Sincerely want to state what a credit you are to the brand through these videos John. B&O customer service is cold and non-existent, there is no customer interface whatsoever. I simply cannot understand why you are not supported and lauded for the work you put into the brand. The videos are professional and superb, excellent.
1. I like Ian’s honesty :). I think people should stop hiding if they use Facebook at work. It’s a part of a modern working culture - albeit with modest consumption :). 2. I’m in Manchester every 2-3 years and was last there this april. I made a decision to drop by the store, had only one attempt at it this time and when I found it, I figured I had missed your opening hours by 1 hour. Such a bad luck... 3. Nevertheless, interesting thoughts about the A9 and Edge. You make the decision potentially easy by suggesting that the Edge fills the space better while the A9 is more about clarity and detail in the sound. I had the impression I would prefer the A9 sound-wise. I also like the way B&O has made the round edge useful too with a very simple and elegant touch solution for changing tracks and turning the volume up/down. However, my heart is still pulling towards the Beosound 1 and Beolab 18. The latter especially due to that warmness in its design (the wood). Only trouble I have with speakers, as much as I love them, is that I have less use case for them these days when I have very little time and especially alone-time to lie down and just enjoy some gorgeous music without doing anything else. And for me, I just have to have that full experience of THAT warm sound quality coming from a B&O speaker and that kind of music that I find peace in. On the flipside, I have gone nuts with buying earphones and headphones in a few colours. The E8 2.0 are the perfect everyday «mobility» companion, they are always there in my bag for when I need them. The H8i are the perfect long-distance travel companion due to the right balance between size and sound, and the H9(i) surround my ears at times when I need more intimacy in the listening experience, growingly replacing even the speakers at home. Annoyingly, in the pursuit of sound quality, now the new H9 headphones have come out and got bigger sound, and even better ANC, while I’m still waiting for the Beoplay charging pads to release in other than black and pink :).
Great review John, thanks for this and all others. I currently have a soundstage which I love, but want more for music, is the A9 noticeably better for music?
damn it, might have to get an A9 now. Any advice how to get this past the misses? great video once again! one question though, did you play the wall mounted Edge or the one on the floor?
Hi Mike, it was the one on the wall that played in the video, that placement gives the best spread in a room. I prefer the look on the wall but prefer the sound on the floor a few inches away from the wall. If you look closely you can see the cover flapping away, I wish they made it rigid because that would drive me mad! Put a picture of your face on the cover, Mrs Mikipedi4 will be sure to love it!
4:58 do I understand this correctly, you’re an official B&O Store demonstrating a €2500 speaker, and your tip for disabling these annoying LEDs is to ... cover them up with electrical tape?
Hi Willi, I was kind of joking to be honest! My advice is to just use the Google Assistant. If you really don't like the Google Assistant buy a Generation 3 without it. It was a bit of inside joke referencing the BeoTalk Podcast that I sometimes take part in. The host Michael has BeoSound 1 with Google Assistant but doesn't like the mic being on, he was saying he didn't like the orange lights being on constantly when he disables it and asked me if the A9 is the same. The other hosts of the podcast and I were making fun of Michael telling him to just embrace Google or cover the lights with tape if it really bothers him that much. He wasn't keen on that solution either! John
İlkdefa yorum yazıyorum bu alemde . dillinizi bilmiyorum ama ses tonunuza hayranım ve görsellik (bunu çok güzel başarıyorsunuz) her şeyi tamamlıyor bu mağazadaki kalite ve sizin kalitenizi anlıyabiliyorum saygımla
The last listening session with the 4th gen, what was that distorition? Never heard the song before, but that didn't sound right. Great sound anyways, and good vid! :)
Hey John, I just got the edge but I’m having issues playing back audio using my airplay (iPhone 8). Bluetooth works like a charm but I’d rather the lossless playback using the airplay. Sometimes the lag time is so much that a whole track can finish before it picks up. What could be the issue ?
@@BangOlufsenManchester I connected the Beolab 6000 to a BT device and sadly the sound feels too soft compared to the new speakers. It probably has to do with the amp that in the last 10-15 years moved from analog to digital. And we got used to the punchy sound that old systems cannot deliver.
@@YoramPomer Exactly that, older analogue amps tend to have a warmer, softer tone than modern digital ones. I quite like the old analogue sound but for crisp sparkling detail the modern amps are better suited. It all comes down to preference, some people accuse digital of being to harsh and clinical. You can't win! John
Hey John, big fan of the channel. Hoping you can help me out. Moving on from my Beovox 5000 (cabinet) speakers and setting up my first wireless home system, via the Core. Was thinking of getting the Stage as the under TV speaker, the A9 in the den (open floor to living/TV area) and a Beosound 2 for the bedrooms. My old Beogram 4000 and Beolab 5000 will be connected to the core via line in, and the A9 in that room will give me a “listening room” experience for all my vinyl goodness. I was initially thinking of just getting another Beosound 2 because it’s more discrete but having read all the reviews I’m now more inclined to invest in an A9. The only issue is that the A9 will have to be wall mounted as I don’t have a good space to set it up on the floor. I’m a little weary of loss of sound quality/output from wall mounting the A9. Can you shed some light on it and general thoughts on a setup like this? Should I just got with Stage for TV, and BS 2 for bedroom and den?
I love the A9 but with that price I could only ever afford an older generation. I use Siri instead of Google Assistant, so I’d have to rely on AirPlay 2 (2nd gen and up) anyway. The second generation is available for 900 euros less than the fourth generation, that’s much more palpable ... I also love the different art covers!
That's a good one! I have a particular soft spot for BeoLab 3, they are the first B&O speaker that I listened to properly 13 years ago and completely changed my initial perception of the brand. Personally I will own a pair of BeoLab 3 at some point and keep them forever. That said I also love A9, it sounds amazing and looks the business and I'm going to get one for my kitchen! So.... For stereo image, discreetness, acoustic lens levels of detail, BeoLab 3 and Core. For great all round sound, music while you do other things with some sit down listening and something that looks like beautiful furniture A9. Hope that helps, John
Hi John. Good review but a comparison between 3rd and 4th gen A9 would have been good to hear too. I can't believe Ian is stealing your lines now! What a liberty ;)
Sir Beef! I would have done that but I didn't have a 3rd gen A9 in the store when I filmed, I got rid of them to make way for the 4th gen. Boss Man Ian is under review now and may face a 3 video ban to think about what he did. John
@@BangOlufsenManchester That makes sense. Getting rid of the old to make way for the new. And I'm talking about the speakers there and not the staff ;)
Both good. If I was choosing for me I would go BeoLab 17, they are my favourites! Proper stereo from a pair of speakers. I wouldn't be upset if I got an A9 to take home either though. John.
@@kikediaz7044 Not at all, don't let their size fool you! BeoLab 17 extend down to around 30Hz, they have fantastic bass control. For music I would be happy using BeoLab 17 by themselves. I have set up 5.1 surround systems with BeoLab 17 and BeoLab 19 subwoofer and that sounds awesome for movies. John
Ok... maybe I need to change my edge for a pair of those then. I love the edge but I have had some troubles with overheating. I have returned 1 already and the new one is causing me the same problems.
Under the cover they are the same in terms of hardware. Generation 4 adds Google Assistant and the active room compensation. The compensation is more effective than a position switch so technically should sound better. John.
I have muted the microphone on the back, but now 3 led lights are on at the front. How do I turn those lights off? I don't want Google to listen to me. For the rest: setup complete, amazing device, great B&O app. I have Beoplay A9 MK4 Gold Tone
Our friends at B&O Ealing did it.... facebook.com/Bang.Olufsen.Ealing/posts/the-captain-is-back-in-town-captianamerica-beoplaya9-ealing-bangolufsen-custom/10157521367330972/
Wish you guys were down in the South West, our “dealer” is awful, wouldn’t even show show me and my wife how the A9 we were collecting worked after we’d waited 2 months for it to arrive after having also paid for it when the order was placed..... Why not speak to B&O about it Jim? Done that a month ago - have heard zero, nothing at all..... I’ll add that I’ve been a B&O customer for over 35 years.....!
H Eric, no you cannot add a subwoofer, it has it's own 8" sub built in. For a bigger experience a BeoSound Edge with it's 10" driver and active bass port might be better suited. John
Bang & Olufsen of Manchester hm, not even with a subwoofer that has a chromecast connected to it? So they are played through same group in the google home app! Or is this just a dream solution thats not possible with the a9? Thanks for answering!
tried all day， still cannot setup Google Assistant for the 4 gen A9... any idea? Google home app doesn’t show the step to setup assistant while it does show it when I setup my google home mini .
MkII is still good as it has Chromecast and Airplay support, if it's a good enough price and has been looked after go for it. I wouldn't recommend MkI anymore though.
Guys stop discussion this. When you buy B&O products you pay for the furniture not the speakers. Bose has power, and sounds alright. But at the price point of this speaker, why not look into true Hi-Fi speakers? Like a powerful NAD amplifier, with some Dali, or B&W floorstanding speakers. You get so much more sound, and get true stereo. You will also be able to upgrade sooner or later, and be able to connect a subwoofer if that's what you want. So many options that are better compared to Bose or B&O.
It doesn't matter B&O is not prodcing quality products anymore. I have dozens of their products the essence which i have 3 of are poorly designed and still under warranty? Whatever that means because they don't honor their warranty. Don't deal with this company.
Can you please ask B and O to make legs for the A9 in acryllic? It would make the speaker look like it was floating in air!! Sure to be a hit
I want the whole body in acrylic. Very 90’s
Sincerely want to state what a credit you are to the brand through these videos John. B&O customer service is cold and non-existent, there is no customer interface whatsoever. I simply cannot understand why you are not supported and lauded for the work you put into the brand. The videos are professional and superb, excellent.
1. I like Ian’s honesty :). I think people should stop hiding if they use Facebook at work. It’s a part of a modern working culture - albeit with modest consumption :). 2. I’m in Manchester every 2-3 years and was last there this april. I made a decision to drop by the store, had only one attempt at it this time and when I found it, I figured I had missed your opening hours by 1 hour. Such a bad luck... 3. Nevertheless, interesting thoughts about the A9 and Edge. You make the decision potentially easy by suggesting that the Edge fills the space better while the A9 is more about clarity and detail in the sound. I had the impression I would prefer the A9 sound-wise. I also like the way B&O has made the round edge useful too with a very simple and elegant touch solution for changing tracks and turning the volume up/down. However, my heart is still pulling towards the Beosound 1 and Beolab 18. The latter especially due to that warmness in its design (the wood). Only trouble I have with speakers, as much as I love them, is that I have less use case for them these days when I have very little time and especially alone-time to lie down and just enjoy some gorgeous music without doing anything else. And for me, I just have to have that full experience of THAT warm sound quality coming from a B&O speaker and that kind of music that I find peace in. On the flipside, I have gone nuts with buying earphones and headphones in a few colours. The E8 2.0 are the perfect everyday «mobility» companion, they are always there in my bag for when I need them. The H8i are the perfect long-distance travel companion due to the right balance between size and sound, and the H9(i) surround my ears at times when I need more intimacy in the listening experience, growingly replacing even the speakers at home. Annoyingly, in the pursuit of sound quality, now the new H9 headphones have come out and got bigger sound, and even better ANC, while I’m still waiting for the Beoplay charging pads to release in other than black and pink :).
Great review John, thanks for this and all others. I currently have a soundstage which I love, but want more for music, is the A9 noticeably better for music?
I have to pop in one day to check it out, great video John
damn it, might have to get an A9 now. Any advice how to get this past the misses? great video once again!
one question though, did you play the wall mounted Edge or the one on the floor?
Hi Mike, it was the one on the wall that played in the video, that placement gives the best spread in a room. I prefer the look on the wall but prefer the sound on the floor a few inches away from the wall.
If you look closely you can see the cover flapping away, I wish they made it rigid because that would drive me mad!
Put a picture of your face on the cover, Mrs Mikipedi4 will be sure to love it!
@@BangOlufsenManchester lol I am not sure my face would help and actually might just remind her who pulled all this extra gear in to the house :p
For the money it’s the A9 👌
So if I did the math correctly, the A9 MK3 & MK4 jumped from a 480 watt system to a total of 1500 watt? Almost twice the Beosound Edge?
That’s peak not RMS
Looked up the worlds most expensive, fully wireless, battery powered, portable Bluetooth speaker. Google brought me here...😂
4:58 do I understand this correctly, you’re an official B&O Store demonstrating a €2500 speaker, and your tip for disabling these annoying LEDs is to ... cover them up with electrical tape?
Hi Willi, I was kind of joking to be honest! My advice is to just use the Google Assistant. If you really don't like the Google Assistant buy a Generation 3 without it. It was a bit of inside joke referencing the BeoTalk Podcast that I sometimes take part in. The host Michael has BeoSound 1 with Google Assistant but doesn't like the mic being on, he was saying he didn't like the orange lights being on constantly when he disables it and asked me if the A9 is the same. The other hosts of the podcast and I were making fun of Michael telling him to just embrace Google or cover the lights with tape if it really bothers him that much. He wasn't keen on that solution either! John
Loool
İlkdefa yorum yazıyorum bu alemde . dillinizi bilmiyorum ama ses tonunuza hayranım ve görsellik (bunu çok güzel başarıyorsunuz) her şeyi tamamlıyor bu mağazadaki kalite ve sizin kalitenizi anlıyabiliyorum saygımla
Yorumunuz ve videolarımı izlediğiniz için teşekkür ederiz. Onlardan zevk aldığına sevindim. Umarım bu çeviri anlamlıdır! John
I just brought an hp laptop with your speakers built in. I can wait to ear then
"hey boss man turn on the lights" Boss Man: "Turn it on yourself!" got me dying
The last listening session with the 4th gen, what was that distorition? Never heard the song before, but that didn't sound right. Great sound anyways, and good vid! :)
Hi mate. Would this sound good for house music, rock, electro swing etc or is it more focussed on classical etc ?
I wonder how much power it draws from the plug.
Nice video!
thank you sir. what happened with the easy mount cover design?????
Hey John, I just got the edge but I’m having issues playing back audio using my airplay (iPhone 8). Bluetooth works like a charm but I’d rather the lossless playback using the airplay. Sometimes the lag time is so much that a whole track can finish before it picks up. What could be the issue ?
Do you think you could review some older b&o speakers e.g, beolab 6000, 3, 2?
Why not. I have a few new products to do first but I'll work on some classic stuff when I can for you. John.
@@BangOlufsenManchester I connected the Beolab 6000 to a BT device and sadly the sound feels too soft compared to the new speakers. It probably has to do with the amp that in the last 10-15 years moved from analog to digital. And we got used to the punchy sound that old systems cannot deliver.
@@YoramPomer Exactly that, older analogue amps tend to have a warmer, softer tone than modern digital ones. I quite like the old analogue sound but for crisp sparkling detail the modern amps are better suited. It all comes down to preference, some people accuse digital of being to harsh and clinical. You can't win! John
Thanks for a great review super informative video. Thank you.
Hey John, big fan of the channel. Hoping you can help me out.
Moving on from my Beovox 5000 (cabinet) speakers and setting up my first wireless home system, via the Core.
Was thinking of getting the Stage as the under TV speaker, the A9 in the den (open floor to living/TV area) and a Beosound 2 for the bedrooms. My old Beogram 4000 and Beolab 5000 will be connected to the core via line in, and the A9 in that room will give me a “listening room” experience for all my vinyl goodness. I was initially thinking of just getting another Beosound 2 because it’s more discrete but having read all the reviews I’m now more inclined to invest in an A9.
The only issue is that the A9 will have to be wall mounted as I don’t have a good space to set it up on the floor. I’m a little weary of loss of sound quality/output from wall mounting the A9.
Can you shed some light on it and general thoughts on a setup like this? Should I just got with Stage for TV, and BS 2 for bedroom and den?
Is the support for airplay 2 on the b&0 a9 4th gen?
Yes, Airplay 2 is supported.
All A9s from the second generation and up support AirPlay 2!
Probably not leaving the comment under the right video but I was wondering whether you could give me some insight into how the MK2 compares to MK3?
I love the A9 but with that price I could only ever afford an older generation. I use Siri instead of Google Assistant, so I’d have to rely on AirPlay 2 (2nd gen and up) anyway. The second generation is available for 900 euros less than the fourth generation, that’s much more palpable ... I also love the different art covers!
2nd gen is still an awesome speaker, I'd be happy to own one! John
I use Amazon Echo Input, pairs with mine using bluetooth, and it works amazingly well, because the mic is away from the speaker
Thanks you for the comparison! If you must to choose between beoplay A9 4º and Beolab 3, wicht will you prefer?
That's a good one! I have a particular soft spot for BeoLab 3, they are the first B&O speaker that I listened to properly 13 years ago and completely changed my initial perception of the brand. Personally I will own a pair of BeoLab 3 at some point and keep them forever.
That said I also love A9, it sounds amazing and looks the business and I'm going to get one for my kitchen!
So....
For stereo image, discreetness, acoustic lens levels of detail, BeoLab 3 and Core.
For great all round sound, music while you do other things with some sit down listening and something that looks like beautiful furniture A9.
Hope that helps, John
@@BangOlufsenManchester Was my first contact too! thanks you for the answer!
Hi guys, thanks for this video. What's your opinion on the differences between the A9 third generation and the 4th one? Cheers.
Which is the best website rates/offers to buy B&O EQ to deliver internationally?
The A9 Mk2 sounds more composed and articulate
it does sound a lot clearer. I'm using Sennheiser GSP 500 with a DAC. Why is the second generation better sounding?
Hi John. Good review but a comparison between 3rd and 4th gen A9 would have been good to hear too. I can't believe Ian is stealing your lines now! What a liberty ;)
Sir Beef! I would have done that but I didn't have a 3rd gen A9 in the store when I filmed, I got rid of them to make way for the 4th gen. Boss Man Ian is under review now and may face a 3 video ban to think about what he did. John
@@BangOlufsenManchester That makes sense. Getting rid of the old to make way for the new. And I'm talking about the speakers there and not the staff ;)
is it really possible to upload an own image?
Great review ! Could you help Beoplay A9 4th gen or beolab 17 which is better?
Both good. If I was choosing for me I would go BeoLab 17, they are my favourites! Proper stereo from a pair of speakers. I wouldn't be upset if I got an A9 to take home either though. John.
Bang & Olufsen of Manchester John Thank you for the reply! I
Ok... don't they have poor bass (beolab 17) and they need a beolab 19 in order to get a nice complete sound setup?
@@kikediaz7044 Not at all, don't let their size fool you! BeoLab 17 extend down to around 30Hz, they have fantastic bass control. For music I would be happy using BeoLab 17 by themselves. I have set up 5.1 surround systems with BeoLab 17 and BeoLab 19 subwoofer and that sounds awesome for movies. John
Ok... maybe I need to change my edge for a pair of those then. I love the edge but I have had some troubles with overheating. I have returned 1 already and the new one is causing me the same problems.
Gen 3 and 4 are basically the same except for the Google assistant? Or they sound different?
Under the cover they are the same in terms of hardware. Generation 4 adds Google Assistant and the active room compensation. The compensation is more effective than a position switch so technically should sound better. John.
Dear all, do you know what kind of wall bracket should I get for a9?
I have muted the microphone on the back, but now 3 led lights are on at the front. How do I turn those lights off? I don't want Google to listen to me. For the rest: setup complete, amazing device, great B&O app. I have Beoplay A9 MK4 Gold Tone
hello john i want to know how to connect my beosound ballance or my beoplay a9 with my ecliplse 55 tv.
thank you in advance for everything.
Assistant boss! This is very funny )))
Good review! Fun and informative!
Where can buy the colorful cover showed at 3:39?
I get all of my custom covers from www.skiniplay.com
@@BangOlufsenManchester Thank you for answer!!
Does the 5th generation will be released soon？
Thank you for the review🤓👋🏽
Is the mk1 still worth buying would you say?
It sounds good but limited functionality now, you are far better with Mk2 upwards. John
4th version for 2,5K euro and only 4.2 bluetooth??? can't relate..
Yeah but you'd be better off using the Wi-Fi services for AP2 and Chromecast
Who made so cool covers for A9 ?
Skiniplay
You should use a Captain America's shield design
Our friends at B&O Ealing did it.... facebook.com/Bang.Olufsen.Ealing/posts/the-captain-is-back-in-town-captianamerica-beoplaya9-ealing-bangolufsen-custom/10157521367330972/
Hi i just buy the a9...where i can find that cover?thanks
skiniplay.com/
@@BangOlufsenManchester just bought!thx
Wish you guys were down in the South West, our “dealer” is awful, wouldn’t even show show me and my wife how the A9 we were collecting worked after we’d waited 2 months for it to arrive after having also paid for it when the order was placed.....
Why not speak to B&O about it Jim?
Done that a month ago - have heard zero, nothing at all.....
I’ll add that I’ve been a B&O customer for over 35 years.....!
Is it possible to add a external subwoofer to this??
H Eric, no you cannot add a subwoofer, it has it's own 8" sub built in. For a bigger experience a BeoSound Edge with it's 10" driver and active bass port might be better suited. John
Bang & Olufsen of Manchester hm, not even with a subwoofer that has a chromecast connected to it? So they are played through same group in the google home app! Or is this just a dream solution thats not possible with the a9?
Thanks for answering!
Show us how to hang it on the wall
Where is the position switch for wall or corner or free on the new A9?
Hi Its no longer needed as the new unit has room compensation, as explained in the video.
tried all day， still cannot setup Google Assistant for the 4 gen A9... any idea? Google home app doesn’t show the step to setup assistant while it does show it when I setup my google home mini .
Did you manage to sort it....
Hi, is the mark 2 version still worth it?
MkII is still good as it has Chromecast and Airplay support, if it's a good enough price and has been looked after go for it. I wouldn't recommend MkI anymore though.
Thanks a lot!
John, how can I contact you please?
jw.kingstreet@bang-olufsen.co.uk
Nice but they could have atleast change the sub for deeper base
M4D true but it already has really deep and rich bass, enough for most people
@@Max-gc3bp a bose sub can do better, i've tested both. Maybe the new room compensation will make a difference
@@asafari03 Bose "subs" can't do anything...
Guys stop discussion this. When you buy B&O products you pay for the furniture not the speakers. Bose has power, and sounds alright. But at the price point of this speaker, why not look into true Hi-Fi speakers? Like a powerful NAD amplifier, with some Dali, or B&W floorstanding speakers. You get so much more sound, and get true stereo. You will also be able to upgrade sooner or later, and be able to connect a subwoofer if that's what you want. So many options that are better compared to Bose or B&O.
Edge is not half as good as the A9's
Yes....Edge is a failure
Can u compare a9 vs the new sound bar
I’m getting the Edge 😊😊😊
It doesn't matter B&O is not prodcing quality products anymore. I have dozens of their products the essence which i have 3 of are poorly designed and still under warranty? Whatever that means because they don't honor their warranty. Don't deal with this company.
cover the leds with electric tape ...:p
Get a laser pointer for us newbies.
Good review
Cakap banyak lah...orang nak dengar speaker tu...