BeoPlay A9 updated to MK3. Two additional full range drivers and 1500 watts of power! 1500!
Currently listening the Mk2 in my bedroom and I love it. For sure Mk3 will sound even better. 😍
That's an astonishing amount of power for the size.
The playback specifications are interesting. Compared to the 2nd Gen, the 3rd Gen loses playback from Spotify, through DLNA, and from iPod through USB.
2x Beosound Moment 4x Beosound Essence Mk II 3x Beolab 8000 1x Beolab 6000 1x Beolab 3 3x Beolab 23x BeoPlay M5 1x BeoPlay A6 8x Essence Remote
laseralex: The playback specifications are interesting. Compared to the 2nd Gen, the 3rd Gen loses playback from Spotify, through DLNA, and from iPod through USB.
I assume its Spotify Connect that is removed. Playback from Spotify need to be done using Airplay 2 or Chromecast
Regarding DLNA I would be surprised if you could not access your DLNA content using the B&O App, adn play on the A9 3 gen.
Livingroom: BL3, BL11, BV11-46 Kitchen: Beosound 1 GVA, Beocom 2 Bathroom: M3 Library: A6, Beocom 6000 Bedroom: M5 Office: Beocom 2 Travel: Beoplay E8 2.0, Beoplay P2
beolion:I think it is a step down they removed Spotify Connect. I wonder what the rationale is behind this decision. Money?
I wonder what the rationale is behind this decision.
Money?
Been wanting an answer to that question for quite a while now.
It is not the first product to have Spotify Connect removed.
I don’t think it is about money - but why???
Is there something reasonable behind it - a change of hardware....that does not support Spotify Connect, maybe?
Bad decision, then 🙀
MM
There is a tv - and there is a BV.
There is no way to join in on a chromecasted session started somewhere in the NL from the BV’s - this is very well possible when the starting point is Spotify Connect.
I guess that this is not your user case, so Chromecast will do the trick for you, I am sure.
Any new pictures around?
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Millemissen:There is no way to join in on a chromecasted session started somewhere in the NL from the BV’s - this is very well possible when the starting point is Spotify Connect. I guess that this is not your user case, so Chromecast will do the trick for you, I am sure. MM There is a tv - and there is a BV.
I’ve found a clear picture of the 3rd generation on Instagram. Despite the 200 watts for the new drivers, they look very very small though.
Here is one example.
Played Spotify (connect) to my Essence and ‘joind in’ on my V1
(You can also do that with AirPlay - but there will be no metadata send.
You can not do that with ChromeCast)
Should work with other NL devices that supports Connect as well - I can not show that, because I don’t have any in my setup at home.....
....my 2 BV’s are my main listening points.
Anyone with a MK3 can you confirm it does or doesn't have that popping plastic sound that all the MK1/2's have?
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Severed_Hand_of_Skywalker: Anyone with a MK3 can you confirm it does or doesn't have that popping plastic sound that all the MK1/2's have?
My MK1 doesn't have this issue, at all, so it doesn't affect every model. Please don't imply it affects every A9 (note the "all the MK1/2's have..."). Just as you read a few people have the issue, doesn't necessarily mean it's a universal A9 issue.
Same here, my MKII isn't affected by any clicking noise. If your device is faulty, why not sending it back instead of complaining ? A €2000 speaker shouldn't make any "plastic clicking noise". Even a €200 speaker shouldn't do that by the way...
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Millemissen:Here is one example. Played Spotify (connect) to my Essence and ‘joind in’ on my V1 (You can also do that with AirPlay - but there will be no metadata send. You can not do that with ChromeCast) Should work with other NL devices that supports Connect as well - I can not show that, because I don’t have any in my setup at home..... ....my 2 BV’s are my main listening points. There is a tv - and there is a BV.
mbee: Same here, my MKII isn't affected by any clicking noise. If your device is faulty, why not sending it back instead of complaining ? A €2000 speaker shouldn't make any "plastic clicking noise". Even a €200 speaker shouldn't do that by the way...
Really send it back instead of complaining? Brilliant.
For the record of "All units not clicking"
Had a MK1. Clicked like mad. Exchanged. Got a new one. Also clicked for a YEAR.
Got a MK2. Clicked like mad. Exchanged. Got a new one. Also clicked for a YEAR.
Severed_Hand_of_Skywalker: mbee: Same here, my MKII isn't affected by any clicking noise. If your device is faulty, why not sending it back instead of complaining ? A €2000 speaker shouldn't make any "plastic clicking noise". Even a €200 speaker shouldn't do that by the way... Really send it back instead of complaining? Brilliant. For the record of "All units not clicking" Had a MK1. Clicked like mad. Exchanged. Got a new one. Also clicked for a YEAR.
But you’re still implying every model has the issue. They don’t. Mine never ‘clicks’. I’m sure others here own non-clicking models, too. My guess some have ill-fitting plastic components which cause the noise OR the location of the device causes it - mine is nowhere near any heat source and doesn’t get warm.
I have an MK3 - no popping whatsoever
artward22:I have an MK3 - no popping whatsoever
I never got to listen to an MKII, so unfortunately I can't draw a comparison. What I love most about it is the clarity, and the very responsive and punchy bass. It's not super deep bass, to be honest, but since it's only working with an 8 inch woofer, it's fine
artward22: I never got to listen to an MKII, so unfortunately I can't draw a comparison. What I love most about it is the clarity, and the very responsive and punchy bass. It's not super deep bass, to be honest, but since it's only working with an 8 inch woofer, it's fine
Interesting - one thing I would describe my A9 as having is 'super bass'. It's both loud, clear and is bass-heavy. It's definitely the most bass-heavy 'BeoPlay' speaker.
I have 2x A9 MK2, both bought off of Amazon in the US and no popping. The bass is tight and punchy. As an experiment I connected both to my Sony TV one A9 getting the left channel and the other the right. The combo obliterated my current BL8000 + BL2 in every way. It is so good that I am thinking of using them as my main TV speakers. Not sure if anyone has tried this, but if you have a new Sony OLED TV you can use the TV’s acoustic panel as the center speaker and you’ll need a 3.5mm to RCA jack to split the signal to left and right (I had this adapter for the BL 8000) but then add another adapter to connect each left and right into the Aux In to the A9. Since the Sony has variable line output you can use the remote from the TV to control volume and leave the A9 at max volume. In my case I use an Apple TV remote to control volume of the TV.
Since both A9 have AirPlay 2 you can use both or each to airplay as needed.
The A9 MK2 are my favorite B&O product ever!!!
Gear:
Beolab 8000 (BL 18 style grills) + Beolab 2 + Apple TV 4K + 65 Inch Sony OLED TV [Main TV]
BeoPlay A9 X 2 MK2/AirPlay 2 [Living Room Music]
Beolab 6000 + Airport Express/AirPlay 2 + Apple TV 4K + Sony Ultra Short Throw Projector [Bedroom]
Apple HomePod [Office]
BeoPlay P6 - [Travel]
Headphones - AirPods [Everyday] and Sennheiser PX550 ANC [Flight]