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Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

Simon Marsden — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:40:54 GMT

Thanks for all of your repies.

I am not a big fan of the 4000's put together under a screen, I always have a feeling of afterthought when I see this configeration.

I will have to go down to my dealer (what a bummer!) and audition the 3500's. I am still convinced that the design of the speaker, (very B&O, It's lifespan say's it all), fit's my application, the 3500's have got to sound better than pioneer, panny and the like tv speakers. I will update as and when.

I am quite suprised that B&O have not developed the 3500's, they would look great as an outdoor speaker, in the middle of 2 patio heaters (I'm from England)

Simon

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

jk1002 — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:03:40 GMT

Actully I do not like the look of the BL4000 couple under the plasma at all. I would probably buy a flat drawer unit and then but the BL7 with table stand onto that right under the screen.

http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/professionals/pro_images/beoliving.jpg

Pretty much like B&O is doing that. I find the BL7 quite nice in that picture and can not imagine at all wallmounting it.

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

Jez — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:05:12 GMT

I agree with david, BeoLab 4000's side by side is a much better option or BL3's. Both can be mounted high or low and close or wide apart, then using the pivoting mounts you can aim the path of sound dirrectly to the centre sitting point. I even think that it's a better option than BL7-1, that's if you take looks also into acount.

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

Keith Saunders — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:30:29 GMT

I have to agree with other responses, whilst the Beolab 3500 is a very good product, the Beolab 4000's would be much more suitable for your requirement.

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

Stars — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:58:45 GMT

I too have heard something similar to what JK has just mentioned. Although the BL3500 is one of my favourite speakers ever for its design, the sound is not very impressive, and considering the centre speaker is usually the most used speaker in a setup which includes external speakers (i.e, not a TV-attached speaker), I would recommend 2 BL4000s sitting next to one another just below the screen on the wall.

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

jk1002 — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:58:28 GMT

I thought the BL3500 is a link speaker so I don't think it can just be used as a center. I do recall though that there is a company in Europe that can modify it for that purposes.

The latest BL3500 does have a powerlink I understand, but that was only for the wireless link I think.

Cheers

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

beo-ap — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:50:11 GMT

A number of potential technical issues aside, I too think you are better off with 4000s. I have and like the 3500, but it is a bit anemic for your desired purpose.

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

Dave — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:12:57 GMT

Beolab 4000 either side of the screen would do the job!

Re: BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

Simon Marsden — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:35:42 GMT

I have just read my post.......sorry for the poor spelling....I must get a coffee

BeoLab 3500 as a TV speaker

Simon Marsden — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:30:05 GMT

Hi all,

Has enybody had an experience with using a beolab3500 in a beovision 4 setup?

My problem is that the BeoLab 7-1 proutes 260mm from the wall and the 3500 a mere 100mm from the wall.

I realise there will be a loss of bass (option beolab 2), but is there any other issues I should consider?

Thanks and kind regards

Simon