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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 (Black or White) ~$578 Delivered ($557 with Cashback) (RRP $1500)

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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 (Black or White) ~$578 Delivered ($557 with Cashback) (RRP $1500)
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[Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 14:51 expansys.com (1795 clicks)
Last edited 03/12/2012 - 20:14

Sorry to turn OzBargain into B&OBargain (!?), but this is significantly cheaper than the deal posted yesterday (and less likely to be cancelled IMHO): http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/86562

Yes, it's still an expensive iPod/iPad/iPhone dock even at 1/3 of the price it used to sell for in Australia, but I think there's actually some value here considering the built-in DAC, sound quality, design/build quality, and resale value of B&O products in general. Potential downsides are the older 30-pin dock connector and lack of built-in AirPlay.

Quidco, which is a UK cashback site much like Starthere and Buckscoop, offers 4% cashback for orders at Expansys UK — for this order the cashback is GBP13.83.

So sign-up for Quidco, visit Expansys from the Quidco link, make sure you're at Expansys' UK site, search for "beosound" and select the black or white version, and select "Rest of World" under Delivery at checkout. Express delivery (3-4 days) is GBP30.95, or you can use FedEx for GBP65.00. VAT should be automatically deducted, bringing the total before cashback to GBP376.78 = ~AUD $578 (add a few % more depending on your payment method).

Sale price for these ends midnight December 3 (UK time).

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  • tsunamisurfer on 03/12/2012 - 14:59
    -3

    I don't own an i-device.

    I was hoping that this could play MP3's via a USB but this one says it used mini-usb.

    What a shame, I'm willing to go out on a limb and say the sound will be good for such a small device.

    • SBOB on 03/12/2012 - 15:06
      +11

      "I was hoping that this could play MP3's via a USB but this one says it used mini-usb."

      If only someone would invent an adapter that converted mini-USB to regular USB…

      • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 15:18
        +2

        There are also AUX line-in connectors if for whatever reason USB doesn't work.

  • Saul Goodman on 03/12/2012 - 15:06

    Success, bought one.

  • umoddbro on 03/12/2012 - 15:18
    +8

    ~$500+ for an mp3 dock o_O

    • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 15:20
      +13

      b_O

      • umoddbro on 03/12/2012 - 15:40
        -3

        -_O

        • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 16:01
          +12

          O=O

      • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 16:09
        +2

        I see what you did there… apparently others didn't though.

  • JimmyBargain on 03/12/2012 - 15:25
    +2

    OUCH!! to people who bought the Black Version yesterday & early this morning!!

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/86562

  • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 16:09
    +13

    Just wondering - does this come with the rest of Mickey Mouse?

  • gooddealmate on 03/12/2012 - 16:20
    +7

    Have marked the deal I posted as expired and redirected those to here. Thanks OP. :)

    • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 16:54
      +2

      Cheers gooddealmate! Thanks for alerting us yesterday that these were available at a discount in Europe. :)

  • lindsaymt on 03/12/2012 - 16:46

    OP: I'm not sure how u are getting $578….are u paying by paypal as my figure ends up being $608
    Thanks

    • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 16:52
      +2

      PayPal uses a crappy exchange rate, skimming a few % off the transaction — the cheapest way to buy this is using a credit card that doesn't charge international transaction fees and uses a more favourable exchange rate like 28 Degrees (http://www.28degreescard.com.au). Then again, you might like the additional protection paying by PayPal might afford.

      The final price at checkout should be GBP376.78 = ~AUD578 on the current interbank exchange rate. Add a few % more depending on your payment method. :)

  • mlburnian on 03/12/2012 - 21:18

    if you dont need this for portability, that amount of money could get you a whole lot more. the sound quality can only be so good with these docks

    • berger on 03/12/2012 - 21:52
      +2

      And until you try it, you will never know how good it is.

  • The Gent on 03/12/2012 - 22:15

    So what's the difference between this and a cheapie iPhone dock?

    I'm not knocking it - it seems to be worth it with how a lot of people here seem to believe this is a great deal, but I don't understand what the difference would be. Obviously clarity, but I've never had an issue with a cheapie dock for clarity (and I'm a bit of a stickler for high quality songs).

    Would it play bass more effectively or something?

    • berger on 03/12/2012 - 22:35

      I would reccomend going into a store, and testing the unit out. Good bass good clarity. The style comes at a price too.

      It's not the bass as expected in a Sony muteki, beats speakers, etc. but a lot clear, and clear at high volume.

    • nimnomnimy on 03/12/2012 - 23:32
      +4

      you buy B&o the same reason you buy a high end car like a ferrari
      sure it looks nice and it has awesome specs but you really just want it so
      when people walk into your house and see the label
      they think, damn…. this G has cash stacked sky high

  • jace88 on 03/12/2012 - 22:29

    It sounds really good for it's size. I regret negotiating it out of my contract when I bought my car (the dealership was offering this dock for all new cars sold).

  • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2012 - 22:32

    Sorry guys, just got this email from Expansys — looks like this deal isn't to be, either. :(

    Marked as expired.

    //

    Dear customer

    Unfortunately we cannot ship to Australia from the UK. Your order will be cancelled and refunded. If you’d like to replace the order on the correct website please follow the link below.

    http://www.expansys.com.au/

    Regards
    Expansys

    • T1OOO on 03/12/2012 - 22:39

      Amail forwarder ?

  • T1OOO on 03/12/2012 - 22:38
    -4

    This is madness for a dock! For shitty mp3s I can't believe ppl are paying this. Don't car if it's 9999$ rrp.

    • berger on 03/12/2012 - 22:43
      -2

      Never bought anyone nice before?

      • onetwothreefour on 03/12/2012 - 23:19
        +6

        I've bought some nice people before, usually only for the hour.

    • abacus on 03/12/2012 - 23:45
      -1

      Can import songs as lossless, should be as good as CD, but still way behind vinyl.

  • jc8 on 03/12/2012 - 22:45
    +5

    Just for consideration, if the size, form factor and overall design of B&O isn't of concern to you then you can build a very decent hifi system for about the same price. I'm thinking a pair of Usher s520s and a cheaper Amp/AVR.

    It's not exactly as alluring as two circles joined by a rectangle, but it'll give you bang for buck in terms of sound quality, and there won't be as many compatibility issues.

  • cacatman on 12/12/2012 - 08:54

    Just got this via email….

    Dear Sir / Madam,

    Thank you for your order, however I'm afraid that we are unable to
    accept it as a credit card order.

    If you would still like us to ship your order you can pay for it by
    bank transfer. To complete your order please transfer the money to
    our account using the following details:

    GBP (UK pounds, and other currencies):
    HSBC Bank Plc, 100 King Street. Manchester, M60 2HD
    Account Name: Expansys UK Ltd
    Sort Code: 40-31-24 Account Number: 42422417
    Swift MIDLGB2102M, IBAN GB79MIDL40312442422417

    Euro and US Dollar:
    HSBC Bank Plc, 8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ

    Euro A/C number: 67570621 Sort Code: 40-05-15
    Account Name: Expansys UK Ltd
    Swift: MIDLGB22 IBAN: GB78 MIDL 4005 1567 5706 21

    USDA (US$) A/C number: 67570648 Sort Code: 40-05-15
    Account Name: Expansys UK Ltd
    Swift: MIDLGB22 IBAN: GB28 MIDL 4005 1567 5706 48

    Please ensure you use the order reference XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX for the
    transfer. Please also ensure you allow for any transfer charges. We
    cannot ship the order unless funds are received in full.

    Regards

    Order Processing
    eXpansys

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    +44 (0) 161 868 0868 in the UK (8am - 6pm)
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