WIRELESS SPEAKER REVIEWS

The BeoSound 8 is the top of the line speaker system for the digital music enthusiast. Apple product lovers should especially take note.

So how do you know if this is the right speaker for you? Let’s break it down. You’re that person – you take your iPhone, iPad, or iPod everywhere. You have access to a vast digital music collection that would put a radio station or nightclub DJ to shame. The quality of the sound is important to you, and you’re willing to invest to make it happen. Music is your passion, and you are looking for a precise audio experience that’s customizable and delivers every time. But the aesthetics are also important, as you’ve carefully crafted your sound set up for a very precise look and feel. Bang and Olufson’s latest product may be exactly what you’re looking for.

As with every B & O product, the construction is rock solid, the design is elegant, and you can add this piece to your music set up knowing that it will add a little flare. The units are available in black or white for more customized color pallettes. The BeoSound body is compact and light, which gives it a flexible and easy placement on the wall, in a corner, or on the floor. With a modern, minimalist design the look of this dock has broad appeal. It also breaks out of the staid mold of a receiver and two speakers design, which plagues even the highest level of digital docks.

Exceptional sound quality is the key differentiator of this product. Whether you’re comparing the sound quality to a Geneva Labs product, a Zeppelin, a Bose, or even a Meridian, you’ll find this dock stands up to and far surpasses its competitors. Frequently the biggest complaint about the all in one docks is sound quality, but the design, engineering, and high quality sourced parts ensure that’s not the case here. It plays well at lower levels, but can achieve an impressive volume when needed and still maintain sound integrity.

The engineering that goes into this product is worth exploring further. The Beosound’s unique custom made canonical speakers are backed up by four high-performance digital amplifiers. A room adaptation switch allows you to manually control for optimum bass performance. The quality of the individual parts is very high, and if you inspect any of the individual pieces you’ll find a good design with high-end durable materials.

One of the features that’s worth noting is the simple user interface; compared to other models in this category, the BeoSound is incredibly easy to manage and it will integrate across your music set up. The interface has five primary commands: volume up, volume down, previous track, next track, and on/off. The simple interface makes this especially appropriate if you’re going to be sharing the system with others in your household that may not be as device savvy.

Another important factor is the ability to use this dock with a variety of Apple devices, as well as any computer with a USB port or an RCA connection. You can actually use the system to play music from your iPod, iPad, iPhone, your PC, or your MAC. The flexibility allows this to be your main music system, or to use if for sound during parties, outdoor BBQs, and more remote areas of your house or property. You also have to factor in the savings of not having to purchase of multiple systems for digital playback since it integrates with all the different music storage systems. If you choose to listen on your computer, both connections allow you to make full use of EQ settings.

In terms of the specifics of sound quality, your middles will sound as good as on a custom stereo system. The highs are exceptionally clear and the system is able to hold the lows and treble at an amazing level for the size. It also kicks at a level way above its weight, given the small size of the actual unit. Particularly when you are listening to music with a lot of depth, the richness and tones are really brought out through the Beosound 8. It truly plays all the sounds from bass to treble accurately.

This is not a cheap product, coming in at just under a thousand dollars. But your investment is backed up by a three year full warranty, which should cover any issues until it’s time to upgrade your technology with the latest B&O masterpiece.

So what are the downsides? Besides potentially the cost if you are budget conscious, the Beosound can produce a slight pop sound if your Apple OS hasn’t been fully updated. Should your unit create this sound when interacting with your devices, it’s a simple fix that can be addressed by making sure all your software is up to date.

The Beosound 8is probably not the right choice for a casual listener. But if you love Apple products, want flexibility and integration in your sound system, and demand the best in terms of design and sound quality you absolutely need to check out this sound dock.

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