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Just noticed that that all but one version of the A9 were sold out on the B&O online store. Talked to my local store as well but they didn't have any info.Are they just running low on the parts for production(like some other audio companies) or is it something more exciting happening?
All products - even those with frequent deep discounts like the BS Edge - are in short supply atm. I guess it's more likely to be due to Covid than due to product changes. However in some Launch articles there was talk of B&O moving all speakers to the new Mozart platform in due course. A9 seems to be a prime candidate, having been the only speaker to be released on *all* B&O streaming platforms...
B&O will realase 5 products from January - Jnue,
Most likely these are
Beoplay HX
Beosound Level
Beosound Explore
Beoplay EQ
And the new gaming Headset,
So I would not count A9 to be updated the next 6 month.
The Stage is also sold out,
I think that B&O are selling a lot more than they thought they would.
Beovision Harmony 77" 2nd Gen, Beolab 5, Beolab 17, Beosound 1, Beoplay M3, Beoplay Portal, Beoplay Earset, Beoliving Intelligence
Emil Jensen: I think that B&O are selling a lot more than they thought they would.
Fantastic news for B&O! Very pleased if this is the case.
B&O products are V1-32, BS2, H95, E8 and an Essence remote.11-46 now replaced with Sony A90J 65”, Sony HT-A9, Sony UBP-X800M2 and Sony SRS-NS7.
Emil Jensen: B&O will realase 5 products from January - Jnue, Most likely these are Beoplay HX Beosound Level Beosound Explore Beoplay EQ And the new gaming Headset, So I would not count A9 to be updated the next 6 month. The Stage is also sold out, I think that B&O are selling a lot more than they thought they would.
I have noted "Beosound Emerge", wireless speaker, being authorized.
RR-BOA-Emerge Wireless Speaker (fccid.io)
Out this spring?
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
Hiort: Emil Jensen: B&O will realase 5 products from January - Jnue, Most likely these are Beoplay HX Beosound Level Beosound Explore Beoplay EQ And the new gaming Headset, So I would not count A9 to be updated the next 6 month. The Stage is also sold out, I think that B&O are selling a lot more than they thought they would. I have noted "Beosound Emerge", wireless speaker, being authorized. RR-BOA-Emerge Wireless Speaker (fccid.io) Out this spring?
Wow they are really launching new products left and right!
Very good times indeed
That list omits the Beolab 28, but maybe it's just a Beolab 18 design-wise.
RR-BOA-Beolab28 Wireless Speaker (fccid.io)
diisign.com
Emil Jensen: The Stage is also sold out, I think that B&O are selling a lot more than they thought they would.
Yep! My dealer told me a couple of months ago they were struggling to get the Stage and it was in very limited supply. He said it's one of their most popular B&O products - I guess a lot of people stuck at home buying soundbars!
Mind you, there's a worldwide component shortage, so don't read too much in to this stuff. Audi announced they were cutting back Q1 production as they can't get a chipset required for their cars, Apple M1 products have longer-than-normal wait times etc etc.
jowus:I Heard in the Grapevine, Bl 28 is going to Replace BL 20! Coming around June!
Did you hear anymore?
very exciting
Saxpy: Just noticed that that all but one version of the A9 were sold out on the B&O online store. Talked to my local store as well but they didn't have any info.Are they just running low on the parts for production(like some other audio companies) or is it something more exciting happening?
The Beosound Level is also sold out in gold, with and without Google, and almost in black without google.
They seem to sell a lot!
Emil Jensen:Did you hear anymore? very exciting Beovision Harmony 77" 2nd Gen, Beolab 5, Beolab 17, Beosound 1, Beoplay M3, Beoplay H6, Beoplay Earset, Beoliving Intelligence
jowus: It looks as if, This Year is going be a Good Year for the Company! They’re Planning Opening Up More Stores and Coming Out with a lot of New Products! I hope they come out with exciting Product that will fly out the shelves! There’s too many BeoPlay’s, we need the Real Stuff, like BeoSystem And a Better BeoSound! The Stage has been a Good Seller for them. They should reproduce it, and Make it dual band! Let’s hope for Better this Year!👌🏿
It looks as if, This Year is going be a Good Year for the Company! They’re Planning Opening Up More Stores and Coming Out with a lot of New Products! I hope they come out with exciting Product that will fly out the shelves! There’s too many BeoPlay’s, we need the Real Stuff, like BeoSystem And a Better BeoSound! The Stage has been a Good Seller for them. They should reproduce it, and Make it dual band! Let’s hope for Better this Year!👌🏿
You won't see 'real stuff' like a BeoSystem or Sound. Too hard to make in terms of software and not enough demand from the general public, plus too many controllers such as your phone and Google Voice makes most of these redundant for quick or basic control. Sorry, but B&O is moving in to a different area and old-skool B&O users are likely to have to move with them. Can't expect B&O to push resources in to a new Moment or similar.
What *could* coming is a Stage v2, or so my dealer claims. He claims there could be a more expensive version which would support additional B&O speakers, so you can have a surround sound system. It's one of the most requested features for the current Stage.
Emil Jensen: The Beosound Level is also sold out in gold, with and without Google, and almost in black without google. They seem to sell a lot!
If the Level is sold out, how come no one on the forum has yet fessed up to buying one?
As much as I respect John from Manchester and Mikipedia for the work they do, I'd like to hear more opinions on the sound quality. I did speak to a dealer, and they said it's sound quality was similar to the BS1 whereas these two are claiming it to be much better. My closest dealer is 400 miles away so I can't really drop into a shop and listen. There still seem to be plenty in the US.
As for the products being sold out, I'd say it's probably a combination of B&O being conservative in light of the world situation (and their own financial situation), the products being popular and the component sourcing issues Moxey mentioned. With respect to the Stage, it's been a long time since I've seen so much activity on non-Beoworld forums about a B&O product. It's definitely a hit.
New: Beovision Harmony, Beolab 50's, Beolab 28's, Beolab 18's, Beolab 17's, Beosound Stage & LG, Beosound 2, Beoplay M3, Beoplay A1, Beoplay Portal, Beoplay H4 gen 2, Beoplay E8 3.0
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Old: Beosound 9000 mk3, Beolab 3's, Beovision Eclipse, Beolab 1's, Beolab 2, Beovision 10-46, Overture 2300, beolab 8000's, Beolab 4000's, Beovision avant 32" etc. etc.
kuyttendaele:June? Just before holidays? Then I expect a launch more as of September. Anyway... a possible successor to the BL20... very curious about that!
As promised,
Beosound Level vs Beosound 2 Audio comparison will go live at 09.00 AMS time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxE4MbLHyI&feature=youtu.be
Thank you,
- Michael
Mikipidia: Beosound Level vs Beosound 2 Audio comparison will go live at 09.00 AMS time
What did you conclude personally?
I love the BS2. I have an Edge, Stage, Balance and BS1, in addition to the BS2 and they don't come close to the BS2 for overall balance (including the Balance)!
It's a longer answer so I'll do a proper review on shortly, but they are basically trading blows. Personally I like the bass more on the bs2 but the mids and stereo is better balanced on the level, even goes for the stereo image of the bass on the level. I'll give more of my thoughts on it soon.
Mikipidia: It's a longer answer so I'll do a proper review on shortly, but they are basically trading blows. Personally I like the bass more on the bs2 but the mids and stereo is better balanced on the level, even goes for the stereo image of the bass on the level. I'll give more of my thoughts on it soon.
Sounds good. I'd be amazed if the Level can beat a BS2, which is double the price. I'd have thought the Level was more like the A6 in performance. Remember to try and distance yourself from the love, too, as I find if I really adore something it naturally 'sounds' better as a result
I own the BS2 so if the love overshadows you win
but no, I understand what you mean and I always try to. It'll be a real toss up anyway because it depends on preference and use case really, it's tight!