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The old Beovox 5000, seemed to came in 3 different versions.Anyone that knows something more about this story.Why it came in 3 so different element versions, what differed them.Anyone had an oportunity to listen to more then one and made comparesments ?Sometimes I wonder,... do some of the old developers, engineers at Struer Bang Olufsen lurk around here?, that maybe have interesting stories ? Anyone met the old guard ?
My re-capped M75 are my precious diamonds.
Christian Christensen: Anyone had an oportunity to listen to more then one and made comparesments ?I've heard all three but not on the same day so can't really compare directly but they do sound different. Sometimes I wonder,... do some of the old developers, engineers at Struer Bang Olufsen lurk around here?, Yes, some do. I know that a couple of them are at least reading on Beoworld and we have at least one ortwo actiive posters but they keep a low profile. that maybe have interesting stories ? Yes, they do. Unfortunately, none of them seems particularly eager to share.Anyone met the old guard ? Yes. A few of them.
Anyone had an oportunity to listen to more then one and made comparesments ?I've heard all three but not on the same day so can't really compare directly but they do sound different.
Sometimes I wonder,... do some of the old developers, engineers at Struer Bang Olufsen lurk around here?,
Yes, some do. I know that a couple of them are at least reading on Beoworld and we have at least one ortwo actiive posters but they keep a low profile.
that maybe have interesting stories ?
Yes, they do. Unfortunately, none of them seems particularly eager to share.Anyone met the old guard ?
Yes. A few of them.
Martin
I have listened to all three. The best sounding is the last, the Mark 3 as it has dome tweeters and is the best balanced. The Mark 2 seems to be a cheapened version of the Mark 1. I think the Mark 1 is the one to have though - well built and designed specifically for the system. Works best with the Beovox 2500s which extend not only the frequency range (which I can't hear) but widen the sound stage (which I can!) It is a really odd sensation - if you listen to just the 2500s, they make almost no noise - almost just a rustling sound. But attach them to another pair of speakers and they add markedly to the sound!
Just so you know, I have Mark 3s but never use them!
Peter
I've been looking hard for a set of those for ages. No success.
Have you read Tim's article on the Beolab 5000 integrated in the December issue of Hifi News by the way?
Jacques
chartz: I've been looking hard for a set of those for ages. No success. Have you read Tim's article on the Beolab 5000 integrated in the December issue of Hifi News by the way?
I just saw an ad here in Denmark selling a pair for not much.
http://www.dba.dk/hoejttaler-bang-olufsen/id-1005614653/
Seller claims he knows nothing!
The price is for a single speaker or you can make an offer. It says second series on the back.
Yes it is very cheap. But the shipping cost! I daren't think of it.
I've just sent him email (in English).
No! I missed that! Bother!
Do you mean the Beolab 5000 (60s) or the Beomaster 5000 (80s) ? Looked at the cover on line and it looks like Beomaster but it is very small print!!
The review is indeed about the sixties' Beolab 5000 integrated Peter!
Bought a back copy. I think he is a bit biased!! I note, if you download the test results, that it failed various tests! I have some RCA cables that will fit as well! My Frede restored 5000 is quite superb and one of only two set ups I would not part from - the other being my Frede 4401!
I have no trouble of my threads going in a new direction. Its still so interesting to read.People have things to share. I learn every time I am here. Love itThanks C