Posts by Maniax (archived)
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Beolab 5 - Breaking-in of drivers?
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 26, 2008 21:20For me personally, after spending 2 hours at the B&O showroom listening to a wide range of music, including pop, piano, orchestra, new age and rock, I had a headache, and so did my partner. The volume wasn't at unbearabl…
Beolab 5 - Breaking-in of drivers?
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 25, 2008 22:26I see, thank you for your quick replies. Yes, the thing that amazes me most is that it transports you to the venue of the music! Its not as if you are listening to a very good recording, which some of the hi end hifi wou…
Beolab 5 - Breaking-in of drivers?
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 25, 2008 14:24And just to add one more question, I'm considering buying a 2nd hand pair of Beolab 5s. What do they come with in the box? From what I gather there are 1. The speakers 2. The cleaning brush 3. The manual 4. The cables (c…
Beolab 5 - Breaking-in of drivers?
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 25, 2008 13:40Hi, I recently auditioned the Beolab 5s at a new B&O shop, and found the treble to have limited extension, as in they do not seem to go as high as they should be, and they do sound a bit harsh too especially in orchestra…
Beolab 5 prices?
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 16, 2008 08:49Their weight (speakers alone) is 61kg each. Been quoted the delivery charges, it wasn't as bad as expected, but I'm wondering now what the custom charges and tax would be. Shall do more research now!
Beolab 5 prices?
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 15, 2008 23:29Thank you everyone for their help! I have contacted the UK retailers and are looking forward to hearing from them. Yes Singapore is an over-rated place haha! Anyways just would like to say that the Beolab 5s are one hell…
Beolab 5 prices?
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 15, 2008 00:21Hi,I'm very interested in getting a pair of BL5s, however, in Singapore, the prices are ridiculous! I'm looking at SGD$38,500! Which is about USD$26,000 and 16,000 Pound sterling. Am I being ripped off? What other way ca…