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Re: SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

Peter — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:40:26 GMT

I have compared MS150s driven by an 8000 against Beolab Pentas and the Pentas sounded better. BUT I feel the 8000 needs a service! I'll have another go this week end but I will use my 4400 to drive the M100s.

Re: SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

j0hnbarker — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:22:34 GMT

Peter:
We auditioned Penta 3s against the M100s driven by a BM5500 ( not the ideal amplifier) and the M100s triumphed in my view. Down to bass drivers - a good big one beats a number of good small ones. But John does have a point - the M series are not discrete!!

I'd love to hear a good pair of Beovox Pentas against a good pair of MS150s (or M100s) driven by a well sorted BM 8000 and see which ones triumph. You'd need a massive room to get that lot in to audition, but it would be a great test. The BM 8000 is the one with the real power to drive these bad boys and I'd love to have a listen to the bass on the MS150s from that huge bass driver :)

Re: SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

Peter — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:08:13 GMT

We auditioned Penta 3s against the M100s driven by a BM5500 ( not the ideal amplifier) and the M100s triumphed in my view. Down to bass drivers - a good big one beats a number of good small ones. But John does have a point - the M series are not discrete!!

Re: SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

j0hnbarker — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:49:13 GMT

Have you thought about Beovox Pentas? I use them with my Beomaster 8000 and they look and sound GREAT! Depends on what kind of interior you have, as I think the Pentas look much smarter in a contemporary interior than the wood-clad models. There's a wow factor to them that's not quite there with the MS150s, though I've heard many good things about them and nearly bought a mint pair on eBay recently, but they went for not far short of the price of my mint Pentas.

Re: SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

Peter — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:38:41 GMT

No problem at all! The M150 was designed to go with the 6000.Well up to it. My MS150s are being used with a 7000 sounding good and a 6000 has more power than that. (Remember to compare power figures using the same measuring system: BM7000 = 55w, BM6000 = 75W)

For those claiming 110W per channel for the 7000, look at the maximum power use - 225W for the 7000. The 6000 has a maximum power use of 325W which equates to a total power output of 160W per channel. Of course about half of these figures is heat - which is pretty obvious if you feel the back heat sinks after a good session!

Re: SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

sveifors — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:35:54 GMT

Peter:
The speaker designed for this would be the S120 which comes on stands and is a fine balanced speaker. If you have the space and like more bass, consider M75/M100s (from an earlier period just) or M150/MS150 which are the finest passive speakers B&O made. They may well need some work on them but if they do, they should be cheap! I got my MS150s which foam rot for nothing. Now repaired and in Bellac performing well with a Beosystem 7000.

I have thought of the M150/MS150, but will the BM6000 get these going wthout problems?

Re: SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

Peter — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:27:39 GMT

The speaker designed for this would be the S120 which comes on stands and is a fine balanced speaker. If you have the space and like more bass, consider M75/M100s (from an earlier period just) or M150/MS150 which are the finest passive speakers B&O made. They may well need some work on them but if they do, they should be cheap! I got my MS150s which foam rot for nothing. Now repaired and in Bellac performing well with a Beosystem 7000.

SPEAKER RECOMMEDATION, PLEASE

sveifors — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:15:42 GMT

Hey I am starting to collect on a 6000 system.The line-up will be Beomaster 6000,and a choice of either Beogram 6006, Beogram 8002 or beogram 8000. I have got a hold onto the BG6006 and BG8002(, but I am not quite sure about their condition yet.) I also will complete this with a beocord of the same family.

The beomaster 6000 is 2 x 75 watt so my question to you all is.

Which speakers would you recommend after your opinion and taste to the collection above? I have not decided yet, which I should try and get a hold on and I have deep respect for your opinions my Beoworld friends to guide me.