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BeoNut since '75
BeoGreg:So I've done it the awaited side by side comparison between Beolit 15 and A1. 15 minutes test with 3/4 different songs. No surprise, the winner is by far the 15 with much much richer fuller clearer sound. I twiked the settings of both devices with Beoplay app, Beolit for less bass, A1 for more bass. Standard sound from A1 is desperatly flat, good you can improve it via the app. Very pleased with built quality from the little device, nice touch from alu and soft plastic. It's smaller in real life than in picture. Should be ok when travelling or for the kids as an entry level product not much more. If it's for a main speaker I will go the Beolit 15 way or A6. Good point not much distortion when playing loud. Worth it ? Yes. But the Bose soundlink mini was more impressive (sound and built quality) for less money. Winner : And don't forget my daughters travel case...
I believe the cover has to come off in an easy way, because all the regulatory markings are in a sticker that's underneath the cover, similar to the A2. I don't think it's allowed to put those into a place that's not user-accessible.
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I found a real photo of the A1 without the cover (the B&O site also has one, but it's missing the labels obviously). It looks like a twist-and-turn mechanism to me.
Source
Just saw this from Ikea
I received my second A1 today and can confirm that they DO NOT work together paired. The result is horrible. I don't have this problem using two A2 speakers together. Can anyone confirm if the BeoLit 15 speakers work together as a pair with no problem?
This is disappointing. I was looking forward to driving the Porsche out to a romantic meadow this weekend with a cute guy, bringing a picnic and two A1 speakers in the front trunk. Better to learn this now than being embarrassed when they don't don't work as they should. Do they make Cialis for B&O?
beojeff:I received my second A1 today and can confirm that they DO NOT work together paired. The result is horrible. I don't have this problem using two A2 speakers together. Can anyone confirm if the BeoLit 15 speakers work together as a pair with no problem? This is disappointing. I was looking forward to driving the Porsche out to a romantic meadow this weekend with a cute guy, bringing a picnic and two A1 speakers in the front trunk. Better to learn this now than being embarrassed when they don't don't work as they should. Do they make Cialis for B&O?
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Looks like there is a software update available on the Beoplay App for A1. I did apply it yesterday from my Mac. You should try after updating it, maybe it is fixing issues like this one ? I didn't find the release notes of this firmware update.
Maybe both A1's have to have the same sw version?
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There is a tv - and there is a BV
Oh - sorru, beojeff!
seems not to be the reason.
Any release notes or info available for this new A1 firmware version? I'm from the "don't fix it if it ain't broken" camp :)
LeMirage: Any release notes or info available for this new A1 firmware version? I'm from the "don't fix it if it ain't broken" camp :)
For a single A1, the software is fine. However, when trying to pair two together the software is definitely "broken."
I have tried pairing 2 BeoPlay A1 and it works fine.
In both modes "Ambient" and "Stereo".
Can you do the firmware update with the Beoplay app (over bluetooth) or do you need to do it with a different app and wired on a pc/mac?? When i connect my A1 to the Beoplay app no new firmware popup and cant find it in the menu!
From your PC/Mac only: http://www.beoplay.com/support/product-support/beoplay-updater
Are you sure?
The following products are supported by BEOPLAY SOFTWARE UPDATER:
Adding: Stability improvements and Capabilities that allow you to connect two identical speakers wirelessly for impressive stereo perspective
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Hi There,
after reading and learning a lot on BeoPlay A1 here, I would like to contribute a photo showing what is inside this little miracle.
It is easy to open after removing the grill by using T10 Torx Screwdriver. I opened it in order to find out what kind of battery is used inside.
The batteries are located on bottom on the pictures unit, shrinkwrapped with attached cables using a 3-PIN connector to the board.
This pack is being held by an easily removable plastic bracket.
It should be 2 x 18650 LiIon Battery cells at 2,200 mA each. They are balanced on the mainboard, so it should be relatively easy to replace the cells once the original ones are dead and no official spare battery packs are available.
Tried BeoPlay app from a friends Android phone and I can confirm it works fine. Stereo with 2 devices also works fine.
sunseeker1975:Tried BeoPlay app from a friends Android phone and I can confirm it works fine.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.beoplay.app
@BeoGreg - I did not. I treat myself instead to a beautiful 200 years of surfing book. Something that will last a lifetime for me :)
After the abysmal B&O customer service that I experienced from them - 3 days to reply to Emails, I decided that they simply did not deserve my honest earned cash! And that's how I do business!
BeoGreg:How about playing music on the A1 while reading the big book of surf ?Nirvana.