Beosound Explore Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Bang & Olufsen
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
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New tough little portable Bluetooth 5.2 speaker from Bang & Olufsen. Perfect for outdoor adventures, awesome battery life and impressive sound. - Розваги
As always, a nice video John! Spec says: "USB Inputs/Outputs - USB-C for charging and streaming" What does that "Streaming" mean in this context?
I'll test but I think you can use the USB to connect to laptop like a line in just like the headphones.
@@BangOlufsenManchester Yeah, please try. That would expand its use case
@@Swehiort Just doing it now. I turned Bluetooth off on my laptop and plugged in the USB. It works perfectly as a line in. My laptop detected it, said it was setting up a new device and I'm now listening to the audio from this video through Beosound Explore.
@@BangOlufsenManchester would two work in stereo connected to a laptop/PC?
@@NickDuncombe you are asking too much off a product that is not made for that purpose. If you want stereo, buy a headset or an actual pair of stereo speakers for PC, sadly B&O doesn’t have those anymore. even go for actual stereo speakers depending on what you want to use it for.
Hi there from Australia... I just bought my explore today... What a simply amazing piece of kit. Sitting outside under my patio, enjoying a beautiful cigar and glass of whiskey... Its Friday afternoon here... Listening to my cigar jazz playlist... It is simply amazing. the quality of sound at mid volume is beautiful in an outdoor setting... Plus not so loud as to annoy the neighbours.
Love your videos and made the purchase based on your comments... Thank you.
Cigar, whiskey and good tunes, now that's a quality afternoon! Glad you like it - John
Thanks for a great review John! I will look forward to hearing this speaker in store, it sounds like it could be a perfect companion for long walks or camping trips
It's spot on Steve, I think you'll like this one. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Looking forward to your take on it. John
It's nice to see B&O is cranking out so many new products, especially since we're always treated with a nice video of yours. However, it seems B&O has a lot of products in its range which are very close to eachother (Explore and A1, Balance and BS2, etc.) while at the same time we still have no soundbar with rear speakers for example. I just think they are missing a huge market opportunity there, especially given how well the Stage has been received.
Thanks Frederik, I'm loving all the new products too. Who knows what B&O has up their sleeve for the future.....
It sounds pleasant without being over powered this is a nice speaker to give to my parents as my a1 and other speakers always scares them because they never expect it to be so loud
Absolutely LOVE this little speaker! Perfect for round the fire pit in the garden! 🔥
I have seen so many comments saying that this speaker is rubbish.
Another informative and well presented video...thanks for sharing your thoughts and observations 👍👍
Cheers Donn.
1:04 wow you really love this shirt, even traveled the world with it
Exactly, it's actually part of my skin now.
As usual very informative, excellent work.
I could not comprehend how they can get so completely rid of the fairly meaty bass the A1 has for it’s size. But seeing the composition with the super small drivers explains it.
This is such an excellent review. Love your passion
Thanks Jack.
This speaker has the looks - especially in green. The only problem is that I might keep reaching for in the car, thinking it's my coffee cup ;)
I missed out the taste test of that polymer top!
You are adorabel John, love your videos
Thanks, that made me smile. John
I'd definitely choose it over the a1 gen2 for its perfect outdoor shape and waterproof feature.
Yeah, it's a proper rugged little thing. Although the A1 is water resistant too just not quite as tough.
Lovely item really looks the biz. And you can hang it on a mug tree!! It’s strange how certain B&O products click with me I’ve sort of liked the A1 but something about its form never quite gelled with me, but the Explore really does look a nicely executed design. It’s bound to get knocked about and scratched but it looks like it can handle a bit of bangs and knocks.I really think it’s a winner John. I certainly will be buying one. Nice to hear boss mans contributions at the end !
A1 is meant to hang from a wall of your house or office and offer pleasant sound while you clean dishes or work in Excel.
Neat! ⭐️
A very beautiful and pleasant column from BANG & OLUFSEN! Thanks for the review, John!
Those rabbits are hungry! Look away for a second, and the next thing you know is that the Explore is gone. As for the Explore, I think it’s a lovely little speaker and it’s great to have a «grill» with lines rather than the wholes of the A1/P1/etc. My 1-year-old has just knocked one of the speakers out of place in the back of my Beolit 15 that he’s been fondly hooked by recently, so maybe an Explore would suit his needs better. And there’s an excuse for me to get a Level ;). I’ll still wait for smoked oak though if it ever comes.
Damn I Love Love love ENGLISH ENGLISH ACCENT 💚 love from Pakistan
Nice video as always! Like the "I have been out and tested this, pandemic-mode", pictures of you traveling, camping and the wild animal test. Or the 1 m water test that one can do just as well with letting in be outside in English rain for 15 min. Spot on. :)
Obviously all real pictures of course, all taken the same day, I was very busy. British weather demands at least IP67! Good to see you in the comments Erik. John
Hm thank you for your Overview and even Sound Comparison. I DO have to say though for the same price I would personally go with the 2nd Gen A1. Sound much crisper and slightly better in Bass. I do own the 1st Gen A1 which I use for I think 4 Years now and its still the Best small Speaker (especially after using the B&O App with the EQ). Sometimes the Highs are a little to sizzling for me but something in between those two would be perfect Sound wise because the Explore Sounds a little to dull for me - thats were you here the difference between a 2 way and 1 way Speaker I guess.
With that being said: The A1 is still the King Sound wise but if you want something in a similar size and prize which is more robust for outdoor usage you should go for the Explore.
Exactly that, for light duties in the garden I use Beosound A1 Gen2 at the moment, it's worth the extra £30 for the better sound. But as tough little companion for outdoor adventures I think Explore will be hard to beat. John
you have a funny accent, the way you say "Pause" etc is funny
That made me laugh. I'm English (obviously) but more specifically I was born in Stoke on Trent, that's where most of my accent comes from. I work in Manchester and live in Cheshire so I'm a bit of a mashup! John
@@BangOlufsenManchester My English is probably funny too, I'm from Austria. Cool videos, I recently got a bit into other audio stuff and came accross the Beosound 2 which I think is a great product (and also Beolab 18 but that's a bit expensive). We will see if I can grab some at one point in time. Greetings.
the next linus tech tips 🙌
Edit: John b&o REVIEWS/TIPS IDK
Got a looooong way to go to catch up with Linus. He's great.
@@BangOlufsenManchester I wish you all the best! You've got what it takes Tom!
Great review with sound test. Thanks
would love to have this even though i dont really go outside much, maybe in the shower
I hope b&o make more floor standing Bluetooth speakers
yes would be nice..
Wish there’s will be + just one twitter In addition to those two dynamics . I think it will be ideal speaker!
We can make a deal: I pay 199€, you keep the the Explore, and I take the BeoLab 90 it stands on. Deal or no deal?
A tempting offer indeed.....if you can lift both Beolab 90 by yourself and load them up I'll consider it. (They weigh 163kg each)
@@BangOlufsenManchester I will happily do that if I can get it!
The bang and Olufsen campfire video against the silver exterior makes me wish there was a reddish oak or a burnt umber colored explore
Yes, that would look lovely. Who knows what seasonal colours will come along.
Yeah, just like the Anthracite or green bathing in sand, when you could have a colorway called Sand. Perfect beach-setup.
Sold! I bought one. Hope you are right
Just placed an order for the green-colored Explore. Was waiting for something rugged from B&O.
Hey John, I was wondering: Are any of the parts replacable like on the 1st Gen A1 or - more recently - the Emerge? I really liked that you could replace the battery on the A1 and only needed to remove a few screws. Thx for the video!
The Explore has a 2 year warranty and it will get replaced within that period if there is a hardware problem that is covered. I can't send portable speakers off for repair, they only get replaced. If someone worked out how to do A1 I'm sure Explore will be no different. Although don't do it within 2 years as it will void the warranty.
Passive radiators would have helped this speaker alot
Reduces the water protection massively unfortunately
@@jakedickson697 not really look at JBL,Sony,UE, ect
@@TheAscendedTechNinja I worked for b and o, trust me it wouldn't have, also sonos roam has 10h battery vs 27h here, good batteries take up a lot of room, sealed is fine, because you make sacrifices with radiator design over long periods of time trust me
@@jakedickson697 so this mean the beosound explore doesnt have deep bass? I mean, I know is a small speaker but you can hear the bass? I have a pulse 4 but that thing doesn't have bass so Im wondering if this can replace it
@@Pablo-hw5ikno, this has fantastic bass, better than sonos roam. A1 2nd gen is the best portable sound in my opinion but has a bigger form factor, so if you can fit it get the 2nd gen a1, or if you want something small and cool get the explore. Personally I love the green explore...
Hi John - I picked up a ‘ Natural brushed ‘ A1today .
I remember it was released as part of the
‘ Contrast ‘ range .
It looks fantastic ! Really catches the light 🌟🎵
Sorry I had to share this ha ha 😉
That was my favourite finish! Happy new A1.
The connect flawlessly in stereo :-) 😎 and sound superb !
By any chance you can compare b&o explore portable speaker vs P2. Thanks
Hi John, thanks for the great videos as always 😀 did this speaker loosen up the more you listened to it with regards to better bass response? Out of the box I've never been so underwhelmed by the sound of a speaker it's just so tinny sounding. This thing is solid though, very well built and a pleasure to look at in black.
Try the different pre-sets in the B&O app, I found the Optimal setting was best or use the Beosonic to tune to your liking. It's only tiny so it can never produce a lot of bass.
If you want a sound with a bit more low end try the Beosound A1 2nd gen instead. John
prefer the a1 sound, probs the woofer tweeter setup for crispier treble, not sure about 2 full range should have had a radiator and full range, what do you guys think?
Yes, I much prefer A1 too but for a tiny outdoor speaker to pop on your rucksack Explore does what it needs to.
Hullo John, that was a fun video again :-)
How would you say the grey polymer compares to the base of the A1? I have an A1.1 that's a few years old and the grey polymer didn't really age nicely ... it looks kinda yellowish and dirty, like an old PC keyboard from the 90s. I kinda regret buying that colour ...
It will age like everything but the darker colours always tend to look fresher for longer.
Nice review ... Thank you. One question though .. how do the mid range and higher frequencies sound? Is the overall output well balanced?
Thanks, the mid and high frequencies are lovely in the Optimal sound pre-set, just don't expect a lot of bass! John
Ok, thanks..
John, 100% question. From the sound side, two explores or one A1?
I'd go 1 A1
John i realise it doe snot have a mike or alexa, but how would you operate it with alexa siri, the Google one, the android one? If iPad 6 mini set to listen could you say siri get me a beer and hear response on the Explore? is the 360 surround actually stereo or mono?
Any updates on release in Australia??
Hi John, I wonder if you would be kind enough to tech support me in regard to this new little speaker in my life that is lovingly referred to as _'The Grenade'_ in my household. I'm thinking of getting a 2nd one to stereo pair them. I know you can either do this via the mobile app or manually with the speakers themselves but my question is: do they _stay_ paired once connected together?
For instance, if they power down and you turn them on again the next day, or if you swap between different devices will they still be paired? My scenario is that I'd like to pair them together then connect them to my Mac and enjoy the stereo sound with them. In the Bluetooth menu will they simply appear as one speaker, with the primary speaker being the only bluetooth option available?
I've tried to look up the answer to this online but either no one's asked this before, or my Googling is terrible.
Cheers!
You're very good looking John 😇😇😇
You win the comments section! John
Do either of them have a jack plug line in ?
Hi guys, I am wondering if there are any long term product consequences or dangers to keeping my B&O Explore permanently plugged into a power source? I bought 2 for my apartment and want to set them up as a linked pair. I work from home and have music playing all day.
You see my very expensive Bose system failed the other day and wonderfully Bose don’t have any servicing or support in Australia anymore.
So the B&O explores are the go to choice in the interim until I can get something better sorted. Just sick of re-charging them all the time ☺️
Thanks guys.
I have the B & O Explorer.....i was lucky that our phone store had it ..i have two of them... stereo effect is good... also have two B & O notebooks...that are good...i wanted early B & O radios from the 1960and 1970s..but very hard to find....we only have Philip's and HardonKardon...that are European brands...is B & O still made in Denmark?😮
Looking for some nice music in the pergola, but don't want to upset the neighbours aswell... Beoplay M5 worth double the price over the Explore or is an M5 not an option in a garden?
Should we expect a new Beolit?
hello, PLEASE tell me the code product of your GLASSES!!!!
I LOVE THEM!!!! THANK YOU!
6:46 yes I need sound like A1 in Explore case! Please!
not sure that's possible but you never know
Is it Airplay 2 compatible? That’s what’s drawn me to consider Sonos Roam
No, Bluetooth only. For Bluetooth, Chromecast and Airplay2 you have Beosound Emerge / Level / 1 / 2 / Balance / Edge / Stage and A9
Hi, your videos are great, I’m a beginner in B&O world, and I already own a P2 and a A1 1st gen. I have a question for you, I ve seen that Beosonic has changed and inner circle cannot be modify in size. Is this normal? I’ve updated the app but it doesn’t work. I appreciate your comments and thanks for great reviews. Regards!
Hi Martin, thanks, welcome to Bang & Olufsen. I noticed that too, I think it's been removed with the last update, not sure why. None of my speakers at home let me change that now. It was for spaciousness
@@BangOlufsenManchester thanks! Keep doing great videos!
Hey John, can you tell me does it compares to to p2
Hi David, it replaces P2. Much better build, sound and battery life.
Like almost every other IP67/68 portable speaker on the market this one doesn't float.
I would have called it the Beosound Drown instead ;-)
I'll contact B&O and ask if they can make a little branded rubber ring for it :-)
expect 3rd party floaters if it gets somewhat popular
Here because of the upcoming supreme collab, who trying to cop?
Just want to know how to compare to the JBL Flip 5
Thank you for the review, John!
Now I have two questions. First: could you please explain the naming? I thought, that BeoSound lineup is a premium part of B&O, and the BeoPlay is for ordinary people. However, now this cheap speaker is BeoSound, not BeoPlay...
Second: where did the P6 go? Will it return as a second generation? I thought of buying the second one, but couldn't find it...
Thanks in advance for the answers!
I think they're just moving from Beoplay to Beosound for new products but not renaming the old ones. The A9 for example is at the top in the Beosound/Beoplay range but it is still named Beoplay.
Good question, the naming seems to have settled down a bit now. So...
Beosound is music systems and streaming speakers regardless of size.
Beoplay seems to be reserved for headphones now
Beovision is TV's
Beolab are hifi stereo loudspeakers for connecting to audio systems or televisions
Bonus facts, Beolit comes from the Danish word for Bakelite, a nod back to the old Beolit 39.
A in A9 just means AUDIO
P in P6 is PORTABLE
M in M3 and M5 mean MOVEABLE
S in S8 and S3 meant STATIONARY
H is headphones like H9, H8 etc
E is earphones like E8
P6 is now end of life and I don't know of a replacement yet. Even if I did I wouldn't be able to tell you until launch day.
Hope that helps, John
@@BangOlufsenManchester wow, thank you very much! Didn't know about the letters :)
About the P6... I thought that maybe I've missed something, some announcement. Nevertheless, it's strange to me, that they've removed such a great speaker from their lineup. The one that actually got me into the B&O world :)
John how good the sounds when you compare to beoplay a2 active?
A2 Active is a bigger speaker, it is closer to the A1.
@@BangOlufsenManchester yeah a2 is heavy also. This explore is kinda cute and adorable which is good enough to bring daily in my backpack
Hellooo John
Well hellooo to you too The Odyofil
Hola, sabes de cuantos watts es el parlante?? Me interesa bastante, trae amplificador clase D? Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
Hola, tiene 2 amplificadores digitales de 30W. Gracias por mirar todo el camino desde México. John
If you had a choice, a pair of Explores or a single A1?
That's a good one. As I would only ever use them in the garden I'm not going to be sitting there getting the stereo sweet spot....so personally I would still choose A1 2nd gen. Perfect to pop on the table and play lovely background music. John.
Are all Bang and Olufsen speakers made in Denmark?
They are all designed in Denmark and the aluminium is made in Denmark by Bang & Olufsen. They are often assembled elsewhere in the world.
Only sbc codec? Hows the latency when watching videos/playing games?
I have it connected to my PC and the latency is not too bad watching videos on UA-cam over Bluetooth. John
"Not too bad" huh? Thats a bummer, was hoping for aptx adaptive like in A1 2nd gen, i like Explores form factor better but "some lag" = dealbreaker for me
@@lordkrutor4642 Yeah, A1 is better for video content. That is a better all rounder and is more likely to be connected to a PC or phone for video content or calls with it's built in microphones. Explore is more of out and about speaker for music. John
Is this 360 SOUNDS SPEAKER??
Will the explore replace the P2? Or is it another speaker? The naming confuses me😅
There is another comment above where I have explained the naming letters for someone. It did get a little confusing. Essentially yes, this replaces Beoplay P2. John
Beosound is music systems and streaming speakers regardless of size.
Beoplay seems to be reserved for headphones now
Beovision is TV's
Beolab are hifi stereo loudspeakers for connecting to audio systems or televisions
Bonus facts, Beolit comes from the Danish word for Bakelite, a nod back to the old Beolit 39.
A in A9 just means AUDIO
P in P6 is PORTABLE
M in M3 and M5 mean MOVEABLE
S in S8 and S3 meant STATIONARY
H is headphones like H9, H8 etc
E is earphones like E8
What happened to the Beoplay P2?
It was discontinued a little while ago.
Looks nice, expensive, not effecient. there are better option out there like
Looks like this one might be good for the shower.
People mock it cause why would you ruin the sound of the nature with a speaker. Party and drinking hiker will keep using their boomboxes cause they want base and nothing else. I for one just want to get it for the looks, the green one looks so stunning.
This doesn't have deep bass?
Which sounds better? The A1 or the explore?
A1 without a doubt.
@@BangOlufsenManchester A1 or A6
3 hrs 22 at full volume, so knowing it's max current draw we'd be able to determine it's battery capacity, I'd hazard a guess on a 3500ma 3.7volt cell, not likely an off the shelf standard one but a lithium cell or possibly lipo.
But sound is about quality and actual output is hard to compare like for like with other's.
Many of the large tube type Speakers seem to enhance bass to such a level that they lose mid range which is where the majority of instrumention and vocals are.
I loathe listening to bass drums and crashing symbols and not much else
Price in saudi arabia please... Let me know
Can this play in pool's depth 3 meters??
Probably but not for very long! I wouldn't recommend it.
I’ll get me one ☝️
This or A1 2nd Gen which one has better clarity?
A1 Second Gen
@@BangOlufsenManchester Thanks.
Is the battery replaceable?
only by the factory sorry
A1
Is this one better than the a1?
Best way to know is to listen to them and make your opinion by yourself.
@@aquarius4953 I’m sorry but in my country these are not available. I am planning to import it from the US
It's tougher and smaller but A1 2nd Gen sounds much better in my opinion. John
my speaker makes a clicking sound when I listen closer... it's audible when there are few instruments playing.
Please seek to return the unit to the store you purchased it from sounds like an issue to me
@@BangOlufsenManchester It's not that easy... I'm communicating with b&o official tech support and it goes not smoothly :( besides, I am in Georgia and sellers have their own characteristics here
why would you want to drop it?
You're a brave man for going without a phone case :p
sending that Sonos roam back for a refund !
Good work!
I tried this speaker at the agent, her voice is very pure, but also very weak
ok
what is this? 8:34
It's a Beoremote Halo. Here you go...
ua-cam.com/video/99FC0MlMI2M/v-deo.html
3:07 you said "for connectivity", I heard something else... :D
That says more about you soanis :-)
That battery life is a dealbreaker for $200. Just sad.
I'm confused. This channel seems to be official B&O to advertise its products. Which of course is totally fine. But why, then, is the narrator asking for monetary contributions?
More importantly for the rest of us, we viewers should keep in mind that this video is from someone who has a vested interest in your purchase decision, even though the video may appear to be an unbiased review.
Lastly, I'd point out that any of you who plan to carry this on hikes or anywhere should be aware of the weight: 637g or 23 ounces (from B&O's website). The weight is reasonable given the sturdiness of the enclosure, the long-lasting internal battery, and probably the build quality of the enclosure and interior components. But for some people, the weight of a portable speaker might be an important factor in their purchase decision.
Hi, I'm John (the chap in the video) this is not official B&O, I'm not endorsed or paid by B&O for these videos. B&O have no input into what I say and don't even see the video before it's launched to the UA-cam public.
I work in a franchise store, Bang & Olufsen Manchester and I made this channel by myself just to tell B&O lovers about new products along with how to guides and news with the occasional live stream. It's grown bigger than expected over the last 4 years and I've gained a great community that enjoy what I do and often find the information I give helpful.
Yes I sell Bang & Olufsen products in my store and don't hide that fact but I'm not afraid to say if I'm not keen on something or that I would choose one product over another. Some people here trust what I say so I would be letting them down if I lied about liking something. If I ever left Bang & Olufsen Manchester I would take the channel with me and rename it.
So basically this endeavour is a hobby of mine and it's totally funded by me or the franchise store that I work for and I put a lot of time into making the videos, often my own spare time as enjoy doing this. People often ask me how they can support me so I created a page on buymeacoffee.
Sorry of you felt mislead that was not my intention and I hope this clears things up.
All the best, John.
@@BangOlufsenManchester Thank you for your reply.
@@BangOlufsenManchester A considered and well-written reply John, but why bother responding to the "anonymous" of this world? Really what "they" were saying (proper and up-to-date use of pronouns) is that the videos are so professional and presentation so good is that they must be manufacturer-funded...... and I still ask the question why they aren't? B&O are freeloading off your own back.
the speaker is rubbish it has no bass at all and the highs are not good it's not worth 40 euros more
Like most of these reviews - need to rely on old known trick - Show dont tell - too much talking - a lot of it meaningless - sorry
I've never heard such a bad speaker for this price. I can't believe everyone's cheap China speaker sounds better! Don't understand people who say he's great, they probably only see B&O and that's it! Aren't you ashamed of putting such a thing on the market?
Have you actually heard it in real life or is this based on UA-cam 'sound test' ?
I never said it was amazing, I said I much prefer Beosound A1 and I recommended that instead for the extra £30.
It's subjective, I don't know what you expect from such a tiny speaker, it can't move much air, also stated in the video.
For it's intended use case I stand by my statement that it's perfectly pleasant to listen to, I didn't expect it to give out earth shattering bass, I didn't expect a life changing audio experience. It also will last a long time and not fall apart after a few months of outdoor use.
I personally didn't put it on the market, I work at a franchise store and this channel is my hobby, this is in no way sponsored by Bang & Olufsen HQ.
It's also the least interesting product in my store, I have not used Explore since I filmed this video. I have much more exciting things to listen to :-)
Everyone is different and entitled to what they think is good for them. I told you all what I think. If Explore is not for you, don't get one, it's fine.
All the best and thanks for watching, John
@@BangOlufsenManchester hi John, the Explore or P6, which one would you prefer more? Thank you 🙏 😊