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This is the second Archived Forum which was active between 1st March 2012 and 23rd February 2022
http://www.beoplay.com/products/beoplaya2active
L1NO:A2 ACTIVE "Portable, dust and splash resistant, Bluetooth speaker with True360 sound." http://www.beoplay.com/products/beoplaya2active
Livingroom: BL3, BL11, BV11-46 Kitchen: Beosound 1 GVA, Beocom 2 Bathroom: M3 Homeoffice: M3, Beocom 2 Library: Beosound Emerge, Beocom 6000 Bedroom: M5, Essence remote Travel: Beoplay E8 2.0, Beoplay EQ, Beoplay Earset
And why is that 'active'?
MM
There is a tv - and there is a BV
Millemissen:And why is that 'active'? MM There is a tv - and there is a BV.
Oh, well!
Millemissen:Oh, well! MM There is a tv - and there is a BV.
I always thought splash resistance was in case you were a bit vigorous putting your beer down and spilled a little! Also I am hoping that drink beer is consisted active.
badgersurf:I always thought splash resistance was in case you were a bit vigorous putting your beer down and spilled a little! Also I am hoping that drink beer is consisted active.
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Michael: I think USB-C charging means more flexibility but also more profit for B&O
badgersurf: Also I am hoping that drink beer is consisted active.
Also I am hoping that drink beer is consisted active.
In that case - the Active is my version ;-)
Michael:Previously it included a charger and the old A2 could charge your phone (right?). I think USB-C charging means more flexibility but also more profit for B&O since they don't include chargers with their USB-charged devices. A nice update all in all.
I think USB-C charging means more flexibility but also more profit for B&O since they don't include chargers with their USB-charged devices.
A nice update all in all.
The charger of the A2 was nothing fancy. USBC cable is much, much cleaner/easier to use with excisting charger. One charger for phone, notebook and phone. If ur apple minded. 😉
L1NO:The charger of the A2 was nothing fancy. USBC cable is much, much cleaner/easier to use with excisting charger. One charger for phone, notebook and phone. If ur apple minded. 😉
The 'old' leather straps will fit too, I suppose?
we tend to forget there is more to design than designing.
Bang and Olufsen needs to review the website for the A2 Active. On the US site, it says the price is USD 2,799.
They also need to mention which USB-C charger can be used. The USB-C charger for my iPad is not as powerful as the charger for my MacBook. Maybe it is possible that any USB-C charger can be used
linder: They also need to mention which USB-C charger can be used. The USB-C charger for my iPad is not as powerful as the charger for my MacBook. Maybe it is possible that any USB-C charger can be used
They only mention a general charging time. Any charger should be fine albit slower or faster regarding available current. Fairly universal.
linder:Bang and Olufsen needs to review the website for the A2 Active. On the US site, it says the price is USD 2,799. They also need to mention which USB-C charger can be used. The USB-C charger for my iPad is not as powerful as the charger for my MacBook. Maybe it is possible that any USB-C charger can be used
ahill:The list seems to only be: New strap USB-C charging Dust/water resistant Any word on updating the driver(s) or fixes to the bass problem? I've read some saying it is essentially gone while others still complain about current model. It would seem odd since they did a significant overhaul to the Beolit 15 for its second generation. I would love to buy one, but I'm not sure it's really worth it if most of my reservations hold true.
Michael:What changes was made to Beolit 15 and when?
I believe we're talking about the evolution from Beolit 12 to 15.
— Tuomas | Bang & Olufsen | Bang & Olufsen Create
Correct, referring to evolution from 15 to 12, and there was a well documented issue with bass distortion prior to a firmware update that I believe just came out earlier this year.
https://youtu.be/jzcc5MVBesU
Luxussound are currently doing the A2 Active for €325 - see here: https://www.luxussound.com/en/beoplay/audiosystems/beoplay-a2-active.html
I just ordered one in Stone Grey.
Their website looks to have been updated.
A2 Active is down to £189 with Amazon.co.uk today: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M1CVNJU/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1W2JY1NH0VE6I&colid=3IR721MNWWYM8&psc=1
And the A1 is discounted on Amazon, too. B&O must be trying to shift some stock.