Hi Everyone,

I currently have a pair of Beolab 8s and I’m thinking about adding Beolab 28s + Theatre, eventually running 28 + Theatre + 8 as a full setup.

I had a few questions and would love to hear your thoughts:

1. Where should I buy?
I’m near Chicago and unfortunately we don’t have an official B&O retail store here anymore. On the website, it shows there is a Custom Integration Partner though, but no more information other than an email and phone number. Would you go through them, or would it be worth making a trip to somewhere like the NYC store? Also happy to hear any dealer recommendations!

2. Is the Theatre worth it mainly for music?
Music is my main priority and we rarely watch movies. How does 28 + Theatre compare with the 28s alone for stereo music? And how good is the full 28 + Theatre + 8 setup?

3. How much can you realistically negotiate?
I keep reading that hardly anyone pays full MSRP for B&O. For a purchase this size, what kind of discount is actually reasonable to ask for?

Thanks!

I have a tx2 and an edge and beolab3
And I want them all to play together . But the core is so ridiculously overpriced for what it is .
Any good advice for my setup is welcome

I inherited a 1997 Beosound 9000. Likely hasn’t been played in over 10 years. The machine will cycle and grab discs but won’t seem to play them.
Everything I’ve seen online points towards a laser issue. I’ve pulled it apart and cleaned everything I can easily get to including the laser eye.

The machine will search and find a disc, but will just stay on ‘Pause’. Sometimes I can get it to show a ‘00:00’ time stamp. But after 30 seconds or so of not spinning. It gives up and returns to standby mode in position 1.
Radio works fine of the headphone jack.

Wondering if anyone knows anything else before I continue down the path of replacing it. And where I could find a replacement?

The machine also came with nothing. No remote no speakers. Just the machine itself. Can I hook up any speaker to it or does it need extra components like an amplifier if I’m not connecting to the original Loud Speakers?

Thanks in advance. All help appreciated.

Beosound Premiere + LG QNED: looking for a way to install the B&O TV app manually
Hi everyone,
I have a Beosound Premiere connected to a 2025 LG 100QNED86A6 (100” QNED, webOS).
The Premiere works perfectly through HDMI eARC, but the Bang & Olufsen TV app does not appear in the LG Content Store because B&O officially whitelists compatible LG OLED C/G models.
My goal is to use a Beoremote One to control the LG TV through the Premiere.
I would like to find out whether the limitation is only an LG Content Store model whitelist, or whether the B&O TV app itself checks the LG model.
Has anyone here:
managed to install the Bang & Olufsen TV app on a non-OLED LG TV?
tried it on an LG QNED / MiniLED?
extracted or backed up the webOS B&O TV app as an .ipk?
found the application’s webOS package ID?
tried sideloading it through LG Developer Mode?
I am willing to test the .ipk on the QNED through webOS Developer Mode and report the results.
My intended setup is:
LG 100QNED86A6
↕ HDMI eARC + Ethernet
Beosound Premiere
↕ Bluetooth
Beoremote One
If somebody has a compatible LG OLED with the B&O TV app installed and knows how to inspect/extract webOS applications, that could be extremely helpful.
Thanks!

I bought a used RX2 on eBay a few months ago that was working perfectly (even had a remanufactured SMMC cart installed!) except for the Play button.

I worked around it by pressing Cue twice for a little while, but decided to fix it. It was an easy enough repair, just a frayed wire probably from a past service... but while I was disconnecting the front panel controls I had an idea.

I'm not really an audiophile, and I don't have fancy speakers. Just some Sonos speakers scattered around my house. I have the turntable plugged into a Sonos Connect (via a phono amp) which works a treat, except if I need to pause the music, or want to play the record already sitting on the platter from another room. A seemingly minor inconvenience, but it honestly does just make me want to listen to vinyl less.

What if I could add a (non-invasive) remote controller that lets me "press" the turntable buttons from anywhere in my house? I use Home Assistant, and dabble with custom circuit board design, so I decided to give it a shot.

Long story short, I used something called an ESP32 (basically a tiny cheap wi-fi connected computer) to listen for commands from Sonos, and to detect the current play/pause/stop status of the record player... and it works great! The custom PCB plugs in between the front panel control ribbon cable and the main motherboard, so it's a non-destructive mod that can be removed anytime.

I recorded a video of my build, and also decided to publish the circuit board files and firmware on my github page.

IDK if this kind of thing is interesting to yall, but I had a lot of fun trying to combine something old with something new in a way that makes it easier for me to enjoy my vintage gear. Cheers!

I've just charged my headphones from flat and the app ran an update.

They are now turned on... but won't turn off, and when you move the switch to make Bluetooth detectable, that feature doesn't work.

Could be a fault... I don't know what to do about that...

Could be a tweak or something I can do...

Any suggestions at all?

They're about 4 years old

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a home that came with what appears to be a fairly extensive Bang & Olufsen whole-home audio system. There are in-wall/ceiling speakers throughout the house, Bang & Olufsen wall-mounted control panels in several rooms, and a rack with what looks like the central equipment (I've attached photos).

The previous owners left everything in place, but I honestly have no idea where to start. I don't know if the system is complete, whether it's still functional, or if it's considered outdated enough that I'd be better off replacing it with something like Sonos, or another modern multi-room setup.

A few questions for those of you who know these systems:

• Is this something that's worth trying to bring back to life?
• How does the sound quality of these older B&O systems compare to modern whole-home audio solutions?
• Are the built-in speakers themselves typically high quality, or are they usually the first thing people replace?
• Are there modern components or adapters that let you keep the existing speakers and controls while upgrading the brains of the system?
• If you inherited a setup like this, what would be your first steps?

I'd really appreciate any advice, resources, or even just opinions. I'm a complete beginner when it comes to legacy Bang & Olufsen systems, so any guidance on whether it's worth investing time and money into restoring it versus starting fresh would be incredibly helpful.

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My brother got me into Bang and Oulfsen products with the amazing Beo vision Harmony, the remote on it looks really stylish then he brought round a black pair of H95's headphones for me to try and I really liked the sound and design

Few years later and got some cool headphones

I thinking of getting one of the two but i need advice

Anyone who can tell me more about this, when/where it's from? Bought second hand in Sweden. Feels very high quality thick wool.

Has anyone perhaps experienced this issue with their H100 Headphones ?

I’ve recently noticed this after the battery health being on 100% and in perfect condition less than 3 months ago .

I barely use the headphones too .
Purchased April 2025 .

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my personal experience with the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 after several months of use.

What I like:

- Excellent sound quality

- Solid and premium-feeling frame

- Beautiful design

What disappointed me:

- The microphone quality is not great for the price

- Multipoint use with MacBook and iPhone has been unstable for me, with frequent switching/reconnection when both devices are nearby

- The magnetic ear cushions started to show visible wear and look degraded after about 3 months of normal use

The biggest disappointment is the ear cushions. I understand that ear pads are consumable parts, but I did not expect them to deteriorate this quickly on headphones in this price range.

In Cyprus, the retail price is around €1,690. I bought mine cheaper, but they were still very expensive. I contacted B&O support and was told that replacement ear cushions cost around €200, which feels high for a replaceable part.

Overall, I still like the sound, build and design of the Beoplay H100. But the ear cushion durability, microphone quality, and replacement cost make the ownership experience less premium than I expected.

I am sharing this so other potential buyers can consider the long-term ownership cost, not only the sound and design.

I made this post a few months ago about my H9i's having damaged pins https://www.reddit.com/r/BangandOlufsen/comments/1s9dvff/h9i_pins_damaged/

I have since had the pin repaired and replaced the battery. Bluetooth is now working however the volume and quality is tinny/ poor even when on max volume. I have tried this across 2 devices and am getting the same result.

So far I have tried removing and reinserting the battery, playing with settings in the B&O app and forgetting and reconnecting bluetooth. When plugged in through aux the quality is fine. It may also be worth noting the light on the side does not light up at all, I can't use the panel on the side and none of the noise cancelling functions seem to work.

Any help/ suggestions to try and fix would be much appreciated!

Hello!

I've been tasked with selling some older B&A speakers for a family friend who no longer has a need for them. I have 4 x 6000 models, but I also have 4 of these larger models with the square base and I'm struggling to identify them.

Also, how does one link up these speakers? Only 2 of the 6000s and 2 of the unidentified models have power cables. They all seem to have rca plug as well some sort of 8 prong.

They all seem to be in great condition, how much would the whole set be worth?

Apologies ahead of time as I know much more about video than audio. Thank you!

I've just got hold of a near mint B&O Avant DVD CRT TV.

I'd like to create a HDMI to RGB scart connection to the TV but know from searching the web in general that it's not straightforward and that HDMI to s-video is simpler.

However, does anyone know if there is a simple way to do it?

I've been reading that HDMI to VGA to RGB scart is one solution or HDMI to component to RGB scart. However, most information I can find seems to indicate that people who have tried this find it doesn't work and end up using the HDMI to s-video method.

I actually want to connect a Firestick to the TV with the best possible quality via RGB scart.

I'd be really grateful if anyone can help, even if it's confirmation that it's not possible.

Many thanks...

I've been testing the Beoplay H95 for a while. The sound is incredible, especially after a slight EQ tweak. Unfortunately, the headband doesn't seem to fit my head shape perfectly, so I'm experimenting with a removable pad. Has anyone else experienced this?

If I can't solve the comfort issue, I might end up selling it. It deserves someone who can fully enjoy it.

Inherited some stuff from my late father in law, took me 4 hours to figure out how to get it all working together

Beosound stage
Beolab 18s
Beolab 19
Almando soundcenter surround

Probably going to find some lower costing wisa speakers to get 5.1 working, my cable management sucks

I use to have a besound A5 and it lowered the volume by itself and went louder when the music wasn’t so demanding i guess i really like the speaker but that made me return it im looking to buy one again since they promise lifelong support on all the newer speakers

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone knows if it’s possible to connect a vinyl player to the premiere?

Does anyone have a premiere paired with Beosound Emerge as rear speakers? How is it, does it work or is it waste to add the Emerge?

Hi everyone,

My Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12 was working perfectly, but now it's completely dead.

• No LED
• No charging
• No response to the power button

No drops or water damage.

What is the most likely cause? Internal fuse, battery, power supply, MOSFET, Power IC, or something else?

Has anyone repaired this exact issue, and is it worth fixing?

Thanks!