I’ve got an Avant NG, and while I know there were lots of issues with software at launch, I’ve had no issues since I bought mine a year ago (just after the big software update). It works great in a multi room scenario, and I’ve got it connected to a core. Picture and sound are great. Not sure why everyone still says to avoid it.

I suppose the main reason the android OS doesn’t bother me is I have an AppleTv connected that provides every app I need.

 

 

Millemissen wrote:

Why not hold your breath a while?

To see, what - if something - is coming from B&O.

Your possible savings could be used for an Eclipse 55, if nothing comes or nothing that you would appreciate comes.

 

I am sure the Horizon, BV14, Avant MK2/NG have matured with the latest updates, but still they are ‘in-between-tv’s’ - and for an Android based tv too old.

IMO a 1st gen Avant 55 (I enjoy mine) or the BV11-55 wiuld be better - you know that platform from your V1.

Though cheaper than e.g. the next generation they might be too old for you to buy now.

 

Glad that you are happy with the V1 - it’s an underrated tv from B&O....they should have made a 46” version of it back then.

Your 40” isn’t that small for your room.....not untill you have had a bigger one in there 😉

 

MM

 

May I just thank everyone who contributed to this thread and took the time to write and offer some really helpful rationalisations and constructive information as to the best way forward on this. 

I have essentially decided to wait and see, as I love my V1 in every way other than a desire at times for a bigger, more immersive picture for Bluray movie involvement and immersion on the visual side.

The audio side is truly excellent on the V1, and the styling - which some dislike - but yet which one a Red Spot design award, still looks understated and elegant 6 years on.

At the end of the day, if I spend a considerable amount on a TV, I want more for the dollar than just a bigger screen, slightly better picture quality and slightly better sound as regards a centre channel role in movie mode, over and above the V1-40  - I also want the latest specs for 4K such as HDR and Dolby vision etc such as to get the jump in PQ these latest technologies offer.

Given that TV tech is still relatively volatile compared to loudspeakers, I think to wait and see what happens, and buy the latest B&O TV tech if the Eclipse or Horizon is updated in due course.

It also will allow me in the short term, to look at a pre-owned set of Lab 9's to use as my rear speakers in a surround setup and thus match my front Lab 9's.

This should considerably improve the audio side of things for resolution, transient response/dynamics, and timbral matching in a surround sound movie context.

Additionally, SPL levels in deep bass/LFE should rise, as with 4 Lab 9's, the rear channels will play their own bass and not redirect it to the fronts, and as LFE is mono, it should be shared between all four Lab 9's, hopefully giving a noticeable uplift in LFE/low bass performance for surround sound Bluray movies.

Thanks again everyone for all the most helpful advice - it is such a pleasure to be on this forum and share knowledge and experience with so many kind and thoughtful members.

Kind regards

John

 

 

 

I think you gave it some great consideration John.

You never know what is around the corner.