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Is it possible to connect Beovox Penta´s to the S8, instead of the speakers that comes with it?
"You think we can slap some oak on this thing?"
why?
I would not do that - the amp is tuned to work with the satelites.
MM
There is a tv - and there is a BV
Hi guys,
I am considering to purchase the Beoplay S8 or BL14 for use with non-go amp. Planning to start out with 2.1, but would like 5.1 feature at a later point in time.
I prefer the color (and price) of S8, but I am reluctant to buy it, because of supposed missing features compared to BL14. I am hoping that some you might be able to answer the below questions :)
S8 inputs/outputs look totally similar to BL14.
1: I read in the "flash-thread" that a user had successfully confirmed that all channels was working on S8. My concerns are if B&O might have implemented a mechanism do disable the use of 5 speakers? E.g. when detecting multiple inputs front/rear etc. simultaneous, will it then disable some of the channels?.
2: Is the D-SUB (used for non-bo non-preout amps) input working on S8? B&O does not mention it in the manual - it is only described in the BL14 manual.
Almost too good to be true if S8 actually can be used surround sound :)
/Rasmussen
Leosgonewild: Is it possible to connect Beovox Penta´s to the S8, instead of the speakers that comes with it?
MM's answer is correct. The DSP in the BeoLab 14 and the BeoPlay S8 filters not only for the bass management between satellite and subwoofer, but also for the compensation of the satellites' acoustic behaviour. In other words, they're heavily EQ'ed for those specific drivers in those specific enclosures.
If you plug in a Penta to the amp output, sound will come out of the Penta and nothing will explode - but it certainly will not sound good. It would be similar to disconnecting the midrange from a BeoLab 20 and plugging it into a Penta.
See http://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2013/12/19/bo-tech-what-is-sound-design/ for a more generalised explanation of this.
Cheers
-g
For those who is wondering.
I can confirm that there is at least 5 active amps in the beoplay S8.
I got two set of beoplay S8 therefore just for fun, I hooked up 4 speakers to one of the subwoofers.
Two speakers as front, and two speakers as rear, connected as a 4.1 system. I can confirm that the system does not block any channel. All 4 speakers works.
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This is great information. Thanks :)
Looking forward to using a S8 with 4 speakers (as 'hight speakers') together with an existing 5.0 setup
for a future Dolby Atmos/Auro 3D setup (or a TrueImage equivalent version of that)
Hy all! i am new here, and i'm looking for some answers from you guys!
I would like to buy the S8, and use it at a normal 2.1 System, connecting it to my airport express and to my video projector.
Is it possible to have more then one AUX Input to the S8?
Hi and welcome,
you'd need at least some kind of (external) switch.
Don't you already have a receiver for the sources going to your projector?
Thanks for the reply MM!
No, i don't. The audio from the projector goes to my Beosound 8 over RCA. And so does my airport express.
This is why i am planning to upgrade to a S8 or BL14, but i need to make sure that i don't have manually change the input if all audio sources are RCA (Macbook, Projectorm, Airport Express)
I wonder if the Powerlink inputs can be used for stereo with the proper adapter..
alecdragalina: Thanks for the reply MM! No, i don't. The audio from the projector goes to my Beosound 8 over RCA. And so does my airport express. This is why i am planning to upgrade to a S8 or BL14, but i need to make sure that i don't have manually change the input if all audio sources are RCA (Macbook, Projectorm, Airport Express)
If you don't want to switch manually and don't want to use an external receiver or a control preampflifier, perhaps one of the almando adaptors would work for you:http://almando.com/index.php/b-o.html
Get a Playmaker instead of the APE - that has the line-in, you'd need for the projector.
The PM has the right outputs for the S8, and you can control that with a Beo4 alternatively it has volumen control on the device and autoswitching of the sources.
P.S. Just seen that you mention even more sources (MacBook) - maybe it is time to think about some kind of pre-amp. An older BeoMaster (6000/7000/4500) would do the trick. Just use the ports, that normally would be used for CD, A.Tape, Phono, A.Aux.... Easily managed by a Beo4.
Ok, thank you guys! You've helped a lot!
Would be nice to know, what you end up with - please keepus informed.
Hi, just wanted to bring this thread back to life to see if anyone actaully does use the S8 as 'rears'? I have a V1 and Lab 18's and am thinking of where to go next. Dont want to change the TV yet as looking to move home next year so will wait, for obvious reasons. But was looking at either the Lab19 sub or after reading this the S8 to potentially get me to 5.1.
My dealer had not tried this, so before I think about trying this - does anyone have any hands on experience at making this work?
fowwiee: For those who is wondering. I can confirm that there is at least 5 active amps in the beoplay S8. I got two set of beoplay S8 therefore just for fun, I hooked up 4 speakers to one of the subwoofers. Two speakers as front, and two speakers as rear, connected as a 4.1 system. I can confirm that the system does not block any channel. All 4 speakers works. F
Does that mean I could for sure potentially setup a 5.1 system using the A8, if I were somehow able to get three more speakers?
I spoke with my dealer. And they confirm that the S8 does not have a full set of amplifiers. It only has 3 (one for the sub and two for the satelites).
They had tried to connect 5 speakers to it, and it does not work.
...ummm, almost three months after the product launch - there is still no single review to be found?
Is nobody buying it or nobody thinks Beoplay S8 review would be interesting to the general audience? I find it odd, honestly.
AnalogPlanet: ...ummm, almost three months after the product launch - there is still no single review to be found? Is nobody buying it or nobody thinks Beoplay S8 review would be interesting to the general audience? I find it odd, honestly.
Mr_Ander_son has bough a set - I think the pictures are in the Flash your B&O thread
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....
Leosgonewild: I spoke with my dealer. And they confirm that the S8 does not have a full set of amplifiers. It only has 3 (one for the sub and two for the satelites). They had tried to connect 5 speakers to it, and it does not work.
Then how the heck did he do it? Very strange
And BEOCET in the Flash your B&O thread said the same.
BEOCET: All amps are active, tested it yesterday. The inputs are not blocked. Sounds fantastic.
All amps are active, tested it yesterday. The inputs are not blocked. Sounds fantastic.
http://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/227.aspx?PageIndex=35
I'm hopeful yet
Thanks for your advice, I'll wait is out until there is more confirmation of the situation.
Could you use the S8 with the wireless transmitter 1 effectively acting as a Subwoofer at the back of the room with the 2 speakers as rear speakers (without having a lead all the way to the TV)
Has anybody purchased the Beoplay S8 lately, and are able to test if they have it with 2, 4, or 5 amplifiers?
Going to purchase them for surround use, and concidering to buy two Beoplay S8 instead of a Beoplay 14 4.1
2 subs are better than 1 :P
leosgonewild: Has anybody purchased the Beoplay S8 lately, and are able to test if they have it with 2, 4, or 5 amplifiers? Going to purchase them for surround use, and concidering to buy two Beoplay S8 instead of a Beoplay 14 4.1 2 subs are better than 1 :P
So? How did it go?
I ended up taking home the demo-unit from the store. From my testing, it had at least 2 front and 2 rear amps. Wasn´t able to test if the 5th amp was there.
I did not buy it, as my BV7-40 is a mk2, and it is not possible to adjust bass when using a digital source. I had to go to Tv in order to adjust the bass. It is only possible to adjust the picture settings when in a digital source.
Also, I did not like the sound of the S8.
So I created this thread with a mixed view on this speaker, more the fact it was a copy of the main Bang & Olufsen Beolab 14.
a month ago I bought one on a promotion, and haven't looked back, it's connected to a Sony LCD TV and the difference is incredible. The woofer provides the right mount of punch and the 2 speakers have a very good level of clarity.
for the price it's a great system!
How is it connected to the tv?
Directly or via amplifier?
Hi, so I recently demoed both s8 and beolab 14 4.1 and found the that the 4.1 setup would be ideal for my requirements. The price difference between them however is huge. I could buy two s8s and an amplifier and it would still be cheaper than buying beolab14.
Firstly, would this setup be possible? That is 4.2 setup using front otput of the amplifier for one of the s8 and surround output for the other s8. I am not sire if this is possible though. Could anyone suggest the ports of the s8 and amplifier that would be used if thus is possible.
secondly, would there be a difference in surround sound quality? Whether the same immersive experience woukd be created?
Suggestions would be much appreciated!
Has anyone tested the D-SUB DB15 (VGA like) input? If it is indeed just a rebranded and recolored version of the BL14, it should work from with an output from regular red-and-black speaker channels from an AVR.
Related to that, but not in the best of the topic: anyone has the schematics of the D-SUB cable?
Thanks!
I would just like to inform you S8 owners out there without a B&O TV. They have now launched a connection hub to the beoplay s8 system with a total of three connections where one is optical for your TV. I have been waiting a long time for this product and have contacted them about it in several emails. It is priced at EUR 149 / USD 199 / DKK 999 which is a fair price for a DAC, but in my opinion should be included in the price. http://www.beoplay.com/landingpages/accessories/s8