Thanks every one for helping me out in short listing. Here is the system that I am putting together
2014 Active Setup
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BenLaw
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AlmaataKZ said:
Thank You! Actually, the thread you started really helped me. I am glad that Active thread stayed on the intended course and I hope it grows much more. The system looks very simple and clean. Not many cables running around, not too many boxes and giving the kind of performance that I wanted plus a great WAF!!
BenLaw
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Yes, very nice, congrats.
The photos are very cool but could you also please do us a wider shot to see the whole setup?
The photos are very cool but could you also please do us a wider shot to see the whole setup?
DocG
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It looks gorgeous, WishTree! And very compact indeed.
Do you need some kind of plugs/adapters for connecting the Oppo to the BeoLabs? IIRC B&O speakers don't take regular ICs.
Do you need some kind of plugs/adapters for connecting the Oppo to the BeoLabs? IIRC B&O speakers don't take regular ICs.
plastic penguin
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DocG said:
B&O make RCA phono to Powerlink DIN cables to connect speakers such as the BeoPenguins to conventional preamps or devices with variable line outputs, and some third-party manufacturers such as Sounds Heavenly make aftermarket cables. The speakers have a 'line' setting for such input.
I think I also read somewhere that all future B&O speakers would also have conventional phono socket inputs.
markiedee
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Your setup is amazing, i love b&0 and the beolab 9s have an amazing deep bass from the 10 inch 500 watt drivers built into them. Can i ask a question in regards to your setup. Do you only get audio from blurays and CDs or do you also have audio from the tv going through the oppo then outputting through the speakers also?
BenLaw said:
Ordered some furniture for the room. Some arrived and some to come. With boxes and building up, the room now looks a lot more messy. Once I clean up, I will add some pics from couch point of view.
AlmaataKZ said:
Unfortunately no real comparisions with other brands. Genelecs were at a different place and B&O else where. No house demo either. Just bought them based on research and shop audition.
DocG said:
Yup! Really enjoying the minimalistic look and not wondering if the amps match speakers or not. Moving to B&O is kind of going back to school as they do things a bit differently.
Beolab 9 as well as some of the newer series have selector switch which can be set to "Line". In this mode, the amps turn on based on signal. If no signal, then they go off in a minute or so. This is very practical and easier to match with other brands. I have ordered cables from 'Sounds Heavenly' and they are really nice & professional. Steve explained me very well about what I should buy and what I should plan for center speaker as i told him about the future plan.
It looks like the latest speakers even have direct RCA line in!
plastic penguin said:
Thanks PP! They do have a quirky shape. It is still taking time to get used to the looks of the speakers. Rest of the furniture in the room looks too old style with these speakers around
markiedee said:
Thank You! The bass is very deep and powerful.
My current set up is
Mac Mini (via HDMI Front ) + SetTopBox (via HDMI Back) -> Oppo -> (via RCA) Beolab 9
But mostly used the following way
Synology NAS (Via Wired Ethernet) -> Oppo
Oppo plays all Music and Video from NAS directly and that sounds the best. In rare usage of STB, I use it via HDMI. Mac Mini connection is just there. I have a feeling I might not be using it any more given that now Oppo plays all the music including Apple Lossless.
Hope this is what you are asking for.
markiedee
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BenLaw
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Hngggg. Awesome system. I agree there is something of the robotic penguin about the speakers, but I could get used to it very quickly.
Sorry, I know I'm sad but this had been bugging me. Could you change the spelling in your signature so it says My System rather than Sytem
Sorry, I know I'm sad but this had been bugging me. Could you change the spelling in your signature so it says My System rather than Sytem
ID. said:Hngggg. Awesome system. I agree there is something of the robotic penguin about the speakers, but I could get used to it very quickly.
Sorry, I know I'm sad but this had been bugging me. Could you change the spelling in your signature so it says My System rather than Sytem
Thanks!
I did not notice the signature part. I just changed it
steve_1979
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Lovely system. I really want to hear some of those BeoLab 5 and 9 speakers. They look very interesting.
bigboss
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Very nice! :clap:
Ideally, get those cables buried in the wall. It won't be an arduous task if you get professionals in.
Ideally, get those cables buried in the wall. It won't be an arduous task if you get professionals in.
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