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Latest post 05-08-2009 11:30 AM by Dave. 13 replies.
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  • 05-07-2009 2:34 PM

    just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    hmmm.....just received some new beolab 5 few min ago and I cannot use them as I cannot lift them alone!...Sad

     

     

     

     

     

    all sold!

  • 05-07-2009 3:00 PM In reply to

    • Luke
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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    Oh no.

    Well congrats on the Beolab 5's. I guess a bit more waiting to hear them cannot hurt.

     

    Don't risk damaging those beauties trying to lift them yourself !!

     

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  • 05-07-2009 3:10 PM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    LaughingLaughing

    My heart grieves for you.
    Have you tried calling the emergency services?

    Andy T.

    Poor me, never win owt!

  • 05-07-2009 3:15 PM In reply to

    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    The bottom disk is very solid. Take off your watch and any rings, and you can roll the speakers as you would a beer keg! Of course, if you have to move them up stairs, you need help. But rolling them across the floor is very simple. Just make sure you're not wearing anything that can scratch the disks.

    Congrat's - you'll enjoy them.

  • 05-07-2009 4:58 PM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    soundproof:

    The bottom disk is very solid. Take off your watch and any rings, and you can roll the speakers as you would a beer keg! Of course, if you have to move them up stairs, you need help. But rolling them across the floor is very simple. Just make sure you're not wearing anything that can scratch the disks.

    Congrat's - you'll enjoy them.



    Actualy I'm imaging my wifes face when she sees me rolling 17.000 Euro speakers on the floor like a keg ... Big Smile

     

  • 05-07-2009 5:21 PM In reply to

    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    Imagine your wife's face when she sees you huggingthem each morning :D

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 05-07-2009 5:24 PM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    elephant:

    Imagine your wife's face when she sees you huggingthem each morning :D



    Those are the things I have to do furtively Big Smile

     

  • 05-07-2009 6:02 PM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    11048437:

    hmmm.....just received some new beolab 5 few min ago and I cannot use them as I cannot lift them alone!...Sad

    Maybe I`m wrong, but as I understand it, you don`t have to lift the BL5s to use them. They are not for sports. I use mine as loudspeakers, just for listening to music. Try sit down, relax and enjoy your music.

    Sorry

    Stefan

  • 05-07-2009 8:48 PM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    I thought you got rid of BL5's a while ago because you didn't like the way they looked> is this another pair???

     

    Oh and if i was in your position, i would roll them at the point of diagonal balance (& over carpet, you dont want that metal ring cutting into a beautiful wooden floor).

     

    “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.”

    Your health and well-being comes first and fore-most.

     

     

  • 05-07-2009 11:20 PM In reply to

    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    Dave:

    I thought you got rid of BL5's a while ago because you didn't like the way they looked> is this another pair???

     

    Oh and if i was in your position, i would roll them at the point of diagonal balance (& over carpet, you dont want that metal ring cutting into a beautiful wooden floor).

     

     

    yep...another pair.....the first one was an used one--sold them and make some profit!

    This pair is new with warranty. Just sold also my Beolab 8000 and decided to keep Lab 1 and Lab 4000(black edition).

     

    ........it is really weird but the speakers are still in the box after 8 hours! I just cannot find any friend available to come and help me removed from the box!

     

    Tahnks everyone for their supportSmile

     

     

    all sold!

  • 05-07-2009 11:24 PM In reply to

    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    Jandyt:

    LaughingLaughing

    My heart grieves for you.
    Have you tried calling the emergency services?

    Andy T.

     

    not yet but I think I have an ideea......Smile  

    Now I have to find a good reason to call 911....

    all sold!

  • 05-08-2009 2:27 AM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    Congrat's, might be your best B&O purchase ever! When mine arrived at the dealer, I could not wait for the delivery (two weeks waiting time...) so I picked them up myself. Holly smokes are they heavy!!!

    As Soundproof described, easy to move them around!  

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    BV4-50, Beosystem 3, Beolab 5, Beolab 3, BV3-32, BV1, BS9000, Beolab 4, Beolab 2000, Beo4 Cinema

  • 05-08-2009 11:22 AM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    I'm intrigued, didn't the dealer you bought them from offer delivery and installation? I thought that was a requirement of all Bang & Olufsen franchises.

    Opman

     

  • 05-08-2009 11:30 AM In reply to

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    Re: just received Beolab 5 few min. ago

    11048437:

    Dave:

    I thought you got rid of BL5's a while ago because you didn't like the way they looked> is this another pair???

     

    Oh and if i was in your position, i would roll them at the point of diagonal balance (& over carpet, you dont want that metal ring cutting into a beautiful wooden floor).

     

     

    yep...another pair.....the first one was an used one--sold them and make some profit!

    This pair is new with warranty. Just sold also my Beolab 8000 and decided to keep Lab 1 and Lab 4000(black edition).

     

    ........it is really weird but the speakers are still in the box after 8 hours! I just cannot find any friend available to come and help me removed from the box!

     

    Tahnks everyone for their supportSmile

     

     

    I might be giving REALLY bad advice here, but the BL5's are 65KG... i moved my BV3-32 (also 65KG) to install the motor base, then moved it back onto the cabinet (TV now weighing 80KG with mB)

    I'm tiny... only being 55KG. So, try! If i can do it, anyone can.

    Oh, i've also lifted the BC1 out if it's packaging on my own (40KG) and popped it up on it's high pole stand... yes it's heavy it's all quite awkward and difficult to do, but if you're as determined as myself then you can do it!!

    Just remember to keep your back straight and lift with your legs

    “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.”

    Your health and well-being comes first and fore-most.

     

     

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