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Re: beolab 3500 as a center speaker

Evan — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:39:36 GMT

For high performance surround listening, the 3500 is not ideal. But from what you illstrate, Henry, it sounds like a fine way to do things.

Re: beolab 3500 as a center speaker

healeyguy — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:45:16 GMT

Thanks for the info. I'm sticking to 2 channel but will need something to use as a center instead of 1)my crappy tv speakers or 2)not using my 2 channel beolab 1 for the tv . An inexpensive pair of passive speakers is probably a good suggestion. I liked the look and packaging of the beolab 3500 (slim and can be wall mounted) and since it won't function as a true "center" in a surround sound, it only needs to be better than my tv speakers.

Thanks for your help

Henry

Re: beolab 3500 as a center speaker

beo-ap — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:28:47 GMT

A topic that has been discussed here many times. Here is the link to the product that Evan is thinking about. They have been around for a while, but I can't remember any posting from a member who has tried this.

I can tell you that IMHO the BL3500 is completely inadequate as a center speaker, even with an AV7000. Again, it's just my opinion as a current BL3500 this is not the right speaker for the job. I love it as a link speaker, I think that the design is teriffic, and from a sound point of view adequate as a link.

I also owned an AV7000 (once upon a time) and I would think that it's propbably not worth investing a lot in keeping it alive. Might I suggest a descent pair of passive speakers for your center channel project?

BTW, Cary CD player... Wow.

Re: beolab 3500 as a center speaker

Evan — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:39:07 GMT

From what I remember, there is an independant company that,makes this possible. A bit of searching should uncover the company, I'll go have a look.

beolab 3500 as a center speaker

healeyguy — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:31:46 GMT

I'm running my rec room audio (satelite tv, Cary CD player, DVD player) through an old AV7000. What pieces do I need to use a beolab 3500 as a center speaker controlled by my AV 7000? A beolink converter?

Thanks