A new classic is born. Beolab 28 audio speakers

[@janiristola5064]

I bought beolab 28 speakers to my house. I used to have Bose sound system before and had high hopes. Now after two weeks of using them, here’s my personal view. The sound of these speakers is just out from this world. You should not even present the sound qualities in KZbin videos. Listening them live, the sound just flows under your skin. Especially listening symphony orchestras, you can hear every instrument separately. Im still confused, how is it even possible to put that sound Capability in such ”small” speakers. And my wife loves them. They look like a work of art, but I think it says it all when she judged the sound (she has absolute hearing for notes and is a Piano musician). ”First time it feels like the artist is actually in the same room as you are”. Hope this personal review provides you our own experience.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

What a wonderful comment, thank you Jani. Bose to Bang & Olufsen is quite a leap! I'm glad you both love your new Beolab 28 and hope you get many years of enjoyment from them - John

[@T17-r6i]

b&o vs bose... is like... rolex vs g shock.....

[@arijit8381]

@@T17-r6i boss t price difference is also HUMONGOUS.

[@raymondruble8612]

Why has B & O not made this guy in charge of social media? 90% of what I know about the products come from his channel.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thank you Raymond. John

[@stefangro2675]

I could agree more. John, you carry the brand and take it to new audiences!

[@KfirBar]

Same here, lovely introduction videos to all modern products. Best place to get updated and in depth! Thanks John.

[@daverichards4902]

Same here mate - Beovision 14-55, a Beosound 2, and a few others - I thank/blame John!

[@matthewfelix1851]

This is insane, Bang&Olufsen is on a roll lately!

[@HowIsThat69]

Lets hope its not to late :) they have bleeding red Numbers in their accounts

[@henriknihlen3357]

B&O should remunerate this channel for actually making proper product releases for them in social media.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thanks Henrik that's very kind. I'm happy the way things are and B&O do help me getting products if my stock is delayed. By not being compensated it's not a paid promotion so I have a bit more freedom. John.

[@JasmineJemima10]

We can only dream..

[@soundsheavenly]

Great video as always John! Glad the "Buy me a coffee" idea was helpful, I find this is a great way to keep your social media content free whilst allowing people to offer a small gift in return if they have found your content helpful. Beolab 28 are superb, B&O are onto a winner with this speaker!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thanks Steve, I absolutely adore Beolab 28, true B&O magic.

[@Max-gc3bp]

I love the throwback to beolab 5 with that downward facing bass driver and cylindrical cone!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I'd not thought of that, good shout. John

[@superprim12]

B & O hire this guy.... I have bought 6 of your items because of this guy!!! Get on board before this moves on!!

[@nickywilliams1306]

They really are a thing of beauty 😍 there is nothing not to love! Well done B&O you’ve done it again!

[@nanmaranjadot1985]

Bonsoir quelle merveille merci pour ton analyse bonne continuation. FROM Nanmaran Belgium.

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

Magical !! Truly fantastic!!!!

[@johnwilliams2877]

Just watched a video for these by another B & O retailer (wont mention who) Looks like he had no idea what he was doing. You make these clips look Professional. Keep it up :-)

[@suewilliams6110]

They look amazing, very informative John, great video.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thanks.

[@saitekLT]

Design is at the highest level, as you'd expect from B&O but $16500 for a pair is a bit overkill.

[@nishantkarwal6750]

Thanks John ! for the product review but I am gonna miss Lab 20's , I love them.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I like Beolab 20 too and I didn't think I would prefer Beolab 28 from specs and photos. Man was I in for a pleasant surprise. Thanks for watching Nishant. John.

[@FightingMango]

Always love your videos John! Great work. I’m liking them but do not think they will replace my 18’s 19 and 17’s setup :) wish B & O would do a centre speaker for those who do not want a Tv from them.

[@NBM397]

Isn't the Beosound Stage a centre speaker? I am pretty sure it can connect to other brands of TVs. I am not 100 percent certain, as I don't care enough about movies to buy such things. I only care that I can hear what they say, which most resonable tellies do these days.

[@israelolong1733]

If there is a B&o close to you walk in for a true magical experience.

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

They look terrific, ellagant, a class act !

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I agree. John

[@STBbrackets]

Another great video John, wonderful production values ;-)

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thanks STB, I'll have a Harmony update video with the 88" coming soon, I have fit your new plate and it looks great. You will of course get a hefty mention. John

[@Beefers26]

Another new product?! B&O are on a roll this year.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Indeed Mr Beefers, long may it continue.

[@behystudio]

Another masterpiece.

[@mccarronfamily]

Brilliant overview!

[@mls.design]

I love them!

[@Allanwify]

There are stunning, you need to see and listening for yourself I did a few days ago in Rødovre Denmark where I got my self a Beosound Level. Beolab 28 are amazing.

[@JacobNielsenDK]

Bravo 🍾 I feel your passion 🇩🇰

[@arunashamal]

10:46 is that the god of sound himself? Hallelujah!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

It is indeed the one and only Geoff Martin.

[@marcusaurelius2988]

So what is B&O’s latest answer to network media integration necessities? Where does the company stand in terms of internal DAC quality?

[@lit3work]

Think B&O should use the Mozart platform as an opportunity to get Roon certified. Great speaker offering though. Happy with my BL18s/19/17s as my eclipse 5.1 setup but would consider these for another room. Great video as always John.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

That's a great setup that you have! Jonh

[@dlorbieski]

Another informative and well presented review.....thanks for sharing your thoughts and observations👍👍. Wanted to buy you coffee....but link?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

www.buymeacoffee.com/beojohn Thank Donn

[@samitbhatheja8913]

What is the music resolution limit in wireless mode Vs hardwired left and right speakers for beolab 28s ?

[@candy__.__candy]

I bet when you have made a very good deal, you retreat to your office and light a cigar the size of the Beolab 28 thinking to yourself: 'Life is good' 😂

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

That's a nice image and I don't want to spoil that illusion for you 😂

[@candy__.__candy]

@@BangOlufsenManchester Thank you. Just can't decide if I want to hear 'Wish You Were Here' or 'Have a Cigar' by Pink Floyd right now ☺️

[@corom33]

Been 20 years since my first beloab speaker, thanks for your video, question: how many speaker can connect wireless? I mean, I can connect all my house wireless? With beolab? Or others?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

you can connect lots of speakers you just need a robust well connected whifi system

[@stefangro2675]

What I do not understand is why the contour is not able to use them to enhance the sound. Maybe I underestimate the sound quality of the contour, but I am struggling to find an replacement for my beovision V1. But at least now there is a replacement for my beolab 3. love thos bl 28.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Contour is based on Beosound Stage Dolby Atmos soundbar, as much as like the trusty V1 the sound doesn't even compare Stefan!

[@stefangro2675]

Hi John, would you consider the contour sound on a better level then the v1 with bl3. For music and movies.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

@@stefangro2675 Music is a close one as Beolab 3 are one of my favourites and you can't beat stereo speakers for music. That being said Stage comes pretty close, I often listen to music on my Stage at home and really enjoy it. Movies I think Stage is outstanding with it's Dolby Atmos trickery. I'd prefer to watch a movie with Beosound Stage than Beolab 3 personally.

[@blarfneggs3728]

Still love my Pentas

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

And so you should, you have a significant little piece of B&O history there.

[@blarfneggs3728]

@@BangOlufsenManchester I got a fair deal on them about ten years ago. I've tried other speaker since but always sell them and keep the Pentas. The new speakers are real beauties, I'll have to give them a listen.

[@theabraham]

I did not know about penta!!!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Penta was a significant product as they were the first active tower speakers. B&O nearly didn't make them and took a gamble, if they could sell 962 pairs it would be worth while. They ended up selling over 100,000 pairs Worldwide. John

[@jimpeyton8592]

Great review of the BL 28s! If you had to choose between a pair of Beo lab 28s or used Beo lab 5s, which would you pick, and why? Love all your reviews!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

In a very big room I would be tempted with Beolab 5 because they are still fabulous speakers. Although personally I would take home Beolab 28, neater, better stereo imaging and I don't need the grunt of 2 15" subwoofers in my room! Plus a fresh 3 year warranty and the latest tech, Beolab 5's are generally very reliable but they are electronic items and nothing lasts forever. If you're faced with a repair bill for a chassis in a Beolab 5 it will sting your wallet quite a bit so bear that in mind. You don't actually know for sure how hard of a life they have had. Has it been usual gentle use or have they been regularly run near max volume? I suppose it's like buying an older high performance car, just plan for future expense now you're out of warranty. Get a good pair of relatively new Beolab 5 and they should hopefully be your music companion for a long time yet, although personally speaking I would take home the Beolab 28. Or forget both and get new Beolab 50, problem solved ;-D John

[@jimpeyton8592]

@@BangOlufsenManchester Thanks for the reply! You laid it all out there with excellent analogies and good points. After two demos, the 28s still seem like a speaker with small sound (like the 18s.) The Beolab 5s convey big and bassy sound, but in a less sophisticated manner. Also, the 20s which the 28s replace, seems to have "bigger" sound to me. Next time, I need to tell them to turn up the volume a bit on the 28s, and then I'll hear the difference. Thanks again.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

@@jimpeyton8592 No problem Jim. Plus don't forget any speaker will behave differently in your living room. A big store environment is not always ideal for sound, they almost always sound better at home if you set them up properly. John

[@Mikipedia]

Hi John, I want to buy you about 5-6 Irish Coffee and then have a chat with you :p - The Anthracite Beolab 28's look very sexy, but I think i'd still rather go for the normal aluminium as it's just more proven to be timeless. - rough quote ''B&O has been using the same company for wood for a long time'' HA, that's what the misses said too :p and as always, Great Video and Thank you for all your effort!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thanks Miki, may as well just cut the coffee and go straight to whiskey and uphold tradition. I like both silver and anthracite, but I agree you can't beat the classic and timeless Bang & Olufsen silver. John

[@Mikipedia]

@@BangOlufsenManchester but I'd like you to be awake afterwards and not be on the floor (again) lol

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

@@Mikipedia We won't talk about that!

[@thomaslahoz2365]

Hi John, Thank you for your video. Can I use stereo with Airplay with the BL28? Thank you !

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Yes you can

[@antoniotung340]

Do you guys release new stuff like once a week? At this rate of releases, we would be expecting 50 other new products coming this year!

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

I hope they do.....🤣

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I know it's been great fun getting all these shiny new products to play with. More to come pretty soon too 🙂

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

@@BangOlufsenManchester Really?!?! I can't wait!!! I'm a fan/owner of earlier B&O products. Been a fan since I graduated high school in 1983.

[@mengmeng593]

@@BangOlufsenManchester my wallet says no.

[@petercasey1453]

Hope new bookshelf beolab’s are on the way!

[@jezdelion7729]

Great video John! I wanted to ask, I'm thinking of trying to set up a 5.1 home theater system with these two mounted at each side of the TV (LG), and I'm still thinking of adding a sub (I just love me some good bass), and two other speakers to create the surround sound. Which other ones would you suggest?

[@lucash2480]

Hi John Super comprehensive video. Great! How does the new Beolap 28 compare to the Beolap 5? Kind regards

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Apart from a more refined stereo image with the excellent Beam Width Control they can't really compare with the power, control and dynamics of Beolab 5. The only way up from Beolab 5 in Bang & Olufsen terms is Beolab 50 or 90. Although Beolab 28 would make good surround speakers for Beolab 5 if you're connected to a B&O TV. Thanks Lucas. John.

[@donmatt74]

Hell everyone. Is the B&O. Powerlink (in) compatible with an i2s (RJ45) out connection on a DAC?

[@dsp1970]

Great video! How does the beolab 28 compare to the beolab 9 in your opinion?

[@sbkarajan]

Can Beolab 28 connect to my 1 year old Sony 85" TV, or should I get a beovision to listen to TV???? There is no HDMI ARC input in Beolab 28, which can be a deal breaker!

[@marknowicki1203]

Thanks John! Definately a very tempting pair of speakers! Does this mean the Halo will now work with the Balance and Level?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

It has had a software update this morning so I'm hoping so. John

[@Cross291]

Hey John! I wanted to ask a question about the Beolab 28s. I have a double volume ceiling height (roughly 2 stories high) and a room about 4.5m x 6.5m. Would the speakers be ample for a space like this? Am concerned about significant echo/reverb Hope to hear from you and love your channel!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Hey Kwan, I'm sure they would be just fine. The reverb of the room will affect any loudspeaker but the on board calibration will somewhat help.

[@Cross291]

@@BangOlufsenManchester thank you so much for the advice! I am about to pull the trigger and I trust your B&O reviews the most! I wish the Singapore team is as detailed and passionate as you haha

[@wolvolad25]

The wood looks bit rough in places

[@samitbhatheja8913]

Can usb c input in beolab 28 be used for digital input from external streaming device ?

[@NHavenga]

@john - Is it possible to pair up the Beolab 28 together with a Beosound Stage to give you a Left-Center-Right type of config where the Stage would be the “center” speaker?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Hi Nicholaas, no that's not possible. Beosound Stage does not have the functionality to connect any external speakers. Although that would be a nice setup! John.

[@RealHIFIHelp]

Very different.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Indeed. Well Bang & Olufsen's strap line is 'Like no other" and I suppose that's true. Just had a look at your channel. You can have the best speakers in the world but setup and placement are just as important and often overlooked. Keep up the good work. John.

[@arielepondulan3750]

Hi John, i noticed that I can't change the orientation of the speakers in be beosound edge anymore. I used to be able to change it to front rear or omni with the old app but I lost the functionality with the new update. Do you have any advice. Thanks.

[@iangrace232]

#John&SteveCarryingtheBrand

[@jakel9584]

price online is for pair or single one?

[@cprelise]

I wonder why Deezer is not included in B&O product anymore, they was the one forced me from Sportify till Deezer back in time and last I checked Deezer is still ahead Sportify with Audio Quality, love the Beolab28 and cant wait to listen to them but it really bother me and now they force me back to Sportify

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

They are on the Mozart platform, you are not stuck to any particular streaming service. You just use your favourite music app and stream with Chromecast or Airplay 2. With this method you are free to use any music service. John

[@richardt3472]

the 18's look much cleaner, really don't like the elephants foot.......

[@Allanwify]

You need to see it irl like I did.

[@richardt3472]

@@Allanwify makes sense, will give them a wirl in my local B&O....... trusting you on this though ;-)

[@andygoward8980]

I do not think they are the most attractive speaker.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I thought that until I saw them for real....no picture or video quite does them justice. They are much slimmer than I imagined from the pictures. John

[@Allanwify]

@@richardt3472 Do that :-)

[@porousdumasia3256]

Can u use these speakers with B&O Stage to create a more surround sound experience?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

No, Beosound Stage cannot be used with extra speakers for surround sound.

[@dennispedersen5248]

Does Bang$olufsen have a surround Sound system?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

There is a True Image processor built into Beovision TVs and that allows connection of up to 18 speakers. There are other ways to use B&O speakers if you don't use a B&O TV too.

[@gravy2973]

Are these next gen speakers compatible with a beosound 9000. It would be great to upgrade my beosound 8000s with these . I was originally thinking of a beolab 18 to upgrade to.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Yes you can, just connect with the PowerLink inputs from the Beosound 9000 and you're good to go. John

[@gravy2973]

@@BangOlufsenManchester cheers John ! So one further question I can hard wire to the beosound and also use the speakers as a blue tooth set up when the beosound 9000 is off ?

[@AlejandroUribe89]

Do you think they are going to release a refresh/ update version of the M5 soon?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I honestly don't know Alejandro. I know what the next release is but it's not an M5 replacement. Closest thing to M5 at the moment is Beosound Emerge. John.

[@AlejandroUribe89]

@@BangOlufsenManchester Thank you so much for the info!!!

[@adekunledisu]

will the B&O remote work with my LG Tv?

[@hongantruong2546]

Is the color combination in this video black with oak or light oak?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Black Anthracite and Light Oak

[@adekunledisu]

would i need additional speakers for surround effects when watching movies?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

For proper 5.1 surround additional surround speakers are needed.

[@adekunledisu]

@@BangOlufsenManchester which speaker 🔈 do you suggested is best to pair with

[@hadytarabay]

Do speaker wired to a router uses internet data? Nice video btw

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

They will use data if you are streaming music to them other than that they just use your internal LAN to communicate with eachother.

[@hadytarabay]

@@BangOlufsenManchester good to know.. Thank you!

[@keithlusty2216]

Like them but at 10k I can't afford them 😪

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Neither can I Keith but I'm lucky I get to play with all this cool stuff. Having a hobby and a job rolled into one is great. John.

[@keithlusty2216]

@@BangOlufsenManchester well there's other nice speakers that are, when I've saved up I'll pop in to have a look and bring you a cappuccino 👍

[@MichaelBath]

Are the Beolab 18 discontinued?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

No, Beolab 18 are still current loudspeakers in the range.

[@dirkkatz172]

has Beolab 28 built in internetradio ?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Yes, Bang & Olufsen Radio is built in.

[@mengmeng593]

What if we pay the domestic tax of destination country?

[@jacobschmidt7287]

It would be nice to know. How they compares to the beolab 5 ?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

More focused and refined than BeoLab 5 for imaging but BeoLab 5 remain an absolute powerhouse when it comes to dynamic range and control, they are still glorious. The only way to truly better BeoLab 5 is BeoLab 50 or 90 honestly.

[@nicolashelle2075]

The BL18 look better and the BL20 Sound better IMO..

[@Blandina11]

It's a good thing that we got different BL's to choose from 👍 just go with your preferred BL's and everything will be fine Cheers

[@nicolashelle2075]

@@Blandina11 agree .. Beolab is a very cool speaker range.

[@PABLOCERRUTTIPRESS]

❤️👏🏻🇦🇷

[@HeroInTheSun]

Bl2 obsolete? 7.1

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

If you have one you could still use Beolab 2 for movies in 7.1 if you want to but music would probably sound better on Beolab 28 all alone in stereo.

[@adammulv]

WHERES JENNY?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

She works with someone else now and has moved on. I still see her and speak to her often, she's doing well and is happy. John.

[@adammulv]

@@BangOlufsenManchester glad to hear she is doing well and its nice to know you have both kept in touch. Thanks for replying 🤙

[@midas1929]

$ 12'000....ouch

[@LeadCrew]

Hmm 🤔

[@jasondeer3670]

Love the video but you need to rethink the Master and Slave speaker… it feels a little insensitive and is unnecessary. Thank you.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Hmm yes good point well made..

[@marcel9568]

These speakers are ugly.

[@Blandina11]

⬆️ that must be another way of saying "i can't afford this purse" 😨 Cheers 👍😊

[@gocarlogo]

Not a fan of the “Master & Slave” terminology

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

It's just a technical term that's all, primary and secondary if you prefer.