DESIGNER HI-FI Bang & Olufsen Beosound 9000 & Beolab 8000 Review

[@scrunts666]

I found one of these in a second hand shop for £60, worked perfectly, sounded great.

[@hardboiledegg4193]

So lucky. I bought one on eBay for about $1300 lol 😅

[@kazmir_]

@@hardboiledegg4193 did you see theyre making 200 more for 50000, you think its worth it to pick up 2nd hand like you did for ebay?

[@anthonywatkins2783]

I have owned the 9000 from almost being launched together with the 8000 speakers, I have had to have the laser replaced in the 9000 but that’s all, I originally set up the 9000 on the floor stand but have now mounted on my wall horizontally, looks stunning as it’s operation and superb sound, always get comments from friends about the system, very informative video for those watching this video, enjoy your new system. 👍👌

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Thanks Anthony. I love my system. I recently brought a Bolab 2 subwoofer. I also madea video on that. But its great to hear your passion for the system. Cheers

[@robkelly6729]

Just an FYI, the BeoLab 8000 cabinets and cones are not stainless steel, they are extruded, polished, anodized aluminum. Like many of the rest of the products in the line at the time. I was lucky to be a US dealer at the time of the world premier of the BS9000 in Paris in the summer of '95. We were in a meeting room in the Eiffel Tower when they unveiled the BS9000 on the floor stand. At the same time they opened the curtains of the meeting room to expose the skyline of Paris. It was hard to choose which to look at... most chose the BS9K!

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Hey thanks for letting me know. Thats awesome, that would have been a great thing to see. I had never seen a BS9000 till i got the MK1. Thats how rare they are here

[@giantcarver]

Another blistering review of one of our cherished b&o systems. I too, have many systems that I got second hand. The only one new was a Beogram 5005. Just love it for what it does. I’ve replaced all my drivers with rubber surrounds. Maybe a little less output - still they all sound great

[@pharmdogg02]

Thanks for making such a thorough video about the Beosound 9000. Now I want one!

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Your very welcome. Thanks for the kind comments. Its worth it, I have to say after listening more and more the sound is on par with a decent hifi setup.

[@alexrnor]

Nice video 👍 Bought a bs9000 MK3 that was working for about 5 minuttes two weeks ago. After some initial trouble shooting i concluded that the processing board which sits soldered to the PSU was dead. B&O doesn't have this is stock any more so they wished me good luck with the repair. Managed to fix this with a spare board out of a Beovision 6-26 and now it works fine. I also changed out the foam on my bl8000 that had turned in to black goo. Love the setup and it still looks amazing. The waf is high with the Bs9k😁

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Thats a shame, im assuming that as its a mk3 you can source parts for that thou :)

[@jeffwolf8018]

I still dream of a day that I can have one of these six test TD changers to match with my Penta 3 speakers.. nothing sounds quite the same as a banging awesome receiver CD player etc connected to their speakers.. I tested between the line input and the 4 and 8 pin cables. And there's a night and day difference even if you use in a bang and Olson receiver as power..

[@jeffwolf8018]

Back in 1998 when I was first introduced to B&O they had only one pair of Penta speakers. Listening to those next to the 8000 it was very clear to me that they were far superior, the Penta 3 are . At the time I think they wanted $6,000 for the Panthers $8,000 for the 8000s. And another$ 6000 fir the CD changer. I was able to get them down to $5,000 on the speakers. And I was also told that was the last pair of penta available from B&O sold as new where the construction date of 1989. The guy that turned me on to those speakers was my roommate and was quite jealous that I actually had the flagship speakers. But he was happy to listen to them.. to me it was like listening to bands like Pink Floyd for the very first time again. You hear stuff in the music you've never heard before.. I have it paired to a 6500 receiver and a 6500 CD player.

[@jjdinanno4147]

On the surface, this is a story of insanity. But, there is a reason B&O is so beloved and it's customer base so loyal. The style is timeless even if the technology inside is dated. I've been in and out of B&O showrooms in the US since I was a teenager and lusted after these HiFi components. What I've discovered as an adult and can finally afford them is that these systems are like old cars that you love. What the heart wants the heart needs. I've got a Beocenter 9000 coming my way in the post for one of the rooms in my house. I've thought about adding a Beosound 9000 at some point in the future and this video gives me a lot to consider in this pursuit. Thanks for making this Andrew, it's most excellent.

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Thanks JJ, your very correct, in my past I brought and sold quite a bit of vintage hi-fi, this was by comparision quite easy to fix. But B N O gear is at a different level. We once had a BNO record player (the black and silver one i show briefly in the video) it had a stylus that broke. I had to order a replacement from the UK which was $200 NZ, dor something that we could maybe sell for $800. But yes its worth it. I think this could also be a point where I seek out more BnO gear.

[@wallacem41atgmail]

You are absolutely correct, JJ. I lusted for a BeoSound 9000 the minute I saw one but they were too rich for my blood at the time ... LOL! A year ago I managed to acquire a refurbished unit from a restorer in Denver who specializes in B&O equipment. I chose his offering as he claimed to have replaced the laser being notoriously prone to failure on the Mark 3 units. At the same time I also acquired a pair of BeoLab Pentas from a B&O repair facility in California which had been showroom demonstrators from a B&O store, thus being little used, but due to their age had been re-foamed. By accident I acquired a second pair of Pentas which sale the seller refused to cancel when I realized my error. To me the Pentas seemed more robust and could be played at higher volume. I'm quite please with their sound-image! Also at this time I managed to acquire a BeoLab 19 Wireless Subwoofer from a private seller in Phoenix.

[@jeffwolf8018]

I got a great deal on that type of remote. From eBay I think I got it for less than $50. To replace my master control dial remote. As all it would do is turn off it would not turn down anymore. I also got very cheap a replacement screen that I still have in storage to this day for almost 2 decades

[@KoseTrading]

One of the best product Bang & Olufsen had made.

[@tomrichter7979]

Great review, this is probably my dream Stereo System, I just love the design.

[@Belinea1610]

The only problem i find is the durability of the lasers. (Think cdm12.4, same as in the cdpro mechanisms) and they lasting only 5000h. The radial laser arm like original in the beocenter 9500 lasts 100k hours. I fell in love with B&O when i was 12y old. I bought a second hand BC9500 about 20y ago. Now it's 35y old. And they made it possible to use the newest Beolab speakers with music systems from 35y ago. No other brand does that so it's very durable and indeed timeless.

[@HeroInTheSun]

Iconic. I own 2 since 1996 and in daily use. cheers

[@jesse1779]

I got one of these with the same speakers a couple years ago for &1050.00. Total. From a antique shop in NY. I don’t know if your speakers are bad or what but mine has incredible House shaking base and over all sound.

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Sounds like you also have a great system

[@jjdinanno4147]

BTW, I browsed some of your other videos about cars. I am also a big Top Gear fan. Jeremy Clarkson happens to be a big B&O fan/collector. I can only imagine what his setup is like. Must be amazing.

[@robkelly6729]

I remember seeing Clarkson placing a call during a Top Gear on his B&o Serene mobile phone back when it was available (2005) I had one as a test unit for the US.

[@penangtv6108]

This video is really high quality, for those who can't stretch to these prices, please consider the Nakamichi Sound Space 9,10, 11 or 12. Then upgrade the mid drivers to Neodymium magnet drivers. I really like the honesty in this video which is like a nostalgic Hifi love letter, will be checking out your Bose video as I happen to own a big Wave which was a retro nostalgic acquisition 😊.

[@Belinea1610]

You can not compare Nakamichi or bose with B&O 🤔.

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Cheers

[@mikesage9544]

My 9k (a very late MkIII) really sings when run through a separate amp and passive speakers. In my opinion, a good pair of BL8000 are a good compromise for any B&O system. I run BL2500 and a couple of BL2000. On the face of them, they are nothing speakers. In reality very competent. With proper amplifiers. I am currently looking for a pair of BL3 MkII. Just to try. I love the design aspect but hate the associated electronics concept. HiFi is about experimenting. Which I do a lot. RIP Mr Lewis. Your contribution to design and integration thereof in an urban living environment is immense. Have fun everybody. Bw Mike

[@AndrewPeterson599]

So true, ive added the subwoofer BL2 now and it makes a huge difference

[@mikesage9544]

@@AndrewPeterson599 Hello Andrew.. I am personally no fan of SW for music reproduction. Throw as much DSP as you may like at the fundamental problem one still has too much or too little Bass. Bw Mike

[@lyndapeterson9948]

Loved it and very interesting . B&O are all about style.

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Thanks and as you know, I have an eye for style. But then again. I got that from you!

[@Belinea1610]

It's not only about style but also the way it works.

[@BBnose]

Hope B&O make an update for Beosound 9000, this is truly the masterpiece cd player

[@mrjop]

They did, released it this week :D Little spicy in the price department though

[@rgregori1]

Andrew, wonder if you eventually bought the subwoofer. I got SVS 1000 (acoustic suspension) and it works very well. You can either connect it to one of the speaker outlets of the 8000 or wire both speaker through the sub. May need a couple of Din/RCA standard adapters. Let me know.

[@AndrewPeterson599]

I have now got the BeoLab 2 I have just posted a video on it. Cheers

[@serkankilic3942]

Hello, what kind of equipment is there to mount CD players? I have a stand but there are no screws

[@TheAdatto]

I have a mk1 laying around that doesn't work. Too bad. Cleaned it in and out. Psu works. The 2 beolab 8000 are uses in my garage using the direct rca inputs

[@louishighttechetbmx3712]

You always have it ? I want à beosound 9000 so much

[@marcel1463]

This mashine looks very beautiful and desirable.

[@petershorrock6128]

Great review great hi-fi ❤

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Thanks! 👍

[@SoCalFreelance]

Informative video, thanks for posting. 👍

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Glad it was helpful!

[@westondc]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Thanks for watching!

[@ssze7300]

What do I do Cd machines says “Cleaning required”

[@jeffwolf8018]

Is it true that the 9000 CD players are supposed to change as fast between CDs as it does songs on the CD?

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Yes, but in reality I'd say a slow cd player. It's fast to go from disc to disc but it still needs to load, but faster than any other multidisc changer I've owned

[@bjrnhannibal7885]

Living in Denmark, B&O are icons here. Recently got myself a Beosound Century which is indeed a sexy stereo as well. But that CD feature tops it!

[@AndrewPeterson599]

:) I also just got a beosound century. It will be the next video. But im waiting on a cd laser as its dead. but other then that it works a treat

[@pharmdogg02]

In terms of functionality, what is the difference between the MK1, MK2, and MK3?

[@AndrewPeterson599]

From what I have read, the MK3 supported N Music which was a BnO streaming music service. Which I dont think is a thing anymore. Other than that I dont think there is much. :)

[@pixados]

Very interesting! Thank you.

[@AndrewPeterson599]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zztechyeg4576]

ahhhhhahahahaha OMG thats my 9000 you bought, i wished for a very long time that I hadnt sold that as cheaply as i did, however seeing it was beyond repair has gone some way relieve me of the guilt of selling. I'm guessing the cd laser died with the PSU because it was all good until the day it went pop.

[@AndrewPeterson599]

The broken one at the start of the video. I'm sorry it broke. It spent 6 months at bno auckland but it was past it. It went on to be used as parts by them for others.

[@zztechyeg4576]

@@AndrewPeterson599 Its ok, I kicked myself for months after as $300 odd was exceptionally cheap (assuming as i did a PSU would have fixed it) Turned out it didnt. Ironically I have a replacement now, not quite as dead as the first but not a well machine. 😞 Really must make the effort to fix this one. Nice video btw.

[@tazmad1971]

...one day

[@paulecrosby2006]

It's Olufsen not Olivesen

[@Stikkzz]

expensive junk for deaf hipster

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Style over substance