Dear All:

The footprint is small but the sound is big.  My grey  BL 9s are about one year old when watching movies they perform; when listening to music they sound good but not great.  Is the sound better than my BL 8000?  Yes, but not by as much as I was expecting.  Perhaps, I have not really listen to their musical ability.  

I am looking forward to one day getting a pair BL 5.

However, the BL 9 integrate with surrounding beautifully.  I prefer their look than the boxy speakers.

 

Dario 

 

 

 

 

The Beolab9s do look very modern and will double up as sculptures. So I say you should go for it. They are one of the most unique looking ones in their price range. You have to pay a lot more to get such a unique design in the high end loudspeaker industry.

Alex:

Dave:

I dislike the growing feeling. I want love at first sight!

This growing phenomena is in the nature of humankind, with time everything grow on us , even the worst design would grow on us with time.

Not sure if I agree here, Alex. I dislike the design of the majority of things in general and I don't think I'd live long live enough before the growing feeling kicks in on any of them.

Dave, I know what you mean, but I kind of like the growing feeling. It's something I very rarely experience and perhaps that's the main attraction.