Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28 - If you only hear one new speaker in 2023, this has to be the one! [4K]

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[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks for watching! Every cable you ever need for your B&O system can be seen on Steve's website here: soundsheavenly.com If these videos have helped you to enjoy your Bang and Olufsen products, please consider buying Steve a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/soundsheavenly - many thanks!

[@petercarey6883]

All I have to say on this video, as always, Well Done! I appreciate how you always offer to us to reach out to you for any and all questions that we may have on our B & O systems. Cheers from across the pond.

[@soundsheavenly]

Many thanks, glad to hear my videos are useful!

[@RickstarRB]

Great as always Steve. I can't wait to hear them in the showroom!

[@soundsheavenly]

Many thanks! These are well worth hearing in person!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Nicely done Steve, your usual buttery smooth review. John

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks John! I enjoyed your review video - looking forward to checking out the speakers at your store when I next visit.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

@@soundsheavenly You're welcome any time Steve.

[@dlorbieski]

Steve....thanks for sharing...another informative and well presented video 👍👍

[@soundsheavenly]

Many thanks!

[@mattt5738]

Thanks Steve. Great video as always. I had seen the email for these today from my local retailer and wondered what they were like...

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks! Yes, these are great speakers, well worth listening to

[@federicoendres]

No doubt the 28s will become a future classic as you said. Amazing review!

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks! They are certainly on my wish list for the future

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

Brilliant review steve ! Always engaging.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thank you!

[@rielfernandes5791]

Great in-depth information.. thanks 🙏🏼

[@soundsheavenly]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@petercasey1453]

Great video Steve! Always enjoy watching... I wonder if new bookshelf Beolab’s are on the way... would love a Beolab 17 replacement!

[@soundsheavenly]

Thank you! Sorry I can't comment on unreleased future products, but please subscribe to my channel to be the first to hear about any new B&O speakers as soon as they are launched!

[@FactsNReason]

Genius review - absolutely spot on

[@soundsheavenly]

Thank you!

[@michaelrickard4682]

At last!! A true B&O proper speaker at something like a reachable price! Although Lab 50’s & 90’s are sublime, they are crazy expensive for most folks, these, although not cheap are much more sensibly aimed. Steve, I like your summary quote ‘Beolab Penta’s for the 21st Century’!!! Owning 3 pairs of Penta Labs they have always been my favourites, (save for the 50’s & 90’s obviously). Having had a pair of 8000’s which although stunning to look at, always lacked a proper bass capability, I was never struck personally with the look and style of the Beolab 5’s....and as for all these small smart speakers they have launched in recent times - i will pass on them all....but these new Beolab 28’s really are fabulous modern truly B&O in their looks, and I am very happy to hear from both yourself and John at B&O Mcr that they also sound as good as they look!! These are DEFINATELY on my future B&O list....have to get saving up 😃😃

[@soundsheavenly]

I agree, a true future B&O classic! Performance and style to cement B&O as a high-end audio company for the 21st century.

[@EbbesenBrian]

On point as always Steve. Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@simonmathewduncan5399]

Another cracking video Steve and some people just put a thumbs down for the purpose of spite and they should open their mouths and make a comment rather than hiding behind a keyboard. That aside what's the treble like on the 28s as say opposed to the 18s with that Accoustic lens? Keep on keeping on Steve and giving us the knowledge, priceless mate 👋👋👋👋👋👍

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks Simon! Treble appears to my ears to be more precisely focused on the Beolab 28 than the 18 - it is much easier to pick out individual musicians in a recording, especially when the speakers are in narrow mode.

[@StefanMischook]

Hi! been learn about B&O from your videos lately. Much appreciated. My first B&O speaker was the stage and now looking at something for pure music. I have been considering the Beolab 18's or the 28's. i normally the 28's would be without question, but I do really like the acoustic lens. I would like to know your thoughts?

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, glad my videos have been helpful! You really do need to hear the Beolab 28 for yourself, then the choice will be clear. Beolab 18 are good, but Beolab 28 are in a completely different league. All will become clear once you hear them in person!

[@ozcanpaso2977]

How do you find the Stage for movies?

[@soundsheavenly]

I love the Stage for movies, it is a superb speaker

[@charmant56]

Hello Steve. Thanks for these informations. I can't wait to go and listen to them at the B & O depository in Quebec. Question: can we connect the Beolab 28 to a suitable wired system with an RCA plug or to old powerlink systems like the beocenter 9500? thank you !

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi Christian, yes you can use these speakers with any modern or classic wired music system, including Beocenter 9500 - please use this cable for the 9500: soundsheavenly.com/music-output/177-2544-powerlink-to-beosound-level-emerge-balance-stage-core-edge-shape-cable-link-your-bo-audio-system-to-your-new-speaker.html#/2-length-1m (other cable options are available for different systems as well)

[@TheVideohans]

Thanks for the great video. As owner of the Beovision 7-55-4 and a set of beolab 3 and a set beolab 18, I noticed that the new B&O designs as Eclips, Stage and Beolab 28 have no aluminium tweater top anymore. Is there a different - better technical reason for that? Is there a comparison?

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks! B&O have always produced a combination of sound quality and design excellence, so there have sometimes been styling details that don't give a specific change to the sound. If the newer TVs look better without the aluminium and it doesn't affect the sound, this can safely be left out of the design.

[@Porsche997C4S1]

These are so sick! It may be time to update the Pentas. Great review, Steve.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks! Agreed, I am very tempted to upgrade my own Pentas to Beolab 28...

[@Porsche997C4S1]

@@soundsheavenly that is funny! I never thought I’d ever consider replacing my Pentas.

[@tutuxich]

I really love your videos. I would like to ask what is your opinion about beolab 28 vs ls60 sound quality?

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks! That is a good question! I haven't heard Kef Ls60 but Beolab 28 sound superb. I strongly suggest travelling to hear both speakers if you are considering a purchase, as you need to know which sounds best to your own ears.

[@olasitu8984]

Hi Steve ... Finally pulled the Trigger on the Beolab 28s. Please confirm if I need to buy PowerLink cables. I am looking at a 6 Meter run between the Speakers. Not sure if the Speakers come with the cables and how long they are. Thank you.

[@soundsheavenly]

Good choice! Please can you get in touch at soundsheavenly.com with full details of what you need to connect to the speakers? I can then help with the cables

[@fernandomunar7633]

Fernando. Can I stream Tidal in these beautiful speakers? Can I stream music from my Astel & Kern SR25 portable music player?

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi Fernando, yes you can! The SR25 can stream directly to these speakers, so any music playing on the SR25 can be heard on Beolab 28, including Tidal.

[@baphometsfluch]

Hi Steve, do you know if B&O can integrate Apple‘s newly announced „lossless“ and „hi-res lossless“ audio in their products? Do they support ALAC?

[@soundsheavenly]

Good questions! Sorry I don't have the full details of which audio codecs the speaker support, I would suggest asking Bang & Olufsen via the contact page of their website, I am sure their team will know.

[@hakanolsson1372]

Hi Steve, I’m planning to get the BL28 and connect them wirelessly to my Samsung frame using the Soundsend WISA wireless transmitter. Do you think that would work? Have you tested it or could you? It’s a very appealing product wich I hope can be used to combine B&O speakers with other brand WISA products. A test with your attention for details would be great.

[@soundsheavenly]

Sorry I haven't tried to link them to non-B&O products via WiSA, I recommend checking this with B&O prior to making the purchase. There are certainly options to use them over WiSA using B&O products that I know will work well.

[@phbusch4634]

Hello Steve I have owned B&O since the 90's Pentalab and Beosound 9000 and an A6. The first two are with my former better half, still working great. I wonder how easy and how to connect these new speakers to a newer LG 65 Nano TV? It has to be easy without quality penalty.

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, yes you can either cable the TV headphone socket (if fitted) to the speakers, or use Bluetooth if the TV has a Bluetooth output (eg. for headphones). Please feel free to get in touch at soundsheavenly.com for help with the cabled option, or please contact B&O directly via their website for advice on wireless connections.

[@christopheboudier94]

Hi Steve Thank you for this video 😊 How is the Acoustic Lens Technology implemented in the BL28?

[@soundsheavenly]

Interesting question...I haven't been able to find out full details of this yet. I know that the three midrange drivers use beam forming to adapt the sound dispersion, I will update more details once I have spoken to the technical guys at B&O

[@christopheboudier94]

@@soundsheavenly I wonder if it wasn’t just a mistake in the first version of the spec sheet…

[@soundsheavenly]

@@christopheboudier94 That is possible, I will try to find out...

[@RameshMekkara]

I wanted to ask the same question...how did you feel the same output as Beolab 50 without the ALT lens...I get a feeling that the midrange drivers may try to manage active room compensation, but not having the ALT tweeter is a bit odd to me.

[@soundsheavenly]

@@RameshMekkara The sound profile appears to be similar to Beolab 50, but the output will be lower due to the smaller drivers and cabinet volume. I hope to do more listening in the next few weeks to really get the measure of these great new speakers and I encourage you to do the same at your local B&O store

[@petermeseberg7459]

Hi Steve, I really love the looks of the 28. 2 questions. Would they be an upgrade to my current beo9? And how is the bass effected when wall mounted? Is there a big difference in comparison to floor standing? Many thanks in advance.

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi Peter, yes Beolab 28 is a great upgrade from Beolab 9, they are well worth it if funds allow. I haven't heard them on the wall mounts yet, but they have superb deep bass on the floor bases.

[@petermeseberg7459]

@@soundsheavenly thanks Steve, I'm not an expert but I guess on the floor the bass is down firing and wall mounted is front firing. The beo9 are brutal when volume is up. Since we are listening more classical and 80-90s music i imagine the front firing is a but smoother so that should be fine. I want to clean my living room meaning losing the beo 9 and the 9000 on stand. The 28 on the wall with only 1 cable would be great. Not really using CDs anymore. I guess I could also link the 28 per Bluetooth to TV? It's a Sony A8J with 77 inch. Just the center is a problem. Right now I'm listening with an Ambeo.

[@soundsheavenly]

Best not to use Bluetooth to the tv as there can be sound delays but your B&O dealer should be able to get you the best setup when they install them

[@242Evangelion]

-not even if you're using H95s or BL5s... Referring to me? Haha! Great summary of this new speaker. Would love to see pictures when the BL28s are placed next to a BS9000. Best of old and new. Always amazing how Beo can push that big of a sound from such thin speaker.

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi Erik! Sorry, I wasn't referring to you! H95 and Beolab 5 are both great products, but you really need to hear Beolab 28 for yourself to get the full measure of how they sound!

[@242Evangelion]

@@soundsheavenly Haha! Just joking due to that I have them both. But I agree that people may misjudge these speaker on their small size. They sound great and well balanced.

[@soundsheavenly]

@@242Evangelion Yes, these are amazing speakers for their size!

[@kierantwomey3949]

How would you match the sound theater with a pair of b&O speakers. For a 40 m2 room?

[@soundsheavenly]

This is a very personal decision, as you need to choose a setup that reflects your room, taste and budget. However, my first approach would be to listen to the Theatre with a pair of Beolab 28, as this is a perfect match in many situations.

[@mountainheart4244]

And another question I had was that I have an existing 5.1 home theater system with a denon receiver x1500. Can I simply replace the two front floor standing speakers with beolab 28? What cables do I need to purchase to enable that?

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, yes you can! I can help with all the cables you need, but the answer is a bit too long ton cover in KZbin comments! Please email me via the contact page at soundsheavenly.com and I will be happy to help!

[@beitie]

They certainly are a beautiful speaker! Though it would mean that I would have to find something other than my Beocenter 9000. I'd love to get a 9500, but very difficult to find in my area of the world. Thanks for the review, and keep on.

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, they look and sound superb. You can use Beolab 28 with your Beocenter 9000 via this cable from the TP2 Out (RCA) sockets of the Beocenter: soundsheavenly.com/hifi-av/112-498-minijack-to-twin-phono-rca-line-ipod-to-hifi.html#/2-length-1m

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

@@soundsheavenlyBeocenter 9000 has pre-amp outputs to feed any analogue active speaker (designed for Beolab 6000 and 8000). I have not tried it but tape outputs are without volume control, the pre-amp output is under volume control. Beolab 28 have their own volume control and I have found advantages to control the pre-amp and power amp (of active speakers) levels separately when available. If you have a good working Beocenter 9000 and use with active speakers I doubt there is much to gain, other than powerlink, in getting the Beocenter 9500.

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, I regularly help customers to use the volume controlled pre-amp outputs of Beocenter 9000, as well as Beomaster 5000 and 5500 with Beolab speakers, so I know that his works well. Although Beolab 28 has their own volume control, using the pre-amp outputs of the BeoCenter gives the choice of whether to use the B&O app or the remote control for volume adjustment when tape or radio, while the fixed volume Tape outputs work well with the app being used for volume control

[@davidplon9215]

Hi Steve. I'm new to the channel but have been a B&O fan for many many years! My question is I currently have the Beosound 9000 Cd Changer hooked up to Beolab 9"s which I love! How would you compare the new 28's to the 9's? Would love to have streaming ability for sure but also would love if you think this would be worthy upgrade? Thanks.

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, glad you found my channel! Yes, the Beolab 28 is certainly a very worthy upgrade, they really bring your music to life compared to older Beolab speakers like Beolab 9 (these are still good speakers, but technology has greatly improved since they were made). Well worth having a listen to Beolab 28 in store, I can help with cables to link them to your 9000 system if you decide to go ahead!

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

The only reason I can find to upgrade from Beolab 9 is appearance and that they are "older" (parts, spares maintaining). If the taller narrow speakers fit better in you are paying several thousand more for that. Beolab 28 have on paper a little more bass and are a little louder if you are using them in a large hall. You may be happy to pick the Beolab 28 over Beolab 9 or 20 in a direct A/B comparison but in isolation at home with your choice of music only the nagging doubt that something might be better (tiny amount if any) would detract - just get Beolab 90 and be done. LOL

[@mountainheart4244]

Thanks Steve! How do they compare with a pair of 18 + 19 subwoofer? The set combined will cost roughly the same so I’m curious which route to go

[@soundsheavenly]

Good question! I haven't heard them side by side, but I will try to make a comparison video soon

[@mountainheart4244]

@@soundsheavenly thank you! It would be great to hear your opinion on this matter.

[@lizichell2]

Oh how amazing. Revolutionary I want a pair. I can't afford them.

[@soundsheavenly]

I agree entirely, I also want a pair and can't afford them yet...

[@narthananmathiselvan4233]

Fanatstic review going to buy beolab 28 in india

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@michaelh4484]

Hi Steve, thanks for another cracking video. Just a few quick questions on the specs: What is the difference between Wireless Power Link and WISA? And, how do you know which one your speakers are using (if say connecting to an Avant)? Thanks

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks Michael! WiSA is basically wireless Powerlink. Any B&O TV that supports WiSA can connect wirelessly to Beolab 28. Also, any older B&O TV (eg. Beovision 7, 10, etc) can connect to Beolab 28 via an RJ45 to Powerlink cable.

[@MichaelE-ci5qc]

Hi Steve, I am considering to do a change to my setup. Beovision Eclipse, Beolab 20`s as front speakers and Beolab 18`s as rear speakers is the current setup. I want to change the 20`s for something else. Option 1 is a Beolab 18/19 combo and option 2 is Beolab 28. The setup is primarily used for television and movies. Any advise? Thanks in advance!

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi Michael, both are great options. The sound will be different so I suggest listening to both setups at a B&O store if you can, to decide which you prefer. The 19 will go deeper than the 28s, but to my ears the 28s have better stereo imaging for music. I can help with cables for either option!

[@MichaelE-ci5qc]

@@soundsheavenly Thanks Steve! Any sense in adding Beolab 19 to the 28`s?

[@soundsheavenly]

@@MichaelE-ci5qc No, unless you have a huge room and like seriously loud bass, the 28s should be more than deep enough for most people's needs without a separate subwoofer.

[@uptown3636]

¡Greetings from the Lįthüañiå! 💙 🇲🇦 💙

[@soundsheavenly]

Greetings! Thanks for watching!

[@jarrodsplace]

Here’s a question. In Aus Beolab 28 is circa $22,000. A pre owned pair of Beolab 5’s is roughly the same? If I was in this market (which I’m not… yet) what to buy?

[@soundsheavenly]

Superb question! If you want the latest tech and the best sound quality at normal listening levels, then Beolab 28 wins hands down. Where Beolab 5 gains is if you need super high volume levels in a large room (eg. for a big home cinema) then they can provide more bass power at amazing volume levels

[@gorter23]

thank you for this youtube

[@soundsheavenly]

You are welcome!

[@flappospammo]

Can you get them with a different base ?

[@soundsheavenly]

The base is needed as it is an essential part of the speakers, however the colour and position can change (ie. for wall or floor mounting)

[@Siniparta]

I'm wondering how BeoLab 28 compares to BeoLab 20. Any opinions?

[@soundsheavenly]

I haven't heard them side by side, but I immediately loved the Beolab 28 sound (which wasn't my experience with Beolab 20). Well worth a listen for yourself using some music that you know well - please let me know what you think!

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

Steve can you connect the new Beolab 28's to my panasonic Tx55Fx700B Tv ?

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, yes you can use these speakers with a non-B&O TV by adding a B&O Core or Connection Hub, please get in touch via my website at soundsheavenly.com and I can advise further

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

@@soundsheavenly Where would you place these speakers in terms of quality in your own opinion ! & Yes I have phone socket ! I have the Beolab 7.1from the beovision 7 32 plugged in as a sound bar you sold me all the leads for that a few months ago ! 👍

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks for your purchase! These speakers are like a smaller version of Beolab 50 for the sound. Well worth listening to. Please let me know if you decide to go ahead and I can sort out the cable you need

[@soundsheavenly]

@@andrewgreenwood8727 These are "mini Beolab 50" in terms of sound, very clear and refined with good bass depth. Well worth listening to with some music that you know well.

[@blauebazille8530]

Which B&O speaker can you recomand under 10.000 Euro?

[@soundsheavenly]

It depends what you want, A9 as a single speaker for a large space, or two Beolab 8 for great music in a smaller room, these are two options to start with…please check out my recent review video of B&O speakers which may help

[@frankschuermans2467]

So curious, receiving my set tomorrow, hope it will works nicely with wisa from LG G1 OLED and with new Apple TV 4K mid lossless tier (24/48)

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, please let me know how you get on, I haven't tried these wirelessly with a non-B&O TV so I don't know how this will work out. They are great speakers though!

[@hakanolsson1372]

Hello! Did the BL28 work with WISA to the LG tv? Please let me know how it went

[@soundsheavenly]

I’m also interested to know

[@frankschuermans2467]

@@hakanolsson1372 the wisa compatibility with the Axiim Link is better than the SoundSend in my experience, tried both. The decoding of 5.1 to 4.0 (2x Beolab 28 front and 2x Beolab 17 surround) works very well with Axiim Link, the SoundSend is a hassle. The movies or music settings that should decode according to the WiSA Association helpdesk do a very poor job. Maybe linking in the initial setup is a bit faster but the actual use was with many hiccups, volume change etc. I feel the direct USB connection and the setup through the TV menu just works better because the LG supports it. I'm still waiting for B&O to develop a Beosound Stage 2 that replaces a sound center since they shove LG Tv's in their eclipse line themselves. This would take care of wisa, and allow the same flexibility for Beolab users without having the oversized TV's in the room. I recommend a beoremote one with the Beolab's even for the minimal function of changing the soundstage from narrow to wide during wisa connectivity. The app doesn't work when the TV is active. Decoding PS5 5.1 works well too with the Axiim Link. I hope my feedback helps others since the information and knowledge I got was trial and error by buying the actual transmitters etc.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, that is very helpful

[@neilduguid6631]

Could these replace Beolab 5..? wife complains about size of lab 5s...but I would struggle parting with them.

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, in many situations these could be a valid replacement for Beolab 5. Well worth a listen to see if they meet your needs.

[@neilduguid6631]

@Lucy Morgan thought has crossed my mind..😂

[@peterlinnander7935]

I’m in the same situation... Steve: can you please say something more about BL5 vs BL28, strictly from a sound perspective? (I prefer the BL28 designwise)

[@soundsheavenly]

@@peterlinnander7935 Hi, you really need to hear Beolab 28 in person. Basically they sound more like a smaller Beolab 50 than Beolab 5. Plenty of bass but not overpowering, much more controllable than Beolab 5.

[@peterlinnander7935]

@@soundsheavenly Will do, thanks for your swift reply!

[@stefanegger]

Is beolab 18 any good? Need the sub?

[@soundsheavenly]

Beolab 18 is a good speaker, but it will need a subwoofer for bass-heavy content, eg. action movies

[@iangrace232]

Always detailed and excellently presented, well done Steve as always. I pity the one person who has downvoted your video.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks Ian! I don't mind getting a downvote if someone doesn't like my video, but I would hope that they would have the courage of their convictions to add a comment and say why - then I can improve for the future...

[@devilhomer]

Ian/ Steve probably down voted as they don't speak English 😂😂😂

[@soundsheavenly]

@@devilhomer I'm always open to constructive criticism if someone feels I need to change or improve my videos...

[@mattcurtis3019]

Brilliant Reviews a pipe dream at the moment 😅

[@patrickrau4693]

Great video, very informative as are all your videos. I am using my Beolab 28’s with a blue sound node 2 streamer. Initially I used the optical connection, but the speaker won’t wake up on music playback, so I changed to the analogue line in which is great as the speakers now wake up as soon as I stream. I noticed though that the volume level when connected to line in is around 25% lower than when connected with the optical cable. Do you know why? Is it something to do with the blue sound dac compared to the Beolab dac?? It would be great to understand. These are great speakers, to my ears very musical, only lacking a little openness but who knows that may still come as they run in.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, glad the video was helpful. The analogue line input does seem to have a slightly lower level than the optical input, I haven't yet been able to confirm why this is. However, the quality is still superb.

[@patrickrau4693]

Thank you Steve. You are right, they still sound superb which is what it’s all about!

[@marcusaurelius2988]

Is it safe to say that Beolab 28 is the best and most advanced in the line that started with Beolab 6000/ 8000 ?

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, yes I think that is a fair statement. That sums it up perfectly, Beolab 28 is a Beolab 8000 for the 21st century

[@pascalkrzeminski7341]

I would like a Classic Parisian night blue cover.

[@soundsheavenly]

That would look great - I suggest asking your local B&O dealer, as usually custom options are available on request.

[@pascalkrzeminski7341]

@@soundsheavenly I did. My dealer is allways waiting for an answer.

[@soundsheavenly]

@@pascalkrzeminski7341 As this is a brand new product that only launched today, it may take a little while to get custom options confirmed, please let me know what your dealer says when he responds.

[@christopheboudier94]

Bonjour Pascal 👋🏻

[@pascalkrzeminski7341]

@@christopheboudier94 ravi de vous revoir sur cette chaîne KZbin. Alors êtes-vous attiré par les nouvelles BeoLab 28 ?

[@Allanwify]

If I had the money.... Saw them when I bought a Beosound Level for my wife.

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, they are on my wish list as well 👍😁

[@josemiguelsanzvazquez6200]

Hola Steve tiene buena pinta los nuevos Beolab 28, parece que le han puesto un altavoz de de graves en la base del suelo para reforzar abra que escucharlos, un saludo

[@soundsheavenly]

Hola Jose! Yes, the subwoofer at the base of Beolab 28 does a great job of reinforcing the bass, they are well worth listening to, I think you will like the sound!

[@brouztube8]

Now, we are talking B&O...

[@soundsheavenly]

Absolutely!

[@garywatkins8823]

Steve I love them, you told me to wait until the end of the month after my moan. You are not wrong... lovely things indeed 👍

[@soundsheavenly]

They are superb, glad you also like them!

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

March 2023 and second hand prices begin to be affordable LOL. I jumped at getting a one year old pair for just over half the current retail price in gold with light oak. The gold finish and oak frets are really very nice but B&O should be really ashamed at the premium they put on these flimsy bits of "wood" - same with the Beosound Emerge and Level. Already available for over a year and still the Beolab 28 will not multi-room with other Mozart speakers. Beosound Level and Emerge seamlessly link to each other but any combination with Beolab 28 and all are distorted and have drop out. Multi-room is so useful when working room to room listening to music or radio sources and fully solves the problem that every digital source adds a different delay - when the feature works! The added bass and clarity that these tower speakers have over the likes of a pair the 2.8 litre Beosound Level is immediately apparent, however it is not really much: not 4.4x (cost increase) as much. At modest listening levels, with internet radio and even lossless music the Levels are remarkably good and much easier to move around the home.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, that is an interesting view. I think the Balance and Beolab 28 are much closer in performance than the Level, this is where the pricing becomes very interesting. B&O say they will have software ready by the end of 2023 to allow any Mozart based speakers to work as surround speakers with Beosound Theatre, I think this is long overdue. Cabling Beolab 28 speakers (both Ethernet and audio cables where applicable) usually avoids any drop-out issues.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

@@soundsheavenly The 7.2 litre Balance has more bass than the Level taking advantage of a larger size. The price is 1.54x that of the Level. It is 2.82x increase to the Beolab 28. The range is well spaced in cost and incremental improvements to decide what fits into your rooms, your budget and where they become good enough not to want to spend more. The Level is the only one that is a passible stereo system in one box and also a portable speaker with 16 hours battery. Added flexibility for no compromise in sound quality. Being able to use Mozart speakers as surrounds with Beosound Theatre is an interesting and obvious thing to want to achieve. Adding WiSA to Mozart or by some other means. It would also seem that the Beosound Theater has more computing power than found in Beolab 18 or 28. I am surprised that B&O support suggest adding Beolab 18 and 7-4 to the Beolan 28 for surround and not mention how Beosound Theater might fit in.

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes that is a fair point.

[@Mauricegoqui]

HI, I NEED AMPLIFIER?

[@soundsheavenly]

These are active speakers, so they don't need a power amplifier

[@flappospammo]

To be fair at least bno are doing something different from all the boring boxes mainstream hi fi continually churns out

[@soundsheavenly]

Agreed!

[@PABLOCERRUTTIPRESS]

❤️👏🏻🇦🇷

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks!

[@rancosteel]

They cost three times more than my car. Yikes.

[@soundsheavenly]

And they are double the price of my car! However, I still want want them so very badly ;-)

[@globalnomad3488]

£10,000!!!!!

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, similar to what you could spend on an entire hi-fi system if the same quality when you consider that all parts of a regular hi-fi system are contained within these speakers...

[@jameswilkinson150]

Lovely vid, thank you but I do think B&O are having a bit of a laugh when it comes to pricing. Do they just pluck a figure out of the air?.. Their products are good, don't get me wrong but their acoustics are often no better than far cheaper competition. Yes I grant you, the design is fabulous but seriously, 10K for these!! Come on B&O, it's a joke, right?!...

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks! I don't set the prices, so I suggest speaking to B&O about that...

[@jameswilkinson150]

@@soundsheavenly I’m not sure they’d take my call, especially saying the above! 😉 in fairness though, I did say B&O, not you.

[@soundsheavenly]

@@jameswilkinson150 It is always worth letting them know your views, if enough people give the same opinion then that will always carry a lot of weight

[@jameswilkinson150]

@@soundsheavenly thanks Steve but I really wouldn’t know who at B&O I would direct my comments to.

[@soundsheavenly]

@@jameswilkinson150 I suggest trying the contact section of their website at bang-olufsen.com

[@richjohn9356]

The three speakers that those particular designers have done are the worse looking B and O speakers ever. These look bulky,awkward and lack elegance 😢

[@soundsheavenly]

Sorry to hear that you feel that way. I like the fact that the function of these speakers came first, without being compromised by the design...

[@richjohn9356]

@@soundsheavenly function doesn’t mean they cannot be beautiful ,all the had to do was update the 18’s sound and use that design in this case. As for the others the bulky inelegant design does not have to be, if you look at the older speakers or nautilus etc. They could have been beautiful ,without compromising on the sound

[@soundsheavenly]

@@richjohn9356 Thanks for your reply, I will aim to follow up with a further video in the future looking at the way the sound and design of these speakers have been developed so that this can be explored in more detail

[@justingriffin2546]

Wharfedale Evo 4.2 are a bargain and sound much better...a nice British company that made speakers for almost a century..

[@soundsheavenly]

Hmm, interesting! I haven't heard these Wharfedales but I will check them out. Wharfedale is owned by IAG group if I recall correctly?

[@lizichell2]

£10750 whhhhaaaaaattt?

[@soundsheavenly]

Have you heard them? When you consider they contain speakers, power amps, pre-amp, digital signal processing, room correction, two subwoofers and lossless streaming, then an audio enthusiast can easily spend more than this on a traditional music system - plus these look WAY less ugly than regular hi-fi!

[@lizichell2]

@@soundsheavenly they are no doubt fantastic speakers but 10 grand. I know audiophiles spend a fortune on stuff I'd rather a classic car for that money

[@soundsheavenly]

Which car would you buy? I’m into classic Porsche’s 😎

[@lizichell2]

@@soundsheavenly I like Ford Cortinas

[@soundsheavenly]

Awesome! I had a Cortina mk5 2.0 GLS back in the day, great car!