B&O v Bose
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Well they only really compete head-to-head in area of accessories - radios, headphones etc - so I don't really see it being a 'versus' situation in a wider sense.
What is it you had in mind?
What is it you had in mind?
Am looking for a music system. Was originally thinking traditional HiFi but might go down the DAB / IPod route...
Few questions that should help build a shortlist:
1) What's your budget?
2) Where's your new system going to sit (size/type of room)?
3) What features do you need? CD? DAB? iPod? Streaming?
4) What kind of music do you like listening to?
5) I'm guessing from the brands you mention that style is important - would you pay more or make a sonic compromise if it meant a better-looking system?
1) What's your budget?
2) Where's your new system going to sit (size/type of room)?
3) What features do you need? CD? DAB? iPod? Streaming?
4) What kind of music do you like listening to?
5) I'm guessing from the brands you mention that style is important - would you pay more or make a sonic compromise if it meant a better-looking system?
Budget is up to £1,500
Living / Dining room - 20 by 10 foot ish
Need - CD, DAB and Ipod, not so bothered about streaming
Pop / Rock
Style is important and would pay slightly more for it. Re compromising on sound, to be honest, i want both!!
Thanks
Living / Dining room - 20 by 10 foot ish
Need - CD, DAB and Ipod, not so bothered about streaming
Pop / Rock
Style is important and would pay slightly more for it. Re compromising on sound, to be honest, i want both!!
Thanks
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Not aware of B&O offerings, but I've listened to the Bose Wave system & they sound awesome! You can get a system with 5-CD changer & DAB module for £1298.
Add the ipod kit for £99.
They're also offering free headphones with the Wave system currently.
Add the ipod kit for £99.
They're also offering free headphones with the Wave system currently.
John Duncan
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John Duncan
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Depends on one's view of 'style' of course, but I'd be looking at Arcam Solo Mini or Teac Reference with some 4/500 quid speakers.
John Duncan
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Though of course you could have a complete Cambridge 650 series system (including CD Player, Amplifier, DAB+ Tuner, Mordaunt Short Mezzos and an iPod Dock) for about 1100 quid. I personally think it's very attractive, but the bulk may be off-putting to you (also available in black):
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chebby
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JohnDuncan:Though of course you could have a complete Cambridge 650 series system (including CD Player, Amplifier, DAB+ Tuner, Mordaunt Short Mezzos and an iPod Dock) for about 1100 quid. I personally think it's very attractive, but the bulk may be off-putting to you (also available in black):
Mmm yeah. Right.
What was the question? Sort of lost me there.
Mmm yeah. Right.
What was the question? Sort of lost me there.
John Duncan
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Tarquinh:The OP wants style, which rules out CA.
Whereas that Bose system is much better in this respect, obviously.
Whereas that Bose system is much better in this respect, obviously.
John Duncan
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Andrew Everard:If you want an architect's early model of the MI6 building, I guess...
Not bad, but can we have it in green?
Not bad, but can we have it in green?
6th.replicant
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JohnDuncan:Depends on one's view of 'style' of course, but I'd be looking at Arcam Solo Mini ... with some 4/500 quid speakers.
JohnDuncan: Not bad, but can we have it in green?
Couple of extra towers, garage for a speedboat...
Couple of extra towers, garage for a speedboat...
I have spent a small fortune on B&O equipment which is good when it works but sadly very difficult and expensive to get repaired. If I could find a freelance engineer in the Sussex/Kent area I would be very satisfied if not I will probably cut my losses and install a simpler systemOverdose
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In terms of Style Bang and Olufsen is on a different planet to Bose.
Have you considered going the used route for B&O? You can try such specialists as MorethanAV, Iconic AV or Sound Affair.
B&O can and does sound impressive as other posts say it can be beaten for ultimate performance for less money, but the others don't have the same sense of design rightness.
Have you considered going the used route for B&O? You can try such specialists as MorethanAV, Iconic AV or Sound Affair.
B&O can and does sound impressive as other posts say it can be beaten for ultimate performance for less money, but the others don't have the same sense of design rightness.
B&O definately, i have a full surround sound set (no i am not biased) for 18 years and they still blow many new speakers out the water, you can also connect them to an amplifier (i have mine hooked up via yamaha rxv3067) and its awesome, but i will say one thing try buying second hand you get alot for your money that way as opposed to brand new, with the reputable second hand companys they give you warranty so you have complete peace of mind
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