Hi Simon,

That BV5 is nice (if bulky) looking but is also a very dated piece of technology - an old style plasma tube with heavy power consumption, and it weighs a ton, not to mention the lack of HD/modern connectivity. If you are happy to watch in standard definition then I suppose you could be happy with it.

How about a V1, or a used 8-40? People are giving them a hard time here but I think it is an outstanding performer (V1) and the design does grow on you.

At the end of the day though, just get the one you like the most!

Jonathan

Hi Simon, I am interested to know your reasons for dismissing the BV7?

  Jonnie

Hi Jc,

I don't like the look of it (at all!) I'd rather by a £500 Panasonic.I've had Avants, Mxs and Lxs and liked all of them both switched on and off! Design is very subjective. I do like the Avant, BV5 and even the Beoplay v1 but I couldn't imagine having a BV7.I think I'd even prefer a BV8.

Simon

Hi Simon, totally understand. As you say it is very subjective, I still think the Avant looks superb as well as the 5. good luck with your choice.

Jonnie

Go for it!

The BV5 is the nicest TV I've ever owned. Still resent myself for trading it for a BV10.

I totally LOVE BV5; along with BV10 is my favourite B&O flat TV.....and i agree, i don't like BV7...is too 'normal' for my tastes !

Go for it if you can; here in Italy i is so difficult to obtain it 'cause it weights > 80 Kgs and nobody is willing to ship it to me :)...but if you can, buy it.

I love that design,especially in odd (read: not gre) colours !

Wonderful sound, perfectly good picture and works fine with Sky via a SCART lead. I replaced an Avant DVD with one - the Avant is now in our smaller sitting room. Have also bought a BV3 which has replaced an aging LX. Also delighted with this. We do have a Panasonic Plasma 42" in the kitchen as only a BV4 would have fitted here and we didn't want the extra box of the BS2/3.

I did have a BV10 for a while which did have a splendid picture but the sound was very thin. I am reliably informed that the BV11 is designed not only as a smart TV but also as a much better sounding one than the BV10. I'll tell you after Wednesday - when I hope to meet both the BV11 and Chris from Corbridge!

I would get one in a shot, they can be had for less than a grand!!  They are a great looking set, I have a bv7 only because its a bit more modern but i would of had bv5 if not.

Beovision 5 excellent tv,cant part with mine sound  quality and iconic design,better made and looks classier than bv8,v1.I have hd version and still prefer the picture tp my beovision 7-40.