idea and price point

The technical specifications states that it only has 2 amps for satellite speakers.

So in short: It's an amputated Beolab 14 in Black.

Price point is very interesting though! 40% cheaper than the A9. Hard to compare the two systems, as the S8 is meant to be an add-on for your television, and double as a speakers FOR a music system. It can't stand on its own.

The only problem for me is that it makes the Beolab 14 look ridiculously expensive! Essentially its double the price for the ability to add 2-3 extra speakers.

I think you're maybe missing the point here guys. Is this not aimed at the young generation who connect speakers and sub to their laptops? Since 2002, the majority of people that I know seen too be listening in this way so this could be a great market. Quite whether they'd spend as much as £1000, I'm not sure - a £200 amp with B&W CM1's would blow the system away.

I do wish them well with it though!

Sure the S8 is aimed at 'the young generation' (whatever that is). That is the reason for it being a BeoPlay product, which will be sold through the new BeoPlay channels.

But it might be interesting to the 'common B&O user' as well - or at least to those, who are willing to have a fresh look at their setup.

As I already wrote above, it might be used as a subwoofer for a 'normal' B&O/BV 5.1/7.1 setup - just let the satellites away! You could call that a budget solution, but certainly not a bad one.

When I look at the connections of the S8, I can imagine, that it could be used for the Avant as well - for those who don't want/want to invest in a big setup.

The Avant has a center and the front channels built in as well. You would only need a subwoofer and a set of rear speakers to make a slim 5.1 setup!

Connecting the sub to the Avant should not be the problem.

As I see it you have 2 separate PL connections for sub and satellites.

If you configure the satellites as rear speakers in the setup menu (of the Avant), it must be possible to use these as rears.

Have a look at the drawing - am I right?

MM

seriously? Another negative post?? Why are you here if you hate B&O?