Of the 4, it seems like everyone prefers the Form 1. Of the 2 current offerings the A8 is probably better suited to a mobile player. But Peter is right, look around at other makers. I was looking at Audio Technica's website last night! They have a huge number of products in headphones alone. Definitely a brand I would try again. Last night I was

[quote user="Rich"] Well, I went down to Radio Shack and asked their advice on improving the sound of the M70s. They suggested this pair of external tweeters. [/quote] Suprised your Radioshack has even heard of B&O! And since when was 2 internal tweeters not enough? That vacuum pic was not for nothing, I had a good laugh! Your project

Out throwing the ball for the hound on a wonderful spring day listening to La Roux and Arcade Fire.

[quote user="elephant"] [quote user="Evan"]Problem was, I couldn't post to tell you all about it cause there wasn't any Wi-fi![/quote] why don't you use LAST.FM to scrobble your tracks like I used to ... and Alex still does :) Rico Bergholdt is there as well ... maybe even others from here as well ! there is even a low

About a week ago I was sitting beach side with my A8s in South Carolina listening to Kings of Leon Come Around Sun Down . Problem was, I couldn't post to tell you all about it cause there wasn't any Wi-fi!

Just to name a few other good brands: Paradigm, Quad and Pioneer Elite. The latter has some cool stuff going on, lately I noticed they are offering all class D amp sections in some of the receivers.

[quote user="jahur"]what really is bizarre i would feel if i was to change my system i would be letting bang and olufsen down and would feel a traitor! i couldnt see myself owning anything else. would be like driving a bentley and having to drive an old jalopy![/quote] Interesting! I have never been loyal to one specific brand of audio/video

Congratulations everybody! Sorry I could not make it.

A passive setup is a perfectly respectable way to listen. I agree with you, active is superior but it is not necessary to plainly discount the passive method.

Oh and Jahur, I think there is a huge number of vigilant BeoWorlders on the lookout for hidden Beo!!