My wife and I are having the urge to buy a new B and O toy. Any thoughts on whether we would notice more difference replacing Beolab 4000s in a link room with Beolab 3s or replacing Beolab 1s in a surround sound setup with Beolab 9s? 

Judging by your other post, you would be best off by replacing the beolab 1 with a set of beolab 9. If you prefer the sound of the 4000 to the 1's then i think it is obvious. The beolab 9's are very detailed and dense which would also make a great addition to watching movies and television.

This question can only be answered by yourself after listening to the different speakers. I would replace the 4000's myself (I have 1's in a surround setup with the 4000's) because I am no great fan of the 4000 when used as a main speaker. But some don't like the 1's.

 Replacing the 4000 is probably cheaper.

 Consider adding a Beolab2 to your surround setup if you do not already own one. That will really make a difference.

Thanks for the input. We have a Velodyne HGS 12 connected to the surround sound. It is the model USA B and O dealers sold before the Beolab 2 was introduced.

I'd switch to the 9s in the main room personally. Ask your dealer if you can do a comparison, but I think you'll find the 9s really make an incredible difference to your setup...

no question, get a pair of BL9, whatever the reason is!

Yes, dealer will let us try them out for 30 days in our home as well as offering us a great price on them.

The 9's were used for our blind listening tests and sounded fantastic! Oh how I wish

Kevin:

The 9's were used for our blind listening tests and sounded fantastic! Oh how I wish

Did you listen in the listening room, in the audio department?
Weren't you amazed to find that the big soundstage you'd heard through the curtain came from two low and quite closely placed BL9s?
It's an excellent demo of the spatial quality of these speakers.

Yes

We heard three short pieces of music all sounded different but so effortless and natural.

I'd go for the 9's I've listened to them at a B&O listening-room and they are great ! I certainly got to get used to the looks of those 9's and they are lacking the warmth of my beloved penta's [so I will keep them for now] but from reasonably low to high [enough] they sound crips and clear, you really have to hear them yourself.

 

I agree with you ! I have a pair of BeoLab 3s with a BeoLab 2, but after the blind test at the listening room I would go for a pair of BeoLab 9s.

Thanks for all of the input. I listened to the 9s at the dealer but unfortunately it was difficult to tell how they sounded due to a large fountain in the atrium outside the store making large amounts of noise. However, what we we could hear, did not impress us. However, as the dealer is offering a great sale price and 30 days to try them out I would not have anything to lose by triyng them at home.

Razlaw:

I listened to the 9s at the dealer but unfortunately it was difficult to tell how they sounded due to a large fountain in the atrium outside the store making large amounts of noise. However, what we we could hear, did not impress us.

I think I may have just listened to them at the same store with the same impression (fountain is too loud, speakers not so great).  Was this in the Chicago area?  I wonder if they have them setup wrong or something.

Stan

I fail to see how somebody could not be impressed with them! Maybe when first set up, the midrange can sound kind of closed in, but after a very short run in period they begin to sound great... 

Actually the first time I heard them they sounded awful! Set up as free standing but in a corner with the loudness switched on. True torture and very loud!

Happily my dealer remembered to set mine up correctly as mine sound SUPERB!! Go for Lab9s you won't regret

Yes, it was in a Chicago area store....sounds like you heard them the same place I did.

A little off topic, but any opinions on replacing a Velodyne HGS 12 sub woofer with a Beolab 2? My wife loves the Velodyne and does not want to give it up, is afraid Beolab 2 wont have enough bass.

The Beolab 2 from my experience is not as musical, and to be honest i would describe this sub as underwhelming.

Razlaw:

A little off topic, but any opinions on replacing a Velodyne HGS 12 sub woofer with a Beolab 2? My wife loves the Velodyne and does not want to give it up, is afraid Beolab 2 wont have enough bass.

Razlaw:

A little off topic, but any opinions on replacing a Velodyne HGS 12 sub woofer with a Beolab 2? My wife loves the Velodyne and does not want to give it up, is afraid Beolab 2 wont have enough bass.

I was considering the Velodyne room correction device which can be purchased seperately and used with our current sub.