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@carolpa

You are right – I forgot about that.

But that means, that you can not have the BS1 in option 0, like Guy wanted.
He wants to control the Essence through the connected ir-eye with the Beo4.

MM

 

 

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[Millemis]

How did that end?

MM

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[Millemis]

The BS1 in Option 0 – that explains it!

I have always felt it a pity, that there is no ‘autosense’ on the A.Aux (of the BS1).
That is a feature that came with later products.

Would have been really nice, since the BS1 is very good sounding.
(That always kept me from buying one)

You can use ir with the BROne, but you have to change from one setting to another….which in the long run is too awkward.

I guess the only way to make that work, is some kind of automation….which I do not really understand.

The Essence MK2 just recently got an update – fantastic that B&O has not forgotten this long eol’ed product.
I have 3 of them 😀😀😀

Happy further experimenting.

MM

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[Millemis]

Hi Guy

That sounds amazing.

However allow me a couple of questions…

1. Normally you have to activate the Aux on the BS1 manually:
‘The AUX socket is activated by pressing both arrows and CD simultaneously’.

The way you describe it, the BS1 autosenses a signal coming from the Essence MK2/PL (and starts in Aux-mode).
Have I understood that correctly?

2. You write that the Netradio (from the Essence) starts and can be controlled, when you push Radio on the Beo4.
How come the BS1 does not react to the Radio command and activates the built-in tuner there???

I would assume, that this will only be possible, if you use a BROne/bt (connected to the Essence), since there is no ir command going on.

3. Is your goal to use the BS1 as an only-speaker device with the Essence Mk2 as the source device (including whatever is beo-linked to it)?
That would imo be a great little setup!

P.S.

I guess, in that case the ir-eye would not be needed at all.

MM

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Glynn Everdepoel wrote:

Hi B&O enthousiast!

This is my first post here so I hope it’s in the right category. I have beovox 5000 flat speakers for some time but I find that they lack bass. Do you think it’s a good idea to pair them with a beolab 19 subwoofer? I know I could use any other sub as well but I must admit that the beolab 19 would fit beautifully with my interior. Also I don’t think I can hook the beolab 19 up to my amplifier so I will need to new one. Any advice for this? It must have bluetooth or spotify connect and also an optical out/in. Thanks in advance!

Maybe the

WiiM Amp

could do the job!

They also make a sub, that is nicely manageable through the app).

MM

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[Millemis]

Interesting, that with the headphone socket and AUX mode.

Will that then have ‘line-in sense’?

That is very important for those who wants to have an external (airplay or bluetooth) source connected.
Otherwise one will have yo activate that on the BS3, when you use it (how?).

MM

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[Millemis]

Hi and congrats on your ‘new’ speakers.

There are lots of questions (and answers) on the Beoworld Forum (and elsewhere) to this subject.

Have a look here

or here

Isopropyl alcohol is the short answer…..to clean this (and a lot of other products from the same period).

Best thing to do is to disassemble the units…..and get on with the job.
It is hard work!

 

MM

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[Millemis]

Finally I managed to setup the Beotooth 5500, that I received from pilatomic 4 weeks ago.

Not an easy job, when you are a friend of hidden cabling and the setup is rather complicated – and done ages ago ( you know….which cable goes where 🤔)
The setup of the Beotooth was indeed the easiest part of the job.

My setup is somewhat different than most of the buyers and that of pilatomic himself, I am sure.

My BM6500/CD6500 combo is connected to a 1611 converter and into my NL/ML Converter.
The rest of the setup is exclusively NetworkLink based in 6 rooms, the BV Theatre setup being the main part.

So not that I was in need of the Bluetooth option…..
…..but I thought that the Beotooth was a fun project and wanted to try it at home.
To see if it works (which I supposed) – and primarily to see, if there are some benefits in a setup like mine.

And I must say, that there are!
Not that I would need it, but it seems to be a nice to have option.
And now I know that I can recommend it to friends.

Since my 6500 system has no speakers connected – it just pipes the sources into the NL/ML Converter and from there into the multiroom setup – the daily use/controlling is different than with the ‘normal setup’.
Starting playback on my iPhone – of course – activates the A-Tape input on the Beomaster.
To get sound in whatever room I need it, I hit JOIN on the Beoremote One or use the Bang & Olufsen app to expand to the room, I want playing (or the rooms).

From there (every room playing) I can Pause and Play and skip track.
My trusted old Beoplay V1 tv even shows the source – in this case A.Mem – and the track number.
Switching between Beotooth/A.Tape and CD playback also works as intended.
I can even start Playback of the iPhone directly from the given room, using the app or the Beoremote One.

It is fun 😃

And this again shows the power of the B&O setups – here a combination of device generations spanning from the 1990’s to recent B&O Mozart-based products….
….combined with the skills of someone like pilatomic.
Which other brand can do this!

So, thank you pilatomic – and I hope this may be an inspiration for other B&O enthusiasts.

MM

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[Millemis]

And the forum is deadly slow….only something for dedicated beoworlders.
I fully understand why newcomers shy away and try elsewhere.

Sorry 🥹

MM

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[Millemis]

I am logged in…

….when I go to the Private Message it tells me to log in (again).
‘Only accessable to forum members’.

P.S.

If I was not logged in, I would not be able to make this post, right 🤔

MM

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[Millemis]

@Carolpa

I considered asking that question too.
However, many people ask for the use of the Siri remote because of the Siri button and the option of getting the control center on the screen (for account switching and such)….so I did not ask.

Personally I’d use the Beoremote (and PUC) anyday.

MM

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[Millemis]

In case you a aiming at not using the BROne at all, why not just plug the ATV in to the LG tv directly.
The ethernet cable (between Theatre and the tv) should not be needed at all.

Activating CEC on ATV and the tv should be sufficient.
The BS Theatre is – in that case – just a soundbar.

Also have a look here:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/tv/atvbbe2477c9/tvos

MM

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[Millemis]

Hej Jacob

From your name I assume that you are located in Denmark.

The cable solution that you mention probably is from A/V Connection.
That is a trusted solution, that has existed for many years.
I’d say….go local.

Please report your findings here…might help others.

P. S.
Should you however be in the UK….go for Steve’s solution.

MM

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[Millemis]

That should work well.

I do it the same way with my BM6500/CD6500.

MM

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[Millemis]

The 8’s are in a different league….for sure.

But also in a different price category.

Again….only a test will tell you what is right for you, your room and your budget.

MM

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[Millemis]

Hi and welcome

I am pretty sure that a pair of Emerges will do the job….since you have a smallish room.

Since the surround channels does not have to carry a big bas load and since the Premiere is pretty powerfull, it will be ok.
The Emerges will provide the immersive feeling.

Of course one can always ask for ‘more’, however..….

The best thing to do would be to ask your dealer for a loan of the Emerges to test them out for some days (they are pretty easy to set up), to see/hear if you like that combo.

But….any combination will the new Mozart speakers will do.

Happy experimenting.
Please report back your findings here.

MM

 

 

 

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[Millemis]

Hi pilatomic

Seen your PM and have answered.

MM

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[Millemis]

Wow….did not expect that.

Honestly, I almost forgot about this amazing project.

For newcomers – and for me – could you please comment on how to get hold of the ‘beotooth’.
Any chance that it might be possible to buy a fully assembled item (for non-tinkerers/only music listeners)?

 

MM

 

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[Millemis]

Thank you for sharing your findings/your setup.

I am sure this can be helpfull for many ‘Theatre-users’ – a lot of inspiring stuff there.

MM

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[Millemis]

This is how it is described in the User Guide

…and that is how I have done it several times (most people want a turntable connected).

Plug in the Behringer to the USB of the Master 5 – connect L/R of your choosen device (the WiiM)…..

Why go for the WiiM Ultra, why not just the cheaper WiiM Pro??

That will offer you all that you need….and in addition AirPlay 2 (if you need that).

As you probably already know…you can easily order the WiiM device via Amazon and send it back, if you don’t like how it works.
No risk there.

MM

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