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Re: The power of BeoLab 3

soundproof — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:30:09 GMT

Alex:
David:
Maybe it's the ABR's being free that makes it possible to sounds so awesome outdoors, and keep a coherent level of bass. The sound muddles when you turn them up in a confined space.

That goes for almost all speakers other than BeoLab 5s. However, I'm impressed that 3s managed to sustain a decent amount of bass outdoors.

Of course, you can't be yards and yards away from them. The energy dissipates quickly when there are no walls. On the other hand, absolutely no risk of artificial boominess. For my preferred use, it's perfect to be outside, as you can really dive into the music when there are no primary/secondary/tertiary reflections to take the edge of the direct signal - and the bass is there. (These are quite special, in that they have the soft-rubber vents working away and shifting air).

All in all, a very pleasant experience.

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Dave — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:53:05 GMT

Well, as i said, it may be the ABR's! The BL3's more so than most other speakers, muddle when turned up in domestic situations.

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Alex — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:06:12 GMT

David:
Maybe it's the ABR's being free that makes it possible to sounds so awesome outdoors, and keep a coherent level of bass. The sound muddles when you turn them up in a confined space.

That goes for almost all speakers other than BeoLab 5s. However, I'm impressed that 3s managed to sustain a decent amount of bass outdoors.

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Dave — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:42:08 GMT

Maybe it's the ABR's being free that makes it possible to sounds so awesome outdoors, and keep a coherent level of bass. The sound muddles when you turn them up in a confined space.

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Jandyt — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:34:36 GMT

Wow, and you're moving out???

I said your original post conjured up a picture in my head, and this is exactly what I had in mind!
I reckon you could win prizes with that second photo'.
Thank you for sharing that with us.

Andy T.

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Alex — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:23:43 GMT

You have a PM

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

soundproof — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:03:40 GMT

That's actually a compliment. PM me a mail address, and I'll send you a copy.

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Alex — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:02:43 GMT

Now that is beautiful! Any way you can get a higher res version up? I'd love that as a wallpaper (if you don't mind)...

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

soundproof — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:01:24 GMT

Alex:
And difficult for a speaker, it'll have to work as hard as it can to reproduce the correct amount of bass. I agree though, I've listened to my far-field monitors outdoors before, and they really sound far better!

Yes, the bass has nothing to work off. But using the BL3s like this, close in (headphones!), gives a distinct foundation to the sound.

(I added a shot of the lake in mist for you.)

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Alex — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:56:27 GMT

And difficult for a speaker, it'll have to work as hard as it can to reproduce the correct amount of bass. I agree though, I've listened to my far-field monitors outdoors before, and they really sound far better!

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

soundproof — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:53:54 GMT

Alex:
It certainly does! I could imagine being there with mist rising off the lake...

It's actually quite nice to sit outside and listen, in a quiet spot. And it's very quiet here. You get absolutely no room reflections, of course, just the direct sound -- can be most revealing, and enjoyable.

View from the dock:

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Alex — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:48:24 GMT

It certainly does! I could imagine being there with mist rising off the lake...

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

henrik — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:40:51 GMT

Brilliant! That looks like a really nice listening spot!

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

soundproof — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:19:11 GMT

tom:

wow! great story and wonderfull picture. I think I'll come and spend my holidays at yours. It keeps raining over here...

You'll have to hurry. I've recently sold the place, after nine wonderful years here.
Closest neighbour is rarely home and a good distance away, which means I have been able to play music at a comfortable volume outdoors without bothering anyone. (Until I unleashed the BL3s, ahem).

Moving to be close to where my next place is being put up.

Re: The power of BeoLab 3

Tom — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:12:02 GMT

soundproof:

Standard Operating Procedure - (SOP)
Your wish is my command. Note how cleverly the BL3s have been matched to the dock's night-lantern!

wow! great story and wonderfull picture. I think I'll come and spend my holidays at yours. It keeps raining over here...