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Interesting reading.

Both seems to point out that a failed update doesn’t ‘brick’ the device (Apple Anxiety again…).

In the end I believe it’s just a psychological issue like “if don’t update I will miss new features making my BS1 sounds like a BL90 and many other fancy stuff.

It works, don’t touch anything (because ‘loudness’ is not really a thing I miss – more on my Beolit 12…).

Thanks Mads.

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Just in case, both of them can be easily DIY’ed… 🙄

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Hi Charlie,

Even when you meticulously follow the wake up procedure for Beo5/6 it sometimes does’nt work. Then you try again the day after and it works.
Once I was close to prove that it has to do with the conjuction of solar wind, the song playing in the radio at that exact moment, and the time of the days. But in the end I was unable to gather enough data to be sure.

I’ve become comfortable that there is no rules when playing with those thing but this one: A dead Beo6 does not exists.

You have to keep trying until it works.

Good luck!

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Hi Madskp,

1- I believe the antennas are the two side strips on the lower body of the unit. In the top part all I’ve seen looks like controls parts (rotating volume and touch panel. Nevertheless, Wifi does’nt seems to be the issue. More likely the link between the app and the device.

2- Yes I’ve tried to reset the unit (thus erasing the wifi credentials) and use ethernet only: same behavior, the app sees the unit because it sets the gold color in the app and after that cant establish connection. Then again, even in wireless mode, the airplay connection is steady and strong.

3- No, but see above.

4- Yes it has and it was quite a surprise. The web server is the same as the one in the playmaker or the Beolit 12, same look and features that the Beosetup App.
Then, yes, it could be a good place to try the update. But I’m still reluctant to do it (Years of Apple Update Anxiety…).

Thank you for your help.

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Rgbyhkr wrote:

to auto focus a sweet spot to the phone’s location (and therefore the listener’s position in the room).

What crazy world we’re living in…

 

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Beosound Century-c…

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Realtime update…

Ths unit was on test in my office. few minuts ago I wanted to move it and had to unplug it. Guess what? It continued to play for like 40 secondes until I pkugged it again.
The BeoSetup App* shows battery level at 100% and Batteru health as “Good”. This need to be investigate in the days to come.

B&O App still can’t maintain connection.

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Solution 1:
If you use Google automation, find an IR emitter B&O complient and code some commands.

Solution 2:
Change the girlfriend?

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Answer to myself,

The battery is dead. After like 8 hours plugged to mains, the unit turns off as soon as it is unplugged.

In the meantime I learned that the battery status can be checked in the app,
but the unit doesn’t provide consistent communication with it so, impossible to tell.

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Stan wrote:

Why can’t we just all get along?

Hi Stan,

Why? Have you ever tried to get along with those weird guys from the Bower & Wilkins forum? Try, then you ‘ll know why!

 

 

 

 

 

(Just kidding…)

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Peter the Biker wrote:

How do I report spam like this in the forum?

https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/ready-obat-aborsi-bogor-wa-081222292216-cytotec-terbaru-2/#post-66461

With kind regards

Peter, who didn’t find a “report” button

Done.

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Stan wrote:

Wow, people left the forum for political reasons?!? Please don’t tell me what I missed, but I thought this kind of nonsense was mostly happening on my (US) side of the pond… 😒

Sorry, meaning lost in translation.

Political reasons are not politics related. I meant “reason that are not related with the content of the forum”, but more interactions between members.

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I honestly don’t understand historical people who leads people to any other source than BW.

You (– We?– I’m still unable to count me in) have fight for our forum, upgrading the metal badge and “swearing allegiance”…

I’m not good at fights maybe because I’m too blunt so I try to stay away from fights.

But I can’t stand historical members point to “three posts members” a source where all (sorry) the rats have flew.

I believe Beoworld is about knowledge, passion and share. Not about views, visibility and presence.
I also believe Members have turned their mind for whatever reason I don’t get.

Is BW dying? Maybe. I also feel the lack of activity.
Are all my fellows playing somewhere else? As Stan says, maybe, but it’s beyond my skills.
Am I angry to every each member that left BW for political reasons and leads to that kind of totally stupid thread? YES.

And please, be all assured that it is a “political” reply because, deeply, it is worst.

 

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B&O Dude wrote:

Is there another place on the web where people discuss B&O more actively than here?

Thanks in advance and have a nice day.

What a rude and disrespectfull attitude!

Given your activity history, you just come here when you need help, without even saying hello or introducing yourself.

If you don’t find the activity up to your expectation: feel free not to come.
Morover it should be up to your skills to find by yourself another place that better suit your needs.

Look, I’ll still help you: type the letter “B”, followed by the symbol “&” and again the letter “O”, capitals or lowercase doesn’ matter, in your favorite search engine, it should be a good start…

 

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I don’t know which dealer you talked to, but aftersale services in Paris are a calamity: you often have to fight with them to get spare parts or repairs.
They rather like sell you a new set or a pair of headphones but couldn’t care less of your history or private collection they don’t even know the products.

Basically most of the historical dealers get bankrupt (and they were mad at B&O for this) and have been replaced buy young seller who work for B&O this year, Any car compagny last year and certainly The Kooples next…

When I was looking for foams for my 8000’s, I had to insist a lot but in the end B&O St-Germain were able to get the parts. I think they are After Sales authorized, which insn’t the case with all dealers.

Good luck, I love the Horizon.

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Glitch wrote:

Once again, I don’t seem to be the target audience for the latest offerings. 😉   (However, I really like the cabinet)

The shots on that page are CGI. Maybe they wait for the “target audience” to exist before launching the actual recreation!

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What if?…

You know, I’ve always considered myself some kind of dopplegenger to MM for whatever reason…
Mostly because when the undeafendable is undeafendable he always says: “I know the mens, they’re not what you think…”

What I want to (uncertainly) point out is: what if, in B&O HQ, was some young enthusiast and ideologic person thinking: “OK, let’s ignite passion for that thing through whealthy “ignorant” people” and let’s passionate, historical customers deal with it “at their level”.

Do really B&O ignore that we’re all able to do the same ? Do they use the fact that “some” people would want to bother with our “tricks” in exchange for some dollars ?

Honeslty, my first take was: “ok, let’s find some BG’s second hand around…”

And  never liked the tapered cover. But now…

 

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It may work.

A good idea for sure.

When I’ll have time I may try to design one myself.

But (disclamer: I don’t know anything about 3D printing) objects I’ve printed so far were too much laminated (they will eventually delaminate) or too stiff to allow the cover to bend enough to open.

But again I don’t know about PLA, PPL, LPO and any fancy name plastic wires have!

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Guys,

Just wanted to say to everyone and specially to Mark, that I’m sorry to be unable to be with you.

Godspeed (and bring back papers!)

Love.

M.

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Hi, and welcome to Beoworld,

I may be Old Fashioned but I like messages or at least the first one to start with “Hi” and end with ‘Thank you”… Anyway.

Between all the guys who did regret to buy a BS9000, I bet I’m the winner: mine did just not have the main motor and had a big empty hole instead.
And you know what? It’s now running fine everyday without any flaw. So there is hope for yours.

BS 9000 is a complex unit but 95% of the time easely and highly serviceable.

The unit is delivered without remote: you must find one, usually a BEO4. They can be a little bit expensive but sometimes you can find it at a good price.
When you have it it will command any B&O stuff you’ll have from TV to lights.

The unit will need three basic point of attention:
Laser eye: If the laser is not working properly, the unit will do a lot of crazy stuffs. Depending of the MK of your BS9000 sourcing a new eye can or cannot be difficult (See a recent thread on this here on BW).
Mechanical adjustments:
Things like height of the lid, height of the sledge, Laser orientation screws must be carefully checked. Read the set-up manual.
Test Mode:
Once the unit is mechanically adjusted you should perform a full test mode that will give you clear answers on what works and what not.
If the laser is fine and the unit is OK, it will also calibrate the sledge for disc position and orientation. Note you’ll need a remote to perform test modes. See the service manual for Details.

A lot of topics on BW I, II and current about the BS9000 so no doubt you’ll find answers to all your question.

Good luck and keep us informed.

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