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Re: Beolab 2

tarmacterror — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:29:44 GMT

Thanks folks...

Scott

Re: Beolab 2

Peter — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:37:36 GMT

It does have the benefit of filtering the lowest frequencies away from the 8000s which actually improves their sound. But of course they will work fine alone.

Re: Beolab 2

Christian — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:40:09 GMT

It is only a necessity when there is no surround decoder present, ie if you only have a BeoSound. It is net a necessity with BeoVisions.

Re: Beolab 2

Alex — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:37:55 GMT

You don't have to run your BeoLab 8000s off it - the two can act independently.

Beolab 2

tarmacterror — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:34:13 GMT

Hi again, question on the BL2.....

As a bit of background info, my current setup is as follows:-

Onkyo TX-SR875 AV Receiver to which is connected
Beosound 4
BL4 (rear surround)
BL8000 (front)

Having spoken to Steve at SoundsHeavenly I am awaiting his efforts on a solution to use the BL 7-2 as a centre channel and will be opting for this if he is sucessful. This then leaves the problem of a sub...Originally looked at an MJ Acoustics offering but after discussion with the missus have decided on a BL2. I know there are wiring kits for using this with a non-B&O receiver but my question related to the attatchment of the speakers. Do I HAVE to connect my BL8000's to it (as shown in the BL2 user manual) or can I keep them attached to the front channel on the 875 and run the sub AS A SUB from the sub preout without any other speakers being driven from it???

I assume that the necessity of connecting front speakers to the BL2 is only apparent when running it off a BV or BS unit??

Scott