I fear this opinion is not based on measurements, at least not of good 3-ways like the KH310/420 and the Genelec Ones. Adding a mid range reduces distortion in the mids, not creates additional ones.
Not based on measurement. My ears are enjoying this kind of configuration better than the more expensive 3-way speakers from the same brand and type (Wharfedale EVO 4.1 vs 4.2).
B&O is good at marketing. The hifi press is always very positive to the brand, even if the sound is often below average at the price point. Its highend status without a stellar sound. I guess that the owners really dont care much about good sound - its good enough , its high society, high tech, and its a good visual design.
listening impressions from ASR members of stereo pairs of these are in line with Amir's impressions though:
. It is too expensive for the meh performance. It will likely impress in parties , due to its strong bass, but overall performance doesn't warant the $15K price. There are too many contenders for those looking for serious performances.
...True of some of their products but not all. The MC120.2 for example uses waveguides and a midrange dome - this was in 1983. Ahead of the curve by some margin.
You are of course 100% right. My mistake and thanks for pointing it out! Strangely though, the disperion for the Beolab 20 and Beolab 90 are very similar!
Auto-fill must have got you here ;-)
Or "pun intended"
This sounds about right. Bad habits die hard and it have been like this for many years.
I think that's a bit unfair to say in general. Both Beolab 90 and 50 are very well designed speakers that measures overall well and far above what's common. And the ability to change the beam width is unique. An active design with quality internal amplificiation is also something that has separated B&O from the crowd and has advantages. They are expensive though.
Based on the measurements of the old Ice power modules (pre 2016 where they separated) I would say adequate but not the quality asking price would suggest.
Eveything is releative isn't it. While older icePower modules were not among the best, they measured well and above many so called "high-end" AB amps. Plus they gave the speakers plenty of power. Active monitors like Genesis and other brand have generally very little amplification power. Of course they are meant for near field when you get away with less too, but still. And almost none have offered speakers with the best measuring amplification. That's something we have only recently seen with a few brands (using Hypex or Purifi amps).
