Nice!

What a shame B&O didn't go for blue LED displays in the 9000 and the corresponding white speakers - this would have given a really distinctive finish.  Whilst I applaud the styling of the new range, the lack of internal modifications does annoy me, as a little extra effort could have made this a REALLY desirable special edition.

I know this is petty, but a few extra details (such as blue lights, or similar) would have sent my scurrying off to place an order and would consign my mk.3 9000 to its fate on eBay.  As it stands, I think that the new white product range is cosmetically pleasing, but nothing more.

[Cowering in the corner, waiting for the impending torrent of disagreement!]

Steve.

Blue lights.. 

Brilliant idea!  I'm now thinking how that can be done... can it?

Lee 

Hi Mika,

Ok, maybe not blue (although I do admit to liking this, despite the fact it is already becoming a "retro" choice!).  I suspect that just about any colour of LED would be better than red to go with this colour scheme.  LED technology now allows almost any colour of visible light (including white) to be displayed from one element, using two different coloured diodes on one substrate.  The circuitry to drive this is not complex, but admittedly it could be a headache to add this to the 9000 for a short production run.

A more realistic option would be to stay with a single colour of LEDs, but change this from red to a colour more in keeping with the white CD panel.  How about green, to match the speakers when they are powered up?  That would require almost no effort (just new LEDs and a very slight change to some resistor values) within the 9000 cabinet.

[Cautiously removing suit of armour] 😮

Steve.

The fuss is that it is a new colour and looks beautiful!

It's such a shame to see how nice the 9000 looks with white all over, as it's not a reality!

The white and black 9000 TO ME looks very very retro (back to future movies) I wouldn't buy it.

Blue would look cheap, the led's should change from red to white instead of green! 😁