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New portable Beoplay A1

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I guess that shows it pretty much.

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Bv7Mk3 replied on Fri, Apr 15 2016 8:20 PM

Smoke Alarm anyone! Stick out tongue

Looks good and will have to go and hear next time im near a dealers...

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I am just allowed to tell you that "incredible" is the most suitable word to describe it. Wonderful! Really. Smile
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benoit replied on Fri, Apr 15 2016 10:14 PM

How does it compare with the BeoLit15?

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Simonbeo replied on Fri, Apr 15 2016 10:21 PM

benoit:

How does it compare with the BeoLit15?

More likely to roll away?

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benoit replied on Fri, Apr 15 2016 10:30 PM

Erm..Big Smile

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Simonbeo:

More likely to roll away?

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I'm going to call it crumpet.
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Where can it be seen?! They really need to take a leaf out of Apple's book in how to announce a product.

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benoit:

How does it compare with the BeoLit15?

The A1 is obviously not as power as the Beolit 15 although it still has enough power to fill a room with very high quality, detailed and full sound you would absolutely not expect from such a small speaker. I would have liked to take it to the limit but it was too late and I didn't want to disturb the neighborhood. The maximum volume felt too high to me, higher than the volume I usually listen to my Beolit 12 at. The more you listen to it and the more incredible is the sound coming from it. Bass is full, consistent, credible, mediums and voices are open, vibrant, absolutely pleasant to listen to and highs are crisp and detailed. And, even at the very low volumes everything is still perfectly balanced as if the sound came from a much larger speaker.

Voices are warm, incredibly open and consistent. And also the finish is excellent, anodized aluminum is simply a pleasure to look at and touch. The weight of the A2 makes it you immediately feel the product is a solid one and the leather strap adds some style and makes it easy to hang it. I cannot tell you anything about the battery as I have not tested for long enough but it seems to be promising... Big Smile

Congratulations Beo! This is a very good business card!

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BeoBoy68 replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 1:21 AM

 

 

 

 

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Is that the Fibonacci pattern? It's handsome
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benoit replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 8:53 AM

paolomariano:
benoit:

 

How does it compare with the BeoLit15?

 

 

 

The A1 is obviously not as power as the Beolit 15 although it still has enough power to fill a room with very high quality, detailed and full sound you would absolutely not expect from such a small speaker. I would have liked to take it to the limit but it was too late and I didn't want to disturb the neighborhood. The maximum volume felt too high to me, higher than the volume I usually listen to my Beolit 12 at. The more you listen to it and the more incredible is the sound coming from it. Bass is full, consistent, credible, mediums and voices are open, vibrant, absolutely pleasant to listen to and highs are crisp and detailed. And, even at the very low volumes everything is still perfectly balanced as if the sound came from a much larger speaker.

 

Voices are warm, incredibly open and consistent. And also the finish is excellent, anodized aluminum is simply a pleasure to look at and touch. The weight of the A2 makes it you immediately feel the product is a solid one and the leather strap adds some style and makes it easy to hang it. I cannot tell you anything about the battery as I have not tested for long enough but it seems to be promising... Big Smile

 

Congratulations Beo! This is a very good business card!

 

Thank you! This seems to be a perfect device and I guess that due to it's shape the sound must be omnidirectional. I cannot wait to try it myself.

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Simonbeo replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 9:34 AM

Would it be crazy to suggest an A1 with a DAB receiver built-in would be quite useful?

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Yes, it is omnidirectional Smile
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It would be interesting, but I am 37, and this is especially designed with teenagers in mind. And they probably don't care about dab...Sad
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benoit:

Thank you! This seems to be a perfect device and I guess that due to it's shape the sound must be omnidirectional. I cannot wait to try it myself.

You will be smiling all the time while listening!! Big Smile you will remember my words!! Yes - thumbs up
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paolomariano:
?... this is especially designed with teenagers in mind. 

It revives the teenager in me, then ;-)

MM

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Millemissen:

It revives the teenager in me, then ;-)

MM

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Ok, this is a further pro of the A1. It makes you feel younger!! Big Smile
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Feels solid and very well made, sounds great and will be a perfect travel/office or more importantly a first B&O student buy. Interesting greenErm..

£200, very goodYes - thumbs up

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Sneak peak :-)

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BeoGreg replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 4:06 PM
Sorry, but I don't understand this product.

We already had the A2 for a small portable device.

The french aka "kings of cheese" will call it the camembert box.
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BeoBoy68 replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 4:09 PM

Waiting for a classical black version Cool

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Simonbeo replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 4:30 PM

BeoGreg:
Sorry, but I don't understand this product.

 

We already had the A2 for a small portable device.

 

The french aka "kings of cheese" will call it the camembert box.

Some would see a likeness to a bicycle bell.

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linder replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 4:50 PM

MM,  A1 looks interesting.  Have you used it?  What kind of functionality is there with possibly an iPhone?   Are there limitations?

We need more comments on how and where the A! could be used.  I am not sure about the colors especially Dusty Rose.  I think I would prefer black or maybe red.  I would definitely buy a red A1.  I could use it on my Christmas tree.

 

 

 

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It's about 5 inches wide. Easy to hold in a hand without stretching. Connects very quickly via Bluetooth. Has a mic for calls!

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benoit replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 6:00 PM

Chris Townsend:
It's about 5 inches wide. Easy to hold in a hand without stretching. Connects very quickly via Bluetooth. Has a mic for calls!

So small and so powerful? It's half the size of the A2!

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benoit:

So small and so powerful? It's half the size of the A2!

Yes Benoit, it's simply astonishing!! Really!!
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linder:

MM, A1 looks interesting. Have you used it? What kind of functionality is there with possibly an iPhone? Are there limitations?

We need more comments on how and where the A! could be used. I am not sure about the colors especially Dusty Rose. I think I would prefer black or maybe red. I would definitely buy a red A1. I could use it on my Christmas tree.

No limitations with the IPhone! You can set different music profiles from the app and you can keep an eye on the battery level from the IPhone when connected. You can use it wherever you prefer, in your living room, in the garden, in the bathroom, the battery seems to last very long... The natural is my favorite at the moment, but also the green is really beautiful!
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benoit replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 6:15 PM

I'm curious to see when it will appear on the Beoplay website...

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Duels replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 7:18 PM
Well I'll be very interested to hear how it sounds compared to the A2.
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benoit replied on Sat, Apr 16 2016 7:21 PM

Does it have sensitive touch controls or 'push' buttons hidden under a 'soft skin'?

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benoit:

Does it have sensitive touch controls or 'push' buttons hidden under a 'soft skin'?

Push buttons under a soft skin.
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Duels:

Well I'll be very interested to hear how it sounds compared to the A2.

I would dare to say that it sounds better Smile
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Clearer vocals or tone are better. I played it at full blast with no distortion, but remember it's still just a travel speaker to match the Bose etc. Albeit a very good one.

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elephant replied on Sun, Apr 17 2016 11:36 AM
paolomariano:

Yes, it is omnidirectional

I wonder how long until stereo support comes out

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elephant replied on Sun, Apr 17 2016 11:38 AM
Aussie Michael:

Is that the Fibonacci pattern? It's handsome

I had the same thought about the series / A9 linkage ....

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I wonder how long until stereo support comes out BeoNut since '75

I think I have already seen it in the app. I'll check and let you know
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Mark replied on Sun, Apr 17 2016 12:57 PM
how much does it weigh please ?

we tend to forget there is more to design than designing.

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Mark:

how much does it weigh please ? we tend to forget there is more to design than designing.

575 g
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paolomariano:

I think I have already seen it in the app. I'll check and let you know

Yes, it seems to be possible already
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