What is the system in your bedroom? It is probably easier to attach the iPod via a dock to the Aux input on the system rather than having wires to the speakers. The above suggestion is the simplest if you have nothing else in the room though.

Just started scanning the manual. Taking the front off is not as simple as you would think! It is easier on a 3000 than a 4400 as the front panel is flat, but it is not to be sneezed at! I think the connecting of speaker 1 wires together is a very sensible one - or just use speaker 2.

Ah! You have a Beolab 1700 amplifier! This was a variant of the Beomaster 1100 but was divided into two parts - a tuner - the Beomaster 1700 - and the amplifier - the Beolab 1700. I am sure Tim would be able to resurrect that for you. I'll have a word with him tonight. The only problem I can see is that the cost of getting it to him and the repair

Just had a quick read through the thread, and don't really agree! I note the Beolab 5 being touted - I agree with soundproof that we have to be careful not to automatically just say get 5s; after all, I have not bought any yet! - and I agree with you that discounting 5s, the 9s are streets ahead of the other B&O active speakers. I do have a

Where are you based? I take it you mean the glass topped receiver with the caterpillar tracks? The electronics of this are pretty simple and I am sure can be fixed. The usual problem is that the mechanical clutches go so the buttons don't work. If near London, I am sure Tim Jarman can fix this for you.

Having just dismantled a Beomaster 4400, I can heartily agree with this!

If you heard the 9s in a dealer, chances are that they were badly set up. Space constraints and the fact that some of the junior staff seem to set the switches to maximise bass seem to be a common thread. At our speaker demo, the 9s sounded pretty average to my ears - unfortunately I was late arriving as I had to go back for my camera. When I went the

ArgyleMoss: Anyone got a service manual for a beocenter 3500? I do, but it will take me a little time to scan it! Seems to be quite detailed!

I know 5s have bass power, but it is their ability to disappear that impresses me. I also find that the bass is just not as oppressive as the 9s - to be fair that is usually because the 9s are not ideally situated or poorly set up. The self set up facility of the 5s can correct quite a few ills!

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