Yes, the Stage is a great TV speaker, I also still prefer separate stereo speaker for music listening

Yes, it is a superb shop, I will be posting a new video in a few days with a bit more detail about the story of the building and the city as it is quite special ;-)

Thanks!

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Thanks Ian. Apologies, I should have mentioned that my comparisons were against similar "in room" tests with those speakers, in which Beolab 9 gave me 32Hz response and Beolab 2 gave 25Hz (which quite surprised me, when you compare this to B&O's quoted figures)

@@soundsheavenly Apparently its the lgc9 oled screen it acts 99% as an eclipse with a b&o menu!

@@iangrace232 Hi, yes the LG C9 and also Z9 panels will give the full B&O experience when used with Beosound Stage, as then you can control these panels via the BeoRemote One. You need HDMI and Ethernet cables between the Stage and the C9/Z9 panel for full control.

Hi, please check www.stbbrackets.co.uk for stand options. You can confirm the size on B&O's website at www.bang-olufsen.com The included cable should be fine, but if you want an upgraded version, this one will be ideal: soundsheavenly.com/tv-input/55-180-premium-braided-hdmi-arc-20-cable-with-ethernet-for-4k-full-hd-and-beosound-stage.html#/4-length-3m

Hi, Stage certainly has more and deeper bass, plus it is far more flexible and future proof than the S3. It can link directly to a TV and an audio source, plus you can stream directly to it over Bluetooth, Airplay or Chromecast, whereas S3 only has one audio input.

Good question! I don't have a Stage at home, so I can't comment here but I hope other viewers will add their preferred settings here!

Thanks! Yes, the Stage has a 3.5mm Aux input for connecting a turntable. Please email me via the contact page at soundsheavenly.com if you need help finding the right cables (UK customers only)

Hi, thanks for your message. The Stage appears to have an optical input, but this is not currently functioning. I am awaiting feedback from B&O as to whether this will be enabled in future versions of the Stage software, but for the moment it doesn't function.

Hi, I haven't tried this speaker in every possible room, so you really need to contact your local B&O store and arrange a home demonstration.

Vilson Lekaj the HDMI cable included with the Stage is just a basic ARC cable, I am not aware if it supports eARC, please contact B&O directly to confirm this

Hi, I'm sorry but Stage is a stand-alone speaker only. Whilst it works with B&O multi-room, I don't recommend trying to use it in the same room via eARC with the other speakers as this won't work.

Hi, best option is to contact B&O for their advice, as this may be a compatibility issue with the Stage and your TV.

Thanks for your enquiry, the Stage gives better sound, but the Beolab 8000s would also work well. If you want to add more speakers in the future for surround sound then go for the 8000s as the Stage can only work as a stand alone speaker. I can help with cables for either option!

Hi, please connect the Firestick to the tv then ensure you use the HDMI ARC socket on the tv to connect the speaker, then this should play ok.

Thanks, glad you like the videos! Stage is perfect for TV and movies, but a pair of Emerge will be better for music in my view

@@soundsheavenly thanks, it would be helpful for me if you could tell me why you think the Emerge pair are better, better sound quality?

Whilst the Level has deeper bass, the tone of the Emerge is more natural to my ears. You need to hear them for yourself to decide which sounds best to you

Thanks! I have not yet found any B&O TV or non-B&O AV receiver that allows for a 23m speaker distance, so the short answer is that Stage is best kept as a stand-alone speaker, not for use in a surround sound system.

Hi, there isn't automatic room correction on Beosound Stage as far as I am aware. The output isn't a full Dolby Atmos surround sound system, although the speaker is compatible with Atmos formats to give you good quality sound for movies without needing extra speakers. The bass goes almost as low as 30Hz, so there is no need for a subwoofer in most rooms

Sounds Heavenly Thank you for your reply, i really helped me!

Thanks for your kind words! Unfortunately, Beosound Stage cannot be used with any other speakers (this is due to the sound delay within the Stage). It should only ever be used as a stand-alone speaker, without any other speakers connected.

That's also what I assumed...until I heard it. There isn't any loss of bass, the depth is quite incredible for the small size

Hi, yes you can! Please use this cable from a Powerlink port on the 9000 to the Stage 3.5mm input: soundsheavenly.com/music-output/177-2544-powerlink-to-beosound-level-emerge-balance-stage-core-edge-shape-cable-link-your-bo-audio-system-to-your-new-speaker.html#/2-length-1m You then just need a Speaker Sense Adapter for the Beosound (this plugs into the other Powerlink socket on the Beosound 9000 to allow it to accept commands from the B&O remote control without having Beolab speakers connected):- soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/141-2309-beosound-9000-speaker-sense-adapter-gives-remote-control-functions-when-no-speakers-are-connected.html#/18-colour-black

Hi, yes that is possible! This cable will connect from one of the Powerlink outputs of the Beosound 9000 to the 3.5mm line inputs of your Stage:- soundsheavenly.com/televisions/158-2365-powerlink-to-beovision-14-harmony-eclipse-horizon-avant-ng-2017-on-cable-link-your-audio-system-to-your-new-tv.html#/2-length-1m Please set the Beosound volume to a high level (50-75%) to give you the full range of volume control from the TV remote or B&O app. You then just need a Speaker Sense Adapter for the Beosound (this plugs into the other Powerlink socket on the Beosound 9000 to allow it to accept commands from the B&O remote control without having B&O speakers connected):- soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/141-2309-beosound-9000-speaker-sense-adapter-gives-remote-control-functions-when-no-speakers-are-connected.html#/18-colour-black

@@soundsheavenly Thank you very much. I thought I would have had to wait till Monday for your reply, greatly appreciated. Ill be firing up my BeoCentre 1 very soon, so no doubt I will be in touch again.

@@NoelWhittaker-hq6wm No problem, I'm always happy to help!

Hi, if you have enough wall space to allow at least 5cm around all sides of the Stage, then this is a great option. Otherwise, putting on the Stage would be better, as this needs less space between the TV and the table top.

Thanks! That is quite a big room, so it will depend on the type of music and movies that you like to listen to - if you like loud rock music or action movies then more powerful speakers like Beolab 20 or 50 will be an amazing experience. For normal, everyday use at lower volume, the Stage should be good but I suggest checking with B&O to see if you can try this out in your own home.

Thanks glad you liked my video! I always recommend listening to the speaker for yourself, ideally in the room where you will use it if possible. The sound will vary depending on where you use it. Whilst this is mainly an augmented stereo effect, it is very cleverly done and gives a good impression of surround sound from a very small speaker

Hi, please don't try to add a subwoofer (or any other speakers) to the Stage. This is not possible due to the sound delay within the stage that cannot be removed. It is a stand-alone speaker only, for use without other speakers.

Hi, this will vary depending on the room that you are in. Hopefully the video shows that the tweeters are angled so that the sound projects up and forwards, whichever way around the speaker is positioned.

@@soundsheavenly Ok- what about the music? Haven't seen any reviews on which way to prefer. Wall or table...

@@tobiaserlen7708 Always listen to speakers for yourself, don't place too much weight on reviews (even mine!) - everyone's ears are different, so try this out for yourself and please let me know what you prefer.....

On the wall sounds much better than table top, mount it head height from when you are sat on the sofa and the tv above it. It surely is an amazing sound bar, just misunderstood by reviewers due to B&O app not being straight forward and the beosound stage not used proper by reviewers. I have it attached to a Sony AG9 with eARC and an nvidia shield pro to the tv and it’s fantastic

Hi, good question! I didn't try latency via Bluetooth because I would always recommend a wired connection from any fixed device (eg. a TV or projector) to the speaker. Bluetooth works OK for music, but it is best left for a temporary connection from a mobile device. My assumption for the video was that movies would most often be played via a wired connection.

Hi, I would suggest connecting the Apple TV 4K directly to the Stage via the HDMI In socket, instead of relying on eARC, that should give the best results.

Sounds Heavenly Agree. Regardless I just learned that ATV do not support TrueHD. It uses Dolby Digital Plus Atmos and that is compresses so it can be sent over ARC

@@Swehiort Thanks, that is good to know.

@@soundsheavenly I need to add that eARC are able to transmit TrueHD. ARC is not.

Claes Hiort Thanks!

Hi, if the delay only affects Sky channels (not DVD, Blu-ray or the internal TV tuner), then the issue is likely to be with Sky - there is usually a "lip-sync" option in the Sky menu to allow you to correct for this (Sky should be able to advise you how to find and adjust this option)

Hello @Paul Mccoy, I am about to buy the same combo! Lg c9 and beosund stage! Do you recommend that? Are you happy with your choice ?

this is shocking. How is it now?

Hi, these are very different speakers - Beolab 7-1 is still a great speaker but Stage gives a deeper bass, plus updated technology to let you adjust the sound, link directly to a TV via HDMI ARC and also to stream music from your phone. I recommend listening to the Stage in person when you are able to do this, then you can decide which speaker is best for you.

Sounds Heavenly Thanks! I will try to visit the dealership and check it out.

Please don't worry, if your TV has an HDMI ARC socket then you only need one cable from the TV to the Stage to play sound from all of your devices. The UHD player connects to the TV as normal and the TV will send the sound to the Stage via HDMI ARC

Sounds Heavenly But without eARC, it will not be Dolby Atmos. Isn’t that right? Trying to preserve lossless audio for at least the UHD player. Thanks again!

@@msvalade You will still get great sound without eARC, as this is not a full Atmos surround system, the Atmos effects are largely simulated via the Stage.

Sounds Heavenly Hurray!

@@msvalade ;-)

Thanks! Yes, you should be able to link the Blu-ray player into the Stage, either via an analogue audio output on the player, or via the HDMI In socket on the Stage. Please feel free to contact me via my website at soundsheavenly.com if you need any help getting this working.

Andrew Gamby Samsung TV are pretty great but they lack Dolby Vision/Atmos & eARC. At least they have Airplay Support. HDR on low end Samsung 4K TVs are horrible and end up having really dark screen with brightness on max. I have an LG OLED & their software lacks a lot and they don’t support AirPlay. So each model/brand has their demand & flaws. But now OLED TVs are being more “budget friendly”.

@@xFaithkeeperx Thanks, that is very helpful!

Sounds Heavenly Yeah I mean I love my oled tv with great blacks and bright colors. I also have the Apple TV 4K and literally enhances much more quality!

@@xFaithkeeperx I have my Samsung Q8FN in my upstairs family room which has a lot of windows. Downstairs I have a full theater setup with Goldenear Triton Reference towers and a Panasonic OLED. For 4k HDR content the OLED is hands down the way to go. I am glad to know that you feel like the LG has some flaws. Saves me some buyers remorse. I did want to note that I connected my Panasonic ub900 to the secondary input of the soundbar and it sounds great! Thank you all.

Andy Brown Good question! B&O don’t mention DTSX in their specifications so my understanding is that the Stage doesn’t support this format. However you may wish to check with your local B&O store if this is essential for your needs

Hi, this should just work, but please check the PlayStation audio output settings, as there may be something wrong there

Yes, that is one of the many problems with Bluetooth! A direct cable connection will always give you the best sound quality, without the risk of sound delays or drop-outs.

Either by streaming wirelessly using Bluetooth, Chromecast or Airplay, or with this cable: soundsheavenly.com/bo-play/8-145-beosound-level-balance-emerge-stage-core-edge-shape-beolit-20-12-15-17-beoplay-a2-m3-m5-input-cable-minijack.html#/3-length-2m

@@soundsheavenly thanks Steve. Today I tried it with Bluetooth and there were a couple of times it cut out briefly. The salesperson said he didn’t notice and that gave me cause for pause as it was quite an obvious silence on both occasions. I had also read another commenter saying this happened。 any thoughts ?

Always use a cable for the best results!

@@soundsheavenly thanks. Never have a problem with my Bose speaker or headphones so… this is potentially a glitch in the B and O speaker

@@hypnotechno I haven't heard of that happening before

Absolutely! Hopefully I made it clear in the video that the midrange and treble are clean and clear. The biggest limitation of smaller speakers is always the bass response, this is the most common question that I get asked about the Stage, hence the reason for covering this aspect in more detail here. Hope this helps.

Hi, I haven't heard the Sennheiser Soundbar, so I would encourage you to try to find stores where you can hear both speakers on music or movies that you know well to make up your own mind. Please let me know your thoughts once you have been able to compared the B&O Stage with the Sennheiser Soundbar, I will be interested to hear what you think.

jan vandy sennheiser is more powerful and the Bass reaches deeper(30 hz). But I love the look of the b&o and in vocals and highs there are no big difference. And the Bass from the b&o is also very impressive and I think in future we don’t need any subwoofer in a normal living room to have nice decent Bass.

@@AM-in5cf Thanks, I will have to listen to the Sennheiser myself very soon.

You need to hear this soundbar for yourself - it really doesn't need a subwoofer!