Does anyone know if the BS8 fades out when the power is turned off, and fades in when turned on? At least that would give it a little B&O credibility. The BV8-32, embarrassingly, doesn't have the electronic curtains. Wish they would come out with an update to fix that problem.

Just read in the user guide that there's no "source" button to switch between iPod, USB or AUX-in. Instead, the BS8 accesses the ports in the order of iPod - USB port - AUX-in. The user guide specifies that for the AUX-in to be used, no iPod or USB can be hooked up simultaneously. Seems rather inconvenient. What if I docked my iPod for charging, but wanted to listen to something through the AUX-in at the same time?

Doctor: are you sure it can be used as a link speaker? It doesn't have Masterlink - at least, the user guide doesn't say it does. I guess one could adapt a Masterlink or Powerlink cable to phono L and R and connect to the BS8 that way, but that would be very inconvenient. And you can't change tracks or source.

Leo

Steve at Sounds Heavenly has a solution!

There is another thread that reads:

"Christmas wish-list from B&O"

Mine is related to Beoworld. 

PLEASE STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT B&O.

Specially about the BS8

The BS8 is a great product and hopefully a very needed cash injection for B&O and their net of dealerships.

Is it the perfect ipod dock....NO...but in my opinion is the BEST available. And no, is not expensive the price is OK for B&O standards.

This reminds me about my Porsche that it doesn't even have a connector for an iPod, did I want it to have one, yes of course. Is it less Porsche for doesn't have it, off course not. Yes I could swap it for a Ford Fiesta with the last audio navigation system integration. Come on!!!. And I am not going around complaining about Porsche because how dare they didn't install a connector for a technology that has been around for many years. Nobody force me to buy it.

You like it, can afford it, great buy it. Don't like it because whatever reason, great don't buy it. BS8 IS going to be a successful product anyways.

well said. I.

I am at the age that i remember 3d coming out was going to completely change the cinema industry what happened it died a death. so bang and olufsen are right toensure a long term market exists,

malcolm welborn

Doctor wrote:

How about comparing it to the Beolab 3500? You can use the BS8 as a link speaker and it also has the ability to be used as a dock. And it sounds as least as good as the 3500 and is cheaper.

Wouldn't you really need to compare the BL3500 to the BS8 + BL Active?  Of course, the BL3500 features real aluminum surfaces... on the other hand, I think the BS8 sounds better... but then, the BL3500 will not easily play your iPod...  you make your choices and you spend your money... or not, and then, it seems, you come here to complain about not spending your money.

It seems like the BS8 is a "hit" so maybe it is a good thing B&O doesn't pay too much attention to us.

Stan

I'm glad it's made in China as long as it's made to the specifications set by the company.  I think you're suffering from country of origin effect.

Posted the question ''Where is BeoSound8 made?'' a few days ago. Got a quick reply and never checked the forum after that one time. Until tonight. Did't realise that I started this now 5 page long topic! B&O's decision to produce a product in China seems quite controversial. 

One of the reasons i buy B&O is that it's often produced in Streuer where the company began. It's part of the charm. Il like the fact that B&O provides jobs to the region. Jobs in which people can work in good (social) conditions for a fair pay with healthcare and pensions. The basis of a civilized country. I am willing to accept the higher price for this.

After reading the reports of the mounting number of workers that killed themselves in the Chinese Apple Iphone factory, due to terrible working conditions and insane working hours, I have become very critical about high-end brands that move to China for their production. The only reason is cheaper labour, thus higher profits.

BeoLab 1 has hit the nail on the head perfectly.

After getting a first in Law at University and studying 'Human Rights' I was horrified of what goes on in China. Again, the iPhone stories of young people killing themselves because they had 'mentioned about a new product' in the pipeline really upset me.

As an educated person, when a HIGH END brand like B&O outsources to China it is for one thing only PROFIT and simply no other reason. I've seen it over the years in Marketing where we have lost contracts because China will do it at a tenth of the price (quality was lower but the profits higher).

If i am to pay three times more for a product then I want a bespoke product because that is why I am paying so much for it in the first place!

Bang and Olufsen isn't like Sony, Samsung, Panasonic. It's televisions as an example are at least TEN times the price of these makes (Samsung 32inch LCD LED at £379 compared to BeoVision 10/32inch). Maybe it makes sense to make them cheaply but certainly not B&O. Bang and Olufsen is bespoke and that means excellent working conditions for its employees either in Denmark or Eastern Europe. (must say though, my DVD1 was not made in Denmark and so far i've had five replacements since November 2005).

Look, if we were going to worry about human rights we'd have to stop using oil and that's not going to happen. BS8 and the BV8 are both made in China. They are not made to B&O's traditional level of finish but they are more affordable and attract newcomers to the brand. I started my path to B&O with a Beocenter 2200 which was a repackaged Japanese music centre (although I did not realise it at the time).I moved on the better things and so, hopefully, will BS8 buyers.

Are you saying that you feel duped?