Come to think of it, Apple could make car speakers (CarPod?) to go with CarPlay.Maybe you hate the wrong guys? B&W (founded 1966 in UK) is now owned by Samsung, B&O (founded 1923 in DK) is still independant.
Come to think of it, Apple could make car speakers (CarPod?) to go with CarPlay.Maybe you hate the wrong guys? B&W (founded 1966 in UK) is now owned by Samsung, B&O (founded 1923 in DK) is still independant.
You think a Bluetooth speaker with two drivers facing one direction will sound better than a WiFi HomePod with six drivers facing every direction?It might sound better than a regular sized homepod, though - which imho isn't worth it's sound in $
and AcuraCompletely different. Those cables make literally zero difference vs generic cables, and are a true scam.
This is a genuinely premium speaker from a company specialising in audio equipment since its inception 100 years ago. They practically invented mains powered radios at a time when radios were almost all battery powered.
You’re paying a premium price for a premium product. It’s high quality in materials and make, and the audio is equally high quality. It’s up to you to decide if that’s worth the price, especially on a portable speaker.
But they’re absolutely not akin to snake-oil salesmen. Their equipment is excellent.
Edit: B&O are also the manufacturers for high-end speaker systems for premium vehicles. Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Ford, all use B&O in their higher-end cars, for example.
Also, their Wikipedia page as a source. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_&_Olufsen
I'm very skeptical, too.Incredibly skeptical as this thing doesn't appear to be designed for sound quality or bass. It's waterproof which probably means a marine-grade speaker, and are built different, so sound quality takes a huge hit as they flex very little yet typically get louder than most...it's a trade off. Additionally, bass reproduction is not conducive to floating in air or the small case size.
I often wonder why people who review speakers like this or HomePods seemingly either have no experience with basic audio or just forego reality with catch phrasing (e.g. "deep" bass). Call it a tough speaker or something and that it gets loud without distortion so it's good for noisy environments and be done with it.
Other than the points made by others: Both those systems are made by Harman…I hate the name similarity to Bowers & Wilkins, which makes truly great audio products. B&O is overpriced garbage that lets car manufacturers brand crap speakers with their name. Don’t believe me? Sit in a Ford with a B&O upgrade then sit in a Volvo with a B&W upgrade and report back.
$400 and no airplay is crazy
Some of the comments here are completely clueless. Even if technically possible, this product is not designed to be used in stereo, so saying it’s 800 dollars for stereo is ridiculous.
What is CRS? I love B&O but I think the money would be better used elsewhere.Currently have an offer on CSR, $160 off B&O; it would be $267... but do I need this?![]()
In my opinion it is a lot better than Roam. The other Sonos models are a different class of product and not comparable. But personally, even though an Era 100 is much larger and plays louder, it sounds harsh and unnatural to me, and I’d rather listen to the B&O. (I have now angered every Sonos fan alive, and will be “schooled” about how their auto calibration ensures neutral sound…Can anyone tell me how it compares to the sonos roam and Sonos era speakers?! Does it sound as good or better!? I’m looking for a small portable speak with that kind of clarity and base
Everything is relative, but most compact speakers sound very unnatural, in the attempt at creating large sound from a small box. This speaker’s main feat of engineering is that it doesn’t sound outright annoying, like any other similarly sized speaker I can think of. But of course it doesn’t sound “good” in universal terms, like my 20.000USD hifi system.Is it even physically possible to have good quality audio at that size?
That tells me about you, not the product.I’m sure it’s nice, but I’m enjoying my $40 JBL Go 4 that sounds plenty good enough. I just can’t see spending $399 on this BO wireless portable.
(Sorry for flashing, but the argument requires it$400 and no airplay is crazy
“Prominently”, halfway down the page, as one out of 12 selling points.They prominently feature the use of units in stereo mode on the product’s page.
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"Connect across generations" same like HomePods 🤣
Crazy that it cost $399 now.
Not sure if it's worthy.
V1 was $250
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