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mjmedlo:BL 14 or S8
BL14 is nice looking and its a tad smaller. The BL19 is an amazing bit of kit though, the level of the bass can always be adjusted, if you want a high quality sound, which is responsive, and not "boom boom", then the 19 is the right choice. It's opposing drivers almost totally eliminate vibration and create a fantastic sound. I don't believe it's too powerful for you, my room is only slightly bigger maybe.
No need to replace the speakers, just add the sub;
shouldn't be any problem;
for the size of your room and your set up I think the BL14 sub would suit you the best.
The 19 is a powerful sub and may be too much so for the size of your room..
I would not suggest you remove the 12 series speakers to replace with satellites. (sorry if
you took my suggestion of the bl14/s8 that way)
David King:BL14 is nice looking and its a tad smaller. The BL19 is an amazing bit of kit though, the level of the bass can always be adjusted, if you want a high quality sound, which is responsive, and not "boom boom", then the 19 is the right choice. It's opposing drivers almost totally eliminate vibration and create a fantastic sound. I don't believe it's too powerful for you, my room is only slightly bigger maybe. Proud new owner of BeoVision Avant 55", 4 x BeoLab 18's and BeoLab 19 B&O Winchester = Awesome!
mjmedlo:No need to replace the speakers, just add the sub; shouldn't be any problem; for the size of your room and your set up I think the BL14 sub would suit you the best. The 19 is a powerful sub and may be too much so for the size of your room.. I would not suggest you remove the 12 series speakers to replace with satellites. (sorry if you took my suggestion of the bl14/s8 that way)
Plastic!
Pretty much the same material as your BL12's - only without the front-cover
How about a BL11 in white?
MM
There is a tv - and there is a BV
Millemissen: How about a BL11 in white? MM
That would be my suggestion also, it has done wonders to the sound of my Beolab 4000s and is IMHO the best one design-wise./Riven
My B&O products: Beosound 9000, Beosound 2300, Beosound Century, Beolab 8000, Beolab 6000, Beolab 4000 x2, Beolab 3500, Beolab 2000, Beolab 10, Beolink Active x2, Beotime, Beo5 x2, Beo4, A9 keyring x2, LC2 dimmer x6 and growing....
paolomariano: David King: BL14 is nice looking and its a tad smaller. The BL19 is an amazing bit of kit though, the level of the bass can always be adjusted, if you want a high quality sound, which is responsive, and not "boom boom", then the 19 is the right choice. It's opposing drivers almost totally eliminate vibration and create a fantastic sound. I don't believe it's too powerful for you, my room is only slightly bigger maybe. Proud new owner of BeoVision Avant 55", 4 x BeoLab 18's and BeoLab 19 B&O Winchester = Awesome! Thank you! A high quality "not boom boom sub" is exactly what I want. So you think I could go for a bl 19 and be satisfied, don't you? I mean... you are in your Living room... Right? Do you notice the presence of the sub even at low volumes?
David King: BL14 is nice looking and its a tad smaller. The BL19 is an amazing bit of kit though, the level of the bass can always be adjusted, if you want a high quality sound, which is responsive, and not "boom boom", then the 19 is the right choice. It's opposing drivers almost totally eliminate vibration and create a fantastic sound. I don't believe it's too powerful for you, my room is only slightly bigger maybe. Proud new owner of BeoVision Avant 55", 4 x BeoLab 18's and BeoLab 19 B&O Winchester = Awesome!
Proud new owner of BeoVision Avant 55", 4 x BeoLab 18's and BeoLab 19
B&O Winchester = Awesome!
Thank you!
A high quality "not boom boom sub" is exactly what I want. So you think I could go for a bl 19 and be satisfied, don't you? I mean... you are in your Living room... Right? Do you notice the presence of the sub even at low volumes?
Absolutely I'm recommending it. No it can't be heard at lower volume.
I'm watching a TV show right now, at volume 50, no sound, as there's no need. If I was watching a movie, it would be heard, but it's fairly subtle, same for music. Of course at 60, everything is louder. As I said before, having had other subs, which don't have opposing driver, there is vibration, even can feel the sofa vibrate, with the 19 this doesn't happen in the same way, clear and robust low notes but without the rumble effect which I hate.
Aussie Michael:I went for the BL19 and it arrives in about 3 weeks I think, so i can let you know. I wasn't after something boom boom either, but pushing bass when i need it. I really wanted the BL11 as i love the look, the size, etc., but the dealer recommended against it and said it wasn't powerful enough, it's more ideal for music than for movies, which I found odd, so after measuring up, I took his advice. Let's see what its like when it is arrived lol
Millemissen:Plastic! Pretty much the same material as your BL12's - only without the front-cover How about a BL11 in white? MM There is a tv - and there is a BV.
B&O has been using the composite material, that you call 'plastic' for many oftheir speakers for decades now.
Sometimes you see more of it, sometimes you see less!
Admittedly they did some without too - BL8000 etc.
It is ok to say, that you don't like the look of a speaker, or the way it is built.
The composite matrial is excellelent for a speakers casing - don't just call it plastic!
Millemissen:B&O has been using the composite material, that you call 'plastic' for many oftheir speakers for decades now. Sometimes you see more of it, sometimes you see less! Admittedly they did some without too - BL8000 etc. It is ok to say, that you don't like the look of a speaker, or the way it is built. The composite matrial is excellelent for a speakers casing - don't just call it plastic! MM There is a tv - and there is a BV.
The BeoLab 19 is a perfect companion to the BeoLab 12s and can be fine tuned volume wise to match your set up - much more refined than the BeoLab 2. I think the BeoLab 11 would probably disappoint with the 12.3s.
we always offer home demonstrations in this case, the only way you will ever know the answer before parting with your money is to try each speaker for a few days in your own home - I guess this is a service that your local dealer will offer if you ask..?
SHEFFIELD:The BeoLab 19 is a perfect companion to the BeoLab 12s and can be fine tuned volume wise to match your set up - much more refined than the BeoLab 2. I think the BeoLab 11 would probably disappoint with the 12.3s. we always offer home demonstrations in this case, the only way you will ever know the answer before parting with your money is to try each speaker for a few days in your own home - I guess this is a service that your local dealer will offer if you ask..?
I think as Aussie Michael has mentioned before, a white BL19 would look amazing and sound smashing!