They're hefty, but it's really worth it to move them about a bit, as you're hunting for the best place to have them (that is also realistic as placement!) I got big differences just moving them a foot. As to thickness of slabs - 15cm+. And don't get some that ring when you strike them with something, the material they're made of

Engadget has got that a little wrong. Pioneer is dropping production of the 42" plasmas, and is focusing on 50" and above.. They are also reneging on a deal they did with NEC for a new plasma plant, returning it to NEC. Plasma has a price premium, and it's evidently difficult to make a solid profit when you're the most expensive manufacturer

koning: Is it not possible to develop special "room" callibration software for those people who at problems with there beolab5 bass output? Look above. Audyssey, or the ARC solution.

@Trip - that's where the B&O design/craftsmanship sculptural element enters into the equation. Wonderfully shaped with exceptional functionality. It's a really tall order these days.

Challenge the ordinary!

Simon is, of course, entitled to his opinion, and should be respected for it, though I really disagree with him! My daughter, however, who is nearing 18 and has been using computers since she was 5, wouldn't understand what he's talking about. "What do you mean, computers are for e-mail, writing and printing?" But then she and her

Same as is used in Audyssey, and which J. Pedersen (who headed the B&O team on BL5 and is now at Lyngdorf) is developing for Lyngdorf. With Audyssey you actually take 12 different measurements of the room, in various positions.

The Beonic Man: soundproof: An unfortunate name, an interesting product. http://www.linn.co.uk/klimax_ds As to Simon's lack of interest. The BS5 does stream music to the tv and other B&O around the house, as it integrates with ML. I am glad you like it soundproof and this floats your boat then great. Simon - I'd never buy any Linn. I don't

Well, in this instance he wants a stronger and sharper bass, as it's now being swallowed by the cavity underneath (theory) - and that's when you'd use such a slab. Particularly with the downward firing subwoofer, imagine part of the soundwave today going into the room, while some goes through the floor and is then reflected up again -- that

An unfortunate name, an interesting product, though not a shape to die for it's nonetheless got audiophiles swooning. http://www.linn.co.uk/klimax_ds As to Simon's lack of interest. The BS5 does stream music to the tv and other B&O around the house, as it integrates with ML.