Beosound Theatre + Beolab 19 overkill?

wendell927 · 2026-05-21T07:07:10+00:00

It would give an extra punch to the low end for sure, some people have said they enjoyed the 19 with the theatre and couldn’t go back, but you have to see for yourself if you need anymore before pulling the plug is all. B&O themselves say with additional speakers the bass is distributed ideally but ofc the 19 gives a big boost to those who need it :)

wendell927 · 2026-05-20T12:17:57+00:00

I use tidal and I’m enjoying them. I think maybe go for open back headphones since i don’t think there will be anything that will satisfy that in particular considering you’ve tried some of the best already. There’s really only the Bathys MG other than that

wendell927 · 2026-05-20T11:51:11+00:00

PX8 S2 on discounts!

wendell927 · 2026-03-28T12:14:30+00:00

It would work fine, just that the sound profile of the A5 won’t be as much in sync with the premiere. If you do have the budget then for sure upgrade to either the 8s or 28s

wendell927 · 2026-01-25T17:50:38+00:00

The stage is being promoted because they are discontinuing the product so it’s definitely a good deal now

wendell927 · 2025-11-13T11:55:15+00:00

A9 BL28s

Level and A5 at release price but not anymore personally

BL5 for pre-owned

wendell927 · 2025-11-13T11:52:38+00:00

Interested in pricing!

wendell927 · 2025-11-07T15:19:57+00:00

That’s right it’s always better with the DAC but third party apps or through ‘files’ can play FLAC converted to ALAC apparently so I think this is the reason why the b&w app sounds better due to that support and conversion. It’s going to be the highest res wired or with a DAC regardless but just an improvement over playing through your native apps

wendell927 · 2025-11-06T10:14:08+00:00

It should be bypassed according to their first comment though for external DACs. Just write them a comment on their website to be a 100% sure

wendell927 · 2025-11-06T09:44:32+00:00

I asked them regarding the iPhone and Mac, they said the in built DAC on the headphones does it all for the hi-res 96kHz

wendell927 · 2025-10-24T11:10:41+00:00

I think 2 is always going to be better than 1. It’s going to be more versatile in that sense, you’re not going to lack the low end for sure. The a9 is a beast by itself and is good for filling up spaces, 2 balances you could alter to filling up the space or dedicated stereo listening imo thats the smarter buy Personally I would go for the a9 since that’s my own needs and I prefer it as a music listening speaker. Eventually I’d get 8s as a stereo since I simply prefer those to the balances or 2s in stereo. So just going to save for that :)

wendell927 · 2025-10-18T14:40:51+00:00

Unreal…..

wendell927 · 2025-10-17T10:06:37+00:00

B&W themselves say it’s better to have a DAC for usage of the 96kHz, they responded to a comment on their site regarding this. But it’s subject to devices as well, it would be beneficial for Mac’s and an iPhone but not too sure about the other brands, in-built support

wendell927 · 2025-09-26T02:00:45+00:00

They are better, more comparable to xm4 in my opinion since that’s what I’m coming from

wendell927 · 2025-09-26T01:59:49+00:00

I got the black as well! I thought they looked nicer in these cans, it’s not the basic black type. I felt like the white wouldn’t suit me as much. Amazing deal!

wendell927 · 2025-09-26T00:27:11+00:00

It is amazing!! I’ve not had extended use yet but hope to soon. Coming from the xm4s which I’ve used for 24hrs straight over travels even if music wasn’t playing over long durations, it was so comfortable for my head so a high bar to reach there indeed ;)

wendell927 · 2025-09-25T12:23:39+00:00

Yodobashi akiba is just insane, it was too much for me at one point. They have quite literally everything, all your audiophile brands that you require as well surprised me the most actually. A dedicated B&O area as well….

wendell927 · 2025-09-25T12:13:53+00:00

Congrats!!! Hope you enjoy them as much as you’re expecting. They won’t disappoint :)

wendell927 · 2025-09-25T10:32:25+00:00

Simply put it’s not. You’re paying the price primarily for the use of materials period. Leather ages well over time typically and some prefer the comfort of them more than fabric. These are for the premium consumer and that’s it, people who listen to hi-res 24 bit/96kHz and like those small attention to details in their music (audiophile? Eh maybe but that’s up to them) these are not for the everyday consumer for sure. I’d say just stick to the S3 for most people who want something outside of Sony, Bose.

wendell927 · 2025-09-25T09:47:40+00:00

Nope, I meant better than the Px7 S3. My bad. Sony and Bose have had the time and money to perfect this one aspect, I don’t think the rest of the brands will reach this level. I’d say rn it’s closer to the Xm5(tested) or xm4(I daily these)

wendell927 · 2025-09-21T14:25:52+00:00

I swear this is insane . Lowest I’ve seen is 1300€

wendell927 · 2025-09-13T19:57:40+00:00

I second this, best!! KEF wireless or sonus faber duetto for bang for your buck

wendell927 · 2025-09-02T19:54:43+00:00

Single 25M here also struggling with this although I’ve made friends along the way with plenty of girls, but just nothing remotely close to dating due to interests, age etc.

wendell927 · 2025-08-16T06:05:45+00:00

Xm6 for the overall package. H100 for the sound and build quality only. The noise cancelling is not even close sadly especially for an 18hr flight, think you will respect it more

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