Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

By the way I think I can manage the issue of the right speaker getting too hot 
- if it ever does -, I just put a moist sponge on the metal top and refresh 
that every once and a while.
Course the hot weather we’re having doesn’t help much.
I”m sure that B have taken the heat factor into account but they probably 
didn’t take into account the fact that a computer system is on 24/7 as mine is.

> On 5 Jan 2017, at 11:25 am, Mary Otten <maryot...@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I never even checked out those jacks on the speaker. I will have to try my 
> good headphones and see what that sounds like. I have a couple of very nice 
> sets, so it should be interesting.
> Mary
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 4, 2017, at 3:27 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I made a mistake in something I said about this speaker system so time to 
>> correct.
>> I said the unit had two Aux-In connections, it only has one, the top of the 
>> two 3.5MM sockets is a headphones output and a very good headphones output 
>> indeed, just tried it with my worst pair of headphones and things sound 
>> reasonable.
>> Well actually my worst pair of headphones aren’t too bad, can’t remember the 
>> model of the Senheiser’s now but we’ve talked about them on list often 
>> enough, I bought them along with all the Podcast production equipment around 
>> about a year ago I think it was, these Senheiser’s aren’t the best but for 
>> $50? Well you can’t go past them.
>> 
>>> On 5 Jan 2017, at 6:54 am, Jamie Kelly <otrja...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yep, agree Dane, amazing sound, just working out the remote control and if 
>>> I can check or update firmware.
>>> 
>>> Jamie
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
>>> Trethowan
>>> Sent: Wednesday, 4 January 2017 10:54 PM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>>> Subject: Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>>> 
>>> I don’t know in American dollars I’m afraid, I’m estimating no more than 
>>> $300?
>>> I know here they retail for $749 and I got a pair on sale for $599.
>>> 
>>>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 10:39 pm, Brian Olesen <br...@blindkom.dk> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Dane,
>>>> What is the cost for those nice beasts?
>>>> 
>>>> Brian
>>>> 
>>>> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
>>>> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane 
>>>> Trethowan
>>>> Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
>>>> Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>>>> Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>>>> 
>>>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system 
>>>> and I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
>>>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
>>>> part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen 
>>>> to any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>>>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in 
>>>> the shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I 
>>>> set them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
>>>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>>>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>>>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
>>>> knocked over in a hurry.
>>>> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
>>>> left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
>>>> lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of 
>>>> the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
>>>> including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the 
>>>> two AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
>>>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>>>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>>>> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
>>>> and logically straight forward.
>>>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
>

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

I’m going to get the B P7’s out later on today and see how they sound.

> On 5 Jan 2017, at 11:25 am, Mary Otten <maryot...@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I never even checked out those jacks on the speaker. I will have to try my 
> good headphones and see what that sounds like. I have a couple of very nice 
> sets, so it should be interesting.
> Mary
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 4, 2017, at 3:27 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I made a mistake in something I said about this speaker system so time to 
>> correct.
>> I said the unit had two Aux-In connections, it only has one, the top of the 
>> two 3.5MM sockets is a headphones output and a very good headphones output 
>> indeed, just tried it with my worst pair of headphones and things sound 
>> reasonable.
>> Well actually my worst pair of headphones aren’t too bad, can’t remember the 
>> model of the Senheiser’s now but we’ve talked about them on list often 
>> enough, I bought them along with all the Podcast production equipment around 
>> about a year ago I think it was, these Senheiser’s aren’t the best but for 
>> $50? Well you can’t go past them.
>> 
>>> On 5 Jan 2017, at 6:54 am, Jamie Kelly <otrja...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yep, agree Dane, amazing sound, just working out the remote control and if 
>>> I can check or update firmware.
>>> 
>>> Jamie
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
>>> Trethowan
>>> Sent: Wednesday, 4 January 2017 10:54 PM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>>> Subject: Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>>> 
>>> I don’t know in American dollars I’m afraid, I’m estimating no more than 
>>> $300?
>>> I know here they retail for $749 and I got a pair on sale for $599.
>>> 
>>>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 10:39 pm, Brian Olesen <br...@blindkom.dk> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Dane,
>>>> What is the cost for those nice beasts?
>>>> 
>>>> Brian
>>>> 
>>>> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
>>>> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane 
>>>> Trethowan
>>>> Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
>>>> Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>>>> Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>>>> 
>>>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system 
>>>> and I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
>>>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
>>>> part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen 
>>>> to any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>>>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in 
>>>> the shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I 
>>>> set them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
>>>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>>>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>>>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
>>>> knocked over in a hurry.
>>>> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
>>>> left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
>>>> lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of 
>>>> the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
>>>> including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the 
>>>> two AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
>>>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>>>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>>>> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
>>>> and logically straight forward.
>>>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
>>>> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
>>>> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
>>>> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t 
>>>> for you but if you’re looking for a s

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Mary Otten]

I never even checked out those jacks on the speaker. I will have to try my good 
headphones and see what that sounds like. I have a couple of very nice sets, so 
it should be interesting.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 4, 2017, at 3:27 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:
> 
> I made a mistake in something I said about this speaker system so time to 
> correct.
> I said the unit had two Aux-In connections, it only has one, the top of the 
> two 3.5MM sockets is a headphones output and a very good headphones output 
> indeed, just tried it with my worst pair of headphones and things sound 
> reasonable.
> Well actually my worst pair of headphones aren’t too bad, can’t remember the 
> model of the Senheiser’s now but we’ve talked about them on list often 
> enough, I bought them along with all the Podcast production equipment around 
> about a year ago I think it was, these Senheiser’s aren’t the best but for 
> $50? Well you can’t go past them.
> 
>> On 5 Jan 2017, at 6:54 am, Jamie Kelly <otrja...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yep, agree Dane, amazing sound, just working out the remote control and if I 
>> can check or update firmware.
>> 
>> Jamie
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
>> Trethowan
>> Sent: Wednesday, 4 January 2017 10:54 PM
>> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>> Subject: Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>> 
>> I don’t know in American dollars I’m afraid, I’m estimating no more than 
>> $300?
>> I know here they retail for $749 and I got a pair on sale for $599.
>> 
>>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 10:39 pm, Brian Olesen <br...@blindkom.dk> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Dane,
>>> What is the cost for those nice beasts?
>>> 
>>> Brian
>>> 
>>> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-
>>> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane 
>>> Trethowan
>>> Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
>>> Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>>> Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>>> 
>>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
>>> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
>>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
>>> part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to 
>>> any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
>>> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set 
>>> them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
>>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
>>> knocked over in a hurry.
>>> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
>>> left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
>>> lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of 
>>> the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
>>> including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two 
>>> AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
>>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>>> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
>>> and logically straight forward.
>>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
>>> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
>>> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
>>> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t 
>>> for you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as 
>>> you sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
>>> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
>>> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be 
>>> warm to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing 
>>> to be alarmed about.
>>> 
>>> **
>>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>>> halfwits in this world behind.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> **
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>> halfwits in this world behind.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

I made a mistake in something I said about this speaker system so time to 
correct.
I said the unit had two Aux-In connections, it only has one, the top of the two 
3.5MM sockets is a headphones output and a very good headphones output indeed, 
just tried it with my worst pair of headphones and things sound reasonable.
Well actually my worst pair of headphones aren’t too bad, can’t remember the 
model of the Senheiser’s now but we’ve talked about them on list often enough, 
I bought them along with all the Podcast production equipment around about a 
year ago I think it was, these Senheiser’s aren’t the best but for $50? Well 
you can’t go past them.

> On 5 Jan 2017, at 6:54 am, Jamie Kelly <otrja...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yep, agree Dane, amazing sound, just working out the remote control and if I 
> can check or update firmware.
> 
> Jamie
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
> Trethowan
> Sent: Wednesday, 4 January 2017 10:54 PM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
> Subject: Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
> 
> I don’t know in American dollars I’m afraid, I’m estimating no more than $300?
> I know here they retail for $749 and I got a pair on sale for $599.
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 10:39 pm, Brian Olesen <br...@blindkom.dk> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Dane,
>> What is the cost for those nice beasts?
>> 
>> Brian
>> 
>> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
>> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane 
>> Trethowan
>> Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
>> Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>> Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>> 
>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
>> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part 
>> I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
>> product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
>> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set 
>> them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
>> knocked over in a hurry.
>> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
>> speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
>> the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right 
>> one, the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power 
>> supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if 
>> you so desire some.
>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
>> logically straight forward.
>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
>> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
>> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
>> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
>> you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you 
>> sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
>> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
>> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm 
>> to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be 
>> alarmed about.
>> 
>> **
>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>> halfwits in this world behind.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> **
> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
> halfwits in this world behind.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

The remote control is easy enough.
At the top is the power button
Below that is the volume up button .
Then a row of 3 buttons, back, pause/play and then forward.
Then the volume down button
and below that the source selector button which is slightly indented.
You know the top of the remote as there’s a small indent for your thumb at the 
back, that’s the top.

> On 5 Jan 2017, at 6:54 am, Jamie Kelly <otrja...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yep, agree Dane, amazing sound, just working out the remote control and if I 
> can check or update firmware.
> 
> Jamie
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
> Trethowan
> Sent: Wednesday, 4 January 2017 10:54 PM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
> Subject: Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
> 
> I don’t know in American dollars I’m afraid, I’m estimating no more than $300?
> I know here they retail for $749 and I got a pair on sale for $599.
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 10:39 pm, Brian Olesen <br...@blindkom.dk> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Dane,
>> What is the cost for those nice beasts?
>> 
>> Brian
>> 
>> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
>> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane 
>> Trethowan
>> Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
>> Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>> Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>> 
>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
>> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part 
>> I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
>> product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
>> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set 
>> them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
>> knocked over in a hurry.
>> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
>> speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
>> the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right 
>> one, the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power 
>> supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if 
>> you so desire some.
>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
>> logically straight forward.
>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
>> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
>> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
>> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
>> you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you 
>> sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
>> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
>> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm 
>> to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be 
>> alarmed about.
>> 
>> **
>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>> halfwits in this world behind.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> **
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> halfwits in this world behind.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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RE: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Jamie Kelly]

Yep, agree Dane, amazing sound, just working out the remote control and if I 
can check or update firmware.

Jamie

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
Trethowan
Sent: Wednesday, 4 January 2017 10:54 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

I don’t know in American dollars I’m afraid, I’m estimating no more than $300?
I know here they retail for $749 and I got a pair on sale for $599.

> On 4 Jan 2017, at 10:39 pm, Brian Olesen <br...@blindkom.dk> wrote:
>
> Hi Dane,
> What is the cost for those nice beasts?
>
> Brian
>
> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane 
> Trethowan
> Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
> Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
> Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
>
> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part 
> I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
> product is in your own home thus my findings below.
> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set them 
> up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with wonder as 
> to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches across by 5 
> inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the desktop and 
> sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be knocked over in a 
> hurry.
> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
> speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
> the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right 
> one, the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power 
> supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if you 
> so desire some.
> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
> logically straight forward.
> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t disappointed 
> in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful sound stage these 
> speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
> you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you 
> sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm 
> to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be 
> alarmed about.
>
> **
> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
> halfwits in this world behind.
>
>
>
>
>

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Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

I don’t know in American dollars I’m afraid, I’m estimating no more than $300?
I know here they retail for $749 and I got a pair on sale for $599.

> On 4 Jan 2017, at 10:39 pm, Brian Olesen <br...@blindkom.dk> wrote:
> 
> Hi Dane,
> What is the cost for those nice beasts?
> 
> Brian
> 
> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane 
> Trethowan
> Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
> Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
> Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system
> 
> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part 
> I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
> product is in your own home thus my findings below.
> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set them 
> up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with wonder as 
> to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches across by 5 
> inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the desktop and 
> sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be knocked over in a 
> hurry.
> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
> speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
> the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right 
> one, the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power 
> supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if you 
> so desire some.
> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
> logically straight forward.
> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t disappointed 
> in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful sound stage these 
> speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
> you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you 
> sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm 
> to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be 
> alarmed about.
> 
> **
> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
> halfwits in this world behind.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
halfwits in this world behind.

SV: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Brian Olesen]

Hi Dane,
What is the cost for those nice beasts?

Brian

-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan
Sendt: 4. januar 2017 03:31
Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Emne: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and I’m 
curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part I 
was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
product is in your own home thus my findings below.
Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set them 
up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with wonder as to 
how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches across by 5 
inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the desktop and sit 
so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be knocked over in a hurry.
There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right one, 
the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power supply, 
the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if you so desire 
some.
The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
logically straight forward.
So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t disappointed 
in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful sound stage these 
speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you sit 
at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm to 
dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be alarmed 
about.

**
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
halfwits in this world behind.

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Mary Otten]

No, I never had any reason or much of anything to try to play through the 
analog Jack.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:48 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
> 
> On a slightly different note, have you tried connecting anything through the 
> aux-in jack? I’m told that the difference is quality when using an analogue 
> source is noticeable though the person who told me this said that things 
> didn’t sound too bad, just not as good as the direct digital link from the PC 
> or Mac.
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:26 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
>> 
>> Well, all I know is that I found that my right speaker was getting quite 
>> warm if I didn't turn them off. Now maybe that was because something was 
>> happening on my Mac, such as the sound when sa mail message comes through, 
>> so they were staying awake too much. In any case, I got into the habit of 
>> turning them off when I wasn't actually sitting in front of the machine.
>> Mary
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:21 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Absolutely right Mary, when you’ve positioned yourself in line with the 
>>> speakers then they sound utterly gorgeous.
>>> I’ll take note of what you mentioned about powering the speakers down when 
>>> not in use, I actually thought the speakers powered down themselves after a 
>>> certain amount of time when not in use?
>>> 
 On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:12 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
 
 I would say that your observations fit pretty well with mine. The sweet 
 spot for those speakers is definitely seated at your desk with the 
 speakers properly positioned. Also, when not in use, turn them off. If you 
 leave them on, that right speaker will get hot even if you're not using 
 them actively. At least, minded. I have had them for years. It could be 
 they modified something a little bit to make that not happen. I had never 
 seen them in a store, so I can't comment on your perception that they look 
 smaller when you get them home then they did when you saw them in the 
 store.
 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Dane Trethowan  
> wrote:
> 
> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system 
> and I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
> part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen 
> to any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in 
> the shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I 
> set them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled 
> with wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 
> inches across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small 
> for the desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely 
> to be knocked over in a hurry.
> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
> left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
> lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear 
> of the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
> including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the 
> two AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
> and logically straight forward.
> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t 
> for you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music 
> as you sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be 
> warm to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing 
> to be alarmed about.
> 
> **
> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of 
> the halfwits in this world behind.
> 
> 
> 
 
 
>>> 
>>> **
>>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>>> halfwits in this world behind.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> **

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

On a slightly different note, have you tried connecting anything through the 
aux-in jack? I’m told that the difference is quality when using an analogue 
source is noticeable though the person who told me this said that things didn’t 
sound too bad, just not as good as the direct digital link from the PC or Mac.

> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:26 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> Well, all I know is that I found that my right speaker was getting quite warm 
> if I didn't turn them off. Now maybe that was because something was happening 
> on my Mac, such as the sound when sa mail message comes through, so they were 
> staying awake too much. In any case, I got into the habit of turning them off 
> when I wasn't actually sitting in front of the machine.
> Mary
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:21 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>> 
>> Absolutely right Mary, when you’ve positioned yourself in line with the 
>> speakers then they sound utterly gorgeous.
>> I’ll take note of what you mentioned about powering the speakers down when 
>> not in use, I actually thought the speakers powered down themselves after a 
>> certain amount of time when not in use?
>> 
>>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:12 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would say that your observations fit pretty well with mine. The sweet 
>>> spot for those speakers is definitely seated at your desk with the speakers 
>>> properly positioned. Also, when not in use, turn them off. If you leave 
>>> them on, that right speaker will get hot even if you're not using them 
>>> actively. At least, minded. I have had them for years. It could be they 
>>> modified something a little bit to make that not happen. I had never seen 
>>> them in a store, so I can't comment on your perception that they look 
>>> smaller when you get them home then they did when you saw them in the store.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Dane Trethowan  
 wrote:
 
 And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system 
 and I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
 Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
 part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen 
 to any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
 Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in 
 the shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I 
 set them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
 wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
 across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
 desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
 knocked over in a hurry.
 There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
 left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
 lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of 
 the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
 including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the 
 two AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
 The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
 connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
 speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
 and logically straight forward.
 So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
 disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
 sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
 If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t 
 for you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as 
 you sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
 Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
 during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be 
 warm to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing 
 to be alarmed about.
 
 **
 Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
 halfwits in this world behind.
 
 
 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> **
>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>> halfwits in this world behind.
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

**
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
halfwits in this world behind.

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

Guess I’ll have to see what happens here as my Mac is on pretty much 24/7

> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:26 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> Well, all I know is that I found that my right speaker was getting quite warm 
> if I didn't turn them off. Now maybe that was because something was happening 
> on my Mac, such as the sound when sa mail message comes through, so they were 
> staying awake too much. In any case, I got into the habit of turning them off 
> when I wasn't actually sitting in front of the machine.
> Mary
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:21 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>> 
>> Absolutely right Mary, when you’ve positioned yourself in line with the 
>> speakers then they sound utterly gorgeous.
>> I’ll take note of what you mentioned about powering the speakers down when 
>> not in use, I actually thought the speakers powered down themselves after a 
>> certain amount of time when not in use?
>> 
>>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:12 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would say that your observations fit pretty well with mine. The sweet 
>>> spot for those speakers is definitely seated at your desk with the speakers 
>>> properly positioned. Also, when not in use, turn them off. If you leave 
>>> them on, that right speaker will get hot even if you're not using them 
>>> actively. At least, minded. I have had them for years. It could be they 
>>> modified something a little bit to make that not happen. I had never seen 
>>> them in a store, so I can't comment on your perception that they look 
>>> smaller when you get them home then they did when you saw them in the store.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Dane Trethowan  
 wrote:
 
 And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system 
 and I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
 Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
 part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen 
 to any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
 Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in 
 the shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I 
 set them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
 wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
 across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
 desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
 knocked over in a hurry.
 There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
 left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
 lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of 
 the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
 including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the 
 two AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
 The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
 connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
 speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
 and logically straight forward.
 So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
 disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
 sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
 If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t 
 for you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as 
 you sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
 Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
 during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be 
 warm to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing 
 to be alarmed about.
 
 **
 Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
 halfwits in this world behind.
 
 
 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> **
>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>> halfwits in this world behind.
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

**
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
halfwits in this world behind.

RE: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Adrian Spratt]

Yes, the right speaker stays hot unless you turn it off. When I bought the 
MM1s, it stayed hot even when I turned off my PC. A B rep told me the setting 
to change so that it automatically turns off when I close down or reboot the 
computer. Unfortunately, I don't remember what that setting is because I 
haven't needed to change it for all the years I've had the speakers. Like you, 
Mary, I turn mine off from time to time. Even so, the rep assured me the right 
speaker doesn't get so hot that it's a danger. I take that with a grain of 
salt, even though I trust those guys. They're professional and helpful.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 10:26 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

Well, all I know is that I found that my right speaker was getting quite warm 
if I didn't turn them off. Now maybe that was because something was happening 
on my Mac, such as the sound when sa mail message comes through, so they were 
staying awake too much. In any case, I got into the habit of turning them off 
when I wasn't actually sitting in front of the machine.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:21 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:
> 
> Absolutely right Mary, when you've positioned yourself in line with the 
> speakers then they sound utterly gorgeous.
> I'll take note of what you mentioned about powering the speakers down when 
> not in use, I actually thought the speakers powered down themselves after a 
> certain amount of time when not in use?
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:12 pm, Mary Otten <maryot...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I would say that your observations fit pretty well with mine. The sweet spot 
>> for those speakers is definitely seated at your desk with the speakers 
>> properly positioned. Also, when not in use, turn them off. If you leave them 
>> on, that right speaker will get hot even if you're not using them actively. 
>> At least, minded. I have had them for years. It could be they modified 
>> something a little bit to make that not happen. I had never seen them in a 
>> store, so I can't comment on your perception that they look smaller when you 
>> get them home then they did when you saw them in the store.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
>>> I'm curious to know if you've found what I've found with this system.
>>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
>>> part I was right but there's no doubt about it, the best place to listen to 
>>> any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
>>> shop or on the shelf? That's exactly how the B MM1's looked when I set 
>>> them up on my desk but I'm not complaining and in fact I'm filled with 
>>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they're not likely to be 
>>> knocked over in a hurry.
>>> There's a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
>>> left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
>>> lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of 
>>> the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
>>> including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two 
>>> AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
>>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>>> speakers won't grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
>>> and logically straight forward.
>>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn't 
>>> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
>>> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
>>> If you're looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren't 
>>> for you but if you're looking for a speaker set designed for your music as 
>>> you sit at your desk then the B MM1 won't disappoint at all.
>>> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
>>> during use but I believe 

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Mary Otten]

Well, all I know is that I found that my right speaker was getting quite warm 
if I didn't turn them off. Now maybe that was because something was happening 
on my Mac, such as the sound when sa mail message comes through, so they were 
staying awake too much. In any case, I got into the habit of turning them off 
when I wasn't actually sitting in front of the machine.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2017, at 7:21 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
> 
> Absolutely right Mary, when you’ve positioned yourself in line with the 
> speakers then they sound utterly gorgeous.
> I’ll take note of what you mentioned about powering the speakers down when 
> not in use, I actually thought the speakers powered down themselves after a 
> certain amount of time when not in use?
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:12 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
>> 
>> I would say that your observations fit pretty well with mine. The sweet spot 
>> for those speakers is definitely seated at your desk with the speakers 
>> properly positioned. Also, when not in use, turn them off. If you leave them 
>> on, that right speaker will get hot even if you're not using them actively. 
>> At least, minded. I have had them for years. It could be they modified 
>> something a little bit to make that not happen. I had never seen them in a 
>> store, so I can't comment on your perception that they look smaller when you 
>> get them home then they did when you saw them in the store.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>>> 
>>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
>>> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
>>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most 
>>> part I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to 
>>> any product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
>>> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set 
>>> them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
>>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
>>> knocked over in a hurry.
>>> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the 
>>> left speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a 
>>> lead from the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of 
>>> the right one, the right speaker is where everything else connects 
>>> including the power supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two 
>>> AUX-in devices if you so desire some.
>>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>>> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy 
>>> and logically straight forward.
>>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
>>> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
>>> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
>>> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t 
>>> for you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as 
>>> you sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
>>> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
>>> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be 
>>> warm to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing 
>>> to be alarmed about.
>>> 
>>> **
>>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>>> halfwits in this world behind.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> **
> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
> halfwits in this world behind.
> 
> 
> 

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

Absolutely right Mary, when you’ve positioned yourself in line with the 
speakers then they sound utterly gorgeous.
I’ll take note of what you mentioned about powering the speakers down when not 
in use, I actually thought the speakers powered down themselves after a certain 
amount of time when not in use?

> On 4 Jan 2017, at 2:12 pm, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> I would say that your observations fit pretty well with mine. The sweet spot 
> for those speakers is definitely seated at your desk with the speakers 
> properly positioned. Also, when not in use, turn them off. If you leave them 
> on, that right speaker will get hot even if you're not using them actively. 
> At least, minded. I have had them for years. It could be they modified 
> something a little bit to make that not happen. I had never seen them in a 
> store, so I can't comment on your perception that they look smaller when you 
> get them home then they did when you saw them in the store.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>> 
>> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
>> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
>> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part 
>> I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
>> product is in your own home thus my findings below.
>> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
>> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set 
>> them up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with 
>> wonder as to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches 
>> across by 5 inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the 
>> desktop and sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be 
>> knocked over in a hurry.
>> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
>> speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
>> the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right 
>> one, the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power 
>> supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if 
>> you so desire some.
>> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
>> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
>> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
>> logically straight forward.
>> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t 
>> disappointed in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful 
>> sound stage these speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
>> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
>> you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you 
>> sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
>> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
>> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm 
>> to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be 
>> alarmed about.
>> 
>> **
>> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
>> halfwits in this world behind.
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

**
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
halfwits in this world behind.

Re: The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Mary Otten]

I would say that your observations fit pretty well with mine. The sweet spot 
for those speakers is definitely seated at your desk with the speakers properly 
positioned. Also, when not in use, turn them off. If you leave them on, that 
right speaker will get hot even if you're not using them actively. At least, 
minded. I have had them for years. It could be they modified something a little 
bit to make that not happen. I had never seen them in a store, so I can't 
comment on your perception that they look smaller when you get them home then 
they did when you saw them in the store.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
> 
> And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and 
> I’m curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
> Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part 
> I was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
> product is in your own home thus my findings below.
> Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
> shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set them 
> up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with wonder as 
> to how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches across by 5 
> inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the desktop and 
> sit so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be knocked over in a 
> hurry.
> There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
> speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
> the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right 
> one, the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power 
> supply, the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if you 
> so desire some.
> The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
> connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
> speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
> logically straight forward.
> So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t disappointed 
> in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful sound stage these 
> speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
> If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
> you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you 
> sit at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
> Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
> during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm 
> to dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be 
> alarmed about.
> 
> **
> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
> halfwits in this world behind.
> 
> 
> 

The B MM1 Computer speaker system

[Dane Trethowan]

And hello to the other list members I know who have this speaker system and I’m 
curious to know if you’ve found what I’ve found with this system.
Firstly I knew what to expect - well I assumed I did - and for the most part I 
was right but there’s no doubt about it, the best place to listen to any 
product is in your own home thus my findings below.
Firstly why is it that what you bring home looks smaller than it did in the 
shop or on the shelf? That’s exactly how the B MM1’s looked when I set them 
up on my desk but I’m not complaining and in fact I’m filled with wonder as to 
how such a good sound can get out of speakers around 3 inches across by 5 
inches high? These things are certainly nice and small for the desktop and sit 
so well on the desktop too so they’re not likely to be knocked over in a hurry.
There’s a bit to setting up this system, you have to obviously plug the left 
speaker into the right, B use a proprietary plug on the end of a lead from 
the left speaker which plugs into a socket on the bottom rear of the right one, 
the right speaker is where everything else connects including the power supply, 
the uSB connection to your computer and the two AUX-in devices if you so desire 
some.
The cables - all except the Aux-in cables - have to be slotted out of the 
connections through slots in the lower rear of the speakers otherwise the 
speakers won’t grip the desktop properly and slotting the cables is easy and 
logically straight forward.
So time to play some of the great FLAC files I have and I wasn’t disappointed 
in fact - in some areas - I was astounded at the wonderful sound stage these 
speakers exhibited, a wonderful stereo field indeed.
If you’re looking for absolutely massive bass then these speakers aren’t for 
you but if you’re looking for a speaker set designed for your music as you sit 
at your desk then the B MM1 won’t disappoint at all.
Yes, the right speaker - where all the circuitry is - does get quite warm 
during use but I believe the top metal plate is probably designed to be warm to 
dissipate any heat generated inside the speaker itself so nothing to be alarmed 
about.

**
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the 
halfwits in this world behind.