Agreed, I was just responding to an earlier suggestion that the new TV would be more modestly priced...you may know more than me, but I thoroughly doubt the new sets will be "cheap".....they don't want a stream of 14s and Avant coming back for a part exchange if the prices are similar, as then the second hand values of those would suffer...so if that's what you're driving at, I agree....In the end it probably doesn't make much difference..if the 14 55 is 7k, an Eclipse 55 will probably be between 8.5 and 9k...the incentive to upgrade will likely be driven by how compelling the new TV us, just as much as the price difference
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I have to say the BV14 image quality is incredible when watching 4k. I don't know any other company who can tune an LCD panel like B&O. Even the 2008/9 BV7-40 Mk3 picture still looks perfectly acceptable in 2017 against current offerings by the mass market producers!!
As for knowing more than you - actually I don't, for once! I could, of course, tap-up my sources for plenty of details - but nobody has thrown at me images and specs. I do know the basics, but not the fine details of the new Eclipse. I've been too busy in my own little bubble to get over excited - but everyone is raving about the sound.
Everything about the panel is LG - it's the sound that's truly B&O. I've also had a bit of feedback that some dealers are a bit upset that it sounds SO good they may struggle to sell speakers alongside it!
Let's see when it's launched then!
Lee
That's encouraging with respect to the sound on the new TV sets. As for picture quality, I thought the 4k images on my 14 looked pretty good, but I wasn't blown away. I was using streamed content via Netflix or Prime, if that's any help.I eventually changed the 14 for a first generation Avant, as I got bored with the motion blurring on the 14, which was really bad as was the handling of dark scenes , and in the end had an aversion to anything Android. And that's after living with the 14 for 7 months, so gave it a good go.I think the general image on the Avant is better, more even and a better all round performer, especially for my 95% use case, being broadcast HD.Miss the design of the 14 though, which was so very cool
Now I was primed on here to look for motion blurring, so I have been looking and maybe my eyes are bad, but I can not confirm any irritation to this regard. Due to the better image we can now sit closer to the TV, which is also made possible by the stand of the Avant, which (in my opinion) is just absolutely wow. Re design: In my personal case, i have oak floors in a 500 year old Tudor house, so oak frets and the "mini" stand of the 14 would have looked out of place. But ok, I concur that's subjective.As for Android, I have every reason to believe that this platform will continue to be developed and improved and that it will be sustainable. Like it or not, over the air updates are part of the product experience. Regular improvements to operating systems/apps are just part of the deal, even if they do not always work perfectly from day one, it's our new reality.Resale values: So what's new - I have owned an Avant DVD and a BV5 before, both at the time were an absolute joy, I used them for many years and like most 10 year old products, they were nearly worthless compared to their new prices. Manufacturer/dealer supported trade-in campaigns (as was the case with my new Avant) were a welcome experience. The general rule is simple: If you want to "trade in" every say two years and you can drive, sail or fly it (i.e. It's a luxury item), then you rent it and you don't buy it :-)... The exceptions are special collectors things - Landrover Defender Heritage or say a BS9000 in the White numbered edition. These are rules that I have lived well by, everything else is burning money.
Are there any rumours about the next software update? When will it come?
I was told that there is a software update available imminently. That came from the UK Regional Sales manager! Next few weeks.
Location: Wiltshire
Hi,
which cable are you using for 4k experience on your Beovision?
I bought an high speed cable but apple tv only recognize it running 4:2:2 and not 4:4:4!
I was thinking about buying this one - but 2m is too long:)
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HLL52ZM/A/belkin-ultra-high-speed-4k-hdmi-cable-2m
I have heard such before.....I was told that there is a software update available imminently. That came from the UK Regional Sales manager! Next few weeks.
I got the update on saturday - it took app. 30 minutes, so it must be a heavy update.. only thing I noticed was the bootup time of the TV is faster now.
no update in Holland sofar, hope it will be due soon!
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