Holy Moly I never would have guessed the Beolab 1's had so little dampening material inside, especially considering that as a metal column it would be especially prone to resonance.

I thought the 4500 software for 2-way communication was 2.0 and up, and that the 2.1 on the website was a typo. That would make more sense, as usually the first number (the 2) is used to indicate major changes, whereas the number to the right, after the decimal, is used to indicate minor revisions. Since 2-way communication is likely the biggest revision

kokomo: What's it got to do with her? Woman just don't understand these things! How many do you know who have much if any interest in technology, except perhaps their mobile phone? If I'd consulted my wife many years ago when I first purchased B&O, I wouldn't have been 'allowed' to have them. Would have finished up with Amstrad

AH no, my first double post ever. Grrr....

What's the question for the next answer?

Hi nikeyboy. The foam degradation on the penta mid ranges is a very common problem. Although the sound will be affected, the speakers will still work until the degradation is bad enough that the cone is no longer supported and starts to rub on the inner coil as it moves. The foam ring is a suspension, that supports the cone while still allowing the

9 LEE: Keith Saunders: Well done everyone, a considerable achievement Lee... It's not actually MY achievement Keith.. If it was just me, we'd be celebrating 1 member.. It's everybody's achievement and i'm just the person saying 'well done' As for the crowd - the company i got them from was "rent-a-mob" and they

Beolab1: She just been reading the reply's and shouted: Yes, Camshaft is on my side! Thanks Camshaft, you just made things worse. Sorry Beolab1 Well then I guess you'll just have to convince her that it is indeed one of the most beautiful stereo systems ever produced. No one walks into my house without staring at it for a second before asking

Apparently I missed the massive beoworld gathering in which that picture was taken Lee

This is a tough subject, as it's not necessarily B&O related. First off, do you guys live together? I know it's a personal question, but I think it really affects the view on the situation. Since you said that she said "we don't need it," I'll assume she said that because you are living with her. If that's the case