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I currently have:
But I have just inherited:
I would quite like these to add to my current setup, either to reach 4.0 (with the 6000s as rear speakers), or to reach 5.0 (with the 3500 in the front channel). I probably won't have much use for the 2300.
The easiest route to getting up and running that I can see is to purchase an Aux to RCA splitter, plugging the aux end into the PC rear channel port, and each end of the RCA into each of the 6000 speakers. And for the front channel an Aux to MCL adapter, do these exist?
It is possible that the 2300 could be used as an intermediary between my PC and new speakers, would this help me out at all?
I have also seen that some people don't think using the 3500 as a front speaker will be worthwhile.
I just tried to connect an Aux cable and RCA splitter to the 6000 speakers and was immediately met by very loud static/white noise, so I pulled the cable out straight away as I was afraid it was damaging to the speakers.
After pulling the cable out I found something quite odd, when I touch the back metal part of the speaker with one hand, and touch the RCA connector with my other hand, I also get a static noise come through the speaker. Also when leaving the speakers on "Line in" mode, after about a minute with no connection they give off a higher pitched static noise! What is going on?
I know that the speakers work when connected to the 2300 via powerlink cables.
Hi broomy,
Welcome to Beoworld! The Beolab 3500 is not suited as a centre channel speaker, so the only way to use it here is to link it to the 2300 system as a link room speaker (ideally in a different room, as this is its intended purpose).
This gives you 2 x Beolab 6000 speakers, which should link to the Powerlink outputs of the 2300 for best results.
This cable will allow you to connect the Front stereo output of the PC to the Aux socket on the back of your B&O system:-
https://soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/67-298-minijack-to-aux-in-ipod-to-beosound-beomaster-beocenter-using-aux-din-socket.html#/2-length-1m
Please set the PC volume to maximum when connecting to the B&O system – this is normal when using a minijack output with a home audio system due to the low output levels produced by the PC.
To listen to the PC, simply press "A.Aux" on the B&O keypad, or select this on the B&O remote control by pressing the "LIST" button until the display shows "A.AUX", then pressing "GO".
Kind regards, Steve.
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I went with what Steve suggested, and for anyone looking to do something similar, the glass doors of the 2300 pull off very easily. I did this and then threw it into a drawer nearby to the speakers, since I won't be needing to use interact with it at all after the initial setup!