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Hi there
There seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there with regards to PowerLink cable compatibility between BeoLab 5 and PowerLink cables. Do I need Mkii cables or Mkiii?
I have just ordered Mkiii and I am worried they will not work, so I want to change them before it's too late with your help!
It says on the Mkiii description below on the website:
(translated) Black Power Link MKIII cable BeoLab 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (not the first gen.)
I do not believe my BL5 are first gen, so based on this I believe they should work?
My BeoLab 5's were purchased brand new 2 years ago, serial numbers 2267XX and 22683XX.
I will be connecting to my BeoLab 5's:
- BeoSound 5 Encore
- Onkyo AVR using the trigger cables below
I know many of you might say, why not go for the Mkii anyways? Well I was using some trigger cables before with RCA -> powerlink and they worked nicely, but there was a noticeable "hum" in the audio, which I have read online that Mkiii cables solves this issue. So this is why I want to try the Mkiii.
Please if anyone could advise me I would appreciate it :)
Thank you!
Here is what I ordered:
Im not 100% certain but what I have heard is that BL5 needs the 8 pin PL. In other words you do need mkII.
Thanks for your response.
That's also what I've heard, however that's the problem, no one seems certain.
I guess it's because the BeoLab 5 isn't the most common of B&O speakers..
I'm hoping someone who has dealt with new generation BL5's will be able to provide some solid info!
It is the first time I hear about that the newer version should work with PL mkIII. The differences that I know about is that the later has figure 8 power cable socket. And they changed the crossover frequencies between the speaker elements. My personal view is that the newer versions of BL5 from 2009 sounds a bit better.
I hope that you find a solution to your problem.
Wilderwein: It is the first time I hear about that the newer version should work with PL mkIII. The differences that I know about is that the later has figure 8 power cable socket. And they changed the crossover frequencies between the speaker elements. My personal view is that the newer versions of BL5 from 2009 sounds a bit better. I hope that you find a solution to your problem.
Interesting! Unfortunately I never had the chance to test the BL5's before then so I couldn't compare! But happy with mine, except I feel i'm not getting the most out of them due to not having all B&O hardware - thread here -
Thanks! I hope so too :) I find stuff confusing when it comes to B&O, but it's definitely all worth it in the end :)
Surprise surprise, the newer gen BeoLab 5's DO NOT work with Mkiii cables.
Only with mkii.
I think ONLY the first gen BL5's work with Miii cables.
Hi,
I can inform you all that there is None of BL5 speakers that works with MKIII cables ! that is 100% shure !
Beolab 5 need powerlink data to work and that cable are missing in MKIII, only MKII or the new shielded 6wire cable works
Thanks for the reply. Too late now unfortunately. Wasted my money. Very disappointing from AV-Connection.dk.....