Posts by graemeben (archived2)
135 total posts122 results
De-cluttering our B&O: Does it spark joy?
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 14, 2019 19:05Hi, I am interested in the BC9500 and maybe a Beo5 if still available. Very kind and generous of you to offer this. Collection no problem, I only live 20 minutes from Plymouth. I did email you, not sure if you received i…
Beocenter 9300 / 9500 vs. Beosound 9000
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 26, 2018 07:05I love the tactile glass controls of my 9300 but ironically the only time I ever touch it is to open the CD door. Everything else, including closing the CD door is done by The Beo4. If I could find a way of opening that …
Beocenter 9300 / 9500 vs. Beosound 9000
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 25, 2018 13:47Hi. Sound wise probably nothing in it as all of them use Beolab speakers so it would depend which speakers. The 9300 and 9500 can also drive passive speakers, and some say the amp in the 9500 is better. Design preference…
Subjective... but are the H4s worth their RRP of £250? Owner's thoughts & reviews?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 18, 2018 22:15Hi. I've had a pair for about 4 months now and enjoy them a lot. I paid £170 for mine and I still think they are worth that.Are they worth £250? Probably not but if you only paid £114 then that's an absolute steal. Enjoy…
Beolab 8000 to connect over AirPlay
in Other · Jun 24, 2018 19:02Hi. I have an airport express box ( looks the same as Apple TV box)and, using its headphone socket, is then connected to the aux in on my BC9300 with BL8000's. AirPlay works very nicely for Spotify etc on my iPad. I see …
What's playing RIGHT NOW?
in Music & Film · Oct 25, 2017 22:17[quote user="milkypete"] typically, I'm an originals man, all the way. BUT, that George Michael medley with "Killer" is just the best! [/quote] How weird is that?!! I saw Seal in concert last year and had just finished w…
Beocenter 9500 Cassette Deck Types
in General Discussion & Questions · Aug 16, 2017 13:34Hi. I have a 9300 and I believe the cassette deck on it is very much a downgraded version from the 9500. If I'm not mistaken the name Dolby was completely omitted from the description altogether. I'm not so worried as I …
the best passive B&O speaker for the 5000,5500,6500 and 7000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 31, 2017 21:37Hi. Very difficult question to answer as speakers are always subjective. I believe your question relates particularly to the Beomaster 5000 which I understand is a very good amp, so getting the best out of it is the issu…
Refoaming B&O S45 Speakers. No idea how to get disconnect the Woofer Drivers
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 20, 2017 14:55Hi. After the 8 recessed screws are removed the whole front panel including the drivers can be lifted away. It might need a bit of gentle persuasion and don't forget will need to reach inside to disconnect the drivers be…
What's playing RIGHT NOW?
in Music & Film · Jul 15, 2017 20:35Listening to the the new London Grammar cd ' Truth is a beautiful thing.' A lovely chill out album, and the lead singer really has an outstanding voice. Listening to this with friends and a large glass of wine. Perfect S…
Credible alternatives...
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 12, 2017 21:21All B&O except Samsung 55" curved 4K tv. Lovely picture but poor inbuilt speaker sound so got it connected to a BS3000 with MCL2P driving S80's. Apple tv3 and Samsung Bluray(which I never hardly use), all controlled by l…
Where are B&O going right now?
in General Discussion & Questions · May 30, 2017 21:08I voted negative I'm afraid and my experience only last week highlights why: For the first time in around 3 years I visited a main B&O store (in Canterbury) and, while there was nothing wrong with the store and the sales…
Wait light on BeoCenter 7000 then stops
in General Discussion & Questions · May 17, 2017 00:00Try disconnecting both speakers completely and then turn the unit on. Obviously you won't hear anything but see if it still cuts out. If it does then you can definately rule out speaker overload/shorting out and it must …
Wait light on BeoCenter 7000 then stops
in General Discussion & Questions · May 16, 2017 21:48It just looks as though the Beocenter is shutting down before any damage is done. In my case it was speaker cable shorting out across a speaker terminal. Did you try your speakers with the same cable or different on anot…
Wait light on BeoCenter 7000 then stops
in General Discussion & Questions · May 16, 2017 20:39Hi. Check your speaker connections and cable. I think there may be a connection shorting out somewhere, either on the BC itself or the back of the speakers. I had this once previously where the speaker wire was touching …
Using a DVD1 with a Beovision AV5
in General Discussion & Questions · Apr 1, 2017 07:43Hi. I'm not sure if you can use the beo4 to control a dvd1 with the AV5 as the tv had a cdi player built in and which was before DVD format. B&O were not using DVD when the AV5 was selling so I think the feature you are …
Beosound Moment dilemma
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 8, 2017 07:31[quote user="ciosad"] Hi G -- what all do you have connected to your BC9300? I'm certain a Moment is in my future; however, I will use it exclusively for music. That's actually a lie. I'll also use TuneIn for listening t…
Beosound Moment dilemma
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 7, 2017 22:55Thanks for all your comments. Very much appreciated. My next move is to visit a store and see for myself properly what is does . Key question for me is, does it serve my needs more than an iPad? Certainly the design appe…
Beosound Moment dilemma
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 7, 2017 20:59Not especially. I just wanted opinions, good or bad. I know there is internet radio and the 'mood wheel' but my interest is purely ease of use and, especially, reliability. I think the design is really clever and typical…
Beosound Moment dilemma
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 7, 2017 18:51Hi everyone, For a while I have been contemplating getting a Moment but I keep reading so many members having issues with it that I talk myself out of it. What are your honest opinions of it? When it is working as it sho…