For me personally, after spending 2 hours at the B&O showroom listening to a wide range of music, including pop, piano, orchestra, new age and rock, I had a headache, and so did my partner. The volume wasn't at unbearable levels, and at I honestly didn't find the sound I heard directly offending. Could this be due to listener fatigue? I

I see, thank you for your quick replies. Yes, the thing that amazes me most is that it transports you to the venue of the music! Its not as if you are listening to a very good recording, which some of the hi end hifi would give you. Btw, those B&O owners out there, can you help answer my question above about what's included with the speakers

And just to add one more question, I'm considering buying a 2nd hand pair of Beolab 5s. What do they come with in the box? From what I gather there are 1. The speakers 2. The cleaning brush 3. The manual 4. The cables (can you list them?) 5. And possibly a CD to test the speakers? Thank you so much!

Hi, I recently auditioned the Beolab 5s at a new B&O shop, and found the treble to have limited extension, as in they do not seem to go as high as they should be, and they do sound a bit harsh too especially in orchestral pieces with strings. Could it be that the speakers are new and not "broken in" or "run in" yet? Can any of

Their weight (speakers alone) is 61kg each. Been quoted the delivery charges, it wasn't as bad as expected, but I'm wondering now what the custom charges and tax would be. Shall do more research now!

Thank you everyone for their help! I have contacted the UK retailers and are looking forward to hearing from them. Yes Singapore is an over-rated place haha! Anyways just would like to say that the Beolab 5s are one helluva pair of speakers. Blew me away when I first heard them, and that's saying a lot considering I own a pair of Martin Logans.

Hi,I'm very interested in getting a pair of BL5s, however, in Singapore, the prices are ridiculous! I'm looking at SGD$38,500! Which is about USD$26,000 and 16,000 Pound sterling. Am I being ripped off? What other way can I get my speakers at a more decent price? I was wondering whether I should fly somewhere else and purchase the speakers there