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ARCHIVED FORUM -- April 2007 to March 2012 READ ONLY FORUM
This is the first Archived Forum which was active between 17th April 2007 and
1st March February 2012
Latest post 06-13-2007 11:33 AM by Christian. 12 replies.
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06-11-2007 1:25 PM
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GuyHui
- Joined on 03-17-2007
- Posts 1,560
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It's worth your pocket to get a pair of BL8000. IMHO, they will last more than 20 years, furthermore, these loudspeakers have a timeless design. Last but not least, follow your instinct. If you like them, go for it ! Guy
--= "Everything gets done with Patience" =--
--= "Less is More" - Mies Van der Rohe"
--= BV10 46", BL8K, BL4K, BL2, BS Ouverture, BC6000 (Mk3), BT1100, Beo4 , A8 and ...the Atomic Floyd "Airjax+Mic" earphones =--
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Tom
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Luxembourg
- Posts 3,175
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If you like the BL8000, go ahead and get them. You won't get an old shoe, that is shure! (I bought a pair 4 months ago) If you are not sure wether to buy BL3 or BL8000, then you need to compare their sound , as said before. There really is a big difference between the two, especially at high volumes. Judge yourself!
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Berthold Auerbach
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9 LEE
- Joined on 02-14-2007
- Moderator - UK
- Posts 5,223
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They are both on a pretty even par..
Both have their strong points and weak points. As said before - have a listen and decide for yourself. Everyone hears differently they say - so it's a personal choice as opposed to what a spec sheet tells you.
Lee
BeoWorld - Everything Bang & Olufsen
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Puncher
- Joined on 03-27-2007
- Nr. Durham, NE England.
- Posts 9,588
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I spent a little time (only about half an hour) comparing them at my dealers several weeks ago. Both were against a wall (the BL3's were on floor stands), both were only ~6 feet apart and I listened to unfamiliar material at a distance of 8-10feet. My preference was for the BL8000's both audibly and visually. They just seemed to have more detail than the BL3's. After the visit as I mulled it over I became concerned that I had heard the BL3's whilst standing and I think the lens is aimed more for a sitting position - clearly the 8000's will be less affected by ear height. I did intend going back with my own material and re-listening maybe with the speakers seperated more and definitely from a sitting position but got caught up in a technical issue regarding driving both via line level sockets and haven't yet made the return visit. An option was also to audition at home, in situ as it were, clearly giving an even better opinion. SWMBO thinks the 8000's "look nice" and the BL3's "don't look like two grands worth"
Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.
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darioazul
- Joined on 04-30-2007
- USA
- Posts 249
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Definetely listen to them. I prefer Jazz and classical but I also have a large rock & roll collection. The BL 8K perform well. Be ware, at very high volume, they struggle and sound strained. BL 2 paired with the BL 8K helps the speaker at very high volume.
I am not into subs. Even the BL 2 can be 'slowed' and not as precise in rebroducing the lower octaves.
Also, the bl 3 have a plastic ALT which I think takes away from their 'shine,' considering the price point.
Listen, decide, buy, and enjoy....
rd
When I hear music, I fear no danger.
I see no foe...
Thoreau
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Stars
- Joined on 04-24-2007
- London
- Posts 1,483
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I disagree with Puncher. I have always found that my BL3s sound much more precise than the BL8000s and the placement of the sound is much more accurate than the BL8000s as well. Further more at a distance of about 8-10feet in my audio room my BL3s on the floor stands sound even better if you're standing. From what I can hear, I think the sound of the ALT is aimed to be projected from the angle of 90 degrees and upwards. I personally prefer the design of the BL3s especially with the ALT - bowler hat on top! And probably unlike everyone else on BeoWorld, I think the BL8000s do look dated now. When these speakers were released it was an absolute first to have a column shaped just like the BL6000s, BL8000s and BL1s. Nowadays Hitachi, Thompson, Panasonic and many other brands have all tried to imitate the column designed loudspeakers in their own way. The BL3s are completely unique in my opinion, and for the type of music that I listen to, playing in my room and at the average volume level that I listen to, the BL3s are better than the BL8000s. BUT, I do believe it is very fair to say that the BL3s don't outweigh the BL8000s entirely, therefore you should definitely listen to both speakers, in your own home too if your dealer is kind enough to organise this for you and make your own decission from there. All I have said is my opinion and how I see and hear things. Let us know when you've gone for the kill and which one you've chosen!
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Daniel
- Joined on 04-17-2007
- Svinarp, Sweden
- Posts 1,284
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timothyhou: Is that worth to buy bl 8000 now since it has released for more than 10 years.
Don´t forget it has been upgraded several times.
Beovision LX5500, BeoCord V6000, BeoSound 9000, BeoLab 8000, BeoLab 3500, BeoLab 2000, BeoVox1, BeoCom 6000, Form1, LightControl 1
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Daniel
- Joined on 04-17-2007
- Svinarp, Sweden
- Posts 1,284
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Beovision LX5500, BeoCord V6000, BeoSound 9000, BeoLab 8000, BeoLab 3500, BeoLab 2000, BeoVox1, BeoCom 6000, Form1, LightControl 1
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Puncher
- Joined on 03-27-2007
- Nr. Durham, NE England.
- Posts 9,588
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Henry: I disagree with Puncher. I have always found that my BL3s sound much more precise than the BL8000s and the placement of the sound is much more accurate than the BL8000s as well. Further more at a distance of about 8-10feet in my audio room my BL3s on the floor stands sound even better if you're standing. From what I can hear, I think the sound of the ALT is aimed to be projected from the angle of 90 degrees and upwards. I personally prefer the design of the BL3s especially with the ALT - bowler hat on top! And probably unlike everyone else on BeoWorld, I think the BL8000s do look dated now. When these speakers were released it was an absolute first to have a column shaped just like the BL6000s, BL8000s and BL1s. Nowadays Hitachi, Thompson, Panasonic and many other brands have all tried to imitate the column designed loudspeakers in their own way. The BL3s are completely unique in my opinion, and for the type of music that I listen to, playing in my room and at the average volume level that I listen to, the BL3s are better than the BL8000s. BUT, I do believe it is very fair to say that the BL3s don't outweigh the BL8000s entirely, therefore you should definitely listen to both speakers, in your own home too if your dealer is kind enough to organise this for you and make your own decission from there. All I have said is my opinion and how I see and hear things. Let us know when you've gone for the kill and which one you've chosen!
In truth I had expected the BL3's to be brighter than the 8000's (maybe even a little harsh initially) because of what I had read before my visit. It turned out not to be so, hence my questioning the standing/floor mounting of the BL3's. I have re-read my original post and notice I failed to point out that the 8000's were driven from BS9000 a while the BL3's were driven from a BS4. Rather an obvious difference to overlook I reiterate - audition in the same setting, with the same source, with familiar material and decide for yourself
Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.
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Christian
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Posts 626
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Puncher: I have re-read my original post and notice I failed to point out that the 8000's were driven from BS9000 a while the BL3's were driven from a BS4. Rather an obvious difference to overlook I reiterate - audition in the same setting, with the same source, with familiar material and decide for yourself
Should that make a big difference? I thought that the BS9000 was only superiour when used with digital out.
Living room: BV7-40 mkIV + V8000, BL5, BL3, BM1 and BS9000. Bedroom: MX3000 and BL4500 on MCL2-AV. Around: PentaIII, CX100 and MCX35 on ML/MCL + MCL2-A, BeoPort and BL4 on ML, BS3300 + M75 as stand alone, BC6000 + BC600 and BT1100, LC1, LC2, Beo4, Beo5 and BL1000, BS2 and A8, EarSet2, Apron, Coffee mugs, Enamel Bagdes, Bath towel, Keyring, Books, Lots of miniature and the Bottle opener. Office: BC2300 + BL2500 and BS3. Summer house: BS Century.
Addicted? Oh no.... ;)
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