Hi guys!

Today I went to look at a used pair of beolab 8000 that the seller said to be from 2001. However, I want to be sure of the manufacturing year and I know you can tell how old o product is just by looking at the serial number. The problem is that although I looked around on the speakers I couldn't find the serial number.

 So my question is, where on the beolab 8000 speakers is the serial number located?

Thankful for any help!

Depress the socket unit as if your intend to connect the speaker.This releases the plug block and the serial number is on the side of this hinged plastic part

I think that there are two types of BL8000 (at least). If I´m not wrong they changed near 2001.

Don't get too fussed about it. There really is not very much difference to hear if at all.

The most important thing is condition but of course it's your money.

joeyboygolf:

Don't get too fussed about it. There really is not very much difference to hear if at all.

The most important thing is condition but of course it's your money.

100% agree. Do a sound proof and if they sound, and the price is good, take them and enjoy!!!!

To be unworried you can take them to your local dealer and do a check. I got my four BL8000 in these way. They are from 2001 more or less and are sounding perfect!!!!! (after a little repair, not too expensive)

If they are from 2001, the serial number should start with 15******.  However, if they have the serial number 1497**** i wouldn't worry too much - they could have been in a dealers storeroom for a little while.

As Graham said, age never seems to affect 8000's - it's condition that counts. Enjoy them!

Lee

Re the change to MKII

 From January 2003, BeoLab 8000 was obtainable with new driver units giving extra bass at low levels. While not delivering as much as a BeoLab 2 (dedicated sub-woofer) the bass drivers with the newer BeoLab 8000 have a marked improvement over their predecessors. The upgrade involved new frequency equalization and improved ABL system. These improvements are mostly apparent at high volume levels. The changes are implemented form serial 16992475 onwards.

 However there seems to be disagreement among those that have heard both as to whether this mod was actually audible at all or a reliability improvement to prevent damaging drivers.

Hi again!

 Thanks everyone for your replies! I agree the condition is what's most important but since the 8000's have been around since 1992 I just want to be sure that the manufacturing year is around 2001 that the seller states.