Upgrade from bl8000 + bl2

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dueno
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dueno
GoldFounder
Posted December 24, 2025 at 09:47 GMT
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Hi,

 

I actually have a beocenter 9300 + bl 8000 + bl 2.I wang to upgrade. What do you think is better .

 

Beolab 1 + beolab 2

 

beolab 18 + beolab 2

 

beolab 9

 

My B&O Icons:

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Tignum
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Tignum
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Posted December 24, 2025 at 11:44 GMT
#1672254
Hello dueno,

BL9s sound really well and can be found for good prices now. But you must like their appearance too 🤔.

Regards,

Johan

Location: Netherlands

My B&O Icons:

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ST
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Stan
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Posted December 26, 2025 at 14:06 GMT
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I took the Bl1 + bl2 route. I am very happy with them. They are a definite improvement. My wife thinks they look much better, too.  Beware, they are a very large, heavy speaker.

I looked at the 9s when I did this upgrade (maybe 10 yrs ago), but they were much more expensive and didn't really fit the room. They probably sound the best by a small degree.

I have no experience with the 18s, but they could be the best option from a longevity perspective since they are the newest design.

 
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