The original Beolab 9

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arcdesigns (archived)
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Posted May 13, 2007 at 23:21 GMT
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Is it just me or is the original Beolab 9 cooler then the production 9?

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morgan (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 00:46 GMT
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"You know sound can move you, and now you know why

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JOV (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 02:47 GMT
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Here's the image.

Maybe they should think about the idea to offer this or a similar concept as a modular surround 5.1 or 7.1  system. 

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Justin (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 03:41 GMT
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Copyright Bang & Olufsen
 

Copyright Bang & Olufsen

 

 

I have to ask why would B&O want to. The speakers above aren't ugly, but compared to the Lab3 and Lab9s, are no different in looks to offerings from virtually every other speaker company.

I like the idea that B&O push the barrier on design - people either love or hate the look of Lab9 and 5s - but few are indifferent.

Personally I disliked the look of Lab9s when I saw them in a photo, but having actually seen them and now bought them, love the ultra modern look - a 00's look, not something from the 90's.

But cheers for the photo!!😁 

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Emmanuel92 (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 11:23 GMT
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I like this concept/design ! Still a B&O design and very modular 👍

 

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Killyp (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 12:07 GMT
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Don't like this design, not a touch on real BeoLab 9s which are beautiful...
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smito (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 12:15 GMT
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this somehow reminds me of the BeoVox CX range. Isn't this just a prototype, like the BL5 prototype you can see in the actual catalogue?
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pf85 (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 15:12 GMT
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The final Beolab 9 is state of the art in design... could not say it of this concept with 3 "lego boxes". BL9 in red is a real stunner in design and sound. 
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soundproof (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 15:33 GMT
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The original BL9 concept wasn't intended for retail - was supposed to be a studio monitor grade speaker, built to withstand being shifted about in a studio. while delivering acoustic lens definition of the sound. That accounts for the original shape - then it clearly grew on someone!
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Killyp (archived)
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Posted May 14, 2007 at 16:50 GMT
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I know it's not their market, but it's a shame they didn't release the studio version, I'd kill for something like that. BeoLab 9s would get mashed up pretty quickly in the studio (it's not exactly... civilised when I get into a recording session with my band :D)
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