B&O Beovox S45.2?

[VinylEargasm]

There's a pair of B&O Beovox S45.2's available near me with the original stands for $125. Would these be worth checking out? I haven't been able to find much about them.

 

[ggregg]

Well worth checking out. S45-2's are one of, if not the, finest speakers Bang and Olufsen made. Wonderful speakers. The difference between the S-45's and the S-45-2's is amazing. I sold them new and they could stand up to anything their size when they were new.

If the woofers need refoaming, that should be taken into consideration. Stands are a bonus. They are hard to find these days. Many people might think the price is on the high side but these speakers are well worth it even if they need foam. However if they do, I'd still try to get them for less, but that's just me. If push came to shove, I'd easily pay the man what he wants.

 

[CrimsonGlory]

The S45-2's use rubber surrounds, not foam. :yes:

Also, on the subject of the woofers, apparently the glue holding the magnet to the basket has been known to dry and release with age. I bought a pair a while back and found out afterwards that one of the woofers was seized because of this. If neither woofer's like that with the speakers you want to buy then great. But you'll want to consider doing something to prevent those magnets from shifting, including (but not limited to) applying more glue.

That aside, the woofers are made by Peerless, the midrange is done by SEAS and the tweeter is a Philips. All three great names in their own right.

 

[VinylEargasm]

What type of power do they need to sound their best? Would be using them for listening to vinyl.

 

[ggregg]

ahh foggy memories. Oh well.

That's kind of a loaded question, depends on your listening habits. 50 wpc + should be adequate for most applications.

 

[JosphMerrick]

Old thread...but I have a chance to buy Bevox S45-2's, no stands, in great condition for $170. Worth it at that price point? Here they are...

 

[soundmotor]

Do these have The World's Best Input Connectors like other B&O?

 

[ggregg]

you brought back a two year old thread for that?

 

[JosphMerrick]

Yeah, I did. Considering this is the only thread on these speakers on this site I was hoping for some insight from people who knew something about these speakers. If you don't like it you you didn't have to respond.

 

[ggregg]

I did respond. Two years ago. Very familiar with these.

And I apologize. I thought soundmotor brought the thread back. Which might explain my response a little better. Still uncalled for on my part.

 

[tyella]

These do have that horrible connector. I picked up some off of eBay for a few bucks. Actually, it took 3 tries....long story. However, the speakers sound nice, but if they are used as mains, you'll probably want a sub.

 

[soundmotor]

I did respond. Two years ago. Very familiar with these.

And I apologize. I thought soundmotor brought the thread back. Which might explain my response a little better. Still uncalled for on my part.

Put down the knotted rope, no need to apologize.

These do have that horrible connector. I picked up some off of eBay for a few bucks. Actually, it took 3 tries....

One common spot to find them was on the back of a 70/80s Euro headunits. You can also find them on halogen lights from the PS to lamp. The PS has a female ( I ∙ ) socket on it like the speaker. It wouldn't be so bad on the speaker if it wasn't at the end of a 1" deep x 1/2" hole. One of the weirdest interface decisions ever.