Born in 82 here so I really wasnt exposed to a ton of this stuff as I was too young to really care lol. But, this is awesome seeing it years later and I can appreciate the engineering and design for the time period. I want some B&O stuff now. Coolness man.
I got to see the 9500 today, which was the newer version of this, almost the same except a much better CD mech with a top disc lock built into the sliding lid. The cassette mech is all direct drive with no belts, but otherwise almost the same, putting out 200W. Guy wanted $1200 for it and I was tempted! I know this has a Phillips CD system in it, but the chances of finding one of those will be hard. We mostly use it as a head to pass the TV through and for records.
@@-thirteen There are many different ways that companies rate the power output of their amplifiers. My guess is that 200 watts was just an off the top of the head guess, when looking at the "Longterm Max Output Power" rating listed on Beoworld (80 watts per channel, x 2 channels, 160 Watts)... As where the rating is 40 Watts per channel (I think that is at 8 Ohms, but not sure) listed on Beocentral, and then another rating of RMS 30 Watts per channel 20 Hz - 20kHz
There is a common axial philips capacitor (33uF I think) that goes bad in the CD drive. Don't let anyone tell you it can't be fixed or costs a fortune. I have fixed tons of them. That CD drive is one of the best ever made. The lasers basically don't die unless someone messes with the power setting. I own 4 of these and a set of Penta 2's. I restored them myself.
I have a Beocenter 7700, it was my grandmother's. She got it at my urging(she could afford it), the reason I urged her to get it. Only one button to turn on the radio. This woman could not work any 80's technology, she could dial a phone. The tv was pushing it a lot. I got in an argument with my uncle, that she should get something cheaper. Nope, she will turn every last knob, and push every button. And still not not be able to turn on the radio. She loved that B&O system, for 20 years whenever I visited her. The classical music was on. It never had any problems. It does today, but that's just age. She got the system somewhere in 82-3. Later she did a CD player, it is really cool. But, yep it's busted.
80's had the best modern stereo remotes systems back then even the sound from the speakers were out of this world. Thanks Bob love your set up the room looks awesome.
I’m impressed because I’ve never seen anything like it we didn’t have things like in Australia or at least in the country we had black and white tvs with two channels that should give you some idea I would have loved it but wouldn’t be able to afford it.
The CD player on this 9000 doesn't work, do you have one? I could maybe remove the module and send it to you or you could send me one? I injured my Beogram 7000 turntable, I accidentally pulled the whole arm out when I was changing the cartridge, so I need to fix that. The CD player on the 5500 isn't working correctly either. It's always something.
This is awesome! First thing I thought of was Christmas Vacation. Aside from the CD player not working, I'm really impressed with how flawlessly the rest of it does
My dad would of loved this stuff I remember he had the first and only set of liquid cooled speakers on the block back in 84 85 and man would his system rock good stuff Bob
The video ive been waiting for. Bob, we are the same age, i just turned 49 this summer and as a kid i was really into music, so this is pretty cool to see. Happy birthday man.
As a child in the 80's our parents had a 6ft Zenith console record player it sounded like crapola, so we pushed it outside. The neighbor took and made a huge arse boombox out of it lol. He installed wheels,car batteries,huge car amplifiers and huge banging cerwin vega spkrs plus a nice car stereo and wow that thing sounded outta this world. Well we had some lil old ladys on our block that would get pisssed on and call the popo on us, man those were the days.
Very fun video you have done here! I love your enthusiasm over these items! A couple little points though, the Master Control Panel will work somewhat with the Beocenter 9000, but not well. The MCP and the Beolink 7000 are two way IR remotes, so those remotes are also looking for a IR signal coming back from the Beocenter. The Beocenter 9500 is two way compatible. I love your videos that you've done with Hoovies Garage, and super glad to have you in the B&O world! Enjoy the ride!
As Runco says below, B&O used Philips CD mechanisms through the 1980s and this means that repair is easier and cheaper than might be thought. Philips CD mechanisms were used because the Dutch company invented the CD and it was more economical to fit their mechanisms rather than design brand ones but still pay royalties. Many were also in laptops and they tended to standardize into two main body types able to hold different face plates per brand of machine. The only problem is that getting at the CD mechanisms on B&O stuff is not a DIY job. You would need to take the whole unit to a good repairer and, chances are that they will know the overall suspension points on the various units so be able to reach them with relative ease once the base is off. B&O usually put schematics into the bases of machines in envelopes. As Runco says, the usual culprit for not running is a capacitor. Sony later used the same ones but they were better sealed and did not 'sweat', so if your 9000 has the capacitor disease rest assured that the spares are plentiful and usually around $10 new.
The #2 cartridge is exactly the same build as the #1. During testing at B&O the #1's are those that spec higher than normal and are set off to the side... The rest are designated MMC 2s
Cheers Bob I have a Beogram 8000 turntable myself connected to a Carver C4000 preamp and McIntosh MC-2105 power amp :) Rocking some ESS Heil Tower AMT-1’s
Nice little fact: In national Lampoon Christmas Vacation they used just the shell of a beocenter 4500 as using a complete 4500 was too expensive at the time
I love retro equips too - bought a Pioneer Laser Disc very cool of course digital is sharper and better audio, but the technology is fun to play with - enjoy!
Quality sounds so much better If I recall correctly the system in the movie was gray with brushed finish They were so thin for the time sweat system bob
I miss my Quad system. Twin valve (tube) power amps, tube pre amp and electrostatic loudspeakers - from the 1950’s. Great sound. The laser diode failing on 80’s cd players is pretty standard.
Went to Facebook Marketplace and saw really nice B&O wonders. I am negotiating a fair price on many items right now. Thanks, Sir. PS: That remote with the display, as I searched for ads, it seems it belongs to a TV B&O released a while ago.
I have a working beocenter 7700. Some of the segments in the LCD don't work until it warms up but otherwise its fine. I would sell it but as you said, there is just no way to ship it anywhere safely. Super cool stuff though.
I would've never have guessed that stuff was as old as I am.. If you would've told me that it was from the year 2000, I would have believed you no problem..
I was really tempted at buying a 9000 in good condition that I just found, for $250 (Old B&O seems to be a bit cheaper here in Norway, at least in general) But, it was too far away, and would have costed me almost as much just in fuel/toll fees to get it 🤦♂ Hopefully I'll find something a bit closer to were I live tho 🙂
I just found pretty much the same Beocenter 9000 Tuner and Penta Tower speakers, no record player... on e bay $ 800 free pick up or ship 125 ship La Grande, Oregon... I would agree, Nice tec for 80s technology., but still a bit too pricey used 30, 35 years later for whats now old tec. but at least you're getting quality compared to the overprised crap most companies are putting out today. I'll just stick with my Sony from the 90s. it might not be the same quality or even came close to costing as that new, but it still works. Most people today don't care for or use any of those formats anymore... Record player, Cassette, even CD, sadly pretty much all absolute formats anymore to most people, just like my VHS... I'm old school too. I like the older stuff but, still out of my price range, and I'm not really sure if it would be worth it if I had it realistically, but thanks for sharing Bob, It's really interesting to learn about. 😉👍
how did you connect your TV to the unit? I Just got a set of B&O redline 60.2's and I'm about to buy a 9000 as well and would like to also connect them to my TV through the unit.
If you dont care if its the 9000, or the other models you should proberbly concider the 9500 or 9300. The 9300 was produced from 1993 -2000. If your lucky you get the one, with the good cd player in it. You connect to the Tv, by using the DIN plug Aux, and you use a converter cable to your Tv.
Hey videoBob, love your channel! I have no doubt this system sounds amazing for music, but you mentioned your TV is running to it via Aux, which is a stereo connection as I'm sure you know. Knowing you're a movie buff, I would think you'd want a system that can provide 5.1 at the least, if not the newest codecs like Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 or something, or you just not interested? Anyway, thanks for the vid, love your content!
Nope, I'll stick with my Pioneer SX-1250. I'm sure it sounds awesome, it's just you're the richest person I know and have the nicest of things and I finally finally FINALLY have something greater.
I hope OLED burn-in has been improved. Every OLED I've owned had burn-in issues after only a few years. I don't think I could bring myself to own another.
@@AkioWasRight I've owned one for 2.5 years, no burn in yet, but it has low hours and I also keep the brightness at the minimum (I generally only watch at night in the dark). If it ever gets burn in ill just buy another. There is no going back from that amazing image quality
People bitch about B&O alot... Those people usually own 1 B&O component and don't get it because they have to buy a bunch of adapters to get it working...
@@nitroboy2 A dust cover works like microphone when left on a TT whilst it's playing. It picks up the unamplified sound from the stylus and sends it back through the system as distortion.
@@albinosquirlzWell… less so (if at all) on b&o decks as the platter and drive mechanism is floating. Vibrations picked up through the lid does not find their way to the stylus. You don’t get feedback either when playing records loudly
@@gizmothingy25524 all turntables have isolation, but that is to protect it from OUTSIDE vibrations. With the dust cover down, it creates an echo chamber that can reverberate WITHIN that space itself, where the sensitive pickup system is located. Nothing about B&O decks protect it from this scenario. I have arguably the best they ever produced (Beogram 8000). B&O equipment is almost never considered "audiophile" gear, but a few vintage models are actually worthy of that title, the Beogram 8000 with its spectacular MMC 20CL cartridge. The BeoCord 9000 cassette deck was also one of the best as well. It is specifically a dust cover to do just that when not being used. This is just a well known, simple, science based accoustic affect. You "may" not notice any difference, as it's affects varies wildly from system to system (how the rest of your components interact with the signal is equally important). It's just a general rule, as it can definitely have a detrimental affect and has no benefit.
1970's I had a beocord 1600 reel to reel, and beomaster 3000-2. built like brick shithouses. I worked for a hifi wholesaler in Belfast, I was 18 where I worked was bombed so I moved on to another hifi retailer, it was bombed too. so I thought time to get out of this business.
How come on youtube they say you can only play a few seconds a song without getting in trouble but those "first listening" videos channels they can play the whole song? Also CZcams channels that play old live concerts can play full songs?
Born in 82 here so I really wasnt exposed to a ton of this stuff as I was too young to really care lol. But, this is awesome seeing it years later and I can appreciate the engineering and design for the time period. I want some B&O stuff now. Coolness man.
Nothing better then 80’s. Let’s make America 80’s again 😂
I got to see the 9500 today, which was the newer version of this, almost the same except a much better CD mech with a top disc lock built into the sliding lid.
The cassette mech is all direct drive with no belts, but otherwise almost the same, putting out 200W.
Guy wanted $1200 for it and I was tempted!
I know this has a Phillips CD system in it, but the chances of finding one of those will be hard.
We mostly use it as a head to pass the TV through and for records.
The tape system does indeed have belts. I have a Beocenter 9000 and 9500.
Beocenter 9500 is 80 wpc. What was being done to get 200?
@@-thirteen There are many different ways that companies rate the power output of their amplifiers. My guess is that 200 watts was just an off the top of the head guess, when looking at the "Longterm Max Output Power" rating listed on Beoworld (80 watts per channel, x 2 channels, 160 Watts)... As where the rating is 40 Watts per channel (I think that is at 8 Ohms, but not sure) listed on Beocentral, and then another rating of RMS 30 Watts per channel 20 Hz - 20kHz
There is a common axial philips capacitor (33uF I think) that goes bad in the CD drive. Don't let anyone tell you it can't be fixed or costs a fortune. I have fixed tons of them. That CD drive is one of the best ever made. The lasers basically don't die unless someone messes with the power setting. I own 4 of these and a set of Penta 2's. I restored them myself.
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Thanks bob i sure miss the 80s 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
I was born dead on in 1980 i love the 80s grew up with some great tv shows music cars. Wish i could go back!
@@PAUL-MH you and me both. I’m a 71 baby 🇺🇸🇺🇸 have a good night
I have a Beocenter 7700, it was my grandmother's. She got it at my urging(she could afford it), the reason I urged her to get it. Only one button to turn on the radio. This woman could not work any 80's technology, she could dial a phone. The tv was pushing it a lot.
I got in an argument with my uncle, that she should get something cheaper. Nope, she will turn every last knob, and push every button. And still not not be able to turn on the radio.
She loved that B&O system, for 20 years whenever I visited her. The classical music was on. It never had any problems. It does today, but that's just age. She got the system somewhere in 82-3.
Later she did a CD player, it is really cool. But, yep it's busted.
80's had the best modern stereo remotes systems back then even the sound from the speakers were out of this world. Thanks Bob love your set up the room looks awesome.
Awww....Rachel's little back pillow and blanky. She's so cute 😊 You lucky dog!
Nice vintage sound system from Bang & Olufsen. I love the Beocenter design with the masive Beolab Penta speaker.
I’m impressed because I’ve never seen anything like it we didn’t have things like in Australia or at least in the country we had black and white tvs with two channels that should give you some idea I would have loved it but wouldn’t be able to afford it.
40 years,and this contraption still looks straight out of star trek.
I love my Penta 3's! I converted them from unpowered to powered, huge difference. Let me know if you need anything else repaired Bob!
The CD player on this 9000 doesn't work, do you have one? I could maybe remove the module and send it to you or you could send me one?
I injured my Beogram 7000 turntable, I accidentally pulled the whole arm out when I was changing the cartridge, so I need to fix that.
The CD player on the 5500 isn't working correctly either. It's always something.
This is awesome! First thing I thought of was Christmas Vacation. Aside from the CD player not working, I'm really impressed with how flawlessly the rest of it does
My dad would of loved this stuff I remember he had the first and only set of liquid cooled speakers on the block back in 84 85 and man would his system rock good stuff Bob
Love the rug, "it really ties the room together." LOL!🤣🤣
Love the update on the 1980s B&O collection coming together. 👌
The video ive been waiting for. Bob, we are the same age, i just turned 49 this summer and as a kid i was really into music, so this is pretty cool to see. Happy birthday man.
the lens is from Philips, bang and olufsen bought parts from Philips

Love your black panther
My mind is blown with how advanced these systems were!
I have B&O 9500 from 1986 and Beolab 6000 loudspeaker and there also amazing too after this long time ❤
As a child in the 80's our parents had a 6ft Zenith console record player it sounded like crapola, so we pushed it outside. The neighbor took and made a huge arse boombox out of it lol. He installed wheels,car batteries,huge car amplifiers and huge banging cerwin vega spkrs plus a nice car stereo and wow that thing sounded outta this world. Well we had some lil old ladys on our block that would get pisssed on and call the popo on us, man those were the days.
Very fun video you have done here! I love your enthusiasm over these items! A couple little points though, the Master Control Panel will work somewhat with the Beocenter 9000, but not well. The MCP and the Beolink 7000 are two way IR remotes, so those remotes are also looking for a IR signal coming back from the Beocenter. The Beocenter 9500 is two way compatible. I love your videos that you've done with Hoovies Garage, and super glad to have you in the B&O world! Enjoy the ride!
You have terrible taste in decor and color, I love it!
Love these. Have the 9300, and a lot of other Beocenters
B&O does amazing stuff
As Runco says below, B&O used Philips CD mechanisms through the 1980s and this means that repair is easier and cheaper than might be thought.
Philips CD mechanisms were used because the Dutch company invented the CD and it was more economical to fit their mechanisms rather than design brand ones but still pay royalties. Many were also in laptops and they tended to standardize into two main body types able to hold different face plates per brand of machine.
The only problem is that getting at the CD mechanisms on B&O stuff is not a DIY job. You would need to take the whole unit to a good repairer and, chances are that they will know the overall suspension points on the various units so be able to reach them with relative ease once the base is off. B&O usually put schematics into the bases of machines in envelopes.
As Runco says, the usual culprit for not running is a capacitor. Sony later used the same ones but they were better sealed and did not 'sweat', so if your 9000 has the capacitor disease rest assured that the spares are plentiful and usually around $10 new.
The #2 cartridge is exactly the same build as the #1. During testing at B&O the #1's are those that spec higher than normal and are set off to the side... The rest are designated MMC 2s
What a beautiful setup..
Quality stuff b&o 100%. I had a bo TV early 90s, it was so cool 😎
Cheers Bob I have a Beogram 8000 turntable myself connected to a Carver C4000 preamp and McIntosh MC-2105 power amp :) Rocking some ESS Heil Tower AMT-1’s
Nice little fact: In national Lampoon Christmas Vacation they used just the shell of a beocenter 4500 as using a complete 4500 was too expensive at the time
I love retro equips too - bought a Pioneer Laser Disc very cool of course digital is sharper and better audio, but the technology is fun to play with - enjoy!
Quality sounds so much better
If I recall correctly the system in the movie was gray with brushed finish
They were so thin for the time sweat system bob
I miss my Quad system. Twin valve (tube) power amps, tube pre amp and electrostatic loudspeakers - from the 1950’s. Great sound.
The laser diode failing on 80’s cd players is pretty standard.
Went to Facebook Marketplace and saw really nice B&O wonders.
I am negotiating a fair price on many items right now.
Thanks, Sir.
PS: That remote with the display, as I searched for ads, it seems it belongs to a TV B&O released a while ago.
Love my beosound 1 with cool FM antenna. Remote weighs a pound. lol These units must be protected, not many left. Cool vid.
I have a working beocenter 7700. Some of the segments in the LCD don't work until it warms up but otherwise its fine. I would sell it but as you said, there is just no way to ship it anywhere safely.
Super cool stuff though.
I would've never have guessed that stuff was as old as I am.. If you would've told me that it was from the year 2000, I would have believed you no problem..
I was really tempted at buying a 9000 in good condition that I just found, for $250 (Old B&O seems to be a bit cheaper here in Norway, at least in general) But, it was too far away, and would have costed me almost as much just in fuel/toll fees to get it 🤦♂ Hopefully I'll find something a bit closer to were I live tho 🙂
OK so after my office chair I have to get some old school cool sounds. Lol
I just found pretty much the same Beocenter 9000 Tuner and Penta Tower speakers, no record player... on e bay $ 800 free pick up or ship 125 ship La Grande, Oregon... I would agree, Nice tec for 80s technology., but still a bit too pricey used 30, 35 years later for whats now old tec. but at least you're getting quality compared to the overprised crap most companies are putting out today. I'll just stick with my Sony from the 90s. it might not be the same quality or even came close to costing as that new, but it still works. Most people today don't care for or use any of those formats anymore... Record player, Cassette, even CD, sadly pretty much all absolute formats anymore to most people, just like my VHS... I'm old school too. I like the older stuff but, still out of my price range, and I'm not really sure if it would be worth it if I had it realistically, but thanks for sharing Bob, It's really interesting to learn about. 😉👍
How often do you use the fire place? Could you rip it out to put the entertainment center in its place?
all winter long actually
We had the 9500 back then. Luckily you haven't bought the TV's new, like me over the years, I've literally had to give them away in the end....
Great video
So obnoxious that CZcams has this no music limitation
incredible , luxury stuff for super rich that days
We had it, eventhough my parrents had low income. But the prices back then where not crazy like today.
The 80s ruled. Very KlassiK
how did you connect your TV to the unit? I Just got a set of B&O redline 60.2's and I'm about to buy a 9000 as well and would like to also connect them to my TV through the unit.
If you dont care if its the 9000, or the other models you should proberbly concider the 9500 or 9300. The 9300 was produced from 1993 -2000. If your lucky you get the one, with the good cd player in it. You connect to the Tv, by using the DIN plug Aux, and you use a converter cable to your Tv.
@@Lennart942 Indeed, the 9300 is the one you want
I love the cabinet it's sitting on. is that part of the system or just something you picked up?
B&O had some great stuff
The cartridges are priced though
The roof
Why is the carpet all wet Todd???
I don't know Margo!
@@RobertMoseley love love love that scene! I'm pretty sure that the system from the movie is the 4500 series system, but it could be a prop too.
Revox was sold in the US ? Also Great Quality !
Cool stuff from B&O - always too expensive for me, and all those little motors and gears didn’t last unfortunately.
I have the Beocenter 9500 and loudspeaker too but mine little different but there heavy too disc and tape work fine 🙂
Hey videoBob, love your channel! I have no doubt this system sounds amazing for music, but you mentioned your TV is running to it via Aux, which is a stereo connection as I'm sure you know. Knowing you're a movie buff, I would think you'd want a system that can provide 5.1 at the least, if not the newest codecs like Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 or something, or you just not interested? Anyway, thanks for the vid, love your content!
I don't watch TV really.
🔴 + LIST at the same time. Then choose “ADD”
Pick some kind of royalty free audio clip so you can demonstrate audio devices. Example: strange ways by silent partner
Good video
Nope, I'll stick with my Pioneer SX-1250.
I'm sure it sounds awesome, it's just you're the richest person I know and have the nicest of things and I finally finally FINALLY have something greater.
Gotta upgrade to an OLED tv. The image quality of OLED makes all of those LCD screens look like junk
I hope OLED burn-in has been improved. Every OLED I've owned had burn-in issues after only a few years. I don't think I could bring myself to own another.
@@AkioWasRight I've owned one for 2.5 years, no burn in yet, but it has low hours and I also keep the brightness at the minimum (I generally only watch at night in the dark). If it ever gets burn in ill just buy another. There is no going back from that amazing image quality
Bob has a wii by the TV I saw it
I have a 9500 and a pair of Penta
Hi, that available ? i love this
I found one in antique shop and it works.
I have some Boston acoustics speakers that are maybe 30 years old and they sound better than anything new
People bitch about B&O alot... Those people usually own 1 B&O component and don't get it because they have to buy a bunch of adapters to get it working...
How is it that So Many Channels All they do is Play Music and Review the Artists , but he can't play but a few seconds ? WHATS the Story ?
I always wonder that too
Poland
Zajebisty pilot
The buttons on the lid of the turntable is useless, as you NEVER play records while it's down.
why ? i do listen with lid down ?
@@nitroboy2 A dust cover works like microphone when left on a TT whilst it's playing. It picks up the unamplified sound from the stylus and sends it back through the system as distortion.
@@albinosquirlzWell… less so (if at all) on b&o decks as the platter and drive mechanism is floating. Vibrations picked up through the lid does not find their way to the stylus. You don’t get feedback either when playing records loudly
@@gizmothingy25524 all turntables have isolation, but that is to protect it from OUTSIDE vibrations. With the dust cover down, it creates an echo chamber that can reverberate WITHIN that space itself, where the sensitive pickup system is located. Nothing about B&O decks protect it from this scenario. I have arguably the best they ever produced (Beogram 8000). B&O equipment is almost never considered "audiophile" gear, but a few vintage models are actually worthy of that title, the Beogram 8000 with its spectacular MMC 20CL cartridge. The BeoCord 9000 cassette deck was also one of the best as well.
It is specifically a dust cover to do just that when not being used. This is just a well known, simple, science based accoustic affect. You "may" not notice any difference, as it's affects varies wildly from system to system (how the rest of your components interact with the signal is equally important).
It's just a general rule, as it can definitely have a detrimental affect and has no benefit.
Mother!?
That's one cool old setup put the sizzle and your Ba dizel the ad in your rad , your itch'N in Bitch''N
Beogram 3300 I have one👍
1970's I had a beocord 1600 reel to reel, and beomaster 3000-2. built like brick shithouses. I worked for a hifi wholesaler in Belfast, I was 18 where I worked was bombed so I moved on to another hifi retailer, it was bombed too. so I thought time to get out of this business.
Nice Eames
no way you still use your Nintendo WII.
Dude get yo self a Technics SL 1200 MK2 it's the best nothing even comes close to him..
You're fired.
How come on youtube they say you can only play a few seconds a song without getting in trouble but those "first listening" videos channels they can play the whole song? Also CZcams channels that play old live concerts can play full songs?
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