Steve from SoundsHeavenly.com demonstrates three easy ways to improve the sound of the Beolit 17 and 20 Bluetooth speakers from Bang & Olufsen! If you have any questions about getting the best from your Bang and Olufsen system, please ask Steve at soundsheavenly.com If these videos have helped you to enjoy your Bang and Olufsen products, please consider buying Steve a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/soundsheavenly - many thanks!
I’ve had this speaker for over a year and never knew about the pinch/zoom setting in the app, this just changed the game. Thank you for explaining this!
Hi Steve! I’m sadly not able to pinch/zoom….is there a setting required for that to work? I’m on an iPhone 14….it should work. Thanks for everything, great content. Love watching!!!
Steve, you forgot to say how GOOD your music will sound in this little box! Belolit 20 is fantastic! The sound. I can hear things in my cd 💿that I’ve never heard before. The clarity and Elvis is in my living room singing to me.
Great tip steve using the app to fine tune the sound on the Beolit. It allowed me to get closer to what I prefer and really changes the speaker sound. Love my new Beolit 20. I took a leap getting it (not cheap). Thanks in part to your videos glad I did and that extra couple hundred $ is well spent since I’ll get years of use out of it. 😊
@@soundsheavenly great. I subbed tonight. Just bought two levels on offer for stereo in my bedroom. Haven’t heard them in the flesh so hoping they are as good as they look !
Steve, that's great. It can be confusing to change the Beosonic settings. Would you consider doing a similar video to show how to get the best out of the Beosound A5?
Hi, I have made some similar videos covering the setup and settings of the H95, please go to this link at my channel page to see them: th-cam.com/users/soundsheavenlycablessearch?query=h95
Thank you for putting this out. The beosonic app is not really easy to use. This tuning makes the speaker sound neutral like a proper hifi speaker should. Thank you!
Now I tried the movie setting as well. It works well with tv shows or movies. I tried it with music as well and I like the extra stereo width it gives, but it doesn’t quite work in terms of the bass. On the other hand if I increase the circle size on the music setting it doesn’t sound quite natural either. This makes me think there could be a setting with a larger circle size for music that I would prefer over the music setting. I did some experimenting, but it’s not easy to find.
Played around some more. The larger circle size seems to work with the movie setting, but if you want to decrease the bass it’s always going to be brighter than the music setting so in the end I went back to the music setting.
@@soundsheavenly PS: Whether Beolit how compares to the highly recommended Soundcore Motion X600, the only relatively cheap outdoor (IPX7) hi-fi, hi-res spatial speaker? There are some fairly convincing tests..Beolit is certainly an another category for many reasons, but surprises may happen..(Yes, I see, you are a B&O expert/enthusiast...the answer is quite foreseeable.. :) I hunt for an exceptionally expedient outdoor speaker, to match portable analog synthesizers, like a celestial toned ARP 2600, not too many tiny speakers may be capable for this job (full bodied, mellow 70s analog character, extreme sound versatility)..
@@molabartos In terms of styling, Beolit 17 is a development of Beolit 15. However, in terms of sound it is a new product. Sorry I haven't heard of the other products that you mentioned, so I can't comment on these.
Glad you liked the video! Yes, you can pair two Beolit 17s using this cable: soundsheavenly.com/beolab-4-and-4pc/79-335-beolab-4-4pc-input-cable-minijack-connection.html#/2-length-1m
@@soundsheavenly Thank you for your reply! With this cable are you able to enable “Stereo Audio” L&R or will be Mono? Also if you pair the speakers either with cable or wirelessly do you forfeit BeoSonic EQ? Thanks again
@@alexevo1997 Hi, this cable keeps the correct left/right stereo sound. Beosonic EQ works for all input settings, including when the speakers are used via the cable.
My new Beolit 20 speaker has a noticeable white noise/hum even when no music is playing, regardless of the volume setting. Have any of you experienced this?
Sorry to hear tat, there should be no noise or hum at all, so this sounds like an issue with the speaker. I suggest taking this back to the store where you purchased it, or raising a support case with B&O via their website.
@@crypticself80 the B&O team seemingly was transitioning to a different warranty fulfillment company while I had my problem. After 2+ weeks of poor communication and no promise that the issue would be corrected, I just returned the speaker through the retailer from which I bought it. I bought a set of BT speakers which could be used in stereo to each other and cost 1/2 the Beolit’s price combined.
Hi Steve, silly question, but would these be applicable to the beolit 15 I have :). Bought one the other day second hand, and now I'm not sure I can go back, love the sound
Beolit 15 is great but it has different tech from the newer Beolit 17 and 20. Hence, the advice for the 17 and 20 in this video won't apply to your Beolit 15.
Hi, glad my video was helpful! If your TV has a headphone socket then you just need this cable to connect to the Beolit speaker: 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
Steve, I just got my and it is everything you say. It sounds amazing 🤩 and using the app with all your tricks does make it stereo. Thank you. You should say that you can buy them with you because it comes with all different plugs for different Countries. Just as the S3
I have the problem, that the bass is really uncomfortable on a lot of metal music. It's heavy, even with reduced volume. When I change the good preset "ambient", the bass will be reduced (but even then it's massive), but the mids and heights change too. I just want to reduce the bass. Even with an equalizer on my phone I can't reduce the bass to a pleasant level. Any tips? :/
Hi, I suggest using the tone wheel in the B&O app, with some experimenting you can reduce the bass to a reasonable level. I also find the bass to be a bit heavy as standard, but I really like the sound now I've tweaked it a bit in the app.
Hello do you know if the Blutooth can be turned off or is it always on? Also does the EQ app rely on Blutooth or can it work through an aux cable? Kind regards
Thanks, glad my videos have been helpful! I haven't seen a specific case for the Beolit, but I use the original box when transporting it (eg. to go on vacation) as that gives a perfect secure fit
Hi Steve, I have a pair of Beloit 17. My question is can I connect one 17 with 3.5mm cable and the other 17 wirelessly (it's little far from the audio player)?
Wish I could get the battery rebuilt for my Beolit 12. Because it's a four cell Li-ion battery with a controller circuit you can't send them through the post. Unit has only worked on mains power for last five years so has lost its portability. Sound quality is unmatched though and tailoring the sound with eq is not necessary.
Hi, I have some similar videos covering the setup and settings of the H95, please go to this link at my channel page to see them: th-cam.com/users/soundsheavenlycablessearch?query=h95
Hi, if you mean Beoplay P2 then this is a stand-alone Bluetooth speaker without an audio input connection, so this won't work with a Beolit 20 or a vinyl player. However, Beolit 20 has a 3.5mm line input for connecting a vinyl player. Please feel free to get in touch at soundsheavenly.com with details of which vinyl player you wish to use and I can help with the connections.
Please check the volume of the device that you have connected to the Beolit, the volume setting on this device must be at maximum then you should have the same volume level ass the Bluetooth streaming on the Beolit.
@@soundsheavenly Thanks for your reply! I found the problem. Headphones safety was toggled on in iPhone settings and since the iPhone recognizes the Beolit as headphones when using a wired connection, it applied those same reduced volume settings to the speaker.
I can't get the volume to go up on mine. it only goes up to a very low volume and that's it. I used to be able to turn it up to high volume but now it won't do it. any suggestions?
Check you don’t have a volume limiter in the phone settings. Also, if using the line input, fully turn up the volume on the device connected to the Beolit, this will give full volume control from the Beolit.
You can use the same positions on the Beosonic tone wheel when pairing two speakers together via Bluetooth, but you won't be able to expand the stereo width control. However, if you pair two speakers from your phone or laptop via this cable instead, then the stereo width setting can still be used: soundsheavenly.com/beolab-4-and-4pc/79-335-beolab-4-4pc-input-cable-minijack-connection.html#/2-length-1m
Thanks Steve. I just got one, and it has a hissing noise.. one that doesnt get heard with cheap sonny bluetooth speaker.. any idea? Its worse in classic or in vanyl...
That sounds like you have bought a faulty speaker, as they shouldn't hiss. Best to take it back to the seller or raise a fault request with B&O if it is under warranty.
Hi, this is a Bluetooth speaker, so it isn't intended to work wirelessly with a TV or with a subwoofer. You would need to be looking at B&O's current Beolab speaker range for that, along with the Transmitter 1.
Yes, if you connect the speaker to your music player with a cable then you can play hi fi or lossless music from your device, even though Bluetooth doesn’t support lossless audio
B & O have been up to their old tricks. They've updated the app again. Now you can't "enlarge" the circle in the sound parameters to increase the sound impact. I'm not sure why they've done that? It's very irritating. That app needs scrapping, and they should start again.
That is strange, I have the latest version of the app and I am still able to expand the circle of the tone wheel for my Beolit 20. Please note that this won't work if you have two speakers stereo paired.
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Steve from SoundsHeavenly.com demonstrates three easy ways to improve the sound of the Beolit 17 and 20 Bluetooth speakers from Bang & Olufsen! If you have any questions about getting the best from your Bang and Olufsen system, please ask Steve at soundsheavenly.com If these videos have helped you to enjoy your Bang and Olufsen products, please consider buying Steve a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/soundsheavenly - many thanks!
I’ve had this speaker for over a year and never knew about the pinch/zoom setting in the app, this just changed the game. Thank you for explaining this!
Glad to have been able to help! This is a great speaker, with some really useful options in the app to give lots of sound adjustment
Hi Steve! I’m sadly not able to pinch/zoom….is there a setting required for that to work? I’m on an iPhone 14….it should work. Thanks for everything, great content. Love watching!!!
The pinch/zoom won’t work if you have two speakers paired, but it should work for one speaker. Thanks, glad you like my videos!
@@soundsheavenly thank you. I only have one, no pairing. Odd, but I’ll investigate. Thanks again so much!
Steve, you forgot to say how GOOD your music will sound in this little box!
Belolit 20 is fantastic! The sound. I can hear things in my cd 💿that I’ve never heard before. The clarity and Elvis is in my living room singing to me.
Sorry Marc, yes this is a lovely speaker, it really gives a nice tone to your music!
Dear Steve, you are my hero ! Thanks for giving us so much.
Thanks, you are very kind! Glad you like my videos!
Great tip steve using the app to fine tune the sound on the Beolit. It allowed me to get closer to what I prefer and really changes the speaker sound. Love my new Beolit 20. I took a leap getting it (not cheap). Thanks in part to your videos glad I did and that extra couple hundred $ is well spent since I’ll get years of use out of it. 😊
Glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound, this is a great speaker!
You do some great videos ! Been binging them lately. Thanks Steve. Best from Ireland.
Awesome, thank you! I have a big B&O trip through Europe coming up in the next few weeks, so lots of videos to follow soon!
@@soundsheavenly great. I subbed tonight. Just bought two levels on offer for stereo in my bedroom. Haven’t heard them in the flesh so hoping they are as good as they look !
@@lucifersheadscarf6988 Thank you! Please let me know if you need any help with cables for these great speakers!
Many thx Steve - great advice as usual - really like your settings. Steve Alexander
Thanks Steve, glad they were helpful!
Brilliant tips - thanks, Steve👍👍👍
Thanks, glad the video was helpful!
Thank you so much, this is very helpful that’s a ton!❤
Glad it was helpful!
You got a new subscriber
Thank you! Lots more B&O videos coming soon...
@@soundsheavenly please do about the Beoplay ex
Thanks, I have a lot of videos planned, I will try to get some EX earphones to test
Steve, that's great. It can be confusing to change the Beosonic settings. Would you consider doing a similar video to show how to get the best out of the Beosound A5?
Thanks, that is a great idea! I will get the A5 video sorted in the next few weeks!
I use the same bottom right setting as well!
They say that great minds think alike! 😉
Thanks Steve! Please could you do a similar video for H95s?
Hi, I have made some similar videos covering the setup and settings of the H95, please go to this link at my channel page to see them: th-cam.com/users/soundsheavenlycablessearch?query=h95
Thank you for putting this out. The beosonic app is not really easy to use. This tuning makes the speaker sound neutral like a proper hifi speaker should. Thank you!
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Now I tried the movie setting as well. It works well with tv shows or movies. I tried it with music as well and I like the extra stereo width it gives, but it doesn’t quite work in terms of the bass. On the other hand if I increase the circle size on the music setting it doesn’t sound quite natural either. This makes me think there could be a setting with a larger circle size for music that I would prefer over the music setting. I did some experimenting, but it’s not easy to find.
Played around some more. The larger circle size seems to work with the movie setting, but if you want to decrease the bass it’s always going to be brighter than the music setting so in the end I went back to the music setting.
@@mikkoahvenniemi5165Thanks, that is really helpful!
15, 17 and 20 have the same overall sound originally?
Thanks!
Beolit 17 and 20 have the same sound. Both of these are upgraded from Beolit 15, as this has different tech inside and a different sound.
@@soundsheavenly Thank you! ...another source claimed 17 was rather a facelift, not a development..
@@soundsheavenly PS: Whether Beolit how compares to the highly recommended Soundcore Motion X600, the only relatively cheap outdoor (IPX7) hi-fi, hi-res spatial speaker? There are some fairly convincing tests..Beolit is certainly an another category for many reasons, but surprises may happen..(Yes, I see, you are a B&O expert/enthusiast...the answer is quite foreseeable.. :)
I hunt for an exceptionally expedient outdoor speaker, to match portable analog synthesizers, like a celestial toned ARP 2600, not too many tiny speakers may be capable for this job (full bodied, mellow 70s analog character, extreme sound versatility)..
@@molabartos In terms of styling, Beolit 17 is a development of Beolit 15. However, in terms of sound it is a new product. Sorry I haven't heard of the other products that you mentioned, so I can't comment on these.
Thank you@@soundsheavenly
Great video thanks! Question can I pair both of my Beolit17 via 3.5mm cable? Thanks in advance
Glad you liked the video! Yes, you can pair two Beolit 17s using this cable: soundsheavenly.com/beolab-4-and-4pc/79-335-beolab-4-4pc-input-cable-minijack-connection.html#/2-length-1m
@@soundsheavenly Thank you for your reply! With this cable are you able to enable “Stereo Audio” L&R or will be Mono?
Also if you pair the speakers either with cable or wirelessly do you forfeit BeoSonic EQ? Thanks again
@@alexevo1997 Hi, this cable keeps the correct left/right stereo sound. Beosonic EQ works for all input settings, including when the speakers are used via the cable.
My new Beolit 20 speaker has a noticeable white noise/hum even when no music is playing, regardless of the volume setting. Have any of you experienced this?
Sorry to hear tat, there should be no noise or hum at all, so this sounds like an issue with the speaker. I suggest taking this back to the store where you purchased it, or raising a support case with B&O via their website.
Did they send you a new Beolit 20 after telling the seller? I just got mine and have the same issue. The noise isn't loud but noticable still.
@crypticself80 Always purchase from the B&O website or an approved B&O store to be sure of getting warranty support
@@crypticself80 the B&O team seemingly was transitioning to a different warranty fulfillment company while I had my problem. After 2+ weeks of poor communication and no promise that the issue would be corrected, I just returned the speaker through the retailer from which I bought it. I bought a set of BT speakers which could be used in stereo to each other and cost 1/2 the Beolit’s price combined.
Thanks Steve 👍
You are welcome, glad it was helpful!
Hi Steve, silly question, but would these be applicable to the beolit 15 I have :). Bought one the other day second hand, and now I'm not sure I can go back, love the sound
Beolit 15 is great but it has different tech from the newer Beolit 17 and 20. Hence, the advice for the 17 and 20 in this video won't apply to your Beolit 15.
Ahhh thanks for clearing that up 🙂
Hi, just watched your video and found it very useful thanks. What cable can i use too connect directly too my tv?
Hi, glad my video was helpful! If your TV has a headphone socket then you just need this cable to connect to the Beolit speaker: 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
Is there going to be Beolit 24 coming soon? Or we just buy BEOLIT 20?
Sorry I don’t know anything about future products until they are made public
Steve, I just got my and it is everything you say. It sounds amazing 🤩 and using the app with all your tricks does make it stereo. Thank you.
You should say that you can buy them with you because it comes with all different plugs for different Countries. Just as the S3
Thanks Marc, glad you like it! This is a great speaker
I have the problem, that the bass is really uncomfortable on a lot of metal music. It's heavy, even with reduced volume. When I change the good preset "ambient", the bass will be reduced (but even then it's massive), but the mids and heights change too. I just want to reduce the bass. Even with an equalizer on my phone I can't reduce the bass to a pleasant level. Any tips? :/
Hi, I suggest using the tone wheel in the B&O app, with some experimenting you can reduce the bass to a reasonable level. I also find the bass to be a bit heavy as standard, but I really like the sound now I've tweaked it a bit in the app.
@@soundsheavenly I tried that, but couldn't find a good compromise. :( But thank you for the response!
My suggestion for the app setting is shown in this video at 2:30 th-cam.com/video/t7-NUO-lcX4/w-d-xo.html
Which one has better sound quality? Beolit 17 or 20? can you give me the detailed comparison?
Hi, they both sound exactly the same, there is no difference at all.
Hello do you know if the Blutooth can be turned off or is it always on? Also does the EQ app rely on Blutooth or can it work through an aux cable? Kind regards
Yes, you can turn off Bluetooth, the EQ also works for the 3.5mm Aux input via a cable.
Hi Steve, you taught me tons of B&o info.
Do you have any suggestions on a case/ cover/protective bag for the beolit 20? Thank you in advance!
Thanks, glad my videos have been helpful! I haven't seen a specific case for the Beolit, but I use the original box when transporting it (eg. to go on vacation) as that gives a perfect secure fit
Hi Steve, I have a pair of Beloit 17. My question is can I connect one 17 with 3.5mm cable and the other 17 wirelessly (it's little far from the audio player)?
Hi, in order to have a stereo pair then they must both be wired, or both wireless. I can help with a suitable wire at soundsheavenly.com
Wish I could get the battery rebuilt for my Beolit 12. Because it's a four cell Li-ion battery with a controller circuit you can't send them through the post. Unit has only worked on mains power for last five years so has lost its portability. Sound quality is unmatched though and tailoring the sound with eq is not necessary.
You should still be able to get new batteries from B&O. Best to avoid aftermarket batteries as the quality can be very poor
Hi Steve. Could you please do a video like this for H95s. Cheers.
Hi, I have some similar videos covering the setup and settings of the H95, please go to this link at my channel page to see them: th-cam.com/users/soundsheavenlycablessearch?query=h95
Hi Steve, do you think P1 plus vinyl player works well with Beloit 20? Thanks for your advice!
Hi, if you mean Beoplay P2 then this is a stand-alone Bluetooth speaker without an audio input connection, so this won't work with a Beolit 20 or a vinyl player. However, Beolit 20 has a 3.5mm line input for connecting a vinyl player. Please feel free to get in touch at soundsheavenly.com with details of which vinyl player you wish to use and I can help with the connections.
I connected aux cable, but Beosonic EQ doesn’t work, and how to turn off wireless mode?
The EQ should work for all inputs once you open the app, press the Bluetooth button to switch between the wired and wireless connections
Can this be used as a tv speaker and will there be latency?
These Beolits make superb TV speakers, as there is no noticeable latency via the line input
@@soundsheavenly thanks for the reply! I suppose there might be latency or video/sound not synced through Bluetooth then?
@@jondoeami Bluetooth latency may vary depending on the connected device, but the line input isn't delayed.
I’ve noticed on my Beolit 17 the volume drops significantly when I use the 3.5mm connection as compared to the Bluetooth.
Please check the volume of the device that you have connected to the Beolit, the volume setting on this device must be at maximum then you should have the same volume level ass the Bluetooth streaming on the Beolit.
@@soundsheavenly Thanks for your reply! I found the problem. Headphones safety was toggled on in iPhone settings and since the iPhone recognizes the Beolit as headphones when using a wired connection, it applied those same reduced volume settings to the speaker.
@@Mercy_Pants Glad to hear you found the cause of the issue!
I can't get the volume to go up on mine. it only goes up to a very low volume and that's it. I used to be able to turn it up to high volume but now it won't do it. any suggestions?
Check you don’t have a volume limiter in the phone settings. Also, if using the line input, fully turn up the volume on the device connected to the Beolit, this will give full volume control from the Beolit.
Steve, what if I join 2 speakers together, how do I get the best sound and connectivity?
You can use the same positions on the Beosonic tone wheel when pairing two speakers together via Bluetooth, but you won't be able to expand the stereo width control. However, if you pair two speakers from your phone or laptop via this cable instead, then the stereo width setting can still be used: soundsheavenly.com/beolab-4-and-4pc/79-335-beolab-4-4pc-input-cable-minijack-connection.html#/2-length-1m
Is it only on some products from B&O you can expand the dots??
Yes, this is only for speakers like Beolit 17/20 and Beosound Level which have the ability to play stereo sound from a single speaker.
@@soundsheavenly I can on my M5 but not on the Stage. Thanks 🙏
Thanks Steve. I just got one, and it has a hissing noise.. one that doesnt get heard with cheap sonny bluetooth speaker.. any idea? Its worse in classic or in vanyl...
That sounds like you have bought a faulty speaker, as they shouldn't hiss. Best to take it back to the seller or raise a fault request with B&O if it is under warranty.
is it possible to run 2 of them and a sub wireless in a tv setup or more of them in a wireless atmos setup? without a b&o tv.
Hi, this is a Bluetooth speaker, so it isn't intended to work wirelessly with a TV or with a subwoofer. You would need to be looking at B&O's current Beolab speaker range for that, along with the Transmitter 1.
@@soundsheavenly i know its not intended that way but is it possible. :)
Hi, not that I know of, sorry!
Can you pair a beolit 20 and a beosoung a5?
No, you can only pair two Beolits together or two A5s.
Does it support Hi-fi music?
Yes, if you connect the speaker to your music player with a cable then you can play hi fi or lossless music from your device, even though Bluetooth doesn’t support lossless audio
@@soundsheavenly thank you 🌹
Hi Steve, can i pair beolit 17 for stereo with beosound a1 gen 2? Thanks before.
Hi, sorry but you can’t pair different speakers, only the same type can be paired
Thanks Steve!
Does t sound enhancement work in stereo pair sir?
Good question - I haven't tried this, but I will check and report back in a future video
@@soundsheavenly sir I am using t beolit 17 and 20 but the sound enhancement is not working.
Then I guess the stereo width control may not work in a stereo pair of speakers, as Beolit 17 and 20 will pair together without any issues.
@@soundsheavenly in stereo pair through the b nd o app the sound enhancement like the bright,energetic etc.does not wotk
Thanks for confirming that. It must be for just a single speaker only.
B & O have been up to their old tricks. They've updated the app again. Now you can't "enlarge" the circle in the sound parameters to increase the sound impact. I'm not sure why they've done that? It's very irritating. That app needs scrapping, and they should start again.
That is strange, I have the latest version of the app and I am still able to expand the circle of the tone wheel for my Beolit 20. Please note that this won't work if you have two speakers stereo paired.
@@soundsheavenlyIt doesn’t work on the Beo 17.
This sounds like an issue with your app or speaker, I suggest contacting B&O for their advice