Setup and cable info is available in the manual. I agree it's not perhaps the clearest of explanations to someone new to b&o.

What are you connecting the speakers to?

Beyerische,

Thanks for the reply.

I sorted out the cable thing by calling customer service, and they confirmed that the cable in question is digital spdif as soundproof stated previousily.

After a bit of struggle I got the speakers working. I now understand better B&O philosophy. It's not plug'n'play, but once done properly its working.

However, If I knew, I would have certainly called the installers.

Some day in the future I will probably open a new thread with questions regarding the BL5, for now it's fine the way it is.

By the way, on the manuals I have there is no word on the specifics of the cables included. They could have been either RCA or Spdif for my knowledge.

KingOfSnake wrote:

OK why is this 'sneaky'?  Did you mean 'sneaky?'  

make your own conclusions on that, please.

KingOfSnake wrote:

Since most-informed users of this forum agree that if you are buying 18000 euro speakers - way above the price (4000 Euros overpriced at least) they are available for elsewhere brand new or otherwise - then the supplying Dealer should have installed and if not, been supportive with the setup and configuration of Beolab 5.

You make up things. I never said how much I paid and I dont see the point of talking about money. By the way, I paid in u$ currency.

KingOfSnake wrote:

Even should no other user have agreed with me, I would still argue this point.  I am quite happy to try and make amends with any advice you need on setting your speakers up, especially if using pre-outs with a third party amp (which would be the only reason you have a sync cable is my understanding).

Just because I found it amusing you were seeking advice about opening a Beolab 5 box doesn't warrant the comments you are making.

Which comment are you alluding to? You jumped into the thread with quite an arrogant attitude making useless comment, what do you expect?

You still missing/distorting my original question, please re-read if you care.

KingOfSnake wrote:

EdouardG asked the correct questions and you have ignored those to date - without knowing what you are connecting Lab 5's to - and it seems without RCA cables (if the sync cable has been supplied for purpose) - then you will get nowhere.  Personally I am highly suspicious of a pair of speakers supplied as they are, seemingly without manuals, with this configuration of cables.  Is there a serial number under either large rim?  If new, it should start at the very least with a 225xxxxx in my view.

I just wanted to know whether the cable in question is RCA or digital. I didnt ask 'how to connect it'. I see where you come from, you like to pick on people based on your immense ego. Please, next time if you have nothing useful to say or nothing to do, and you dont like what you read on certain posts, just let it be, because if you intervene the way you just did you'll add lots of useless garbage to the forum.

Please dont be suspicious, they are legit as far I see. Why are you saing that anyway! I never said the manual wasnt included, actually there was one with each speaker, plus the warranty book and something else. 

Edouard actually is being very nice and he was helpful.

Thank you.

Maab wrote:

Beyerische,

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

 

I sorted out the cable thing by calling customer service, and they confirmed that the cable in question is digital spdif as soundproof stated previousily.

 

 

After a bit of struggle I got the speakers working. I now understand better B&O philosophy. It's not plug'n'play, but once done properly its working.

 

However, If I knew, I would have certainly called the installers.

 

Some day in the future I will probably open a new thread with questions regarding the BL5, for now it's fine the way it is.

 

By the way, on the manuals I have there is no word on the specifics of the cables included. They could have been either RCA or Spdif for my knowledge.

 

Happy for you to see you finally managed to make your wonderful BL5 work properly!

Did you feel thrilled when you calibrated them for the first time?

About B&O being plug-n-play, in fact it's usually simple to make B&O speakers work immediatly, you just have to put a powerlink from each of them connected to the A/V system and plug the speakers to the power supply, that's all.

In your case, your speakers are BL5 connected to non B&O A/V system, so it needs more installation skills to know which cable to use and where to put them...that's why it's recommanded to ask for a B&O technician to help you.

Anyway, it seems you made your system work fine, so that's the most important!

Don't hesitate to ask if you need more infos about your BL5, we're here to help ;)

Cheers,

I don't think it's necessary to heckle people on this forum.. If I was new to B&O and had spent that much, I'd want to ask some pretty specific questions too. I'm very surprised the dealer wasn't more forthcoming with help.

Maab; enjoy the Beolab 5s, I'm very envious!!

Maab wrote:

KingOfSnake wrote:

OK why is this 'sneaky'?  Did you mean 'sneaky?'  

make your own conclusions on that, please.

 

KingOfSnake wrote:

Since most-informed users of this forum agree that if you are buying 18000 euro speakers - way above the price (4000 Euros overpriced at least) they are available for elsewhere brand new or otherwise - then the supplying Dealer should have installed and if not, been supportive with the setup and configuration of Beolab 5.

You make up things. I never said how much I paid and I dont see the point of talking about money. By the way, I paid in u$ currency.

KingOfSnake wrote:

Even should no other user have agreed with me, I would still argue this point.  I am quite happy to try and make amends with any advice you need on setting your speakers up, especially if using pre-outs with a third party amp (which would be the only reason you have a sync cable is my understanding).

Just because I found it amusing you were seeking advice about opening a Beolab 5 box doesn't warrant the comments you are making.

 

Which comment are you alluding to? You jumped into the thread with quite an arrogant attitude making useless comment, what do you expect?

You still missing/distorting my original question, please re-read if you care.

 

KingOfSnake wrote:

EdouardG asked the correct questions and you have ignored those to date - without knowing what you are connecting Lab 5's to - and it seems without RCA cables (if the sync cable has been supplied for purpose) - then you will get nowhere.  Personally I am highly suspicious of a pair of speakers supplied as they are, seemingly without manuals, with this configuration of cables.  Is there a serial number under either large rim?  If new, it should start at the very least with a 225xxxxx in my view.

I just wanted to know whether the cable in question is RCA or digital. I didnt ask 'how to connect it'. I see where you come from, you like to pick on people based on your immense ego. Please, next time if you have nothing useful to say or nothing to do, and you dont like what you read on certain posts, just let it be, because if you intervene the way you just did you'll add lots of useless garbage to the forum.

Please dont be suspicious, they are legit as far I see. Why are you saing that anyway! I never said the manual wasnt included, actually there was one with each speaker, plus the warranty book and something else. 

Edouard actually is being very nice and he was helpful.

Thank you.

 

 

 

KOS already apologised in a previous post didn't he? I hated when topics become nasty and it's very unpleasent to read.

although, KOS (after apologising in a roundabout way) then questioned the authenticity of the purchase!

Forgot, when can we see it unpacked? Or shall I do it🙂

Found one

KingOfSnake wrote:

OK why is this 'sneaky'?  Did you mean 'sneaky?'  

Since most-informed users of this forum agree that if you are buying 18000 euro speakers - way above the price (4000 Euros overpriced at least) they are available for elsewhere brand new or otherwise - then the supplying Dealer should have installed and if not, been supportive with the setup and configuration of Beolab 5.

Even should no other user have agreed with me, I would still argue this point.  I am quite happy to try and make amends with any advice you need on setting your speakers up, especially if using pre-outs with a third party amp (which would be the only reason you have a sync cable is my understanding).

Just because I found it amusing you were seeking advice about opening a Beolab 5 box doesn't warrant the comments you are making.

EdouardG asked the correct questions and you have ignored those to date - without knowing what you are connecting Lab 5's to - and it seems without RCA cables (if the sync cable has been supplied for purpose) - then you will get nowhere.  Personally I am highly suspicious of a pair of speakers supplied as they are, seemingly without manuals, with this configuration of cables.  Is there a serial number under either large rim?  If new, it should start at the very least with a 225xxxxx in my view.  

 

It must be wonderful to be as perfect as you Ian.....

What someone pays for something is entirely their own business & doesn't warrant being ridiculed by anyone - especially on this forum which prides itself on the (mostly) friendliness of its membership. I seem to remember it was your attitude which resulted in you being banned a while back under one of your many Beoworld incarnations. Your user name suits you & your attitude perfectly BTW.

If you cannot say anything positive then I suggest you say nothing at all instead of trying to mar what should be an exciting purchase for an obviously excited customer.

To the OP (Maab) I would strongly suggest ignoring anything Ian G.... - sorry - King of Snake has to say as he is simply bitter towards Beoworld & and takes pleasure in creating ill feeling amongst the membership, so simply enjoy your purchase in the knowledge that 99.9% of Beoworld are genuinely happy for you.

To KoS - Lee (Beoworlds owner) is far too polite to publicly say what I have but I simply don't care for people of your ilk. Personally I would welcome the (