Bang and Olufsen Beosound Balance part 2: The £2250 Portable Wireless Speaker for the ultimate sound

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2024

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  • @soundsheavenly
    @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +4

    ...just a quick note to clarify my comments in the video - I think one Beosound Balance roughly equates to one Beolab 9 or Beolab 20 speaker in terms of volume, bass depth and room filling capabilities. This is my view based on listening only - apologies if I was unclear in the video. Also, please read 104dB for the maximum SPL (sound pressure level) of one Balance, not 114 dB as mentioned in the video - sorry!

  • @soundsheavenly
    @soundsheavenly  2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @AlexBergvall
    @AlexBergvall 4 роки тому +10

    Your videos are truly amazing, I really enjoy your enthusiasm and deep knowledge in the B&O portfolio. Thank you Steve, you are great!

    • @iangrace232
      @iangrace232 4 роки тому +2

      Yes he deserves all the praise

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! ;-) Please let me know what you would like me to cover in my next video!

  • @sakaspuds
    @sakaspuds 2 роки тому +1

    gave up waiting for a retro finish, and because they were £700 cheaper, i went with black, great video steve, and anyone thinking about balance, buy them, they are great speakers, i've had mine a few weeks now and i love them

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, yes these are great speakers, enjoy!

  • @bartmaes251
    @bartmaes251 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Steve, linked my new balance to my beocenter 2300. Works great, thank you very much!! The balance is indeed a super system! Many thanks and greetings from Belgium. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  3 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear that all is working well, yes the Balance is a superb speaker!

  • @iangrace232
    @iangrace232 4 роки тому +2

    Wow Steve, for you to give this the praise and credit it does really does intrigue me, I best listen to one or two of the speakers, sounds as if it is a game-changer. Thanks for all of your hard-work and efforts.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! This is a great speaker for the size, it will be interesting to see what B&O produce next.....

    • @Mikipedia
      @Mikipedia 4 роки тому +2

      @@soundsheavenly Yes this speaker is kinda ridiculous in how much power it's packing! it's extreme and good or extremely good :p

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      @@Mikipedia Yes, it really is powerful for its small size! Good to see that B&O now has a competitor for the Devialet Phantom ;-)

  • @BangOlufsenManchester
    @BangOlufsenManchester 4 роки тому +2

    Nice video again Steve, I always enjoy your take on new stuff. The more I listen to Balance the more I enjoy it, it's a lovely product. John.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks John! Your review of the Balance was a great insight into how to get the best from the speaker wirelessly - hopefully my look at the wired options will be an addition to that

    • @BangOlufsenManchester
      @BangOlufsenManchester 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly Mission accomplished!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Bang & Olufsen of Manchester 👍🏻😎

  • @maxh4296
    @maxh4296 4 роки тому +4

    Brilliant!
    Some great ideas there - many thanks

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! More good ideas to follow in the next video ;-)

  • @marcMH
    @marcMH 2 роки тому +1

    I would like to ask if can I arrive home , does it autodetect my phone and without to doing anything on the B&O, start playing my Spotify to it?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  2 роки тому +1

      Hi, that is something I had never thought about before! I don't think the speaker will do this automatically, but if you choose the Google-enabled version then you have lots of options for storing Google commands to the speaker to allow for automation. I suggest researching to see if Google's ecosystem will allow that - please let me know what you find out!

  • @TheGodfather2504
    @TheGodfather2504 4 роки тому +1

    I am from the 90's era when I used to lock to B&O product and find them from another planet compare to the other brand in the market like Panasonic and pioneer, where all their sound system was made from boring black plastic and all the speakers in the market where black wooden or plastic box. Beolab 8000 and beolab 1 used to look for me like something out of the world. for this reason I like my 1990 to 2010 product and prefer them to the new ones in late 2010's. The balance look very nice but now it does not look much distinct from other brands in the market like Bose or JBL. This is all my personal opinion and based on Design only not sound quality, hence I did not here the balance yet As I did not check or B&O store in Kuwait yet.from my point of view Steve I really like what you do when you opened the possibly with your cables and video , in addition to your Ideas for integrating the old with the new product. I really appreciate this and this what make you special.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I also have a love for the classic B&O products from the 1990s and I will still be using these for many years to come! Lots more ideas for keeping classic B&O products alive to follow soon on my channel......

  • @jeffleigh3747
    @jeffleigh3747 3 роки тому +1

    Steve, if your wife ever says “I’m sick of hearing your voice” tell her Jeff from Liverpool said you have the best voice on UA-cam and she’s one lucky lady! 👊 I like Steve from B & O, but imagine how many products they’d sell if you were the boss there 😉🇬🇧

  • @Mikipedia
    @Mikipedia 4 роки тому +2

    let's hope this fits your dream of a new latency free speaker :p Great video once again!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! ;-) I am just waiting for details of the latency from B&O......

  • @TheGodfather2504
    @TheGodfather2504 4 роки тому +2

    Great Idea your are aloways so creative when its come to integrating the Magnificent old Beosystem and connect them to the new component and speaks. But I prefer the design of the Beosound 1 conical shape

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! Yes, I think B&O need to make the most of their aluminium styling capabilities in their designs, Beosound 1 and 2 were great examples of this. Balance is a good speaker, but the design is a bit too subtle for my liking.....

    • @Mikipedia
      @Mikipedia 4 роки тому +2

      imo the trade off is alu vs more power, it's personal as this will blow you away almost literally lol

  • @pixelwash9707
    @pixelwash9707 4 роки тому +1

    This looks great, thank you! I think that B & O really dropped the ball with the colors on the gold one - what happened to consistency and honesty of materials: FAKE gold with pale oak? Maybe as a limited run special, but please make a ‘natural’ version, ie silver aluminum, and the option of rosewood would be marvelous, classic, and still great, like you suggested. If they want to make ‘fake’ colors, I would prefer a copper color over gold, or a matt muted pink, to match the Beolit 17 pink, which I own, and love. Although the black one looks ok, but pretty bland and drab, compared to your and my suggested alternatives. Very useful video, thank you!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I agree, the colours aren't great on camera, although they do come over a bit better when you see the speakers in real life. Still not true B&O style I suspect...

  • @MLodovicoG
    @MLodovicoG 4 роки тому +1

    Super review. Pure class 👌

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Many thanks! Please subscribe for more video reviews coming soon.....

    • @MLodovicoG
      @MLodovicoG 4 роки тому +1

      Sounds Heavenly Just subscribed, thanks! I’m thinking of purchasing a Balance but have already two M5s in two bedrooms and an A9 in the living room. Do you think it would make sense to swap one of the M5s for the Balance? Cheers

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      @@MLodovicoG Thanks! If you currently use Beolink Multiroom to share your music around the house, then I recommend staying with the M5s, as Balance doesn't support B&O Multiroom. However, if you use the M5s separwtely from your other speakers (or if you use Chromecast or Airplay 2 for your multi room music) then the Balance makes a superb upgrade to the sound.

  • @point4894
    @point4894 4 роки тому +2

    What is better - phantom gold or beosound balance? Specs not in favor of b&o.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Phantom Gold is certainly an incredible speaker! I heard two Phantom Silvers stereo paired recently and I was blown away by them. If you like deep bass then the Phantom wins without a doubt. However, the Balance has a sweeter tone to the music that seems to make it easier on the ears for many music genres - I would suggest trying to get to hear both speakers if you get the chance to make up your mind.....please let me know what you think to their sound!

    • @richarddutchholland4780
      @richarddutchholland4780 4 роки тому

      I hate them speakers......

  • @chrisroberts6754
    @chrisroberts6754 2 роки тому +1

    HiSteve
    A very interesting account of integrating the Beosound Balance with classic B&O equipment which many of us still have. I heard the Balance at my local dealer in Brussels I and was blown away by the power of the sound. I would like to know whether it is possible to use four of these speakers in a surround sound set up to replace my existing 6000 speakers.
    Thanks in advance for any help

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  2 роки тому +1

      Hi, glad the video was helpful. Please feel free to get in touch via my website st soundsheavenly.com with the full details of your setup and I will be happy to help you to get the speakers connected!

  • @giacbucc
    @giacbucc 3 роки тому +1

    May I connect directly a Beogram 4002 to the balance?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  3 роки тому +2

      Hi, as Beogram 4002 doesn’t have a pre-amp, you will need this pre-amp kit to connect to the Balance, which comes with all cables needed and full instructions, ready to “plug and play”:-

      soundsheavenly.com/beogram-record-players/12-2196-pre-amp-bundle-for-bo-beogram-and-all-turntables.html#/36-output-5_pin_din_aux/41-power_supply-uk - please choose the “3.5mm TRS plug” output option for the Balance

    • @giacbucc
      @giacbucc 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  3 роки тому +1

      @@giacbucc No problem! Please ask if you need any help with cables for your B&O products

    • @giacbucc
      @giacbucc 3 роки тому +1

      Just ordered! Thank you so much!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  3 роки тому +1

      @@giacbucc Thanks!

  • @JohnMark-bx1ks
    @JohnMark-bx1ks 4 роки тому +1

    Just the BeoSound EDGE & i’ll be happy...

  • @xler8226
    @xler8226 4 роки тому +2

    Love the clock in the background < anybody knows who makes it !!!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      I love the style of the old Beogram platters, making them into a clock was pure genius!

  • @redsglory6586
    @redsglory6586 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Steve, which of Beo A9 or Beosound Balance is a better fit to my Rega turntable? Thanks for the insight!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Hi, they are both great speakers, but each with a slightly different sound. I would suggest trying both with some music you know well to see which you like best. Their styling is also very different, so if only one will fit your room then you can't go wrong either way! I can, of course, help with cables to get the turntable working with either speaker!

    • @redsglory6586
      @redsglory6586 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly Hi, Steve! I mostly listen to jazz and R&B/Soul genre. I would like to give both model a try but there's no local store where I'm at. Perhaps you can recommend something? Thanks again, Steve!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      @@redsglory6586 Hi, speaker choice is a very personal one, so please don't take my word for which speaker to buy. If you don't have a B&O dealer nearby, please ensure that you always buy on B&O's own website - in many countries you can try out the speakers risk-free to make up your own mind when purchasing directly from them (please check their website www.bang-olufsen.com for details)

    • @redsglory6586
      @redsglory6586 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly Thanks, Steve! Will check with them later :)

  • @rohde696969
    @rohde696969 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Quick question. Can you connect the beosound balance to a TV (e.g. LG with or without chromecast)? I would love if this could be my google smart speaker, meanwhile replacing a soundbar - temporarily.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! Yes this is possible via an optical cable (please add a note to request a free 3.5mm adapter to fit the socket on the Balance): soundsheavenly.com/tv-input/149-2559-premium-braided-toslink-optical-cable-with-metal-plugs.html#/16-length-15m

    • @rohde696969
      @rohde696969 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly Thank you for your time. I'll keep that in mind when I buy it.

  • @10162131
    @10162131 Рік тому +1

    Great video Steve!! Question: Do you think it would be a good idea to connect two Balances to a Beolab 19 (if this is possible, of course)?
    I have one Balance now, and although the bass is great at mid-volume, it struggles to keep up with the mids and highs at higher levels. Adding a subwoofer to a set should make a powerful setup. What do you think?
    Best!

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, glad you liked the video! I am sorry but you can't use Beolab speakers alongside smart speaker like the Balance - this is due to an audio delay in the Balance that will cause an echo between the speakers.

    • @10162131
      @10162131 Рік тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly Thank you for sharing your expertise on such an iconic brand! Best!

  • @gerardvanwinssen7958
    @gerardvanwinssen7958 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Steve, I have a Beosound 5 encore connected to a Beolab 11 and a set of Beolab3. How can I connect to the Beosound Balance? Daisychain it?
    Thanks in advance(-;

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Hi, please use a splitter at the Encore to add the Balance (soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/26-129-powerlink-compatible-splitter-doubler-2-fully-wired-powerlink-compatible-sockets.html#/20-length-02m), so that the sub doesn't filter out the bass from this speaker. This cable will then link the Balance to the Encore and the other speakers: soundsheavenly.com/music-output/177-2544-powerlink-to-beosound-balance-stage-core-edge-and-shape-cable-link-your-legacy-bo-audio-system-to-your-new-bo-speaker.html#/2-length-1m

    • @gerardvanwinssen7958
      @gerardvanwinssen7958 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot, Steve

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      @@gerardvanwinssen7958 No problem, always happy to help!

    • @gerardvanwinssen7958
      @gerardvanwinssen7958 2 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly Hi Steve!
      At last I have the Balance now...
      I have some aditional questions.
      Does the Balance has a delay in the Line-In input?
      And secondly, how do I come about to bridge the 15metres between the BS5E and Balance with the above cables?
      I thought you don't make the cables that long.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  2 роки тому +2

      Hi, this is a great speaker! Yes, there is a delay on the Balance line input, that is only an issue when watching tv or using the Balance with other speakers. Please feel free to get in touch at soundsheavenly.com and I can help with cables.

  • @matthewmccarthy8920
    @matthewmccarthy8920 4 роки тому +1

    Beosound Balance versus Beosound Stage in terms of sound quality for music?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      They are both great speakers, Balance wins for sound quality but the looks are not to every taste.....

    • @matthewmccarthy8920
      @matthewmccarthy8920 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly Is the sound similar if you live in a 1 bedroom apartment?

    • @matthewmccarthy8920
      @matthewmccarthy8920 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly How does the Stage sound in terms of sound quality?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      @@matthewmccarthy8920 You really do need to hear the speakers (ideally in your own room) before making your decision - everyone's ears (and rooms!) are different.....

  • @zdenekcanada5408
    @zdenekcanada5408 3 роки тому +1

    3000$ CAD and you need two of them .. but sound is incredible

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  3 роки тому +1

      In truth you only need one speaker (the second one is optional) but yes, they do sound great!

  • @geldermo7832
    @geldermo7832 4 роки тому +2

    Hi steve!
    I have asked this before but can you connect a record player (vinyl)?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Yes you can! Please let me know which model of record player you wish to use and I can advise how to connect it

    • @geldermo7832
      @geldermo7832 4 роки тому +2

      Sounds Heavenly its a project debut carbon

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      @@geldermo7832 No problem! Please use this pre-amp bundle, you need to select the 3.5mm output option to get the correct cables for the Balance: soundsheavenly.com/beogram-record-players/12-2196-pre-amp-bundle-for-bo-beogram-and-all-turntables.html#/36-output-5_pin_din_aux/41-power_supply-uk

  • @Max-np5gd
    @Max-np5gd 4 роки тому +1

    What a nice video! I’m looking for something new to replace my lovely pair of Penta’s. Can you explane how not one but a pair of beosound balance perform compared to the penta’s mk3?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! I also use Pentas at home and I love them ;-) The sound will be very different from the Pentas, plus Balance will be much smaller so you will have more choice of positioning. Overall volume and bass depth should be similar. I recommend going to a B&O store to hear the speakers in person with music that you know well, as the change in tonal character from the Pentas is quite dramatic. I can help with cables to let you connect two Balance speakers as a stereo pair to any music system, please let me know what you think when you have heard the speakers!

    • @Max-np5gd
      @Max-np5gd 4 роки тому +1

      Sounds Heavenly Thanks for your reply! I’ll let you know when I have heard the difference is sound 😃

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      @@Max-np5gd Thanks!

  • @michaelh4484
    @michaelh4484 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your video. When you mention that you could use it as a speaker for a non B&O TV, this brings up 2 questions for me:
    1. Can you stereo pair 2 Balances and use them as L&R channels with your non B&O TV?
    2. How do you stereo pair? Do you stereo pair by bluetooth or can you do it by the ethernet ports? I appreciate they are ethernet ports and not powerlink ports.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      Hi, you can either stereo pair via Chromecast or by using a specially wired cable. Hence, either your TV would need an analogue audio output, or you would need to add an optical to audio converter, then I can help you to cable two speakers to the TV

  • @TheGodfather2504
    @TheGodfather2504 4 роки тому +1

    I just want to Check with your and how are you doing? and the Family regarding the current situation of this Corona Virus I just send this massage to ask about you ?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, that is very kind of you! My family are all well thank you, I am working at home and looking after the kids while they are off school. Sending you my very best wishes, hoping that you are also keeping safe.

    • @TheGodfather2504
      @TheGodfather2504 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly You are Welcome, wish you all the best and see you soon once this damn corona crisis ends.

  • @EastMontana1
    @EastMontana1 4 роки тому

    You forgot the 3000/3200 which is the most popular B&O in the world.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      Hi, which B&O 300 did you mean please? I can then help with connections once I know which model you are thinking of.....

    • @EastMontana1
      @EastMontana1 3 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly I am so sorry. I forgot that I asked you about this. I am referring to the Beosound 3000 CD 💿 player with the two speakers 🔊 on its sides.

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  3 роки тому +1

      @@EastMontana1 No problem! Please email me via the Contact Page at soundsheavenly.com with the full details of your system and I can help you to connect the Beosound Balance to this.

  • @pascalkrzeminski7341
    @pascalkrzeminski7341 4 роки тому

    B&O did you pay to promote this speaker ?

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +5

      No, B&O did not pay me or offer any incentive to review this speaker (it does say this in the video comments). I am a B&O enthusiast so the views in my videos are my own, they are not influenced by anyone else.

    • @pascalkrzeminski7341
      @pascalkrzeminski7341 4 роки тому +1

      @@soundsheavenly thanks for the answer

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +1

      @@pascalkrzeminski7341 No problem!

    • @Mikipedia
      @Mikipedia 4 роки тому +2

      @@soundsheavenly in Greta ''how dare you!'' like B&O would pay any of us for any of this lol (I wish though...)

    • @soundsheavenly
      @soundsheavenly  4 роки тому +2

      @@Mikipedia ;-) not a problem, I'm a life long B&O enthusiast, so I guess my excitement for the brand comes over a bit too much in my videos sometimes! I never accept any payment, incentive or gift for my videos, my opinions are always my own.....