ARCHIVED FORUM -- March 2012 to February 2022READ ONLY FORUM
This is the second Archived Forum which was active between 1st March 2012 and 23rd February 2022
BeoVision Eclipse 55”, Beolab 18s, Beolab 19s, Beosound 1, Beoplay P2, H3, BeoRemote One IR, BeoRemote One BT, Beoplay S8, Beosound Essence MkII, BeoTime
Chris Hassell:Why are they doing more and more Bluetooth speakers? Seems odd.
Because unlike their wifi, their BT actually seems to work reliably.
Jeff
I'm afraid I'm recovering from the BeoVirus.
Ha!
Thought everyone complained about their BT headphones?
None of these wireless tech's seem very bulletproof, however marvellously convenient they can be.
Pretty much all my B&O stuff is hard wired in, though the one that isnt (Beosound 2) actually is fine on wifi.
I have also had pretty decent success on wifi with my BeoSound 1, as well as an A6. I do make sure to keep all my products up to date firmware wise though and have seen improvements in various Wifi and BT B&O products over time with such updates. They can of course still be finicky, though I have found most BT products to be to some degree susceptible to dropouts and/or nearby interference. Stereo pairing A1'a or A2's have been better with later firmware updates (it was pretty poor in the initial software versions), but it could still be better.
The only BT product I've ever used that I've found reliable almost every single time are my AirPods. The W1 chip seems to have dramatically improved upon the base layer of BT comms such that I never hesitate to turn to them. Are they bulletproof? No. But they are better than BT solutions from countless companies that I've owned and tested.
Sandyb: Ha! Thought everyone complained about their BT headphones? None of these wireless tech's seem very bulletproof, however marvellously convenient they can be. Pretty much all my B&O stuff is hard wired in, though the one that isnt (Beosound 2) actually is fine on wifi.
I never have any issues with my BT headphones. Very pleased with the quality and the performance.
Beo Century ,Beoplay V1, Beocenter 6, Ex-Beolit 12, Beotime , A8. Beolit 15 , Form 2i , Beolab 2000, Beoplay A3.Beosound 1
Thats good then, though there is ample evidence out there showing both BT's strengths and limitations.
I have a pair (non B&O), so i'm not militantly against them - but they have their limitations, be it robust connectivity or limited sound quality.
The release advert is really well done. Makes the P6 come across as very premium. In that department they did a good job.
B&O's wireless product range is worthless. We've switched (after 25 years of B&O customership) to Sonos a couple of years ago, and still have no regret about it: you can buy almost three Play:1 speakers for the price of one P6, their sound quality is far superior, the software is fantastic, the multi-room capability is the best you'll find on the market, the design is gorgeous, etc... etc...
I also like the design.
It makes sence to have an upright model in the BT series that goes with the design of the A1.
I'm a little confused.
What about stereo paring?
When you compare P6, A1 and Beolit 17, the website says, no wireless stereo pairing for P6.
Rudy
leysfi:B&O's wireless product range is worthless. We've switched (after 25 years of B&O customership) to Sonos a couple of years ago, and still have no regret about it: you can buy almost three Play:1 speakers for the price of one P6, their sound quality is far superior, the software is fantastic, the multi-room capability is the best you'll find on the market, the design is gorgeous, etc... etc...
Livingroom: BL3, BL11, BV11-46 Kitchen: Beosound 1 GVA, Beocom 2 Bathroom: M3 Homeoffice: M3, Beocom 2 Library: Beosound Emerge, Beocom 6000 Bedroom: M5, Essence remote Travel: Beoplay E8 2.0, Beoplay EQ, Beoplay Earset
Beoradio:I also like the design. It makes sence to have an upright model in the BT series that goes with the design of the A1. Why no option for wireless stereo pairing ? Rudy
As an end user you don't care what wireless technology is being used. You only look at the performance, the results, the capability, the features, the quality, the price. With Sonos you can set up separate streams over WiFi towards each speaker (each room), or you can pair several speakers so they sound synchronized (no time lapse between them). Try that with BT!
leysfi: As an end user you don't care what wireless technology is being used. You only look at the performance, the results, the capability, the features, the quality, the price. With Sonos you can set up separate streams over WiFi towards each speaker (each room), or you can pair several speakers so they sound synchronized (no time lapse between them). Try that with BT!
Sure,
I just mean that you do not compare apples with apples
Sonos speakers are based on Wifi. P6 is not.
@ Hiort,
Stereo pairing woulde be perfect.
So the info I got when I compared the 3 types, was wrong.
Beoradio: @ Hiort, Stereo pairing woulde be perfect. So the info I got when I compared the 3 types, was wrong. Rudy
Here are the info:
https://www.beoplay.com/en/products/beoplayp6#techspec
I already have an A1 - if not, I’d probably not hesitate buying one of these.
Looking forward to listening to it soon.
MM
There is a tv - and there is a BV
BeoNut since '75
It’s all around the workd press now - well timed by the beoplay marketing team.
What we are waiting for now is the first review or - even better - for someone on Beoworld to have listened to it/bought it.
I can't understand where this fits into the product line...
same price as an A2is only 100 gr lighterhas less batteryno line-inno stereo-paring
Beoplay A2Beoplay EarsetBeoplay H6 (Gen 2)Beoplay S3 (pair)Beoplay S8Beovox CX50 (2 pairs)Beovox RL 6000
Sveinn Davidsson: I can't understand where this fits into the product line... same price as an A2is only 100 gr lighterhas less batteryno line-inno stereo-paring
It has stereopairing:
Apart from the stereopairing it also has the microphone, so I think its a sensible addition to the product line. More neat and portable than the Beolit and more functionality (and maybe more powerful sound) than the A2.
Strange, this is what I see in compare mode
@ Sveinn,
I also noticed this on the B&O Play website.
Here's the reply from B&O Play support.
Thank you for contacting the B&O Play Support.
We do apologize for the mistake in the comparison guide, we will get that adjusted as soon as possible.
The P6 does indeed have stereo pairing.
Teletom:Could not find any to the point information about the number of drivers in the P6 and their specifications.
The product page itself doesn't say much, but the comparison page lists the following:
Presumably the full-range drivers are positioned on either side for the 360° sound.
— Tuomas | Bang & Olufsen | Bang & Olufsen Create
John o’ Manchester is back....with a P6 video
https://youtu.be/G2iE2se0yZA
We have the P6 in stock...
I had the opportunity of listening to P6 today.
It is a rather impressive small and decent sounding box.
It is also nicely built - all that I expect from Bang & Olufsen for such a speaker.
If I did not already have an A1, I’d buy it instantly.