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Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

BeoLad — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:52:10 GMT

Your Avant will have the dolby 5.1 card if its the DVD version

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Nickyg63 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:57:44 GMT

Large48:

Is that with the Dolby Prologic Sound Card or the Dolby 5.1 Sound Card?

When I changed mine to the 5.1 card my Penta's sounded very different, although I would have thought it shouldn't have made any difference!

Not sure I will check

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Large48 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:14:51 GMT

Is that with the Dolby Prologic Sound Card or the Dolby 5.1 Sound Card?

When I changed mine to the 5.1 card my Penta's sounded very different, although I would have thought it shouldn't have made any difference!

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Nickyg63 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:01:38 GMT

KingOfSnake:

That explains all - were they Mk1 or MK2 that were demonstrated just out of interest? Thanks

They were mk2's in red, very daring I say!

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Nickyg63 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:58:55 GMT

KingOfSnake:

That explains all - were they Mk1 or MK2 that were demonstrated just out of interest? Thanks

They were mk2's in red! Looked quite smart very daring I say

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Nickyg63 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:57:36 GMT

Daniel:

Nickyg63:

I am blown away at the difference

Difference to what? Another speakers or just the TV speakers?

just my avant speakers!

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Daniel — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:26:31 GMT

Nickyg63:

I am blown away at the difference

Difference to what? Another speakers or just the TV speakers?

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

TheMajor — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:21:34 GMT

I have never really heard the beolab 8000s pumped but they are on the cards for me this year if I get a contract renewal and I will know about that this month. I hope you get a decent pair. Also what are your guys thoughts on red 8000s? I am completely undecided on them. I know the silver are better but I have found a pair of MK2 in Japan that are pretty cheap.

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

KingOfSnake — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:05:21 GMT

That explains all - were they Mk1 or MK2 that were demonstrated just out of interest? Thanks

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Nickyg63 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:51:19 GMT

They knew that beforehand! Plus it was my mate. They fitted a new stb controller chip in my avant, he said he would bring a pair of speakers to demo he is going to look out for a pair for me but he only has a pair of 6000's.

I agree with yourselfs it would be a bit unfair to have him spend 3hrs without a sale.

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

JC — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:41:13 GMT

If for instance. You were interested in a car and went for a test drive to see if you really liked it, but you always new you woluld never pay the dealer mark up against a second had model privately. Would that not be most peoples way of finding out the ins and outs of an expensive purchase. Not everyone I know but the majority.

Maybe the dealer will reap their rewards at a later date for their efforts!

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

KingOfSnake — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:04:34 GMT

Any Dealer - whether franchised or not - who has taken the time to perform a home-demo should be treated even-handedly IMHO. I can imagine any Dealer being peeved to waste time when - unless notified of the situation beforehand - the potential customer was always going to source the goods elsewhere. As the English say, 'It's just not Cricket!'

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

Peter — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:52:38 GMT

Same thought crossed my mind - he may have some trade in stock so I would ask.

Re: demo on a pair of lab8000's

KingOfSnake — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:46:09 GMT

Might be speaking out of turn, but surely the Dealer who performed the home demo may deserve consideration for your business?

demo on a pair of lab8000's

Nickyg63 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:38:10 GMT

Hi guys,

Had a home demo on a pair of lab8000's yesterday. I am blown away at the difference, the depth of sound was immense! I am now going to get myself a pair of nice 2nd hand ones, so watch this space!