Beosystem 3 with Non-B&O Panel recommendation

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Hello @all,

 

I want to buy a Beosystem 3, but I have to marry it with another panel considering my budget. I found some threads here, but no clearly stated advice, which actual plasma panel works well with it. Does exist one, which provides full access to all functions and no disadvantages compared to a origin B&O panel?

 What do you think about a Pioneer KURO?

 

Thanks! 

Pioneer wil release their new screens next month. The last sery was very very good, and the new ones will even be better 😐. Don't know what size you're searching, but the 5080XA or XD has got a very good picture. It is also very stylisch because it's just like the bv4 (no speakers, just a nice frame (without roundings)). It should cost about 2500,- euro's and the new 5090XA (1080P) or XD is around 3500,-.

For 42" I would recommend the 428XD (2000,-) because it's looking better than the 4280 with rounded corners. Panasonic has got the pz85 that's also good looking and about 1300,- euro's. It isn't as well made like Pioneer, but for the price/prestation it will easily win. 

Why do you want a Beosystem 3 ? Just buy a Beo-5 and you can remote your non B&O tv as well 🙂.

 The 5080

Thanks for the answer. That is what I need. My livingroom is not that big so I want to go with 40" or 42". And you right, the 5080 is very stylish.

 

Well, why a BS3. I have also the bedroom linked and have got a Beolab surround. I guess, I will loose Videolink and the nice integration of my Ouverture, which is as well in the living room. But ok - expensive luxury

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If I were you, I'd skip the Kuro. Not nearly as impressive in person as on paper. I'd go with the commercial version of the Panasonic panel so you can benefit from some of the BeoSystem 3's picture controls.

Would I loose in any case some BS3 specific picture control options? 

Get a BV7-40 as it has a BS3 inbuilt for same money & includes a DVD player no brainer really as you have said your can only go to 42".

What about the new monitor only G9 Kuro model ?

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