Posts by reneb
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Beolab 3 to Samsung Smart TV problem
in BeoLab · Jun 8, 2024 14:31Thanks MM ! Guess I need RJ45 - DIN Y female cable then too?
Beolab 3 to Samsung Smart TV problem
in BeoLab · Jun 8, 2024 10:05Hello, in our guestroom we got a new Samsung Smart TV and since it did not have a good old headphone socket I purchased a bluetooth connector (the TV has bluetooth audio out) to connect is to the Beolab 3. The first hour…
Beolab 8 - Setting up and positioning for best sound
in BeoLab · Nov 12, 2023 12:53thanks! recorded in my local B&O store just around the corner of the famous Concertgebouw. I pre-orded a set after watching your (Steve) first youtube movie on the BL8's, replacing the BL17's.
non-B&O turntable to BV11
in BeoVision · Aug 16, 2023 04:47Hi again - I currently have in our living room a BeoGram 7000 connected to our BV11 TV (/w BL5 's+ BL18's) using one of the SCART inputs, i.e. via a [din to rca] and then an [rca to scart] adaptor. I'm now considering mo…
Replacing BL18 /w 28 in a BV11 + 2BL5 + 2BL18 set up
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 19, 2021 11:34Thanks all ! Decision made: no change! Rene
Replacing BL18 /w 28 in a BV11 + 2BL5 + 2BL18 set up
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 18, 2021 18:00Thanks ! I wouldn't say "money is of no concern", cause then I would have bought BL50's :-) . Maybe good to know that I only consider(ed) it because of the latest Van der Graaf Generator surround 5.1 remixes; i.e. music …
Replacing BL18 /w 28 in a BV11 + 2BL5 + 2BL18 set up
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 18, 2021 17:25Thanks - my wife has in her "tudy" (connected to good old BS3000 and Beogram 6000) a set of BL3's, which she really likes. Actually, now that you mention BS: I was first tempted buying 2 BS Balances until I found out no …
Replacing BL18 /w 28 in a BV11 + 2BL5 + 2BL18 set up
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 17, 2021 19:51watching Steve’s video on BL28, I got tempted. Hence, does it really make sense to trade in my 3 year old BL18’s for 28’s in case the BL18/28 are “only” rear speakers in eg a surround set-up with BL5’s as front speakers?…
BL5 Mic not extending for calibration
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 19, 2021 14:22After successfully calibrating the repaired BL5, I started the calibration for the other BL5. After pressing the button, the mic starts to extend a bit, but stops and no calibration is done (no sounds). The lights flashe…
5.1 Surround music remix: what is best BeoLab 5 / 18 / BV11 configuration?
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 11, 2021 13:34Thanks!! Clear. Thanks a lot for preventing me making a mistake! I now have for surround: BV11 - 2 x centre front BL5 - left /right front BL18 (WISA) - left/right surround (Slightly tweaked the levels; didn’t toch bass m…
5.1 Surround music remix: what is best BeoLab 5 / 18 / BV11 configuration?
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 11, 2021 08:11After my B&O dealer had replaced the chassis of my BL5, he suggested I should also connect my BL2 sub to the system. (that one is now kinda idle in a bedroom, because 10 years back the other dealer said the BL2 does litt…
5.1 Surround music remix: what is best BeoLab 5 / 18 / BV11 configuration?
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 11, 2021 08:11I meant Receiver 1, not Transmitter 1 :-).
5.1 Surround music remix: what is best BeoLab 5 / 18 / BV11 configuration?
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 9, 2021 19:20Update: after 10 months, today the chassis of one of my BL5’s was replaced, so first thing I did was play the 5.1 surround Blu Ray from de Charisma box I received yesterday. First up Undercover Man from their famour Godb…
5.1 Surround music remix: what is best BeoLab 5 / 18 / BV11 configuration?
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 8, 2021 21:36Thanks for reminding me that I may have asked you all before for 5.1 - for movies, but I mostly remember trying many things - including maybe your suggestions- but I always found that the best sound -for movies- was when…
5.1 Surround music remix: what is best BeoLab 5 / 18 / BV11 configuration?
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 8, 2021 19:06After 10 months, the BeoLa5 with the Chassis problem will finally be repaired tomorrow. Today I received the Charisma VanDerGraafGenerator box with 5.1 remixes of their great albums on a Blu Ray. When I tried years ago -…
BL5 problem - strange sound/noise
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 13, 2020 08:05Hi all again, does anybody know what problem would give this sound in one of my Beolab 5 speakers could be? (problem only in 1 speaker; checked all cables, also after switching role from "left" to "right" problem stayed …
how to improve 5.1 DTS surround with BV11+BL5+18 + ????
in General Discussion & Questions · May 8, 2018 09:55THANKS ! Lots of details in there ... I know I have once tried some things with bass management to little avail, but when I get back home I will use the article to fine tune my system. Nevertheless, my current main quest…
how to improve 5.1 DTS surround with BV11+BL5+18 + ????
in General Discussion & Questions · May 8, 2018 08:52thanks for all so far; switching off BV11 speakers is my default indeed for normal music / TV. But as I do want the BL5's as fronts, I hence have no centres in case of movies/5.1 music even though it sounds better compar…
how to improve 5.1 DTS surround with BV11+BL5+18 + ????
in General Discussion & Questions · May 7, 2018 16:16Hi all, basically my (luxury) problem is: how can I substantially improve the 5.1 DTS surround sound of current BV11 + 2 BL5 + 2 BL18 system. (apart from replacing the BV11 with the Eclipse - vetoed because of looks) Con…
"A.opt" equivalent Beo4 /nav
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 2, 2017 10:08ah, got it :-). I was in the "ADD" menu....thanks and apologies!