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I currently have a pair of non-b&o speakers in a bathroom that are connected to a B&O passive box (located outside of the bathroom) and connected to the master link. I've used these speakers as such in the bathroom for about 10 years. While they've worked just fine, I've been thinking of replacing them with a beolab such as the BeoLab 3500 -- just so that I no longer have that odd non-B&O speaker in my home. Yes, this is a very steamy bathroom with a shower. I know -- not good for a speaker.
The proper advise is that a steamy bathroom is NO place for a nice B&O active beolab. What I'm interested in is real-life experiences from BeoWorld members. For those of you who have used active BeoLab speakers in a steamy bathroom, how long have such speakers lasted? On the other hand, have any of you experienced beolabs in a steamy bathroom ACTUALLY failing? And if so, how long did the failure take?
I've installed many BeoLab's in bathrooms throughout the years. Some have had to go in for service/repair. Far fewer than I've put in. Why not look at the new BeoLab 15/16 series and Amplifier 1? You get all the look and none of the activeness.
Ah, you know... A little B&O here, a little there
BeoLab 2000 in bath room since 2006. Sound is great.
Shower gets used daily.
mjmedlo:I've seen megaman's install of the passive speakers. They're fantastic looking and the auto tilt rocks. I like a tv for news in the am this the v1
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What is auto tilt?
beojeff: mjmedlo:I've seen megaman's install of the passive speakers. They're fantastic looking and the auto tilt rocks. I like a tv for news in the am this the v1 What is auto tilt?
Ohhhh. I just read a review of the Beolab 15 speakers. I didn't know they could do that! Very cool!
Dom
2x BeoSystem 3, BeoSystem 5000, BeoSystem 6500, 2x BeoMaster 7000, 2 pair of BeoLab Penta mk2, AV 7000, Beolab 4000, BeoSound 4000, Playmaker, BeoLab 2500, S-45, S-45.2, RL-140, CX-50, C-75, 3x CX-100, 3x MCL2 link rooms, 3x Beolab 2000, M3, P2, Earset, A8 earphones, A3, 2x 4001 relay, H3, H3 ANC, H6, 2014 Audi S5 with B&O sound, and ambio
I have a BeoLit 12 living in the bathroom - no problems with that either.
My parents have had a Beolab 3500 in their 4sqm bathroom for 10 years and it's still going strong.
@beojeff
I guess your bathroom isn't steamy all day and night - unless you have a very big family and they're showering 24/7, humidity should not be a problem.