Thx for the answer. My dream setup is eclipse with BeoLab 18 and 19 sub. But with small kids (3 and 4) I don’t dare. 😁 I got the stage 2, it’s a good sound bar. But can’t really understand why they not made is possible to add a subwoofer or/and surround speaker. Sonos can do that, for a way cheaper system. (Got complete Sonos before B&O) while I love the stage I do miss surround and a little more rumbling bass in movies.  

Well - we had same dream set-up 🙂. A Stage with WISA/further connections and abilities would be a bit like an Eclipse - but without the TV. And I suspect that limiting the Stage at this point is to protect sale of TV's... But it's going to be interesting to see if B&O at one point will offer a "Bring your own TV" and "connect to our sound system" for a "best of both worlds" solution. Lets see.... 

I am not sure, that I agree.

In my understanding B&O wanted to make solid sounding, simple (and good looking) solution for the majority, that don’t care much for adding speakers at the side or behind and certainly don’t want a subwoofer in the living room.

Ok - the could have made that an option.

But then it would have cost much more developing and in retail.

The Stage solution as is, is perfect for a lot of people, who would like to buy into B&O and be able to control things with a BROne.

MM

I agree that’s was what they intended with the stage, but a full 5.1 or 7.1 atmos dsp chip, don’t cost a lot I think. (Just see Sonos can do it with a soundbar, 1/4 of the prize) and B&O already has the experience in making surround sound. 

Many people has wondered why they dint make that option.
still if people just want a good looking soundbar that sound good to. Fine, buy it as the only living room speaker for tv and maybe music. But some might want that ease of a soundbar but with the extra options like sub and surround... 
 it’s perfect for a lot of people, but could be even more perfect for a lot more people, if they have given people the possible to add a sub or surround speakers. The people who only just want a soundbar and nothing else, would not stop buying it, because you can add sub/speaker to it. If they like the design and sound the still buy it. And it will still be easy to use with beoremote 1 

Carsten wrote:

Well - we had same dream set-up 🙂. A Stage with WISA/further connections and abilities would be a bit like an Eclipse - but without the TV. And I suspect that limiting the Stage at this point is to protect sale of TV's... But it's going to be interesting to see if B&O at one point will offer a "Bring your own TV" and "connect to our sound system" for a "best of both worlds" solution. Lets see.... 

Haha 😆👍👍 well rumors has it, that you soon can change the panel off the eclipse to a newer one. (But it stills a full package) The stage might be a good idea for them to see what people want/buy. As I heart it sells quite good. Guess many is buying their own lg/Samsung/Sony tv, but now they can get good sound and design from B&O for not a lot of money... A new lg oled and a stage, is still way under half price of an eclipse. 
Soundbar has become very popular in many homes, and people are now more interested in surround to. The WAF factor is there, no big speakers, no big receiver, tons of cables.
quire pretty box of sound, wireless rear and sub. Can be hidden in corners. That appeals to many I think. 

Found on a danish forum....

The owner made a ‘new’ wall for his Stage/C9 combination.

Text is in danish - but there are lots of pics to enjoy.....and get inspired from.

Found on a danish forum....

The owner made a ‘new’ wall for his Stage/C9 combination.

Text is in danish - but there are lots of pics to enjoy.....and get inspired from.

Millemissen wrote:

Found on a danish forum....

The owner made a ‘new’ wall for his Stage/C9 combination.

Text is in danish - but there are lots of pics to enjoy.....and get inspired from.

link

MM

Can I just say, 😉 😉 😉!!!

That has got to be one of the cleanest installs I've ever seen. I almost want to offer to ship the guy a cable sock.