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Thank you Steve for spending some your valuable time to do this in-depth review. A review with a difference. No bells and whistle but straight to the point. I think you’re a very genuine and honest person.,
Thank you, I always try to give my genuine views in these videos. It has been great to spend some time playing music on some of my favourite speakers and to be able to share the results with you on video.
Very comprehensive Steve with your usual unique twist. If you had a drum kit there I'd happily come and enjoy a jam with you, huge respect to anyone that can play an instrument. John
Steve on this video you convinced me and I got my Beolit 20. I love it! The sound is out of this world 🌎 I replayed my music 🎶 and I can hear things and instruments that I never heard before. Thank you..
Steve. Great review. I appreciate how you showed how to give the speaker a stereo like sound. I like your adjustment. This is my first ever B & O product and I am very impressed
Thanks, glad the video was helpful. This is a great speaker and it benefits from a few small adjustments to give the best sound. Hope you enjoy the speaker!
Thanks! I enjoyed making this one... British weather is messing with my plans for the Porsche/A1 video, but I'm ready to start filming when the rain stops!
The Beolit 20 is my first Bang and Olufsen product, and I couldn't be happier. I've used it in my backyard and it sounds like I have surround speakers, and it not a small backyard. I love the wireless charging and its the reason I got the 20 over the 17. I got the silver/tan over the black/blue, but I wish they had continued the black/black. I cant get over how well the bass fills any room and doesn't muddle any of the range. The only real complaint I'd have, is wanting a forward and backward button on the speaker or a double press play/pause to go forward since I don't always have my phone in my hand or on me. Battery life is amazing. I can wait to be able to get more Bang and Olufsen products, I hoping to get the A9 next.
Thanks! I have some friends busy recording a music track specially for the road trip, so the video will be coming as soon as this is ready - watch this space!
Hy Steve! I own a Beoplay A2 and I'm a fan. My A2 did not came with a charger and during the unboxing I didnt see one for the Beolit 20. Does it come with a charger? If not what kind of charger shoud it use?
I thought that the new background blue behind the grid shines way too much and that the hole box more looks like blue than grey. Your video showed me that it's such an lovely soft blue. Actually I love this combination of metal, dark grey and a touch of blue. I found the perfect Christmas present for myself😂
Superb! Yes, this really does look good, I wasn't a fan of the looks of the previous model but the colours really make the Beolit 20 shine. I'm enjoying this for music in the kitchen at breakfast time...
Hi its me again. I just ordered one of these for myself used your link too. Is it your recommendation that this speaker not be used in the bathroom at all or would it be possible to if it would be kept as dry as possible except for some humidity and steam? I don't want to break it as soon as I get it haha
Steve sir I am just about to order my beolit 20 to stereo pair it with t beolit 17 that I have.no demo options available. How will it be for a stereo pair.ur feedbacks r very helpful.
Hi Steve, thank you for the review, I just ordered mine! May I ask you some questions if possible? Could you tell me if I can use my 20w output powerbank to charge it while playing on the go ? And how is the battery life? Some people say it only last 2 hours at full volume is that true? Also is there a white noise or buzzing sound when the speaker is active but not in use? (My beoplay P2 does that and it’s quite annoying). Thank you very much for your help!
Hi, glad the review was helpful! The battery lasts for a very long time, I find that 50% volume is still very loud and 2 hours listening at this level only takes about 15% from the battery life! There is no buzzing when not in use and yes, you should be able to charge it on the go from any good power bank.
Great video and review Steve, thank you to taking your time to help people like me who need help to make the best purchase ! To make my final decision, I near it down two portable speaker matching our house criteria, the Sonos move vs Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20. Quality for the audio and overall quality, B&O clearly the winner, but for the rest like price diff (around 300CAD more for the B&O), wifi/bluethooth, batterie life, conection etc, what do you think btw those two prodcut and what your choice will be ? Thank you for all !!!!!
Steve, thank you for a brilliant and entertaining review of the Beolit 20. I've been watching for this release since 2019! Quick question, if I may: Can the Beolit 20 be run off an AC outlet without having to dig into the battery for power?
Thanks! Yes, the Beolit 20 can be run from an AC outlet via the included mains charger and USB cable, this will ensure that the battery stays topped up
@@soundsheavenly cheers Steve, gonna order up a 17 now. Hard to justify an extra 150 for improved battery life and wireless charging, but I can always get one later for stereo pairing I suppose
Steve sir I have just connected my beolit 20 in stereo pair with my 17.it is sounding nice but the sound enhancement equalizer is not working in t b nd o app when both the speakers are connected in stereo. Pls.comment
Hey Steve, thanks for a great review. So glad I found you on TH-cam! I own a Beolit 15 and I was wondering if you think an upgrade is justified? Are the new features/sound quality compared to 15 substantial? Thanks again :)
I would definitely recommend taking your Beolit 15 into your local B&O store to have a listen side by side with the new Beolit 20 when you get a chance. The main improvements are the features, plus you can stereo pair two Beolit17 or 20, which is great.
I wanted to ask, is it normal to hear quiet white noise from the Beolit 20 speaker when you place it closer to your ear in quiet environment, particularly at night time?
Admittedly when I went to Knightsbridge and tested out the speaker I was only using my Mp3 player and not my smartphone so I couldn't use the app or able to download it. Definitely was powerful when you take that into account. Maybe I was slightly harsh before but it should be mains powered. When the battery does eventually run completely flat would consumers be able to replace it?
Yes, it does work better via the B&O app or when used via a direct cable. The battery replacement is an easy do-it-yourself job requiring only a screwdriver, I plan to cover this in a future video.
Hi, I used a cable for connecting the keyboard, this way there is no lag at all: 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
Hi Steve, I already have the Beolit 17 which i've been using since it's release; but the battery is dying with around only 2 hours playback. I can't think of any replacement because the sound quality is so good. Do you reckon the Beolit 20 is better in terms of sound and connectivity?
Hello Steve! I am looking forward to buy a Beolit Speaker. I’m not quite sure which one I should pick. Is the sound of the Beolit 17 and 20 EXACTLY the same? The only improvements are the battery life and the new charging feature, right? Thank you for your time!
Hi, yes the sound of Beolit 17 and 20 are the same, the differences are in better battery life and wireless phone charging on the 20, plus different colours.
What is the amplifier power distribution for the woofer and the full rangers in this speaker? On the website it says it has two 35W amps, but can we know how much power the woofer and the full rangers are getting individually out of the 70W?
Definitely has power but it's a more balanced sound, I turned up the sound and there wasn't any distortion even at the highest level. Maybe I will buy one in the end, because as I told you I connected it using my Mp3 Player and with just that alone it kicked out power. I think I may order one from Very in the next couple of weeks and really put it through it's paces at home and using the app. Steve what app exactly would I need to use when I end up buying this speaker? No point in judging it in the store in my room at home will give a true indication of the power and the bass settings. Reminds me in a way of Bose Sound link 3 speaker that I had a few years ago before I sold it.
Hi, yes you can charge your phone via the Qi charger whilst playing music, also the speaker can either be used whilst connected to mains power on from its battery. It can charge a phone via Qi wireless charging even when not connected to mains power.
From the thumbnail image I thought this is Christof Waltz presenting the speaker! Thank you for the review anyway, excellent pieces of design and sound.
@@soundsheavenly I have just bought the speaker by the way. I think your review was the final push! Loving the sound quality and the design, it is both a tactile and an audio pleasure.
Absolutely! If the tv has a headphone socket then the speaker can connect directly, otherwise you just need a DAC (digital to analogue converter) to use the tv optical output.
Great informative video Steve I really enjoyed it.. Having usually been a fan and purchaser of Bose bluetooth speakers.... can you tell me how the Beolit 20 compares.. to the sound of a Bose .. which is fantastic though sometimes a bit too deep on the bass..for my liking anyway.
Thanks, glad the video was helpful. Speakers each have their own tonal balance and this can be quite a personal preference, so I would always encourage you to hear the speakers for yourself if possible. However, my view is that the Beolit is far better than the equivalent Bose speakers, I see this as being a "night and day" difference. The different sound settings in the B&O app in particular allow you to easily tailor the Beolit sound to your liking, giving a significant sound improvement over similarly priced Bose speakers.
How does something like this compare sonically to a pair of BEOLAB 4000s? This might be a very silly question, but I was trying to be open minded on what to use for my next PC speaker :)
Hi, they are both very different speakers, so you really need to hear them for yourself and decide what works best for you. Either will work as PC speakers and I can help with cables whichever one you choose!
Does the Beolit20 have a DAC circuit built in to decode MQA somehow when paired ? I have a new pair of the same color 20's and they are incredible! I use them everywhere. Ive been experimenting with the KA3 FIIO DSD512, a variety of sources - V60 with unlocked Onkyo HF player that reports DSD 5.6Mhtz upscaling from 192/24 and 11.2M upscaling of DSD due to the 8-core quad-dac V60. and was wondering if there is a big benefit from splitting the 3.5 output from the KA3 in the DSD upscaling and going stereo mono lines to try it out. But maybe thats too much advance processing for the B&0lit 20s. I have found the higher sampling FLAC and AIFF in at least 24 bit REALLY open up a new dimension for these when paired. its sparkling pure sonic joy ! We very much enjoy your devotion and input in this facet of life that adds so much happiness to our world ! BTW- interest DB forecast locally. there is a planned Artimes rocket launch down the road from us on the space coast Florida tomorrow Aug29 and the outdoor sound forecast in Titusville from the 8.8 million ton rocket at the watch site west over the intercoastal river is 110-115db - unmanned moonshot at 8:33am. 25 miles south at jetty park will have 95-100db, depending on wind direction.
Thanks, glad you like my videos! The Beolit doesn’t take in MQA or any lossless signal unless you use a separate DAC via the 3.5mm analogue input, I can help with cables for this if required. Enjoy the launch, that should be amazing to see and hear!
Please don't worry, the socket is certainly there, I have been using it for the past few weeks! Maybe B&O don't realise just how useful this is to their customers? Please press the Bluetooth button to switch between the wireless and Aux inputs. I can help with any cables you need to play your music through this superb speaker!
@@soundsheavenly Thank you. The 3.5 mm mini-jack makes it possible to use as a source of music an older iOS or Android device that cannot run the B&O app.
Thanks! You can either use one or two speakers. When you use one speaker, it plays both the left and right channels together from the one speaker (not full stereo, but you still get all the sound), or you can wirelessly pair two speakers to get full stereo if you prefer.
@@soundsheavenly hello, well i doubt, sorry when i'm wrong ( i have Beolit 15)but in the center you have the active woofer, in the left en right front corner you have the tweeter, at the left and right side you have a passive woofer and at the back you have a tweeter for a more surround effect. So technically it is a 2.1 speaker.... Not like the beoplay p6 who has a tweeter at both sides and only a woofer at one of the sides ...
Hello steve just bought a beolit20 in japan … i just want to know how many hours should i charge the speaker and how could i know if its fully charge thanks and God bless…..
Hi, it should be supplied with a charger, if not please contact your nearest B&O store or the B&O website for the correct charger. The B&O app will tell you the charge level of the speaker
Nice review Steve I've been thinking lately of buying this speaker,in the last I had Bose Soundlink Mini 1 and 3 that also produces big sound for a small speaker.But now the competition have caught come when it comes to Bluetooth speakers producing sound from relatively small size.I have many Bluetooth speakers both unbranded and branded and last year I bought The Huawei Sound X Bluetooth Speaker and it also produces great bass and is powerful but is run by mains power,it originally sold for £299 but I got it for £199. Huawei Sound X uses Diavelet technology in it's speaker to produce the great bass sound.Strongly doubt if the Beolet 20 offers much better bass than my Huawei Sound X and I would expect it to being that it cost £450. Battery life I hear is terrible so makes me wonder why this Beolet 20 speaker is not mains powered also like my Huawei Sound X?£450 for a Bluetooth Speaker that the battery will run down quickly if player relatively loud in my view is not worth it.I hear claims that the speaker should last 24 hours but that seems grossly exaggerated. Very good speaker but there are other Bluetooth speakers that do more for less money.
Thanks, it is well worth hearing this speaker for yourself if you can, the sound is superb. I personally find the battery life to be excellent and I get many hours of use on a single charge. Overall, this is a quality product, made from tactile materials that I am happy to listen to.
The line input is always the best way to get hi resolution audio to the Beolit from an external source, Bluetooth should always be for convenience only…
Sure, this cable will give you great quality audio from your phone to the Beolit: 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
Hiya Steve, I just had a question about this new Beolit 20 model. did B&O manage to fix the distortion problems on this new model that the old Beolit 17 suffered from? The older version seemed to run into some problems when you played more bass heavy tracks through the speaker above half volume. To me this sounded almost like the DSP would over push the drivers and cause the bass to have this strange pow pow almost flabby character whenever a strong beat or heavy kick drum would play through the unit itself. I know I’m not the only one that has ran into this issue as I’ve seen a few people make videos on here showing this problem in full effect so was just wondering if they managed to rectify this on the new model and if it now plays cleaner?
Good question! I haven't been able to get the Beolit 20 to distort at all, but I suggest trying this for yourself with music that you know would be an issue on the Beolit 17 - please let me know what results you get.
Thanks for the quick reply! I haven’t purchased it yet as I have been sceptical about buying this new model just because they’ve stated that they haven’t changed the sound. Though they probably wouldn’t want to admit it they could have easily been sneaky and tweaked a couple things to rectify these issues behind the scenes and honestly I hope that this would be the case. funnily enough I’ve also ran into these issues with the original A1 and P6 and i actually think it all just boils down to the really strong tuning they’ve used in some past models and the drivers they’ve used just not being able to fully handle it. I will say my old S3 never had these problems and they actually managed to fix this issue with the newer second gen A1 and that speaker is now so much smoother and agile sounding than the original without this strange distortion. Hopefully while they haven’t specified it they’ve done the same with this new Beolit 20 model as I might just give in and buy one to test this theory out for myself. It may not sound it right now but I do actually love the brand a lot and think they produce some of the highest quality products on the market I just think you do have to be a lot more picky on products when they’re in this higher price range. (Sorry for the rambling lol)
@@lewis02mc No problem! I know that there are a lot of software updates going into the newer B&O products, so I think most of the issues like this are being resolved.
Ahhh well that’s good to know! Thanks for the Intel. Will definitely keep that in mind when purchasing future products from them. I’ve noticed that they’ve discontinued the P6 from the website which leaves quite a big gap between the A1 2nd gen and the Beolit 20 so I wonder if they have a replacement planned.
Good question! Yes, I will be doing a full vocal test of the Beolit 20 against the new Beosound Emerge speaker in the next week or two - watch this space!
Hi, no there shouldn't be any noise from the speaker in standby. Best to check that you don't have a device connected to the Aux socket or via Bluetooth
Sir as we don't have any b nd o demo store.so we are totally dependent online.beolit 20 or m5 or beosound balance only soundwise not features.2 beolit 20 in stereo or 1 beosound balance.
Beosound Level has a nicer sound than Beloit 20 but you will get more volume from two Beolit 20. I haven’t heard M5 recently to be able to comment on this
Sir in present times in my town online purchase is t only option to buy b nd o speakers. Can I trust amazon for a genuine b nd o product nd go ahead with my purchase of beolit 20.
Please DON'T TRUST third party online sellers when buying B&O products as you can't always be sure of getting genuine products, support or warranty. Please only use a B&O store or the official B&O website.
Can this Bang & Olufsen BEOLIT 20 speaker be used permanently plugged into an outlet? As I understand it, when it is 100% charged and continues to work connected to the outlet, it does not use or damage the battery? I will use it as a speaker for a stationary computer (Mac), and occasionally I will unplug it and use it as a portable battery. Is it advisable to buy it in order to use it as a high-quality computer speaker always connected to a power outlet?
I purchased the Bose Revolve + (bought 2 of them), but now this makes me regret it! Not that the Revolve + are bad, but I can tell that these considerably outperform the Bose. 37hz is very respectable for a small speaker like that. Great review, thanks!
Thanks. I haven’t heard the Resolve+ yet, but I would be surprised if it can match the B&O speaker. Well worth listening to this one if you get a chance
The it’s a honest 37hz it’s so sad almost all companies proclaim 20,000-20 ratings but don’t even come close, as well as misleading consumers that let’s say X high end company makes a speaker or any company for that matter and it rates a 20hz capability it negates any trust the consumer would have. As in it may very well be a stupendous speaker but because they said 20hz frequency response people may just see that and tout it’s just another garbage and falsely portrayed product…😅
Yes, the frequency response is correct and I have verified this in my workshop. Virtually no speakers can actually reproduce 20Hz in the real world so you are right to be cautious of other companies that claim this. I test every speaker that I review on this channel and I will call out any product that quotes incorrect information
@@soundsheavenly I’ve had the B&O pv1 sub and the PV1d and they both go to 20hz and at a reference quality as well. They’re not the loudest at an enclosed dual 8” 500W RMS but it’s the fastest responding sub/speaker I’ve ever experienced because while one wonder on one end plays X frequency then if it has to change tone right away it doesn’t have to wait for the one driver to be thrown in and out again. It uses its other driver to cut even the fastest response time in half these things are old but gold and built like bombs.
Have just purchased one of these beauties! .... after watching this brilliant review, from Steve and debating whether I should get the Beolit 20 or the Bose Soundtouch 30 (wired speaker) having always had Bose bluetooth speakers, it was a tough decision.. but in the end I went with the Beolit 20 speaker in the black.. and oh my god, it is bloody gorgeous, and like unwrapping a present.. to myself.. I was also able to update the Bluetooth, as there is now a software update.. which came as a surprise.. and I downloaded the B&0 app .. I really like the different sound modes..I tested it with Guns n Roses Sweet Child O' Mine.. sounded awesome and really picked up the electric guitar and vocals.. and also Darren Hayes Insatiable because his voice is like melted chocolate.. well his voice literally blew me away on this speaker.. I love it.... can you tell! Haha Huge thanks Steve!
@@soundsheavenly Your review definitely helped with my choice.. never had a B&O product before.. you are right though in comparison to Bose its a superior sound..
Good point, the styling of those classic Beolits was timeless! Please don't worry about the lack of in-built radio, you can use apps like TuneIn to give you high quality online radio stations from anywhere in the World wirelessly to the speaker instead.
Hi Steve, I own the 17 and I am the laughing stock of my mates when the music is blaring loud for an hour or so before it dies. Have they added a much larger battery? the 2200mAh on the 17 is pathetic consider the size of the speaker. I would happily sacrifice charge time for longer playtime
B&O claim a 30% improvement in battery life from the Beolit 20 compared to the 17, as well as the addition of wireless charging for your phone. Good that they have addressed this issue as the Beolit 17 needed a bigger battery capacity. No increase in price either, compared to the previous model.
I see that they claim better battery life, but if you wouldn’t mind testing I’d love to know what the full power on demanding music battery life is like. I’m more into my electronic music and I think the 17 has lasted as little as 45 mins on full blast. I know that’s not what it’s designed for but the charging requires around 60W which a regular portable charger can’t deliver! I never fancied paying £100 for a charger that could deliver that kind of power
@@barnabaswilson1062 I have been playing it very loudly and I can't get in to discharge whilst on mains power.....charging can be a bit slow if playing loudly, but the battery is still topping up all the time.
Mains power isn’t the problem i know that’s ample it’s just if you use a regular portable charger to try and charge it you have no luck. Also have they launched any other colours?
Yes, Beolit 17 gives the same sound quality, but battery life is imprved on the Beolit 20. I don't use the wireless charging of the Beolit 20, but this could be useful for people who like to take the speaker to places without any mains power.
my main gripe that has always stopped me from buying one is that the battery is tiny for the size of the speaker. 3200 maH is just too little for somebody who will want to show this thing off at an outdoor party every now and again.
The battery life is greatly improved from the previous Beolit 17, I find the Beolit 20 battery seems to last plenty long enough but I understand your view on this one.
@@soundsheavenly I've always loved the sound of the beolit models, but after seeing how much empty space they have inside them, I find it weird they dont put a 10.000maH in there. If they are efficient enough to last 6-8 hours on regular use, a 10k battery would put it up against other mid-large bt speakers.
£450 GBP in the UK, I think the European price is €500, so the same as the previous model Beolit 17. Apologies for not mentioning the price in the video, as this was not know at the time of preparing the video
@@curtdsouza8282 B&O have this in stock available to purchase now, you can use this link to visit their official website: on.beo.com/BangOlufsen_SoundsHeavenly
Thanks, I'm always looking for new music to showcase in my videos, please get in touch if you have any original (non-copyright) cello music and I will be happy to feature this for a future speaker test!
@@soundsheavenly sure sir.to be honest beolit17 is more powerful than 1 bose revolve plus but when I connect 2 revolve plus in stereo t difference is huge it outperforms my beolit 17 by a huge margin.so I feel t same will be with 2 beolits in stereo.b nd o rocks.
If you purchase the speaker on the official B&O website then you should be able to try this out and return it if you aren’t happy. I think you will love the sound!
Great video. Very informative. Looking to purchase one, I enjoy high end bluetooth speakers. Only the best for me. Can't stand cheap bluetooth speakers. Life's too short to be listening from a poor quality speaker.
Thank you! I agree, there is no point buying poor quality speakers. This is a very good sounding speaker, certainly the best portable Bluetooth speaker I have heard.
So there’s no sound quality advantage on the Beolit 20 over the 17? Quite a disappointment! It’s only a facelift which is a shame in the 3 years. Why didn’t B&O upgrade all the drivers plus add an extra tweeter for stereo on the rear instead of just one! Nice buttons layout, wireless charging and slightly extended battery life doesn’t excite enough!
@@stevendavies3379 No, but I can supply this here: 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 arrived today. Yes it is beautiful. Yes it is well made. And oh Lordy Lordy does it sound good. It has taken pride of place in the kitchen where it can be the soundtrack to my many culinary wotsits and thingummyjiggemmybobs
I bought two and paired it as stereo. I loved it even though the stereo pairing is horrible trial and error like a hundred times. But i loved it. Just don’t try to test it as an audiophile speakers. They are better than Beolit 12. And they are still better quality speakers than a lot of other speakers but they are not audiophile speakers. I tested it out Jurassic Park theme and thought that it was incredible until I hear it on the Airpod Max. Definitely a lot more details on the Airpod Max. Anyway, it’s not fair comparison as Headphones would aways win in price/performance. And you can’t wear your headphone 24/7. Anyway, i doubt that you will get the same details as Airpod Max even with the new Beosound Level.
Thanks, that is interesting to hear. I haven't tried the wireless stereo pairing, but I like the sound of my single Beolit 20 for music. Good headphones like the Beoplay H95 will always beat any normal speakers for sound quality, but (as you mentioned) you can't wear headphones all the time!
This speaker is exactly the same as the Beolit 17 in terms of sound, nothing different inside The only differences are battery life, wireless charging and aesthetics Not a substantial upgrade
Hi, sound quality is the same, but battery life is up 30% (at normal listening levels) accordingly to B&O, compared to Beolit 17. Plus wireless charging as you mentioned, without any price increase.
Good question. The speakers are designed in Denmark, but made elsewhere to reduce the cost. If the specifications are correct, the place of manufacture shouldn't reduce the quality. However, speakers made in Europe would often be too expensive for most people to buy
@@soundsheavenly Thank you for the answer. 🙂. I thought that Bang Olufsen are made only în Denmark. So , the quality is the same? I saw that it's designed in Denmark and Made in China.
Yes, the products are designed in Denmark and made in different countries to the high standards set by B&O. This keeps the costs down without any loss of quality
Such a pity it's a 'mono' speaker despite reproducing both left and right channels merged into one! Sadly that puts me off going for it. Who wants a mono speaker in the 21st century however good it sounds? I know it can be linked with a second Beolit 20, but it's not practical to simultaneously lug 2 speakers around my home. Back to Bose I am afraid...
Yes, it is a bit different to conventional stereo sound, although as a long-term stereo lover I do find that I get on really well with the Beolit for background music whilst doing jobs around the house - in this situation the lack of a stereo sound stage doesn't matter
@@soundsheavenly - thanks for the reply Steve and informative review. As a musician and record producer, stereo reproduction at the very least is important to me and my enjoyment of a recording...
@@drewbtodd Agreed, but it can be also interesting to hear how a mix sounds on a "point stereo" speaker, as this is becoming a popular way of playing music for many people and it can highlight issues in a recording that may be masked in a traditional stereo setup
Beolit 20 has Bluetooth 4.2, which as far as I am aware only differs from Bluetooth 5 in terms of the Bluetooth Low Energy specifications - these are aimed at wearable devices, where battery life is critical. For larger devices like the Beolit with ample battery capacity, there should be no difference between Bluetooth 4 and 5 in real terms.
Please check out my more recent video explaining some of the tech inside this speaker, then I will be interested to hear your views again: th-cam.com/video/ZsxmWuYYS90/w-d-xo.html
Have you heard it in person? It sounds incredible - more than enough for any BBQ party, or to play around the home. Specifications are a good start, but they don't tell you how a speaker will sound!
@@soundsheavenly Yes i heard it in real life and true, the sound is amazing and nothing wrong with the design. But as a daily driver at the end i have chosen the Marshall Stanmore II because all my devices have at least aptx support. And design is great too, i was doubting between the beolit and the stanmore II, beolit has battery, but i dont move things around anyway. both good speakers... as a Bluetooth device. For cinema i use a complete other system of course. And about beolit en stanmore II... My choice was really hard coz i liked both a lot. But the aptx possibility and maybe... maybe the slightly lower price tag, made me choose Marshall. Also my purpose, a daily driver for background music while working, not really high end purpose. And i understand people chose beolit above Stanmore 2. It's just about choice.
And yes people who will buy this stuff will be fortunat enough not to have Bluetooth 5.0 even in this age where even a 100 $ smart phone has Bluetooth 5.0 !!
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Thank you Steve for spending some your valuable time to do this in-depth review. A review with a difference. No bells and whistle but straight to the point. I think you’re a very genuine and honest person.,
Thank you, I always try to give my genuine views in these videos. It has been great to spend some time playing music on some of my favourite speakers and to be able to share the results with you on video.
Very comprehensive Steve with your usual unique twist. If you had a drum kit there I'd happily come and enjoy a jam with you, huge respect to anyone that can play an instrument. John
Thanks John! Yes we have a drum kit.... look forward to seeing you soon 👍🏻😎
But John, you can play with our heart strings, isn't that enough? :p
@@Mikipedia We are planning to get the Beo-Band together once virus restrictions are over - want to join us and sing?
Is the keyboard coming thru the speaker or only the drums. Can you connect a keyboard such as the Yamaha montage?
Great video, Steve! Very nice ending of the video,looking forward to the upcoming album with your songs ;-)
Thanks! Hope you have a great Christmas!
You do some good detailed review. Thank you for your efforts! It's very handy for someone looking to buy one of these.
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
Steve on this video you convinced me and I got my Beolit 20. I love it! The sound is out of this world 🌎 I replayed my music 🎶 and I can hear things and instruments that I never heard before. Thank you..
Thanks Marc, glad my video was helpful and that you are enjoying the speaker!
Steve. Great review. I appreciate how you showed how to give the speaker a stereo like sound. I like your adjustment. This is my first ever B & O product and I am very impressed
Thanks, glad the video was helpful. This is a great speaker and it benefits from a few small adjustments to give the best sound. Hope you enjoy the speaker!
Steve, you did another great video! if the A1 in the boxster doesn't work out you could always consider replacing your armrest with a beolit 20 :D
Thanks! I enjoyed making this one... British weather is messing with my plans for the Porsche/A1 video, but I'm ready to start filming when the rain stops!
The Beolit 20 is my first Bang and Olufsen product, and I couldn't be happier. I've used it in my backyard and it sounds like I have surround speakers, and it not a small backyard. I love the wireless charging and its the reason I got the 20 over the 17. I got the silver/tan over the black/blue, but I wish they had continued the black/black. I cant get over how well the bass fills any room and doesn't muddle any of the range. The only real complaint I'd have, is wanting a forward and backward button on the speaker or a double press play/pause to go forward since I don't always have my phone in my hand or on me. Battery life is amazing. I can wait to be able to get more Bang and Olufsen products, I hoping to get the A9 next.
Yes, this is a superb speaker, glad you like it! That is a great idea about the forward/backward music controls, I will feed that back to B&O.
Excellent review , will buy one on Amazon tonight
Good choice, this is a great speaker
Excellent video as usual Steve, still waiting for the Boxster A1 road trip 😀
Thanks! I have some friends busy recording a music track specially for the road trip, so the video will be coming as soon as this is ready - watch this space!
@@soundsheavenly I just bought a tube of construction glue which you can borrow to mount it properly?! ;)
@@Mikipedia :-) I like the way it looks on the mirror mount!
Thank you for your video.
You are welcome! Please let me know if there are any other B&O videos that you would like to see
4:30 First four minutes and I’ve subscribed and turned alerts on. Dare I say Steve may be the Fred Rogers of sound. Thanks Steve!
Thank you, that is a great compliment! Glad you liked the video, there are plenty more to follow in the coming weeks...
Hy Steve! I own a Beoplay A2 and I'm a fan. My A2 did not came with a charger and during the unboxing I didnt see one for the Beolit 20. Does it come with a charger? If not what kind of charger shoud it use?
Hi, yes the Beolit 20 includes a mains charger and USB-C cable. This is a great speaker with a really nice and powerful sound.
I just bought one off of Amazon - like new, based on your review.😊
Glad my review was helpful!
I thought that the new background blue behind the grid shines way too much and that the hole box more looks like blue than grey. Your video showed me that it's such an lovely soft blue. Actually I love this combination of metal, dark grey and a touch of blue. I found the perfect Christmas present for myself😂
Superb! Yes, this really does look good, I wasn't a fan of the looks of the previous model but the colours really make the Beolit 20 shine. I'm enjoying this for music in the kitchen at breakfast time...
I just bought the beoplay a1 and love it. Any idea when an updated beolit will be send to market?
This is a great speaker. Sorry I can’t talk about future product releases, but as soon as I am allowed to say more you will see a video on my channel!
Hi its me again. I just ordered one of these for myself used your link too. Is it your recommendation that this speaker not be used in the bathroom at all or would it be possible to if it would be kept as dry as possible except for some humidity and steam? I don't want to break it as soon as I get it haha
Superb! It should be fine as long as you don’t directly get it wet
Steve sir I am just about to order my beolit 20 to stereo pair it with t beolit 17 that I have.no demo options available. How will it be for a stereo pair.ur feedbacks r very helpful.
Please purchase on the official B&O website, I think you will like the sound of the Beolit in stereo
Fantastic!! Thanks
You are welcome!
Hi Steve, thank you for the review, I just ordered mine!
May I ask you some questions if possible?
Could you tell me if I can use my 20w output powerbank to charge it while playing on the go ?
And how is the battery life? Some people say it only last 2 hours at full volume is that true?
Also is there a white noise or buzzing sound when the speaker is active but not in use? (My beoplay P2 does that and it’s quite annoying).
Thank you very much for your help!
Hi, glad the review was helpful! The battery lasts for a very long time, I find that 50% volume is still very loud and 2 hours listening at this level only takes about 15% from the battery life! There is no buzzing when not in use and yes, you should be able to charge it on the go from any good power bank.
@@soundsheavenly Thank you for your reply it was very helpful!
You are welcome! Always happy to help
Great video and review Steve, thank you to taking your time to help people like me who need help to make the best purchase ! To make my final decision, I near it down two portable speaker matching our house criteria, the Sonos move vs Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20. Quality for the audio and overall quality, B&O clearly the winner, but for the rest like price diff (around 300CAD more for the B&O), wifi/bluethooth, batterie life, conection etc, what do you think btw those two prodcut and what your choice will be ? Thank you for all !!!!!
Thanks! I haven’t tried the Sonos Move, but the Beolit is an amazing speaker that I use daily. Highly recommended if your budget allows 👍
Steve, thank you for a brilliant and entertaining review of the Beolit 20. I've been watching for this release since 2019! Quick question, if I may: Can the Beolit 20 be run off an AC outlet without having to dig into the battery for power?
Thanks! Yes, the Beolit 20 can be run from an AC outlet via the included mains charger and USB cable, this will ensure that the battery stays topped up
@@soundsheavenly does the beolit 17 also have this feature
@@farting_bob Yes, it does.
@@soundsheavenly cheers Steve, gonna order up a 17 now. Hard to justify an extra 150 for improved battery life and wireless charging, but I can always get one later for stereo pairing I suppose
@@farting_bob Yes, the Beolit 17 and 20 can pair together in stereo
Steve sir I have just connected my beolit 20 in stereo pair with my 17.it is sounding nice but the sound enhancement equalizer is not working in t b nd o app when both the speakers are connected in stereo. Pls.comment
Hi, best to check this with B&O, it may be a fault or a software issue.
Hey Steve, thanks for a great review. So glad I found you on TH-cam! I own a Beolit 15 and I was wondering if you think an upgrade is justified? Are the new features/sound quality compared to 15 substantial? Thanks again :)
I would definitely recommend taking your Beolit 15 into your local B&O store to have a listen side by side with the new Beolit 20 when you get a chance. The main improvements are the features, plus you can stereo pair two Beolit17 or 20, which is great.
@@soundsheavenly Thanks so much for your reply Steve!
I wanted to ask, is it normal to hear quiet white noise from the Beolit 20 speaker when you place it closer to your ear in quiet environment, particularly at night time?
Hi, any noise should be minimal, not audible more than 20cm from the speaker in a quiet room.
Admittedly when I went to Knightsbridge and tested out the speaker I was only using my Mp3 player and not my smartphone so I couldn't use the app or able to download it. Definitely was powerful when you take that into account. Maybe I was slightly harsh before but it should be mains powered. When the battery does eventually run completely flat would consumers be able to replace it?
Yes, it does work better via the B&O app or when used via a direct cable. The battery replacement is an easy do-it-yourself job requiring only a screwdriver, I plan to cover this in a future video.
Did the keyboard have any lag Steve?Did you hook up via Bluetooth or cable?
Hi, I used a cable for connecting the keyboard, this way there is no lag at all: 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
What an exciting ground breaking design /s
The 2012 version of the Beolit was an all new design, this one carries on that design....
Hi Steve, I already have the Beolit 17 which i've been using since it's release; but the battery is dying with around only 2 hours playback. I can't think of any replacement because the sound quality is so good. Do you reckon the Beolit 20 is better in terms of sound and connectivity?
Beolit 20 has the same connectivity and great sound quality as Beolit 17, plus a better battery life.
Hello Steve!
I am looking forward to buy a Beolit Speaker. I’m not quite sure which one I should pick. Is the sound of the Beolit 17 and 20 EXACTLY the same? The only improvements are the battery life and the new charging feature, right?
Thank you for your time!
Hi, yes the sound of Beolit 17 and 20 are the same, the differences are in better battery life and wireless phone charging on the 20, plus different colours.
What is the amplifier power distribution for the woofer and the full rangers in this speaker? On the website it says it has two 35W amps, but can we know how much power the woofer and the full rangers are getting individually out of the 70W?
Hi, each speaker gets a separate amplifier, so the woofer gets 35W max. and the tweeter gets 35W max.
@@soundsheavenly Thanks for the reply. So like, the speakers have separate amps or it is out of the 70W only?
Definitely has power but it's a more balanced sound, I turned up the sound and there wasn't any distortion even at the highest level. Maybe I will buy one in the end, because as I told you I connected it using my Mp3 Player and with just that alone it kicked out power. I think I may order one from Very in the next couple of weeks and really put it through it's paces at home and using the app. Steve what app exactly would I need to use when I end up buying this speaker? No point in judging it in the store in my room at home will give a true indication of the power and the bass settings. Reminds me in a way of Bose Sound link 3 speaker that I had a few years ago before I sold it.
Please use the "Bang & Olufsen" app from the Google or Apple app store to get all the features of this speaker to work at their best.
Can this speaker be used while it's plugged in including the Qi charger.
Hi, yes you can charge your phone via the Qi charger whilst playing music, also the speaker can either be used whilst connected to mains power on from its battery. It can charge a phone via Qi wireless charging even when not connected to mains power.
From the thumbnail image I thought this is Christof Waltz presenting the speaker! Thank you for the review anyway, excellent pieces of design and sound.
Thanks! Although Christof is almost 20 years older than me 🤣
@@soundsheavenly I have just bought the speaker by the way. I think your review was the final push! Loving the sound quality and the design, it is both a tactile and an audio pleasure.
Great, glad my video was helpful!
Steve is it a good one also to connect it to my Samsung Tv in my kitchen?
Absolutely! If the tv has a headphone socket then the speaker can connect directly, otherwise you just need a DAC (digital to analogue converter) to use the tv optical output.
Great informative video Steve I really enjoyed it.. Having usually been a fan and purchaser of Bose bluetooth speakers.... can you tell me how the Beolit 20 compares.. to the sound of a Bose .. which is fantastic though sometimes a bit too deep on the bass..for my liking anyway.
Thanks, glad the video was helpful. Speakers each have their own tonal balance and this can be quite a personal preference, so I would always encourage you to hear the speakers for yourself if possible. However, my view is that the Beolit is far better than the equivalent Bose speakers, I see this as being a "night and day" difference. The different sound settings in the B&O app in particular allow you to easily tailor the Beolit sound to your liking, giving a significant sound improvement over similarly priced Bose speakers.
@@soundsheavenly Wow... thanks for the speedy reply. Can I just ask if it works well with the Apple iPhones.. for music streaming.. Thanks again! :)
How does something like this compare sonically to a pair of BEOLAB 4000s?
This might be a very silly question, but I was trying to be open minded on what to use for my next PC speaker :)
Hi, they are both very different speakers, so you really need to hear them for yourself and decide what works best for you. Either will work as PC speakers and I can help with cables whichever one you choose!
Does the Beolit20 have a DAC circuit built in to decode MQA somehow when paired ? I have a new pair of the same color 20's and they are incredible! I use them everywhere. Ive been experimenting with the KA3 FIIO DSD512, a variety of sources - V60 with unlocked Onkyo HF player that reports DSD 5.6Mhtz upscaling from 192/24 and 11.2M upscaling of DSD due to the 8-core quad-dac V60. and was wondering if there is a big benefit from splitting the 3.5 output from the KA3 in the DSD upscaling and going stereo mono lines to try it out. But maybe thats too much advance processing for the B&0lit 20s. I have found the higher sampling FLAC and AIFF in at least 24 bit REALLY open up a new dimension for these when paired. its sparkling pure sonic joy !
We very much enjoy your devotion and input in this facet of life that adds so much happiness to our world !
BTW- interest DB forecast locally. there is a planned Artimes rocket launch down the road from us on the space coast Florida tomorrow Aug29 and the outdoor sound forecast in Titusville from the 8.8 million ton rocket at the watch site west over the intercoastal river is 110-115db - unmanned moonshot at 8:33am. 25 miles south at jetty park will have 95-100db, depending on wind direction.
Thanks, glad you like my videos! The Beolit doesn’t take in MQA or any lossless signal unless you use a separate DAC via the 3.5mm analogue input, I can help with cables for this if required. Enjoy the launch, that should be amazing to see and hear!
@@soundsheavenly thank you! Yes, we will be in touch for stereo 3.5mm splitting cables, downstream from the ka3 fiio output !
The specifications on the B&O website mention the 3.5 mm mini-jack, but they are not mentioned or labeled in the quick start guide or the user guide.
Please don't worry, the socket is certainly there, I have been using it for the past few weeks! Maybe B&O don't realise just how useful this is to their customers? Please press the Bluetooth button to switch between the wireless and Aux inputs. I can help with any cables you need to play your music through this superb speaker!
@@soundsheavenly Thank you. The 3.5 mm mini-jack makes it possible to use as a source of music an older iOS or Android device that cannot run the B&O app.
@@charlesflynn4850 Yes, the Aux input socket is a very useful addition to the speaker, making it extremely flexible!
Do you think this speaker is less powerful compared to other similar speakers like the Marshall Tufton?
I haven't heard the Marshall speakers so I am sorry that I can't comment on those. This is a very powerful speaker for the size though.
Great review, is this speaker stereo on its own or does it need a second one?
Thanks! You can either use one or two speakers. When you use one speaker, it plays both the left and right channels together from the one speaker (not full stereo, but you still get all the sound), or you can wirelessly pair two speakers to get full stereo if you prefer.
@@soundsheavenly Alright thanks a lot
@@soundsheavenly hello, well i doubt, sorry when i'm wrong ( i have Beolit 15)but in the center you have the active woofer, in the left en right front corner you have the tweeter, at the left and right side you have a passive woofer and at the back you have a tweeter for a more surround effect. So technically it is a 2.1 speaker.... Not like the beoplay p6 who has a tweeter at both sides and only a woofer at one of the sides ...
Hello steve just bought a beolit20 in japan … i just want to know how many hours should i charge the speaker and how could i know if its fully charge thanks and God bless…..
Hi, it should be supplied with a charger, if not please contact your nearest B&O store or the B&O website for the correct charger. The B&O app will tell you the charge level of the speaker
Thank you steve i will do that … thank you for your info
Does this have a microphone built in to use it for calls?
No, this speaker is intended for music, not phone calls
Nice review Steve I've been thinking lately of buying this speaker,in the last I had Bose Soundlink Mini 1 and 3 that also produces big sound for a small speaker.But now the competition have caught come when it comes to Bluetooth speakers producing sound from relatively small size.I have many Bluetooth speakers both unbranded and branded and last year I bought The Huawei Sound X Bluetooth Speaker and it also produces great bass and is powerful but is run by mains power,it originally sold for £299 but I got it for £199. Huawei Sound X uses Diavelet technology in it's speaker to produce the great bass sound.Strongly doubt if the Beolet 20 offers much better bass than my Huawei Sound X and I would expect it to being that it cost £450. Battery life I hear is terrible so makes me wonder why this Beolet 20 speaker is not mains powered also like my Huawei Sound X?£450 for a Bluetooth Speaker that the battery will run down quickly if player relatively loud in my view is not worth it.I hear claims that the speaker should last 24 hours but that seems grossly exaggerated. Very good speaker but there are other Bluetooth speakers that do more for less money.
Thanks, it is well worth hearing this speaker for yourself if you can, the sound is superb. I personally find the battery life to be excellent and I get many hours of use on a single charge. Overall, this is a quality product, made from tactile materials that I am happy to listen to.
There's a problem with the software update, cant stereo pair two beolit 20.
In that case, please contact B&O via the support section of their website, I don't have control over their software!
Does the volume drop when it is 20% baterry? Mine did
Hi, yes the volume will reduce when the battery level is low if you are listening at high volumes
I hope Bang and Olufsen will install Bluetooth 5.3 in the latest Beolit 24 25 or whatever it is called so that you can play high res audio
The line input is always the best way to get hi resolution audio to the Beolit from an external source, Bluetooth should always be for convenience only…
Hi Steve
Can you recommend a good quality cable to use with my phone?
Sure, this cable will give you great quality audio from your phone to the Beolit: 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
Hi Steve
Just ordered one.
Thank you,much appreciated!
@waynehall3719 thanks, I will send this today!
Hiya Steve, I just had a question about this new Beolit 20 model. did B&O manage to fix the distortion problems on this new model that the old Beolit 17 suffered from? The older version seemed to run into some problems when you played more bass heavy tracks through the speaker above half volume. To me this sounded almost like the DSP would over push the drivers and cause the bass to have this strange pow pow almost flabby character whenever a strong beat or heavy kick drum would play through the unit itself. I know I’m not the only one that has ran into this issue as I’ve seen a few people make videos on here showing this problem in full effect so was just wondering if they managed to rectify this on the new model and if it now plays cleaner?
Good question! I haven't been able to get the Beolit 20 to distort at all, but I suggest trying this for yourself with music that you know would be an issue on the Beolit 17 - please let me know what results you get.
Thanks for the quick reply! I haven’t purchased it yet as I have been sceptical about buying this new model just because they’ve stated that they haven’t changed the sound. Though they probably wouldn’t want to admit it they could have easily been sneaky and tweaked a couple things to rectify these issues behind the scenes and honestly I hope that this would be the case. funnily enough I’ve also ran into these issues with the original A1 and P6 and i actually think it all just boils down to the really strong tuning they’ve used in some past models and the drivers they’ve used just not being able to fully handle it. I will say my old S3 never had these problems and they actually managed to fix this issue with the newer second gen A1 and that speaker is now so much smoother and agile sounding than the original without this strange distortion. Hopefully while they haven’t specified it they’ve done the same with this new Beolit 20 model as I might just give in and buy one to test this theory out for myself. It may not sound it right now but I do actually love the brand a lot and think they produce some of the highest quality products on the market I just think you do have to be a lot more picky on products when they’re in this higher price range. (Sorry for the rambling lol)
@@lewis02mc No problem! I know that there are a lot of software updates going into the newer B&O products, so I think most of the issues like this are being resolved.
Ahhh well that’s good to know! Thanks for the Intel. Will definitely keep that in mind when purchasing future products from them. I’ve noticed that they’ve discontinued the P6 from the website which leaves quite a big gap between the A1 2nd gen and the Beolit 20 so I wonder if they have a replacement planned.
@@lewis02mc Sorry I can't comment on future products but you can get great sound from either the A1 or the Beolit 20.
Can you do a vocal test on this speaker?
Good question! Yes, I will be doing a full vocal test of the Beolit 20 against the new Beosound Emerge speaker in the next week or two - watch this space!
Is it normal it’s having a hissing low noise standby?
Hi, no there shouldn't be any noise from the speaker in standby. Best to check that you don't have a device connected to the Aux socket or via Bluetooth
Sir as we don't have any b nd o demo store.so we are totally dependent online.beolit 20 or m5 or beosound balance only soundwise not features.2 beolit 20 in stereo or 1 beosound balance.
Beosound Level has a nicer sound than Beloit 20 but you will get more volume from two Beolit 20. I haven’t heard M5 recently to be able to comment on this
@@soundsheavenly sir not volume quality wise which will be better 2 beolit 20 in stereo or 1 beosound balance.?
Balance is better than two Beolit by a big margin
Thank u sir for all of ur replies.it has helped me a lot to decide which model to go for.
Sir in present times in my town online purchase is t only option to buy b nd o speakers. Can I trust amazon for a genuine b nd o product nd go ahead with my purchase of beolit 20.
Please DON'T TRUST third party online sellers when buying B&O products as you can't always be sure of getting genuine products, support or warranty. Please only use a B&O store or the official B&O website.
@@soundsheavenly b nd o official website will it deliver in india?
@@arijit8381 I don't know, you need to ask B&O!
Ok sir
Can this Bang & Olufsen BEOLIT 20 speaker be used permanently plugged into an outlet? As I understand it, when it is 100% charged and continues to work connected to the outlet, it does not use or damage the battery?
I will use it as a speaker for a stationary computer (Mac), and occasionally I will unplug it and use it as a portable battery.
Is it advisable to buy it in order to use it as a high-quality computer speaker always connected to a power outlet?
Hi, yes it can be used permanently plugged into the mains power without any issues or damage to the battery, it would make a great computer speaker!
I purchased the Bose Revolve + (bought 2 of them), but now this makes me regret it! Not that the Revolve + are bad, but I can tell that these considerably outperform the Bose. 37hz is very respectable for a small speaker like that. Great review, thanks!
Thanks. I haven’t heard the Resolve+ yet, but I would be surprised if it can match the B&O speaker. Well worth listening to this one if you get a chance
The it’s a honest 37hz it’s so sad almost all companies proclaim 20,000-20 ratings but don’t even come close, as well as misleading consumers that let’s say X high end company makes a speaker or any company for that matter and it rates a 20hz capability it negates any trust the consumer would have. As in it may very well be a stupendous speaker but because they said 20hz frequency response people may just see that and tout it’s just another garbage and falsely portrayed product…😅
Can you return them
Yes, the frequency response is correct and I have verified this in my workshop. Virtually no speakers can actually reproduce 20Hz in the real world so you are right to be cautious of other companies that claim this. I test every speaker that I review on this channel and I will call out any product that quotes incorrect information
@@soundsheavenly I’ve had the B&O pv1 sub and the PV1d and they both go to 20hz and at a reference quality as well. They’re not the loudest at an enclosed dual 8” 500W RMS but it’s the fastest responding sub/speaker I’ve ever experienced because while one wonder on one end plays X frequency then if it has to change tone right away it doesn’t have to wait for the one driver to be thrown in and out again. It uses its other driver to cut even the fastest response time in half these things are old but gold and built like bombs.
Have just purchased one of these beauties! .... after watching this brilliant review, from Steve and debating whether I should get the Beolit 20 or the Bose Soundtouch 30 (wired speaker)
having always had Bose bluetooth speakers, it was a tough decision.. but in the end I went with the Beolit 20 speaker in the black.. and oh my god, it is bloody gorgeous, and like unwrapping a present.. to myself.. I was also able to update the Bluetooth, as there is now a software update.. which came as a surprise.. and I downloaded the B&0 app .. I really like the different sound modes..I tested it with Guns n Roses Sweet Child O' Mine.. sounded awesome and really picked up the electric guitar and vocals.. and also Darren Hayes Insatiable because his voice is like melted chocolate.. well his voice literally blew me away
on this speaker.. I love it.... can you tell! Haha Huge thanks Steve!
Awesome, thanks for your kind words - I'm pleased that my review helped you! This really is a great speaker, enjoy!
@@soundsheavenly Your review definitely helped with my choice.. never had a B&O product before.. you are right though in comparison to Bose its a superior sound..
Thanks, yes they sound far better than other speakers of the same size!
To what version did the bluetooth upgrade to?
I believe it is version 4.2 but the B&O website will have confirmation
I have seen no other photography that shows off the royal blue material as seen through the black metal grill.
I think B&O should have made more of this nice styling touch - I was really impressed when I first saw it and I think it looks superb
It's a shame it doesn't look like a Beolit 707 or those from the early 70s, it's also missing the radio.
Good point, the styling of those classic Beolits was timeless! Please don't worry about the lack of in-built radio, you can use apps like TuneIn to give you high quality online radio stations from anywhere in the World wirelessly to the speaker instead.
Hi Steve, I own the 17 and I am the laughing stock of my mates when the music is blaring loud for an hour or so before it dies. Have they added a much larger battery? the 2200mAh on the 17 is pathetic consider the size of the speaker. I would happily sacrifice charge time for longer playtime
B&O claim a 30% improvement in battery life from the Beolit 20 compared to the 17, as well as the addition of wireless charging for your phone. Good that they have addressed this issue as the Beolit 17 needed a bigger battery capacity. No increase in price either, compared to the previous model.
I see that they claim better battery life, but if you wouldn’t mind testing I’d love to know what the full power on demanding music battery life is like.
I’m more into my electronic music and I think the 17 has lasted as little as 45 mins on full blast.
I know that’s not what it’s designed for but the charging requires around 60W which a regular portable charger can’t deliver! I never fancied paying £100 for a charger that could deliver that kind of power
To clarify it won’t it discharged faster than it charges when playing at full volume which is a bit of a product flaw in my eyes
@@barnabaswilson1062 I have been playing it very loudly and I can't get in to discharge whilst on mains power.....charging can be a bit slow if playing loudly, but the battery is still topping up all the time.
Mains power isn’t the problem i know that’s ample it’s just if you use a regular portable charger to try and charge it you have no luck.
Also have they launched any other colours?
Can you get Bluetooth 5.4 ?
Sorry I don’t know of any speakers that support this Bluetooth version yet
@@soundsheavenly thank you I get a Beloit 20 and wait for an update.
Buy Beolit17, it got the same same sound quality. Why do you need another charger?
Yes, Beolit 17 gives the same sound quality, but battery life is imprved on the Beolit 20. I don't use the wireless charging of the Beolit 20, but this could be useful for people who like to take the speaker to places without any mains power.
Hi steve, how can I send you a message? I have a question.
Please use the contact page at soundsheavenly.com to send me any questions and I will be happy to help!
my main gripe that has always stopped me from buying one is that the battery is tiny for the size of the speaker. 3200 maH is just too little for somebody who will want to show this thing off at an outdoor party every now and again.
The battery life is greatly improved from the previous Beolit 17, I find the Beolit 20 battery seems to last plenty long enough but I understand your view on this one.
@@soundsheavenly I've always loved the sound of the beolit models, but after seeing how much empty space they have inside them, I find it weird they dont put a 10.000maH in there. If they are efficient enough to last 6-8 hours on regular use, a 10k battery would put it up against other mid-large bt speakers.
@@a.michaels5656 I think that would make for a VERY heavy speaker? (but with great battery life!)
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Thanks!
What's the cost?
£450 GBP in the UK, I think the European price is €500, so the same as the previous model Beolit 17. Apologies for not mentioning the price in the video, as this was not know at the time of preparing the video
@@soundsheavenly Hey, no worries brother! Thanks and when would it be available for purchase?
@@curtdsouza8282 B&O have this in stock available to purchase now, you can use this link to visit their official website: on.beo.com/BangOlufsen_SoundsHeavenly
Playing a cello on it would have been nice.
Thanks, I'm always looking for new music to showcase in my videos, please get in touch if you have any original (non-copyright) cello music and I will be happy to feature this for a future speaker test!
One bose revolve plus is gud two in revolve plus in stereo is day nd night difference. I hope it is t same with 2 beolits in stereo.
I don't know about Bose speakers, but please let me know what you think when you have heard the Beolits.
@@soundsheavenly sure sir.to be honest beolit17 is more powerful than 1 bose revolve plus but when I connect 2 revolve plus in stereo t difference is huge it outperforms my beolit 17 by a huge margin.so I feel t same will be with 2 beolits in stereo.b nd o rocks.
If you purchase the speaker on the official B&O website then you should be able to try this out and return it if you aren’t happy. I think you will love the sound!
Great video. Very informative. Looking to purchase one, I enjoy high end bluetooth speakers. Only the best for me. Can't stand cheap bluetooth speakers. Life's too short to be listening from a poor quality speaker.
Thank you! I agree, there is no point buying poor quality speakers. This is a very good sounding speaker, certainly the best portable Bluetooth speaker I have heard.
So there’s no sound quality advantage on the Beolit 20 over the 17? Quite a disappointment!
It’s only a facelift which is a shame in the 3 years.
Why didn’t B&O upgrade all the drivers plus add an extra tweeter for stereo on the rear instead of just one!
Nice buttons layout, wireless charging and slightly extended battery life doesn’t excite enough!
The sound of the two speakers is exactly the same, they both sound superb
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Thanks! Hope the review was helpful
@@soundsheavenly Yes, your review was helpful and quite interesting... I never knew you could play the keyboard.... I enjoyed it., Thanks.
@@albertokito Thanks, I will add some more live music on the channel in the future!
Can I have it permanently plugged in please.
Hi, yes that is fine and works well.
@@soundsheavenly do they supply the aux input lead as well please.
@@stevendavies3379 No, but I can supply this here: 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
Yes, I’ve just ordered one of these now, you silver tongued devil.
Good decision! Please let me know what you think when it arrives!
@@soundsheavenly arrived today. Yes it is beautiful. Yes it is well made. And oh Lordy Lordy does it sound good. It has taken pride of place in the kitchen where it can be the soundtrack to my many culinary wotsits and thingummyjiggemmybobs
Superb! Glad to have been of service in your purchasing choice....
I bought two and paired it as stereo. I loved it even though the stereo pairing is horrible trial and error like a hundred times. But i loved it. Just don’t try to test it as an audiophile speakers. They are better than Beolit 12. And they are still better quality speakers than a lot of other speakers but they are not audiophile speakers. I tested it out Jurassic Park theme and thought that it was incredible until I hear it on the Airpod Max. Definitely a lot more details on the Airpod Max. Anyway, it’s not fair comparison as Headphones would aways win in price/performance. And you can’t wear your headphone 24/7. Anyway, i doubt that you will get the same details as Airpod Max even with the new Beosound Level.
Thanks, that is interesting to hear. I haven't tried the wireless stereo pairing, but I like the sound of my single Beolit 20 for music. Good headphones like the Beoplay H95 will always beat any normal speakers for sound quality, but (as you mentioned) you can't wear headphones all the time!
This speaker is exactly the same as the Beolit 17 in terms of sound, nothing different inside The only differences are battery life, wireless charging and aesthetics Not a substantial upgrade
Hi, sound quality is the same, but battery life is up 30% (at normal listening levels) accordingly to B&O, compared to Beolit 17. Plus wireless charging as you mentioned, without any price increase.
Bluetooth 4.2 ?!?!?!? Very odd in 2020.
Yes, Bluetooth 5.1 would have been better but the speaker still gives great performance
Hello. Why it's not Made in Denmark? And why it's Made in China?
Good question. The speakers are designed in Denmark, but made elsewhere to reduce the cost. If the specifications are correct, the place of manufacture shouldn't reduce the quality. However, speakers made in Europe would often be too expensive for most people to buy
@@soundsheavenly Thank you for the answer. 🙂. I thought that Bang Olufsen are made only în Denmark. So , the quality is the same? I saw that it's designed in Denmark and Made in China.
Yes, the products are designed in Denmark and made in different countries to the high standards set by B&O. This keeps the costs down without any loss of quality
@@soundsheavenly Ok. Thank you very much! I want to buy Bang Olufsen Beolit 20. I love the sound and the materials from which are made.
These are great speakers
Baterie not Stronk sound very good JBL Boombox more strong Bateri 24 )
I prefer the B&O sound!
sound perfekt battery nou good JBl ist only good baterie and more robus kvalitett nou more specifi 😎
@@soundsheavenly All the way 🙂
@@saula8703 Thanks!
Such a pity it's a 'mono' speaker despite reproducing both left and right channels merged into one! Sadly that puts me off going for it. Who wants a mono speaker in the 21st century however good it sounds? I know it can be linked with a second Beolit 20, but it's not practical to simultaneously lug 2 speakers around my home. Back to Bose I am afraid...
Yes, it is a bit different to conventional stereo sound, although as a long-term stereo lover I do find that I get on really well with the Beolit for background music whilst doing jobs around the house - in this situation the lack of a stereo sound stage doesn't matter
@@soundsheavenly - thanks for the reply Steve and informative review. As a musician and record producer, stereo reproduction at the very least is important to me and my enjoyment of a recording...
@@drewbtodd Agreed, but it can be also interesting to hear how a mix sounds on a "point stereo" speaker, as this is becoming a popular way of playing music for many people and it can highlight issues in a recording that may be masked in a traditional stereo setup
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No BT 5 in 2021, that must be a joke...
Beolit 20 has Bluetooth 4.2, which as far as I am aware only differs from Bluetooth 5 in terms of the Bluetooth Low Energy specifications - these are aimed at wearable devices, where battery life is critical. For larger devices like the Beolit with ample battery capacity, there should be no difference between Bluetooth 4 and 5 in real terms.
this is no high and. this is mid range.
Please check out my more recent video explaining some of the tech inside this speaker, then I will be interested to hear your views again: th-cam.com/video/ZsxmWuYYS90/w-d-xo.html
Fanciest unboxing I’ve ever seen
Thank you!
Design is nice, but BT 4.2 and only AAC and SBC codec support. Good enough to use on a BBQ party but that's it. No real value for money
Have you heard it in person? It sounds incredible - more than enough for any BBQ party, or to play around the home. Specifications are a good start, but they don't tell you how a speaker will sound!
@@soundsheavenly Yes i heard it in real life and true, the sound is amazing and nothing wrong with the design. But as a daily driver at the end i have chosen the Marshall Stanmore II because all my devices have at least aptx support. And design is great too, i was doubting between the beolit and the stanmore II, beolit has battery, but i dont move things around anyway. both good speakers... as a Bluetooth device. For cinema i use a complete other system of course. And about beolit en stanmore II... My choice was really hard coz i liked both a lot. But the aptx possibility and maybe... maybe the slightly lower price tag, made me choose Marshall. Also my purpose, a daily driver for background music while working, not really high end purpose. And i understand people chose beolit above Stanmore 2. It's just about choice.
@@CVB073 Thanks, I can see why you chose the Marshall as it is also a great speaker.
And yes people who will buy this stuff will be fortunat enough not to have Bluetooth 5.0 even in this age where even a 100 $ smart phone has Bluetooth 5.0 !!
Can you hear any difference between Bluetooth 4.1 and 5.0?
Get straight to the point MATE
Ok, "It is a great speaker". Summed up in 5 words. Anything else you need to know?
If you want quality sound forget bluetooth speaker please😡😡😡
Please remember that you can also use this speaker via its line input without any loss of quality!