[Sandyb]

sure, but some would have (not unreasonably) expected a bit of search capability.

Just saying that that lack of ability is perhaps one reason why it doesn’t generate quite as much discussion as the OP noticed.

If I had home automation stuff, I’d probably get a Halo.

But for music, I find it a bit pointless.

[Sandyb]

My installation is not for a few weeks yet – but interested in the not powering on issue.

Not sure what model / version of LG panel you have, but I havent heard of many having this issue. I would have thought that turning on the Theatre would at a very basic level definitely turn on an LG C/G 1 or 2 series no problem.

But again, I’m not in possession yet myself, so not entirely clear exactly what the issue is.

 

[Sandyb]

lord haver mercy, those look good.

If only they were real…….

[Sandyb]

you’re not the first – a few people over on the Discord side have had to do the same.

[Sandyb]

yes, familiar with that picture (guessing its the same)….looks incredible, though not an exact setup I can replicate chez moi.

I’m getting a wall panelling (system) for my instal – some nice grey elm – and the TV and Theatre will be hung on that wall panelling, which should provide a fab backdrop. Low slung cabinet beneath.

Much tinkering (still finalising) to be done with exact spacings etc – but will post pics when done. Should look super slick (thats the hope anyway!)

[Sandyb]

sure, up to a point.

But if one was a watcher of action movies etc (with all the associated effects), I’d have thought height channels offer a more meaningful performance delta.

 

[Sandyb]

sure, look at the STB Brackets mounting product for the BL17.

Perfect for ceilings / high up wall mounting.

[Sandyb]

oh man, are the 28s and Theatre not bassy enough!

I mean, yeah why not add a 19 I guess, but I’d be very surprised if your current setup is not already on the bass heavy side.

Am I missing something?

[Sandyb]

nice – that is what I’m having done in a few weeks, albeit with a very low slung cabinet below the Theatre.

If you dont mind me asking, what height is your Theatre from floor level?

[Sandyb]

The theatre will not ensure multi-room speakers stay in sync with TV sources.

That capability ended with the Eclipse / Harmony generation of TVs – so yes, other multi room speakers could join the audio from video sources playing on a BV Eclipse (for ex), but the joined speaker would be out of sync. The previous generation (BS4 platform of BV’s) did allow the audio sync to be managed, but as I say, that capability has gone. And I dont believe it has returned with the Theatre.

As / If the Theatre gains the ability in the future (as seems likely) for Mozart enabled B&O speakers to be used as part of a theatre based setup, it would seem logical perhaps then that the syncing issues may get sorted out. But until then, assume no.,

not sure if that is exactly the question / scenario you are asking about though – so perhaps it might be worth clarifying from your side?

[Sandyb]

Christian today posted a bunch of articles / links on the Discord server, explaining all the changes to functionality (explains change in my Buttons, alarms, one touch operation etc etc)

Here are a few of them, though its probably easier to read his long Discord post.

https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/8716445177745

https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/9940012232081

https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/9940005580689

https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/10855168034833

https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/10275507993489

 

 

[Sandyb]

not hating on the WISA issue – havent gone that route yet, so just a bit cautious etc.

Glad to see / hear that it seems to work well enough with the Theatre.

 

[Sandyb]

Nice setup – are you 17s hardwired to the Theatre or connected via WISA?

Just asking, as I’m going to add rear 17s to my (upcoming) Theatre, and need to use WISA to connect. Hoping that it works well with the Theatre (via WISA)!!

[Sandyb]

~Certainly more capable as a stand alone than a stand alone Eclipse / Harmony.

For those who added extra speakers to their previous BV’s, then you’d probably want to still add extra speakers to a Theatre. The difference with the Theatre is that you first additional extra speakers may be just rear speakers – as opposed to a first addition being front L/R with previous BV’s.

 

[Sandyb]

Bl18s yes, after the cheaper BL17s were discontinued a couple of years ago. That said, they are available used, which is what I have done, and will use them wirelessly / WISA with my Theatre.

Older BL speakers can be used WISA, though a B&O transmitter / receiver needs to be added to the chain. Definitely some on this forum who have done this, rather than shell out for new WISA capable Beolabs.

 

[Sandyb]

I’d just get some BL3s for now – they’re not very expensive now, and will do a decent enough job if you dont have space for something bigger.

The update to allow something like the Balance to work as surrounds is (I’d suggest) a good year away.

Unrelated, but if you’re in the UK, I’m selling my BL3’s.

 

[Sandyb]

Different setup, similar experience here.

I feed music to my BL50s directly – via a 3rd party streamer / DAC – and it sounds better than if I route the same streamer through my BV (albeit my BV 12-65 is not one of the newer BVs).

My unit is a Linn streamer/DAC – I just didnt want to use a Core and / or the B&O app for music, nor just rely on Airplaying music to something as capable as 50s (or 90s in your case).

 

[Sandyb]

for clarity, this is not my setup – my Theatre hasn’t arrived yet – its the setup in Selfridges in London, where I have spent 2 decent listening sessions in their listening room. But that was enough to inform me – and in my case, being a super wide sound stage guy too, I’d definitely be in the camp of wanting fronts with my Theatre, even in my modest lounge (5*5 metres).

My Theatre will sit in between front BL50’s, spread 2.5meters either side of the Theatre.

For rears, I’ll use BL17s, largely because I need to swap out my rear BL3’s (dodge PL wire).

With my setup, I wouldn’t obsess about rears too much – I just dont watch that many films with super special effects, where there are that many rear effects etc.

That all said, like those who have listened to the B&O suggested triangle (Theatre and rear 28s), its definitely very persuasive on its own merits, and more so than (for example) the equivalent of an Eclipse “triangle”.

 

[Sandyb]

same from my listening experiences too – spent a fair bit of time flicking between 2 speaker groups : (A) Theatre with rear 28s (the triangle), and (B) Theatre, rear 28s, and front 18s (triangle plus front l/r)…..and while there is little doubt that the triangle on its own (A) is really really good, and will be plenty immersive for many modest living rooms, when it changed to (B) with the added front l/r’s, I did prefer the wider soundstage.

Adding the front 18s to the triangle was not a binary, black / white, night and day difference though, and hence I can see why B&O are suggesting the triangle (with 28s rears) as a more than enough immersive setup for many.

But for those a bit soundstage width sensitive (I’m in that camp), adding fronts does make an appreciable width improvement.

[Sandyb]

Thanks – and that pretty much fits what my dealer told me, and what others have said.

So, the official line is that it doesn’t work, but we know it does but just not with proper sync’ing. And not an issue of environmental delay – its a shame, as it used to work well enough in the previous generation of BV’s.

 

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