REPLACING 2 Channel Audio. ALL IN ONE HiFi System. Naim Mu-So 2 Review
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Replacing 2 Channel Audio with the ALL IN ONE HiFi System from Naim. Thinking about replacing 2 channel audio system that rarely gets used? While many enthusiasts will have you believe that true stereo setup is the only way to go, it’s possible to get great sound with an easy home audio system. The Naim Mu-So 2 is an easy to use music system and a great sound bar for movies. It has an HDMI port with ARC support making it perfect for your 4K smart tv. Movies and video games come alive thanks to the built in Focal speakers.
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✅ *QOTD: Where do you see the Mu-So 2 fitting into your home? Are products like this the future of high end audio?*
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They certainly are an intriguing development in audio and an attractive option for getting rid of all the speakers and wires that spouses seem hard wired to hate. For that reason alone it’s worth it to keep reviewing them!!
pleas review the Dali speaker
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Your audiophile vocabulary is incredibly visceral. Extremely useful review, especially how you described the top end as being “clean but not glassy”, this was my main concern. I can’t imagine there are many people who could have described this so well/understandably. 🙏
The first gen Muso is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made
Hello Mr Robinson,
I've been in possession of this excellent music system for 2 weeks now. From minute 7 you get straight to the point. I, too, belonged to this sort of so-called High Ender who looked for every little change in the sound. That's over now, because now I'm just enjoying the music.
For true music enjoyment, I use the Focal Celestee on the Naim Atom - Headphone Edition.
Andy, you are a great presenter and getting better with every single video!
Also thank you for the exhaustive information in the video description
Thank you Andrew Robinson. You hit the nail on the head with saying the best HiFi is the one you use. Since moving house, placement of my B&W 604 S3 speakers meant they were in a room that I would rarely listen to music in. Switching to a Naim Mu-so 2, partially due to your review, I’ve sacrificed very little in terms of sound quality, but gained so much more in usability.
Any ideas which one sounds better Bose s1 pro or naim mu so? Thanks
I'd love to see Naim do a 'wider' version of the Mu-So in the future. They've really captured this niche in the market, and it truly is 'future-fi'. If they can continue to build out their platform in the future to include 'wireless surrounds' they could take a massive chunk out of Sonos' marketshare imo.
I love your approach to HIFI and design! Great video, keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!
this is just the type of system to use as a soundbar and amazing speaker if you want an all in one.
all clean installation and great sound
of course its not as high end as reference speakers
but for a living room
think its enough
I have 2 Naim Cube V2s. We have a 2 story house and the 1st floor is pretty open and large. The problem I've had with normal stereo systems is that they can't fill a large space without some areas being too loud and others not loud enough. Then there is the whole which channel are you standing near to issue. I prefer mono which is what the cubes do and by placing them as I have the entire 1st floor (minus bedrooms) is filled with sound at a pleasing and satisfying volume level. Wherever you are sitting or standing or as you move about, the sound is the same and its great. They don't take up much room and they look nice so they don't interfere with the wife's decorating. Upstairs is the bonus room which is a home theater with the normal stuff.
Great design, like the big illuminated knob, reminds me alot of a 1970's Telefunken TED video disc player. Looks way more elegant than anything I have seen from Sonos. I could imagine using in my office room. The jacks underneath is something I have only encountered on my 1959 Knight tube amp. Also, I really like the close-up inserts in your reviews.
Thank you for watching! It's WAY more stylish than a lot of all-in-one speakers. About the only thing that I've seen that may give the Mu-so 2 a run for its money stylistically is the Bang & Olufsen Beolab Stage.
If Naim and Sennheiser could have a baby to replace the AMBEO, it would be AMAZING.
It is one of best designed audio devices (just my humble opinion) from the aesthetic and usability POV.
Good review guys, I think the Mu-So is certainly for music lovers who maybe have a full separates system but also want something that is fuss free to deliver music without having to do the whole "sit down in front of two speakers and listen" type exercise. The sound is superb but you don`t have to give it your full attention like some traditional separates
I just bought the Muso I for my living room (around 170 sq ft) sat below my TV just like what you have here. I am a strict minimalist but quality conscious, so I wanted something decent and simple as this for my bachelor pad. I've not had the time to try it but I should be happy!
I have a Naim Unit Nova and I love the Naim sound and rhythm/pace/detail. I'm currently looking to purchase the Naim Mu-So 2 for the bedroom for music and to use as a sound bar.
Bought one of these for my bedroom and it’s brilliant. Not something I’d buy for my living room but something my daughter said she’d have in her living room as suits how she listens to music.
Sound for my room is great, design is great and functionality is great.. unlike Andrew I prefer the inputs where they are.
Having owned and thoroughly enjoyed the first gen Muso (kept by my ex when we split up 😔) I immediately went and bought the gen 2, which is better but personally I dont think it warrants an upgrade if you have the first gen. I test drove all of its rivals before I bought it and this was easily the best sounding all-in-one package at the money! The sound that comes out of such a small package defies belief! I agree with Andrews review, keep up the good work!👌🏽
Totally agreed. Today with so much Streaming services a pair of WiFi smart speaker always on and ready to play is the absolute convinience! The best investment for value for money and enjoyment!
Great review!
A well-balanced and thoughtful review. Thanks, it made my decision to buy for my den.
very insightful video you have seen into the minds of naim engineers perfectly. peeps elsewhere completely miss the point of this product which is to draw you in and enjoy your music which is all naim are about on a factory visit the most memorable comment they made when demonstrating their products which i apply to all things audio is “does what you just heard sound different not worse or better but different and do you prefer that difference or not?” this approach cuts out huge amounts of confusion in assessing audio
Great review as always! Love the channel.
Thanks! WE appreciate you continuing to tune in.
I have Mu-So 1 and love it, the new red grill fits on it nicely. I use it for classical music and opera, very clean rich big sound from such a small box, only con is the narrow soundstage.
Andrew, I really enjoy your approach to reviews and the production is great. I'm nowhere near ready to give up my system for something like this, however, I think it would be very useful for a family room. Something easy for every member in the family to operate and something that sounds really good for when it's my turn to pick the music. I have a wireless speaker that I use quite often; more often than I thought I would. It's a Paradigm PW 800, I think is the model. I use it in the kitchen which is also where I'm teleworking and it's great to control my what I'm listening to from my phone and it sounds really good for what it is.
I appreciate you watching! Speakers such as these are great options for getting the family or friends involved in good sound and the hobby on a whole!
I have sold my DeVialet amp/speaker combo and I am looking to replace it with the Naim. I had a listen at my audio shop and compared to the MacIntosh and Dali equivalents I can tell you that Naim's MuSo2 sounds by far better. Being a retired person, not being at home many months a year, this will surely fill all my needs for TV and music listening...at a fraction of my DeVialet setup. Naim sounds plenty good enough to satisfy my needs. Thanks for your review, very to the point if I may add.
Great video, Andrew. I always appreciate your presentation. I can’t say this product floats my boat.
Appreciate you watching all the same! Be well!
My comments reflect my current mindset. I’ve just gone back to components and speakers. People with contemporary styled homes may enjoy having it.
I may never replace my current gear because I stopped chasing that dragon years ago but I love hearing about the options should I ever have to. Your reviews let me keep up without feeling like I have to drop cash on 90% of what you showcase. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing.
Thank you so much! Don't replace what you have or what makes you happy, no matter what I or anyone else may say you should do. Thanks for watching!
Andrew Robinson I did buy those EarFun buds on a whim this morning based on your review but 50 bucks is a tolerable impulse purchase that gives me a chance to put the sound I hear to the adjectives you use to describe it. Call it acoustic research. Ha ha. Have a good day, eh! 🇨🇦
Andrew Robinson My EarFun buds arrived today. You were right. A bit bass heavy but overall amazing sound for $49. Try a track by Rush called Mystic Rhythms. It’s one of my headphone reference tracks and will knock your socks off. Also, Jacob Collier - Moon River. 5000 tracks of just his voice. Stunning on the right pair of cans. Thanks for the great review.
Great review Andrew! I saw you also had the Mu-So QB2 there, how would you compare the sound of the two? Do the angled drivers in the QB help with stereo separation? Thank you!
Great review as always! I think I am getting the Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 together with a pair of warfedale Evo 4.4
Top notch review! Thank you. Loved the bands you mentioned. What do you think of this unit compared to the KEF LSX sound-wise? Does it make sense to compare between them? I'm considering between these two (listening to music mostly in a small-medium room).
Thanks for mentioning KCRW. Hours and hours in the studio with KCRW on and inspiring me all the while.
Miss KCRW! Big fan!
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Great presentation as always. Interesting product, thanks for the detailed review.
Thanks for watching!
Love your new videos, you seem a little more critical (and probably realistic) of the products that you are reviewing
Appreciate you watching! Not sure if I've grown more critical or not, but I appreciate the note!
Thanks for your insight and opinion with this video presentation. Even though it's 2 years ago I have found it useful and intriguing. I have a nice entry level Hifi with a Rega P3 as the source and I spent a few years (and a couple of thousand) assembling it, and I am generally very happy with it. I've decided that I probably won't upgrade anymore because at 58 my ears will be starting to degrade and it would likely cost thousands more for significant improvements, however I would be interested in also owning an alternative piece of kit designed more for - as you stated in your video - easy everyday (or all day) use that's more compatible with today's lifestyle and music choices. For example streaming (Spotify etc) and internet radio, both of which I play more often than my CD and Record collection - partly out of convenience and also because of the range of content more vast than it's possible to own. A well made bespoke piece of equipment designed specifically for this purpose is quite appealing especially if it has high quality sound and makes the listening experience enjoyable without being over analytical. From what you are saying the Naim fits perfectly into this area and as such I am very keen to audition it for myself. A £1,500 ish budget could be more likely to significantly improve my listening pleasure on a Mu-so 2 in addition to my HiFi separates than by attempting to upgrade my system. I'm very interested. Thank you.
Another great video review it is a beautiful product a bit pricey for a family what professional individual or couple I think it's fantastic and and everybody's trying to look for space saving measures
I've got that same Winogrand book, so good!
Great review, thanks.
How does the Mu-So 2 grow in sound with the Naim Mu-so Qb (2nd Generation) playing together for music and movies?
Is it a richer experience? Does one complement the other? Please describe the sound with & without the Qb.
Thanks
I understand that Sonos may not provide product, but a comparison between the Naim Muso2 and the McIntosh RS200 would be very interesting. The Mc is twice the Naim price, but both seem to be “identical”. Thanks for really professional reviews and knowledge.
Excellent review good sir! I appreciate the detail and the reference to the Sennheiser Ambeo and LG Soundbar. Provided a bit of context.
I think there’s an obvious audience here and it’s for folks that don’t particularly like the look of speakers and want relatively mid-level or high-end audio in an all-in-one solution. If my older brother got into hi-fi and had to wrestle with the wife acceptance factor (she doesn’t like speakers), he may opt for something like this.
I personally would not get the Mu-So 2for a few reasons. I’m simply not the intended audience;
- I am a specs snob; Whenever a spec goes out of date (whether it’s the version of Bluetooth, codecs, HDMI ARC vs eARC, Wi-Fi connectivity, etc.) I’m keen to upgrade my setup. With an all-in-one, I would be upgrading often by selling/swapping out the entire system at a loss quite often. This can get expensive. I’d rather have powered monitors and a subwoofer connected to something like the Bluesound Node 2i. That way, I’d just be replacing the DAC/streamer and not the speakers.
- No subwoofer out. That speaker looks like it’s flat to maybe ~50Hz if I had to guess. I really prefer something that’s at least flat to 30Hz. Therefore, I need a sub. Even the ability to connect to a wireless subwoofer receiver in the back so I could discretely put a wireless sub somewhere in the room would be ideal.
- Price: I could purchase 2 x Adam T5V powered monitors, a Node 2i, and a used 10” or 12” sealed
sub for the price of the Mu-So 2. I haven’t heard the Mu-So 2 but I have a hard time believing it could provide a competitive sonic experience.
I think speakers like this maybe not the future, but definitely have tapped a big market. I think there are all types of audiophiles out there with all sorts of preferences. And i think soundbars are a great product for people looking for big sound in more compact packages or discreet?
Personally for me i like a traditional setup of two speaker (2.1 specifically) setup for... 2 channel listening.
Thanks for the comment. Do you still like yours? I'm thinking of picking one up mainly to use as a TV soundbar and to enjoy some music from time to time 👌
Good review Andrew and I’ll be using the Muso 2 as a sound bar in a very similar way to the setup behind you using an LG GX oled.
Hi! Did you get the Mu-So 2 for the LG GX? Any problems? Asking because I am thinking about getting that combo. Thx
I'm owning both the Mu-So2 (Bentley version) and QB2. Agree, Music production is unbeatable and Addictive !! As for Movie, correct too. There's other better choices out there, which I am using for Movies. Ace Review !!
thanx for the informative video. I am moving soon and I do consider getting the Mu-So 2. Do you think it works with 3 glass facades? Any ways to connect a record player? thanx!
I enjoy all of your reviews but you were right about the "controversy" this would stir, the comments are almost as much fun to read as the review was to watch. I think also people have to come to terms with the fact that these days it's rare to find a genuinely bad product at a several hundred dollar price point. Maybe something else is better, but that's why we compare. It was nice of Dennon to toss you that lemon as a demonstration for these folk.
Great video, thanks a lot for your thoughts !
Thanks Andrew, excellent review. I would like to connect the Naim Mu-So QB 2nd gen with the audio of the projector (I use Chromecast to cast videos) without cables (and with no delays)? Is it possible?
Very interesting.
Great video, I'm glad I found this channel. ^^
So am I! Thanks for watching!
Probably the secret sauce is Naim bringing its long sonic history to the experience. My own 1980s high end system has a Naim NAC62/NAP140 amplifier and it has the same clean presentation. You stop listening to the equipment and re-start listening to the music.
62/140 is certainly competent but could NEVER be described as high end!!!!!
@@acme181169 Perhaps not nowadays but it was in the 1980s. I would also rate it better than mere competent, even now.
I have a MuSo2 and a QB2. I’ve had them for a while. I love them. I use them much more than my Magnepans, for all the reasons given. The newest AppleTV with spatial audio is also a game changer for movies. It’s just wonderful to live with. I even travel with them: my spouse and I don’t live in the same state, but we often have long visits together: I’ll pack up both, and they just absolutely fill her rather large and open house.
Any comments on how they compare soundwise? Do the angled drivers in the QB2 help with stereo separation? thanks!
Any ideas which one sounds better Bose s1 pro or naim mu so? Thanks;)
Can you have the MuSo and Qb in the same room? We've got a large open L shaped kitchen/diner/lounge and wondering if I can have the Qb in the Kitchen, MuSo in the lounge playing at the same time?
Just purchased my first ever Naim product - the Mu-So Generation 2nd Generation - reduced from AU$3,000 to AU$1,800 so looking forward to it and also purchased the Terracotta and Peacock grilles. Also just purchased the Naim Qb2 2nd generation - reduced from AU$1,800 to AU$990.
Hey, from Addicted to Audio? Did you like the muso 2?
@@SajaiBaby yes love it - sounds amazing and built like a tank - no plastic - all metal. Makes all the other Bluetooth speakers seem like plastic toys.
I never really use my hifi gear to play background music. Just don't really like it for some reason. But I could see why a speaker like that could have it's use in situations like that. Very interesting review, thank you
Great review, I was thinking of purchasing this speaker but the closest thing my retailer had was the Sonos Faber Omnia. It sounds great but I’m not sure it’s worth price and I’m thinking of returning it. Have you heard this speaker and if so, how does it compare to the Naim speaker? Thanks
Andrew, great review! Just a small comment: different colours front plates were available in gen1 too.
I once bought the Bentley edition of the muso 1 and the muso qb as a christmas gift for my then girlfriend. Design and sound are as you mentioned high level. I am considering now to buy the muso 2 as my main music system as I already operate the Sony HT-A9 with my Sony 95K.
Thanks for the comment. Do you still like yours? I'm thinking of picking one up mainly to use as a TV soundbar and to enjoy some music from time to time 👌
I actually considered the first generation Muso for a living room setup. No TV or screen connected. This type of speaker reminds me of the stereo consoles from the 70's. It is meant to blend into the home.
I know the Mu-so gen 1 is still offered and is about $600 cheaper (I think) compared to gen 2, but for me the HDMI input has been gaming changing! But from a style standpoint they are both stunners!
Hi Andrew, thanks for the review. I was in the market for the original Muso about 4 years ago and ended up getting a Devialet Phantom. Actually ended up getting a pair. I think that tells you everything, I'm a bass junkie. Considering getting a Muso 2 though for the rest of the house. The Phantoms reside in the basement. This review helps greatly. Was wondering what your opinion of the Phantoms were though. I will be very interested in your review of them.
Any ideas which one sounds better Bose s1 pro or naim mu so? Thanks
Moved up a couple of spots on my wish list. I want towers but not gonna happen while living in this one bedroom studio apartment. Thanks for the great review.
Thanks for watching!
Great review as always Andrew. Would you review the B & W Formation Bar and compare to Naim and Sennheiser. I'm looking to upgrade my main system to a high end all-in-one. The B & W Bar and Bass combo comes in at a price right between the above two. Thank you
I think powered speakers and systems like this definitely have a major place in hi-fi going forward. If you're looking for what is going to be the predominant winner in a market ALWAYS bet on lazy/easy over capable or nuanced. HOWEVER there will always be folks wanting to play with all the different component pairings. It's a more individualized experience.
Never thought I would subscribe to a channel that does a/v equipment reviews but the quality of your videos has gotten me interested in the topic. One question, if I don't care about surround sound, how does the MuSo2 do vs the Ambeo for movies in terms of clear dialogue and decent punch for explosions etc. Thanks!
Glad to have you! The AMBEO is going to be the better overall option.
Hi Andrew great review What is frustrating is that I just purchased a unity star and am having no luck in having the TV and the star to link via hdmi arc Out of frustration I reconnected an old samsung soundbar to the TV then came across the muso 2 my dilemma now is do I purchase a muso 2 for TV or a better quality stand alone soundbar. As I love the star as my dedicated music source running through a pair of jm lab cobalt floor standers at the moment keen to hear your thoughts
Have you had any connectivity issues? do you airplay2 with apple devices?
Very much considering this as a device in our home. Where would it get use? Not as my primary source for home theatre of course, but we will soon have a second tv in another room that is not really meant for tv watching but for sitting around reading and maybe listening to music. It is here that I think the device will shine. It does all the streaming I need and I can connect the TV for a better than average sound when it is desired. I need something that looks nice, doesn't need speakers and performs. If it is as good as has been described it will be the option for me.
Nice review! Very interesting product. For me it’s probably not a good fit. I am definitely a 2 channel person so I bought a pair of Klipsch “The Fives” for our family room and then another pair for the bedroom. I still have $90 left compared to the Naim Mu-So2. I have 2 old 3rd generation Apple TV’s connected to them so I can use AirPlay and apps through those. I used an existing subwoofer in the family room so if you subtracted that cost and the cost of the Apple TV’s I guess my setup is more expensive. Of course I haven’t heard the Naim so maybe it would sound better to me. I have zero complaints with The Fives other than the silly name. The Naim kind of shares that issue though.
Hello Andrew. I love your channel. I have been watching it for awhile now...keep up the great reviews. Andrew, I have just recently purchase a complete set of M-Design Eleganza Speakers including the Godfather Sub. What do you think of these speakers? Please share your advice. Thank you.
Purchased one over 3 months ago and have not regretted it. Sounds amazing.. Naim hit this one out of the park!
Would love to hear your opinions of the focal aria and or kanta towers
Hello Andrew, I have a Mu-So Qb 2 and I notice that the sound quality over ethernet cable is really gut, but not phenomenal like over Wifi. And I want just have everything over cable at Home. For my living room I was thinking to buy the Mu-so 2. Can you tell me if you notice a difference between cable connection and wifi? Most of people will not be able to hear a difference... mas for voices and accoustic guitars, for example, it makes a diference... The Mu-so Qb 2 over Wifi is phenomenal...! Thanks in advance for your help!
Great presentation, review
I like the unit, but must give it a good "listen" at the high end showroom near me, IF they have it! Better though, the mid century-ish mahogany cabinet you display it on piques my desire most. Bought online? The photo of you and Kristi is killer. Blessings and safety!
Links in the description for that, Jon. 😊 (living room link)
Hi Andrew! I wish you do a comparison to name the best all-in-one player. I wonder, what will be the outcome when you'll do it.
Hey Andrew, can you please review apple homepod stereo setup with dolby atmos as a permanent TV setup?
Thank you for the review. As for me, I can't see how NAIM plans to market this. If I wanted something dedicated for movies, I would for a true sound bar that would decode the audio a lot better for DOLBY ATMOS. If I wanted two channel stereo in a living room where space mattered, I would opt for Klipsh the Fives, which is abouit half the price.
Hi Andrew, do you think a gen3 in the works? Since gen2 was 3 years ago.
For those familiar with Naim, what is better: The Naim Muso 2 OR two Naim Qb 2s? Thanks.
Hi Andrew- Thank you for the detailed and informative review. I have a great deal of CDs and would like to know if a CD player can play them through the Naim Muso 2? If so, any thoughts on recommended CD players to pair with this unit or other suggestions? Thanks much!
Yes, I have a Marantz CD player connected to the optical in on the Mu:So Qb. Works very well, though Naim can only control the vol. and source here, of course.
@@niallmanchester Thanks for the info!
When you say close my eyes, somehow I’m hearing MrMobile Michael Fisher’s voice when he’s reviewing headphones 😊
Really great reviews... would you consider comparing the new Naim Muso2 to the Sonos Five and the McIntosh RS200? This would cover what I think of the whole price range in this category.
Appreciate you watching, JB. We've requested SONOS products but I believe they opted not to send anything.
Looks lovely
Hello Andrew, i an planning to buy one tomorrow to replace a sound bar i currently use, and substitute a Naim system i have had for 20 years plus, with Pre amp and 250 power amp with IBL speakers. Sounds wonderful still. All of this is for the master bedroom. I have another full Naim system in the living room with a power Amp 500, CD3 still and an earlier streamer SuperUniti with The Naim 800 speakers. I have the small cube in the kitchen… do i qualify as a Naim fan?
Question: I also have a Naim Uniti server with 100’s of CDs in it. Would it play great music from my server, and Tidal and act as a sound bar? The Mu So will be easier for my wife to manage also…
Thoughts?
Thanks for the comment. Do you still like yours? I'm thinking of picking one up mainly to use as a TV soundbar and to enjoy some music from time to time 👌
Great review! A just bought the Qb for my bedroom and now I’m thinking about the Mu-so 2 for the den. Much difference in the sound? I’m just getting started as an audiophile and Naim is proving to be my gateway drug. Next stop the Atom ... maybe. Trying to take it slow.
The Mu-so is fuller, way better bass and spaciousness in comparison.
@@robinsonbrand excellent review, thank you. I am going to add the Mu:so 2 to my Qb 2 to get away from the 'sound coming from box over there' sensation. Any advice on placement of each? I notice you had the two in unison, if not in stereo. ;)
I have the muso in my living room. Had the chance to listen to Sonos but it was terrible with music so I went with muso in the end.
which sonos?
Dear Andrew - Can you recommend other all in one hi fi systems (in addition to the LG and Sennheiser) so I can compare shop? I have all of my CD collection on a thumb drive which I have plugged into a 10+ year old Sony Blu Ray surround sound system. It is connected to my 10+ year old Sony 42 inch flat screen. I prefer Pandora as a streaming service. I listen mostly to classical music and have Alexa. She can turn my system on and off for me through my $20 RM Pro RF/IR blaster. Thanks!
First of all: This review played no small part in me ordering a Muso 2 yesterday. So my thanks to Andrew and Kristi for continuing to craft helpful and informative reviews! Our main living space is a challenge to properly place speakers due to lots of windows and only having a small corner area for A/V furniture. We’ve gone from an old Bose surround system, to 2-channel tower speakers, to a passive soundbar that we are currently testing out. None of these have worked out for us. Either the speaker placement wasn’t right for our listening positions or just the sound was not satisfying. Even though music is a priority in our space, I’ve had the (narrow) mindset that I always needed a multi-channel receiver for my various sources. The Ambeo almost dismantled that mindset, but it’s physically too large for our corner space. Now that we’ve found more flexible corner A/V furniture, the Muso 2 will be the perfect all-in-one solution for us. Hopefully, this description helps clear up somewhat who would use this kind of speaker and why.
who compared muso and muso qb ? which plays better in general?
That red is nice !!!!!!!!!!
Hi Andrew & Kristy ,
I'm a big fan of your work and I would really appreciate your talented opinion on Sonus Faber Omnia in comparison with this one and B&W Zeppelin.
Gorgeous HiFi system but why would they put the cables on the side?
This is the first thing I've seen that's reminded me of B&O's old hi-fi systems. This is very impressive by NAIM.
With soundbars becoming so popular, they should double down and make a surround version that's just a tad larger with tiny side and upward firing speakers.
I'd sit a monitor on top of it and use it at work as a replacement for PC-driven speakers used to play music.
Interesting review and comprehensive… question: will the Muso2 stream the newest lossless Apple streaming service? Thank you.
I haven't tried it yet so I can't say.
unfortunately, Apple’s AirPlay 2 protocol downsamples audio files to 24-bit 44.1 kHz, so it doesn't support anything above that.
How would you compare the Mu-so 2 to the Kef LS50 Wireless II ?
Like, where do you feel you get the most bang for your bucks?
Would be used mainly for listening to music, but would probably also be used together with a TV, for TV audio now and then.
I have not heard the KEF wireless speakers so I can't offer any thoughts there.
@@robinsonbrand Ah, okay.
Well, hope you will review the KEFs at some point then :-)
Подскажите как использовать muso 2 с sony oled a90k с её системой акустической поверхности вместе, как интеграцию, у sony вечные проблемы со сквозным каналом, что скажете?
I've just upgraded from the muso cube to KEF LSX speakers would I have been better spending a little extra and getting this Muso 2 The KEFS do sound superb
thinking of getting one
I had the original Mu-so and I sold it.
I wish I hadn't which is why I am checking out V2...
I did that mistake by selling B&O BeoSound stage..
Would it be terrible to hide it inside a Clic furniture with acoustic fabric door? Nice informative objective review as always. Thanks.
I probably wouldn't but you could always give it a go and see if it works for you. Thanks for watching.
It may sound weird, but could this be used as a desktop system if my computer monitor were mounted on the wall and the muso were sitting on the desk in front of me? Just for comparison, I am using a SimAudio Moon 240i hooked up to a pair of Audience The One speakers and I listen at very low levels.
Hi I've just bought a Muso 2 for my living room so i think i can help you out with this one. The speaker need some distance from it to your ears for best qualit, staying to close to it lose all the advantage of the speaker l.
Great video 👍
When u make review from Beosound stage B&O ?
As soon as they acknowledge our existence. 😊
Thanks for the information.
Thank you for watching!
Buggy software. Lights turned on 2:30 am. I wanted to like this speaker and I do. Nice clarity but the sound just didn’t do it for me in the end. I will say I am completely impressed at how this speaker is not peaky in anyway. The muso 2 does not shout at you. Beosound Stage maybe a better option for my use.