I was able to catch about 40 minutes of the podcast and there was a lot of good information being exchanged.  I was wondering if it would be possible to compile a list of lessons learned or tips and tricks and put that here or another thread for that purpose.  Mikipedia and the others have a wealth of experience and knowledge that many of us don't have and it would be a very helpful reference source to use when we are configuring our Theatres.  Steve mentioned about the USB adapter needing a configuration setting to work, and Mikipedia talked about some of the non-intuitive steps needed to configure speakers.  I'm sure there was much more in the 2 hours.  I would also like to know how successful and stable it would be to configure wireless speakers.

 

Hi guys,

Thanks for the feedback. The podcast is made up of a group of friends with very different views and backgrounds, but united by our shared love for B&O. Live group chats are always unpredictable in nature (especially when English is a second language for most of the group), but this often makes for a more interesting discussion. My personal approach is to always present as though children are watching, but each member of the group is free to make their own decision on how they wish to appear online.

There is a great range of experience between the group, as we have all been buying, setting up and enjoying B&O products over many years. Theatre is an item that is of particular interest to us all and hence it was no surprise that the viewing figures for last night's episode were quite a bit higher than usual.

I like the idea of a "knowledge base" for the Theatre - maybe that could be a "sticky" thread on BeoWorld? What do you think?

Kind regards, Steve.

Steve at Sounds Heavenly wrote:
Hi guys, Thanks for the feedback.
I like the idea of a “knowledge base” for the Theatre – maybe that could be a “sticky” thread on BeoWorld? What do you think?
Kind regards, Steve.

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That would be a great idea!

Maybe people could share some basic setup experience with the LG tv as well - might be helpfull for those who along with the Theatre get their first LG tv…..what to do first etc etc.
Since people should be able to able to control both as one unit (with the Beoremote One), it would be nice to know, what you can and you can not do just using the remote after the initial settings have been done using the app and installing the LG as such.

There is no - not that I know of - comprehensive guide/video: ‘How do I set up the Theatre/the LG’ from B&O, when you already have an e.g. 5.1 well working speaker setup.
(The socalled Theatre Setup video from B&O/YT does not help much here).

MM

Thanks MM,

I have asked Keith if he can set up a new "sticky" thread for Theatre "know-how" and I will update everyone here once that is online!

Kind regards, Steve.

Sticky thread is a great idea.

I imagine we'll also get software patches / bug fixes quite regularly over the coming year.

So perhaps part of that thread can log the issues fixed / resolved as these roll out.

 

 

 

...and the Theatre "knowledge base" thread is now live here:-

https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/beosound-theatre-knowledge-base/

See you there!

Thanks Steve!

My gold/oak Theater is on it's way to my dealer.  I look forward to installing it and the Beolab 18's!  I'll be listening to music again soon!

Henrik talked about possible vocal muffling in the intro song to The Greatest Showman.  Is this something that can be fixed with software?

 

I've spent a hour or so with the Theatre at my dealers, albeit not listening with 100% critical concentration...and I didn't notice any muffling issues myself.

I'd run the microphone calibration and then see if you notice anything.

Mike (the podcast host) has had his at home for a few days now, and he's not notice any such issues.

That's good to hear.  Henrik was showcasing the Theatre at the dealer and said when everything goes crazy, the voices get a bit muffled when compared with the Harmony.  His reference was the intro song to The Greatest Showman.  I have that movie and I will be able to get my impression when I get the Theatre, but I won't be able to compare it to the Harmony.