Yes, he was saying that
The standard version gives you more flexibility long term
and in the short term allows you to use the adjustment switch he mentioned:
"They also feature a placement switch to adapt the bass performance depending on their position in the room. This is similar in operation to BeoLab 2
with a wall-mounted, corner or free-standing position. In line with the
versatile concept, BeoLab 4 adapts its bass performance to the specific
placement in the room. A switch is set to match a wall-mounted
position, a corner position or a free-standing position to ensure
optimum performance. BeoLab 4 features Adaptive Bass Linearization
(ABL), Bang & Olufsen's proprietary technology for ensuring
superior bass performance from loudspeaker cabinets with modest
physical dimensions."
(quote from Beoworld product page)
First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*