For some reason I'm thinking that's only the case when using a digital connection. It's possible it's also when using the PL though.

The fact that you say the noise is more noticeable when you turn the volume right up would suggest the issue lies outside of the speaker. Unlike with other BeoLabs, when you use the digital connection on the BeoLab 5s, the volume adjustment is done by the BeoLab 5s rather than the BeoVision or BeoSound. It is a bit weird that it only comes through the

What do you mean? Nobody's said anything about the BS9000 disappearing.

I too had the issue after the 10.4.10 update, but it's since fixed itself. Very strange...

You do realise the issue lies with OS X and not with the actual speakers? It used to irritate me, but it's been fine recently.

The Stig - ver. 1.2: it's this one with HDMI like the US version You're right, it is a Philips, I was wrong. However, it's a 7300, as Peter proved in a thread a while back. All the connections are in exactly the same place, and the OSD seems very very similar.

I agree with you completely, the BeoSound 4 is not cheap (never said it was, it's merely the lowest priced player in B&O's catalogue). It's actually my favourite player made by B&O alongside the CD 6500/7000 and the BeoSound 9000, due to their impeccable build quality, design, performance and the way they work. I will just point out though, that only

I can understand B&O's choice not to include one on the cheaper models, so that those looking at getting BeoLab 5s and making the most out of them would need to go for a higher-priced player. However, you'd think considering they're buying the most costly and highest-end speakers B&O have ever made, B&O would also want to give them the biggest choice

I believe it's actually a Samsung model, instead of a Philips.

Yeh... well... shhh! Nothing wrong with asking them, they can only say no.