kai wrote:

I don’t think there will be a beosystem 5, for that matter even TVs, I suspect that in the next year or so, they won’t produce TVs, just my opinion

kai wrote:

I don’t think there will be a beosystem 5, for that matter even TVs, I suspect that in the next year or so, they won’t produce TVs, just my opinion

A BeoSystem 5 is not happening for so many reasons it pains me to even try and justify them. Some of the reasons include the fact that B&O has made the picture processing team redundant, B&O has said their relationship with LG is the future of their TV range and B&O has no requirement for a BS5 - the entire reason the BS3/BS4 existed was an engine to power their standalone panels.

Let's face, not very much exciting is happening at all. If anything, B&O is still making cut backs. Most dealers know what's coming out in the next six months (and us customers hear snippets of the forthcoming releases), but we know almost nothing. Maybe a BeoLab 3 replacement? Not heard much else.

It amazes me how certain members on the forum are so against the concept of a BeoSystem 5. B&O has had BeoSystems going back to the AV7000 here in the U.S. I remember how the AV7000 was huge in helping me make my first plunge into the very proprietary world of B&O. I knew that with the AV7000 that I would be able to not only enjoy my B&O speakers for music but also enjoy them as part of my home theater. B&O's trademark is quality sound and integration of control. I am NOT going to pay $15,000 for an Eclipse. With today's fast-paced video technology, I see screens as disposable. However, I don't see B&O speakers as disposable and don't mind spending the high $ for them because I know they will last for well over a decade or more. If B&O does not replace the BeoSystem 4, there will be a huge absence in its product portfolio. A BeoSystem 5 does not need to process video to try to improve it. It just needs to serve as a hub for connecting BeoLabs and devices to the screen/projector as well as having PUC integration for our devices.

When I started venturing into the new NL devices, I found myself having parallel speakers in rooms. For example, I would have BeoPlay A6 and BeoPlay M5 speakers in the same rooms as TVs. Once I bought NL/ML converters, I found I was able to integrate my B&O experience completely with the TVs and the BeoLabs connected to them. Now, I have redundant BeoPlay A6 and M5 units that are collecting dust.

jowus wrote:

Thanks Jeff! Most Pp don’t understand how important the System is, all they keep talking about is Video Processing, I used to buy non-B&O Receivers for my BeoLabs and wasting money buying all sorts of cables but when I was able to buy BeoSystem, All my Problems was solved and I was getting better Sound and easy to operate my Systems. To Cut it Short, We have to Push them to make it for us. Look at the Price Point for System 3 But PP were still buying them. What is the Point Of making TV’s with the System if the TV is going to outdated within a Yr or two? Let’s keep the Hope Alive!

So very true! Also, B&O has not always had great success with video processing. The AV7000 created an over-saturation of color. The BeoSystem 1 omitted 720p support and had that dreadful, creepy fast motion effect. The BeoSystem 3 finally seemed to get it right. Nowadays, the screen is quite fine in doing its own video processing. B&O needs to just focus on sound and offering the capability of using its BeoLabs for our TVs. As I see it, the role of the BeoSystem has gotten considerably simpler. I think that B&O would alienate a lot of potential customers if the outrageously-priced BeoVisions were the only option to enjoy B&O speakers with tv screens.

Kudos to those who are willing and able to pay $16,000 for an Eclipse. To me, I see that cost better spent on a third party screen and 2 Rolex watches. I currently have a 65" Samsung screen on the wall in my living room, connected to a BeoSystem 3. To me, the screen is just a screen. It's elegant and does not show the Samsung logo very prominently. I feel that it's just as much a part of my home B&O system as the BeoVision 4 in my den.

Count me in for a BeoSystem5! I totally agree with Beojeff. TVs have a small life cycle (although big technological advancements do not happen so often) and although the design and the material and etc etc are premium I am not willing to spend more than 2-3 k for a TV. 

I believe BeoSystem is a core product for B&O. It permits it to integrate projectors and third party screens. Moreover it provides the buyer with great home cinema possibilities, great sound etc etc.

Maybe a Beosystem as we know it (doing the processing of image) will not come out, but what about a Beosystem as a matrix/beosystem/hub hybrid?

A device that will incorporate an Atlona matrix, a beosound core, and a sound processor. In such a product there is no need for a picture processing team or any other team. Picture processing is done via a collaborators hardware. Sound processing though which is a core competence of B&O is kept in house. Finally integration with the rest of B&O systems is achieved which again is a core competitive advantage....

Let's wait and see.... (fingers crossed!)