  Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 285 Registered: 12-2004 |
The Bang & Olufsen store in Somerset closed and their website lists the closest dealer as either Chicago or Columbus. Does anyone know if there are any high-end electronic shops in the Metro-Detroit region that sell Bang & Olufsen products? | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 1308 Registered: 02-2004 |
Sounds like a questin for Gannon I believe The Gramophone in Birmingham sells B&O http://www.thegramophone.com/ | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 1503 Registered: 11-2003 |
Before their Somerset store closed it said they were relocating to Downtown Birmingham. | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 1166 Registered: 09-2004 |
Aristocrats! | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 286 Registered: 12-2004 |
The number for the Somerset store is routed to the Columbus store. The salesman there told me the same thing about potentially relocating to Birmingham, but he said they are still looking for the right location and nothing is set in stone. Thanks Crew - I'll check out the Gramophone. | ||
Danindc Member Username: Danindc Post Number: 2839 Registered: 10-2003 |
Why, oh why??? If you want high-end audio, you can spend an equal amount of money (or less) on true audiophile gear. B&O = Bose on LSD. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 1071 Registered: 04-2006 |
Columbus is quickly closing in on Detroit's spot as the second star of the midwest... | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 4653 Registered: 10-2003 |
Columbus? Hardly. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 1073 Registered: 04-2006 |
>Columbus? Hardly. Yup. Ohio has an ace up its sleeve... | ||
Club_boss Member Username: Club_boss Post Number: 156 Registered: 12-2006 |
The last Bang & Olufsen system I had was circa 1978. Good stuff | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1946 Registered: 04-2005 |
McIntosh here, works forever and makes perfect audio | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 287 Registered: 12-2004 |
I'm looking for something small - an all-in-one system that will fill a room with sound without becoming distorted at higher volumes. But at the same time I'm not looking for earth-shattering sound. No home theater systems, no 5-6 speaker setups (even a 2-speaker shelf system is too much for me at this point). I was hoping to test out their BeoSound 1..... Unless anyone else has other suggestions. | ||
Danindc Member Username: Danindc Post Number: 2840 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: Ah, if only I had that kind of money! | ||
Danindc Member Username: Danindc Post Number: 2841 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: In order to get solid performance without introducing a lot of distortion at higher volumes, invest in a quality amplifier. Since you're looking for small speakers, you won't need a lot of power. Look for an amp from a reputable manufacturer, and low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). If you're looking at B&O, you're obviously not afraid to spend a little money. Invest in a rock-solid amp/pre-amp or receiver. As far as speakers are concerned, a lot of people like the set made by Canton Audio. Listen to a lot of different things. Don't be afraid to purchase and return. Any reputable dealer will let you audition speakers in your home at no risk for a good 30 days. I like Audio Review when I'm shopping for new components. A lot of audiophiles post pretty thorough and knowledgeable product reviews there: www.audioreview.com Best of luck, and have fun with it! | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 1167 Registered: 09-2004 |
How about Tivoli Audio? http://www.tivoliaudio.com/hom e.php | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1947 Registered: 04-2005 |
Not to brag,,(much)  | ||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 1485 Registered: 12-2005 |
Show off! Damn, 19" rack mount and everything | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1948 Registered: 04-2005 |
56Pack, you should hear the CD of Hector at the Atlanta Fox on this systems 8 12" woofers. Awesome! Even then, my 800 McWatts have a hard time keeping up. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1611 Registered: 01-2005 |
Psip, I'm glad you don't live next door to me. The only way I listen to my CDs is with earphones. Love 'em. Better than any speaker system ever invented. My neighbors love living next door to me. (Half-way kidding....great looking setup!) | ||
Club_boss Member Username: Club_boss Post Number: 158 Registered: 12-2006 |
I'm jealous | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 296 Registered: 12-2006 |
looks like a welcome and seamless addition to your kitchen. Who's your decorator? | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 288 Registered: 12-2004 |
Detroitrulez - exactly why I don't want that type of setup! LOL | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1949 Registered: 04-2005 |
Spidergirl, I figured that rather then making the stereo unobtrusive, it should be celebrated. A focal point, so to speak. I think I accomplished that. here is one of the speaker cabinets. Its a McIntosh ML4C (c 1970)  The horn on the top is a Klipsh LaScalla. I didn't like the high end from the Macs'. The system is bi-amped with a Crown electronic Xover. | ||
Islandman Member Username: Islandman Post Number: 631 Registered: 08-2004 |
This system reminds me of the big speaker in Back to the Future. Great setup! | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1950 Registered: 04-2005 |
I should note. Although the system can be extremely loud, that is not the intent. This system is very accurate. Every nuance and timber is faithfully reproduced. It really is a laboratory standard. Of course when people talk about how great mp3's are, I just laugh. Someone asked me once what was wrong with mp3's. My reply was, "would you rather have a glass of milk in front of you or a picture of one?" At some point, I would like to get the Laser Turntable. Believe it or not, it is an analog device. http://www.elpj.com/ | ||
Ltdave Member Username: Ltdave Post Number: 74 Registered: 09-2006 |
McIntosh yeah like they are available at ABC Warehouse lol... Tivoli Audio. you DO know that B&O is a Danish company and Tivoli is the name of the oldest amusement park in Europe and is in Copenhagen... david |
