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Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Larskoelle — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:15:16 GMT

beocool:

Raeuber:
Hi bayerische,

it not only depends on the neighboors, but also on wife, my wife also hates the look of Beolab 5, so I'm not allowed to buy them (without changing wife).

/Räuber

That's probably why I'm single.

Damn sounds like I ll stay single once I have them in my home.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Maab — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:02:21 GMT

I'm asking my self whether to put my 2 JL f113 for sale already...

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Maab — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:36:33 GMT

Thanks.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Vienna — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:54:12 GMT

Maab:
does anyone know what the crossover frequency points are?

120 / 600 / 2000 Hz

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

tournedos — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:51:42 GMT

The service manual on site says the crossover points are 120/600/2000 Hz.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Maab — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:17:56 GMT

Just to satisfy my curiosity: does anyone know what the crossover frequency points are? I am particularly curious to know how high those 15" cones go.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

moxxey — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:37:14 GMT

stefan:

This won`t replace BL5, I think....

Correct. It sits above it in the speaker chain :)

I also hear that there's a new vertical speaker coming out, which will compliment the BV10. Between the 6000 and 8000, I think I was told.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

stefan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:51:21 GMT

moxxey:

stefan:

There is no need for a new Beolab 5.

According to my dealer, a speaker that sits above the BL5 was discussed at the recent dealer conference.

Yes, this is exiting. But I don`t think, they dicussed a "new BL5". They discussed a new speaker "above" BL5, as you said. Maybe a BL6...(?)

This won`t replace BL5, I think....

Stefan

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Vienna — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:34:45 GMT

Yes of course.

I'd simply ask the dealer to lend me a Beo4 for setup (or to deactivate the PIN before delivery) ...

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Maab — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:17:30 GMT

Vienna, the speakers are new indeed. Can I buy a used beo4 to do the initial setup?

Thanks for posting.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Vienna — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:16:27 GMT

Maab:
That's great! 5 hours after my BL5 purchase...

Don't worry - be happy ... Bobby McFerrin ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU

Compared to other high end speakers BLb 5s are a bargain offer - if B&O wants to top
the existing flagship by quite a margin, these speakers will be VERY expensive.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Maab — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:15:50 GMT

Steffen,

I a with you on everything you said. That's why I finally joined beolab's wagon.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Steffen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:02:24 GMT

Maab:
I don't recall where I read it, but some people were bashing B&O for using "cheap "Vifa" drivers. But I didn't think they were reliable sources.

There are some people who just love to spread rumors about B&O -don't listen to them! Some just love to hate B&O, because they don't think that something that looks good can actually sound good. Some hi-fi 'fundamentalists' think that hi-fi equipment must be ugly

I have heard "hi-fi" people criticize BL5 -some have never even heard them!!! Some have heard them briefly in a store -maybe not under the right condition. The funny thing is, that these persons are very devoted to furnishing their entire livingroom after their own speakers -and say, that you can not judge the sound only by what you hear at the dealer...but they judge B&O that way
Talk about 'double standards' and bigotry...

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Maab — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:00:19 GMT

That's great! 5 hours after my BL5 purchase...

If it's true, I wouldn't be surprised. Its not the end of the world, but ideally if these speakers where able to process dts, flac, DVDs or whatever it would be a further step above.

Re: Isn't it time for a "new" Beolab 5?

Vienna — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:59:51 GMT

Maab:

the dealer says that I don't need the beo4 remote, but I read elsewhere it's a necessity.
Any thoughts?

If the BLB 5s are brand new, you'll need a Beo4 to enter the PIN-codes as a 1st step
and to deactivate the PIN protection in a 2nd step.

ATTENTION:
ONLY ONE speaker should be connected to the mains while entering / deactivating the PIN.

If PIN is not deactivated and mains is interrupted for more than 1/2 hour you'll have to
reenter the PINs again - impossible wo remote).

If connected via analog line input volume is controlled externally by the external preamp/processor
and no Beo4 is required for daily use.

Only if connected digitally via SPDIF you'll need a remote for daily use (eg a Beo4) to control the volume.