Was it WORTH the WAIT? BANG and OLUFSEN Beosound Stage Soundbar Review

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Was it WORTH the WAIT? BANG and OLUFSEN Beosound Stage Soundbar Review
I’ve been a devoted fan of Bang & Olufsen since high school. Their unique sound, product design and UI were a big part of my audiophile journey and even influenced my decision to study the subject in art school. B&O's Danish design continues to inspire me and since we've added sound bar reviews to the channel, the luxury soundbar Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage has been high on the list. We purchased the Stage for this review. Let's find out if the sound lives up to my expectations and if the Stage soundbar is worth the price of admission.
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INTRO: 00:00
SPECS: 01:22
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SOUND: 04:45
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[@akyhne]

B&O of course. But as a Dane I might be biased. I do however also think sometimes they make ugly designs, like the TV with tilting speakers you can currently buy.

[@MasterChief37]

I like the looks of Linn and Naim, both brands ooze quality and sound as good as they look. I also like the simplicity of Hegel’s design,s for speakers it can only be Sonus Faber.

[@zachariahadams]

This will be cynical and doesn't reflect recent good progress in design. I think most "tech products" are suffering from someone else's ideas. They are on the heals of apple in concept. Eliminate all unnecessary elements and a few that are. You can get a glossy box or a matte finish box. If you're design forward you might get the option of glossy red or white box. On the other end of the spectrum they can call on that mid century design. Despite having great design elements, often it recalls the cheap materials. I've never seen so many people excited about walnut veneer. It certainly doesn't rival bauhaus in innovative thought. Olufsen has stepped outside the pack a bit sprinkling in some space age elements and deciding that you get what you get. My thoughts are that we are at a time that allows us to manufacturer complex and interesting design but we don't. I'm not saying everything needs to look like a Honda Civic but a little flair and new ideas would be nice. We need to control our own era of design instead of just going back to safe standards.

[@OHMAudioChannel]

11 year old me says Emotiva cause the speakers look like a F-117 stealth bomber!

[@vpmm1832]

Sonos arc ( and the , sub 3, Sonos one fir rear ) beautiful- Apple of sound bar

[@ludak83]

I have no clue what this dude is talking about, but I enjoy listening to it.

[@MSDOGS1976]

Lol.Thumbs up!

[@therealboofighter]

He is explaining how to peal potatoes.

[@2HatHudders]

Brilliant

[@ravingmad765]

Oh I'm glad you said that. I've been watching him to go to sleep. It's just great!

[@pakitorodriguez119]

Ohh... I thought he is doing a third word nations humanitarian aid plea. Upss.. my bad.

[@Ibeard2differ]

I’m so glad you did a review of Soundstage! I have that same model. There wasn’t a lot of reviews, but I was really drawn to the design and was torn between this and the other sound bars mentioned in your video. My wife wanted a minimal set up and doesn’t like bookshelf speakers with wires everywhere, but I was hesitant to drop so much money on a sound bar. The sound this thing produces is so good and I can confirm that in a small living room, that bass is plenty! It’s reassuring seeing you give the Soundstage praise.

[@lours6993]

I live in a Paris apartment with a relatively small living room. I was looking to replace a very good but too cluttered hifi system that would cover both music and TV. I chose the B&O Sound Stage (oak finish) with an LG OLED TV and B & O stand. I won back lots of space, reduced clutter and overall love it for music and for movies. I gets lots of positive comments from visitors (My 20 year old nephew was blown away that there were touch controls embedded in the wood finish). Satisfied customer.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FloridaDad]

I purchased this as my first B&O and I would describe the sound as "buttery". It's just very smooth and like you said, pleasing. I also agree that the lower frequencies while they do show up, they quickly start sounding bad as the volume goes up. I hung mine on the wall and it does seem to sound better in that position.

[@faisalimtiaz7]

Only reason i had to let go mines. I don’t think any soundbar can sound this good. Don’t know about Ambeo. I really wish they had the option of adding a sub.

[@Anthony-kz6wf]

Just brought this 3 weeks ago after watching 👀 many reviews. There presentation opening the box and app set-up is real classy compared to most I seen. I am blown away at the sound and for being a piece art build wise. App is great, 1st time didn't touch any settings. Tuning was right for all eq settings. No need for subwoofer 🎉. If had surround speakers it be hard to beat. But love this purchase. It doesn't try and be something it's not just great sound and looks and build quality. While others promise you the moon and under perform. Though about you, word pleasant while listening lol, and they are. But for your question , I think B&O do the best job with style and design with great sound. I seen there products that are 17 yrs old that still look and sound great. If I ever get a chance, would love to own those beosound 28😊. You and your wife do a great job, 👍 you both add too it and great for 2 points of view.

[@2ChukBuk]

A number of years ago, I think around 2003, one of my customers (I was a field tech) had a B+O television and iiirc, it was very nicely designed but it is the only B+O television I ever saw in a customers home. Always loved the B+O turntable from the 70s with the finger touch control buttons.

[@keithryon23]

I love how you mention movies when reviewing your products. I feel like so many reviews fail to mention that and only focus on music. I personally use my home speakers and my headphones for mostly movies and tv shows. I cant be the only one.

[@balajiachartamraparni9067]

My fav youtuber...your videos made me to decide my choice of soundbar. Your video's are extremely focussed on basics. Thankyou..wish you good times ahead.

[@zosojstro]

Excellent episode. I’ve been a big B&O fan since 70’s and owned several of their products but never speakers. This review is just what I needed to revisit them. I love the flexibility of this soundbar. You are one of the best reviewers not only on KZbin but anywhere. Thanks for the excellent content

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

I have been a B&O fan since the 80's when I was just out of high school. I had a mission that I would own some B&O products once I made enough money...LOL! Could not walk pass a store that sold B&O without drooling and walking inside. Loved the clean modern industrial design as well as the clean sound. Bass heads wouldn't like their products. So when I purchased my first house, I gifted myself with the Beosound 2500. And since then, have owned several B&O components. The market is changing and I am fan of the older products. But I did recently stop by a B&O retailer to check out the Stage. He said he didn't like the white color of the base but I thought it came in other colors. Still a fan and looking forward to purchase more of their products in the future.

[@seansands424]

@@gerardmcmillan8591 Same as now I own a lot off B&O stuff

[@mr.hansen5195]

I am glad you ended up purchasing the Beosound Stage yourself, since I unfortunately was not able to help you (sorry), so you could test it. I actually bought the exact same version like you, and also had second thoughts about the white base. But since I ended up hanging it on the wall, it is not an issue, to my opinion. On the contrairy, it actually look quite good that way. So I have kept it for over a year by now. And boy, can it play! Both when watching movies (it can be pretty scary actually!) but also when listening to music, especially on a daily basis. By the way, you can operate it (and the LG tv-panel) with the Beoremote 1 - which I of course chose to purchase in bronze as well. A very nice set :-)

[@AmandaBlackRose]

Hey Andrew, thanks for bringing light to this product. I have been trying to get a soundbar system for my living room with the greater priority on music as I am a singer songwriter and spend a great deal of time listening in the living room. I tested each sound system with my producer as he has a trained ear. I first purchased the Samsung q950t and immediately noticed the immersion and it was absolutely amazing for movies. Music on the other hand wasn’t to my liking and even though it does not matter too much - I was just not too fond of the look of it. We then purchased the Sonos arc, sub (gen3) and Sonos 1s for surround and we did not like it one bit. Both movies and music we found were very lifeless - really could not compare to the q950t in both music and moveis. The subwoofer however was very nice! Returned the Sonos, and purchased the Bose 700 and 700 sub - and found it to be amazing for music. Clear voices and great soundstage - very immersive. Great seperation of instruments and once I have added the sub, the sound really opened up. My producer agreed that this was the best one so far and that it portrayed the music with a great feel and tone. Then we saw your video about the stage, and wanted to test the Bose against it before we settle on one. After testing it against the Bose side by side, I have to say the stage may not have the widest soundstage and did not sound the greatest for movies or tv shows but for music - perfect. Comparing the sound to the Bose with the subwoofer, the Bose sounded very thin lacking the punch out of the soundbar. It was no contest. The word my producer used to describe it was dynamic. The drums were felt, the bass coming from the single soundbar you could feel, and playing with all the sound profiles is really great. Once we tweaked with all the sound adjustments we were able to tune the music to our liking. The stage is the one that I now have mounted on my wall. Thank you for your reviews and I hope whoever reads this and is in the market for a soundbar for music and is willing to spend the money, that my experience comparing each against each other helps you out. If cost for the stage is too high, the Bose is the next one I would have kept.

[@johncraig5372]

Thank you Andrew. I have enjoyed all of your reviews that I have watched and truly appreciate your approach. It helps that our basis for evaluation is similar- enjoy the best you can afford and enjoy more as you can afford more... Continued success!

[@julien2016]

Could not agree more, in 2 weeks i tried the LG sn11rg, did not really liked it, then tried the klipsch the fives, better to my taste than the LG but still i was missing something. Then tried the B&O stage and really falled in love with them. Will Never turn back again. I used all your videos on those three products before ordering. Thanks for this :)

[@michaelcrawley7597]

I am by no means an audiophile but I watch you faithfully. You and Kristie are the best at what you do. I'm not sure who writes the scripts but the command of the English language is inspiring. Hopefully, some of your younger viewers are taking notes.

[@Vespasion1]

I disagree with what you said a commenter posted. You are a very good reviewer. Good broad range of human perceptions of a particular product. I really enjoyed this one on the B&O Stage. As far as the problem you have with the white base, I have a solution for that in which I and many B&O owners use. To improve the looks of some of their products, we apply stained wood veneer to them. I have recently used real leather on smaller sections of vintage B&O Products. My son covered an old Sony Subwoofer and it came out beautiful. On many Vintage B&O stereo systems, wood veneer makes the product much less clinical looking and adds to its warmth.

[@christianmyx7596]

Great recorded video and audio,very relaxing to watch and learn. Thank you. Usefull material

[@kdm313]

Great start to 2021. Been waiting for the review. Thank You. And that color combination. Loving it. That’s my next purchase. Thx’s again

[@KristiWright]

Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoy it!

[@sonoffantasia]

I have been a B&O customer for years and I have been stuck between the Stage and Muso 2. This is the first direct-ish comparison between the two and I am so thankful.

[@MigRod1981]

I have listened to both an for music the Naim is way better. I wouold go for the Naim for music and another soundbar for tv and movies. Maybe the Klipsch Cinema 1200.

[@CydroGrazz]

My brother works at a Bang and Olefson store and he just showed me the Beolab 90 speakers and i am blown away

[@Altair00rion]

I watched the outtakes and I gotta say I like your attitude dude. Keep on keeping on!

[@Rubonios1]

Love the intro redesign and the chapter options within your video. Thoughtful touch.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for noticing!

[@thebkg]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Says Andrew while Kristi is off screen with fists on her hips! 😂 😜

[@pauljackson112]

I am a budding audiophile, albeit 'budding' because life happened and my financial situation is less than ideal. However, I have been able to purchase a couple of Beoplay A1 speakers (which, with the correct positioning, are superb) and the H9i headphones. So far I am extremely happy with the products and will (hopefully!) continue to use B&O kit will into the future. Thank you for your review!

[@m6j159]

Another great review. I love how the images and graphics so beautifully compliment Andrew's commentary. It must involve a huge amount of editing and camera work but boy, the effort is worth it! 🙂👍

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Much appreciated!

[@Malcolm-McIntyre]

Thanks for great review. With a small apartment I didn’t know which way to go, your review helped me finally make a decision. Thanks guys

[@tonyd1334]

Great review! I have been waiting for this one to make a decision based on ambeo or the sound stage. I went to a store to listen to the ambeo and was blown away by the surround sound experience but was left extremely disappointed when streaming music via Bluetooth. Even the guy at the store could not figure it out why it sounded so bad when playing music and even re-calibrated the ambeo and toggled the settings but to no avail.

[@FloridaDad]

After having this soundbar for about a year now, I think I love it even more than when I first bought it. It's actually so good that I don't even enjoy listening to music on a few of my Bose systems because the B&O is that much better. The Bose soundbars are very good, but even with the subs, the B&O has a crisp quality sound that makes the Bose sound dull. Anyone that is not impressed probably hasn't used the mobile app to tune. The default Movie and default Music are excellent. I actually was turned off by the default TV setting because it literally sounds like a basic, yet quality TV. Although a basic TV sound isn't the worst thing in the world when trying to wind down for bed or just trying to hear dialog. This is perfect for me with small children as I have a full music system in a single box that doesn't have knobs for toddlers to turn, yet I can still enjoy audiophile-level sound quality. Yes, the bass has its volume limitations, but it's low and beautifully accurate.

[@TheScottPerrin]

We bought ours when the lockdown happened, we have enjoyed it, your review is spot on. I just had a issue pop up, while listening on the TV mode I have a very loud ting bell sound on top of the sound it’s playing, I can switch to evening or movie mode and it goes away. I have reached out to B&O and not found a fix. Thanks for the review.

[@TreenighetMaranata]

4:10 The small circle slider in the app can be expanded together with Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 and Beosound Level by putting your thumb and index finger together on that little circle and then pulling them apart! That way, you can broaden the sound image to your taste for music or movies! I learned it from another person! Now I don't know if you can do the same with the app together with the Beosound Stage Soundbar, but if you can, it could be useful! Copy and paste this, and listen through the whole video ----> Steve at Sounds Heavenly - 3 easy ways to improve the sound of Beolit 20 and Beolit 17 Bluetooth speakers for music and movies! I learned it from him!

[@iamyoda66]

I have a Stage as well and use it on our dining room for music only and the sound is amazing. Love this Sound bar and the build quality is super!

[@spdandpwr]

You weren't kidding when you said you love reviewing sound bars :) You're almost making me want to try one

[@nmontefo]

This was exactly the review I've been waiting for! Thanks so much Andrew! Tough to pick between the Naim and the B&O here - but I do agree that the B&O seems more flexible, especially since it can be wall mounted or placed on the counter.

[@VII_PILLARS_ENTERTAINMENT]

Hey Andrew, you have done such a great review on the Beosound STAGE that I actually bought one. Can you review more B&O products? The newly released Belolab 18, Besound Level and Balance definitely need your way of reviewing. Please consider. Thanks again :)

[@AntonTvHD]

Great review! Totally spot on I got mine in November for the bedroom and its in its element I would say great for bedroom music or bedroom binge watching. its funny as I almost purchased the ambeo based on your review then I demoed the stage and revox studioart. It was so close between the Revox and Ambeo but the Soundstage was just a lot more musical and the design just stunning. So the answer to your question for design. 1.Bowers & Wilkins 2.Bang & Olufsen 3.Revox/Naim I can't decide lol

[@ToX1CPlayer]

Great Video, really enjoyable as always. i‘ll add the B&O to my shortlist. Maybe something to get for my Birthday later this year 😅

[@CHICO976]

My first set of floor standing speakers were B&O Beovox 5000-2 acoustic suspension speakers that I bought in Germany in 1969..before there was even a name for vintage gear and they were wonderful

[@subanthranmoodley1511]

Love your channel and your work, so thank you Andrew and Kristi

[@AndersRisager]

Awesome finally seeing some great Danish audio products on your channel 👌👌

[@matthewb.1687]

This is the best review channel I have ever seen. When it comes to everything I love I find it here.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Wow, thanks!

[@huyle9988]

Very detailed but relaxed review. Thank you!!

[@mchrome3366]

I had a very similar experience with B&O for the first time. Way ahead of their times. That’s probably why I enjoy your channel so much.

[@derdowskip]

I came from a total 7.1 Yamaha amp system with Paradigm speakers to a sound bar solution. It took a few years for tech to get to a point I could compromise. I live in a unit now so I downsized to a Sonos eco system. I bought the Sonos arc dual subs and 1 SL’s which were sold and replaced with Dual Sonos 5’s for rears. This is what’s made the system amaze me. The arc by itself is nice but it’s not going to impress as a all in one unit. Any sound bar for full theatre experience needs a sub and surrounds this unit maxed out “in speaker config” delivers in a smaller footprint but it is amazing. You should consider purchasing this setup as they have a great return policy and review it.

[@leahhumphrey9600]

I have a b&o beosound stage. I have the aluminium with the black base which I think looks better as the base blends in a lot better. I have mine set up in a small room and the Dolby Atmos does work really well but I don’t know how well it would work in a bigger room. Not being able to add extra speakers and a sub is a downside but the 4 mini subs built in really do pack a punch

[@Allanwify]

I bought mine last year same model as yours. I´m so happy with my Stage. :-)

[@MiegmaishMenas]

We have this exact Bronze model for a bit more than a year. Agree fully with your assessment. I bought ours sight unseen as they were not yet available in the stores at the end of 2019, and cannot agree more with the surprise I got from that white base. Luckily we were planning to wall mount it anyway.

[@maximilianbamberg9131]

Finally a good Stage Review! Amazing quality video, instant subscribe. I'm surprised I didn't stumble upon this channel before. I'm curious, what camera are you using?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much for watching! I use this camera - amzn.to/3ieCOvT.

[@lanemiddleton9]

Hello Andrew, Thanks for nudging me to audition the Stage at B&O, a test it passed with flying colors. “Pleasing” is a very good way to describe the sound. By the way, the ARC connection means you can control volume and mute with the remote control of your smart TV. I agree with your thoughts on the white base, and opted for the smoked oak with black base. Sound? Among numerous positives, I was surprised by no longer having to mute every ad because some actually have decent sound. In conclusion, I’m wondering if Kristi and you may revisit the Stage, this time with a black base . . . ? Happy Listening.

[@ioannischarchalas8706]

Andrew I want a simple solution for my living room (medium-large rectangular shape, system to be placed on the shorter side) under my TV. Intended for streaming music and Netflix movies. Currently what would you do from the following? 1. B&O stage at 1350 eur (current discount price together with B&O remote control) 2. Wait for the new ambeo plus (at 1600 eur) expected on October 3. Wait for the new JBL 1000 (at 1200 eur) expected on October * Not going to pay 2200 eur for the big Ambeo and generally I could wait for the new soundbars I would really appreciate your view!

[@KC-bv9kf]

Lol. B&O not only influenced my listening aesthetic (what?!) but also my architectural language. Like you, the bug bit early. Anyway, holding off my purchase to partner with a 55 in A8J (3000 cubic ft space) until your review of the Sonos Arc. I have a Sonos mesh for multiple rooms but that B&O design and the Bose remote are siren songs. Very, very pleasant review!

[@arijit8381]

Sir t beosound stage or t bose 900 with t bass 700.which will sound better overall?

[@gardenprojects]

Thanks so much for the review! I have been so curious, but information is hard to come by

[@KristiWright]

Not surprised by that at all. Thank you for watching!

[@AliTahouri]

today I went to shop and hear both stage and naim, it is really hard for me to decide which one, both looks very nice. I like the look of naim a bit more tho, but the sound of stage was a bit more dominating the room

[@balesjo]

Man, my cats would LOVE that B&O grill as a scratching post!

[@ronedwards8239]

I’d send the cat packing after that.

[@peterf1]

Yeah, you're not alone... my first thought as well.

[@bl0ndet]

I think you’re reviews are very insightful. Thank you.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I appreciate that!

[@ck85x65]

Design ? Bang and Olufsen, no contest or discussion. If I ever win a lottery, first two purchases would be an 88 inch Beovision Harmony television with two Beolab 90 ‘s.

[@DManu-nd3fo]

I've been asking for this review, thank you very much. ;-)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hope it was helpful.

[@ealanosborne]

Didn't hear any outside noise creeping in at all, even while listening on headphones! Thanks for the review, as always, Andrew!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Awesome, thank you!

[@durdaneta26]

Any thoughts on adding a sub to this system via airplay 2? Could use an old airport express or the newer Belkin option to sync a subwoofer to this

[@MUSIC7121995]

Any chance of getting a review on the Sonos Amp? Interested in setting up a 2 channel bookshelf speaker setup to use with a tv (with HDMI ARC), turntable, and music streaming while skipping on the av receiver. Seems from my initial searching that the only options in that case are The Fives or an amp with HDMI such as the Sonos with some passives.

[@johntocho8954]

Thank you Andrew for another thorough review. How would you compare the B&O to the KLIPSCH HERITAGE THEATER BAR? Thank you very much!

[@galantinoisrael8204]

Same intro to B&O, same store, even the same mall lol Great review! Thanks

[@Allanwify]

Its a fantastic soundbar, no wonder they sell very well. I got mine in the summer 2020 and have no regrets its just amazing.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you for sharing your personal experience!

[@Allanwify]

@J SR The company is in Denmark, not sure where Stage is produced.

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Good review. Need to try it out for its sound signature. Best industrial design: Naim Mu-so (overall shape, base illumination, colourful classy covers, and that amazing volume knob!!!) and B&W Nautilus. Timeless design!

[@blarfneggs3728]

I have a 5000 System with a set of Beolab Pentas. Was a set up I wanted since I was a kid visiting the store.

[@Dudeshootsdove]

The remote control is over £300 but I just use my phone. It sounds great and goes with my LG GX. B&O sell the LG TV and B&O soundbar on a stand as a package.

[@davidangel-blair9358]

Great video. I had forgotten about B & O. I really agree with comments about how well their products are designed.

[@c2far1]

Hey Andrew, after viewing this vid i decided to pick the blk/blk sound Stage. Thanks for your insight on the white base looking cheap. I totally agreed with you. I didn’t want this to stand out laying it in front of my New 8K 75” Samsung TV. Now, the sound? Wow, I was very impressed. The lows are great the voices are crisp and the overall listening experience is v nice. I decided to keep it. When i. Really want to fill my entire large room? I have a full Martin Logan system for those times. But at night when i want to keep it a tad “ stealth”? I use the Sound Stage . Thxs again, Tom C.

[@wallacem41atgmail]

If not in the US, at least in the Germanic world (which includes Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and The Netherlands as well as Germany itself), this particular 'shade' of white is considered very elegant and luxurious. At some point in their production run almost every B&O product is available in a white version as a limited-edition usually at a hefty premium. P.S. Have you never seen a Mercedes Benz S-class with an all white (not off-white or cream, mind you, but Ice White) leather interior? Only we Americans view it as 'tacky.'

[@tomcicio7878]

Well, for my situation getting the black/black exterior was perfect. You really don’t even notice there is a sound bar in front of my tv.

[@patrickw5454]

Hey, I’ve had a stage for around half a year after upgrading from BeoLab 6000s that are... Old now 😅. I must say, I had it on a table top for around four months and recently installed it on the wall and changed the setting in the app to wall mode. The bass felt lacking previously and now there is a lot present. I wonder if you could try it on it’s side and hear the difference?

[@joossseeee]

I’m SO happy to see this review from you! I’ve been debating now for a month or two whether to get the AMBEO or Stage. I’ve only been able to demo the AMBEO (in the SF Sennheiser store), and I was impressed by the sound. It’s pretty fugly tho :( I’m in love with my Beoplay A9, and can imagine the Stage in smoked oak/grey looks incredible. For a 350 sq ft room, which would you choose?

[@MYJ61]

I am a B&O lover/customer from way back. I lost enthusiasm for their products when Streaming became their focus. I had a hard enough time when their audio systems went to power amplifiers built into the loudspeakers and out of the receivers. My love is still back in the boxy 6000 series and previous 8000, 7000 etc. series.

[@TheMaxx111]

I love their turntables. I have a Beogram TX and a Beogram 8000.

[@rvb_drolf3950]

Bang & Olufsen is in fact one of my favorite audio brands regarding design. I absolutely adorde their Beosound 1, 2 and the Beosound Balance. My other brands would be Bowers & Wilkins (I still love my B&W P5 S2), KEF and Bose. The KEF LS 50 Wireless are gorgeous and I like the styling of the Bose soundbars and their Home Speakers, not just because I own a Bose Soundbar 500. They may not be as "warm" stylewise as the other brands, but the hit the almost ideal mark between industrial styling and sleekness.

[@harisjaved1379]

In my opinion sound bars are ok. I am a music listener first so tend to prefer speakers, the DSPs in sound bars do a good job to a limit but at higher volumes for larger rooms sound bars don’t sound good. Great review as usual!

[@kevintj604]

I own a Naim Muso and love it and honestly would never consider a B&O product for a Hi-Fi setup. The design of this one might make me reconsider. Great review to start off the year!

[@klaymoon1]

Great review! Did the sound change positively when you mount on the wall? I wonder if Sonus Surroundset (a bit more expensive) with a sub and two satellites will sound better for the money or not. Anyway, B&O looks gorgeous!

[@durdaneta26]

Question: for 50% music and 50% movies, should i get the beousound or the kef ls50 wireless II’s? I want a design forward minimalist set up. Currently have 2x homepods in stereo which was great in my old smaller room but now i have a very large room and need more to fill the extra space (before that had Samsung hw-ms650 with wireless rears). Want atmos compatibility but fine with it being “fake atmos”. Really appreciate your input.

[@michaelkim3432]

B&O's design has always been high on my list, but I also still love the design language of old Nakamichi tape decks and amps. Cutting edge at the time, but retro-tech now and still cool.

[@zentronic]

Love your content! Hoping for a Sonos Arc review in the future!

[@Scalptrash]

Ditto.

[@KristiWright]

We've asked to review their products many times and they continue to say they don't have units to send us so until that changes, a Sonos review is unlikely to happen.

[@PastorHinChrist]

Really! To answer your question Andrew about industrial design I would have to say B&O.

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

Thank you sir. I just was the price drop about $500 dollars for the Christmas holiday. I was tempted to purchase the Stage but you reminded of that ugly base LOL. I have been a fan and buyer of B&O for more than 25 years (sound and minimalist industrial design) and you are right, either you love it or hate it. The first time I walked into a showroom (this was years before B&O opened their own stores)and saw B&O products after I graduated high school, I knew I had to own some one day when I got a job to afford it. I have purchased more of the older products before wireless and Bluetooth. I have to become familiar with the new wireless products. I'm not a bass head so the sound is fantastic to me. I love the clarity being a fan of jazz and vocals. I am getting adjusted to the new products as I am a fan of the older. Just purchased the Beolab 18s about 6 months ago and they are still in the box unopened LOL!

[@toddzhang8797]

I went to a B&O showroom the other day and they actually positioned Stage vertically on wall.

[@garywatkins8823]

Hi Andrew Please do more B&O reviews as I’m long time fan of both you and B&O thanks 👍

[@spikespiegel323]

They are definitely not going to send him products and I’d guess he can’t afford to buy their products on the regular.

[@3ALmansoori]

Regardless the price would you go with thos or q950a? For watching everything

[@Mirage0153]

Hi Andrew, having discovered your channel recently I have to say your videos are some of the best I've ever come across with respect to premium audio. That said, I'm having a dilemma I'm earnestly hoping you could help resolve: Audio has always been something I seldom compromise with, having owned several pairs of headphones, studio monitors, IEMs and the like. However, having recently purchased an OLED TV, I've been looking to pair it with a soundbar, however there's a slight issue with the setup I have that can't really be overhauled too much. I have an L -Shaped living room with a 65 inch LG E9 mounted on a standalone TV Unit. The unit is wide enough to hold the TV itself and I love the E9's beautiful floating design. The reason I didn't go for a wall-mounted setup is because the wall behind the TV has a groove in it and won't be able to hold the bracket well, so I don't want to risk damaging the TV while trying to have it mounted. Besides, I'm a diehard fan of the E9's floaty appearance and would like to hold on to it. Now my issue is this - I really, really want the Ambeo because I want to experience Dolby Atmos in the best way possible without too many cables. The problem is, the Ambeo's bulk will inevitably obscure some of the TV real estate and since the TV itself is on the table, there's no scope to pass cables from behind. Now I'm torn between the Ambeo, the Beosound stage, and the third option of adding a receiver with some KEF Floorstanders. Note that I have zero space behind my couch, so there's no room to mount rear surround satellites. What do you think would be the right choice here?

[@kenneth-roberts]

Fantastic review. Detailed and well considered.

[@Beykozlu3453]

Can I couple my Samsung Smart Control remote with the soundbar without using any other remote?

[@rayn579]

Great reviews! So just to sum up, for a small/medium room, the Stage and Ambeo are on par for music. For movies, the edge goes to the Ambeo?

[@alexisbeh5806]

Hello, Andrew. Very good review I'm wondering if it's worthwhile to upgrade from Muso QB2 to Beosound Level? Thanks.

[@GedeonAudio]

Thank you for the video, great production! :)

[@ronedwards8239]

I had to delete prior comments. Now that I have the pass thru and 4K Blu-ray player settings correctly set up to pass Lossless Atmos. This soundbar is just incredible and a joy to listen too. Just smooth and non -fatiguing with definition.

[@cweednz]

I adore my Stage. Looks and works best wall mounted.

[@Trindividual]

thats what i thought isnt it supposed to be wall mounted thats why its white?

[@markerobinson]

Great review thanks. Please could you tell me the dimensions of the room you used (I'm interested to know what you would describe as a small or medium space (10:04 in the vid))?

[@Bazerk666]

When it comes to design and style I simply can't go passed the B&O Beosound 9000. A CD player that is also a work of art. I also love the retro vibe of the Ruark R7 MK3. The Peachtree Audio Nova 300 is a looker, and finally Naim are great at design also. I am sure I will think of more. 😍

[@baileyyates8746]

I really love listening to music but wouldn't call myself an audiophile, I do however really love your reviews and will use them to sway my future purchase decisions. I see a lot of blown up KZbin content on Devialet 'high-end consumer' products such as the Premier Phantoms, I know its not as easy as asking and receiving, but I would love to hear your opinion on them and thier performance - are they really all hype or is there high quality behind them?

[@theTpTpiio]

Hi Andrew! Have you experiemented with 5.1 soundtracks on the stage’s 3.1 channel setup? If so, do you think the result is better when listening to 5.1 tracks, which in turn get downplayed to 3.1 (thus resulting in missing channels) or does the Stage sound better when listening to Stereo tracks with the option to upmix them to 3.1 channels? Thanks for your answer in advance, absolutely awesome video quality as always.

[@youbedo2]

This review was very helpful. Looking for an all-in-one system that favors music. My introduction to B&O was similar to yours and I have become completely enamored by the A9-any chance you’d do a review?

[@dendamos8292]

He has now done one btw

[@jintzshevakittikhun5468]

have you tested Beo Sound Emerge yet? I would like to see your opinion about it!!

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi Andrew, thanks for this great review. I got early access to the Beosound Stage back at its UK launch in October 2019 to review on my channel, so I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble getting access to B&O products. Please reach out if you would like any help or support with B&O products as I have been working with these for many years and covering them on my channel. Best regards, Steve at Sounds Heavenly (B&O Brand Ambassador).

[@koremultimediasolutions2653]

Nice review. Love it! Thank you

[@JLlilhampton]

I love my Stage, it's epic, combined with the B&O S8 you will have the base which might be missing for some users. Works like a dream.

[@alexanderulv3886]

How do I pair it with the s8? Do you use Airplay 2? And how about for movies? :)

[@OriginalNoseBleed]

@@alexanderulv3886 B&O PLAY Connection Hub?