I believe they are totally different propositions. From a pricing point the BV-10 is more attractive I think, however the BV7 brings more (integrated blu-ray, integrated beo system 3 which is theoretical upgradeable, different panel technology, different sound options).

So, if you look f or a stand alone solution, the BV-7 provides more imo. Also, if you want an upgrade to HD sound, the BV-7 is more likely to be upgradeable due to the BS3.

If you want a TV very flat to the wall, the BV-10 is the way to go.

In my opinion the BV7-40 is the best TV or entertainment-center

I don´t wanna switch my BV7 for a BV10.

The BV7 has a better picture, better sound, builtin BlueRay, display-out for a beamer and many more.....

But you becomes 2 BV10 for the prices of one BV7.

I saw the BV10 for the first time in my local dealer last week. I've got to be honest, it was disappointing. I thought it would be similar to the BV5 but its nothing like it at all. The thing that sticks out in my mind about it the most is build quality and general appearance. It just looks cheap and tacky. I thought it may have been the new Avant replacement but it certainly is not. I was considering trading in my BV7 to get it because I thought the picture quality and design would be leaps ahead but its not even close. When the dealer took the front speaker cover off and I saw underneath I was amazed at how cheaply put together the whole set looked. It was like a set produced in China for a mass market and didn't have that individual B&O feel to to it. The picture quality playing a Bluray DVD was no better than my Mark III 7-40. In fact, the 7-40 is far better to be honest. I guess that's because of the BeoSystem 3 processor. The sound was OK considering the small space they had to work with but there's no way I could listen to that low quality sound having been used to a 7-2 speaker with the 7-40 that is simply awesome. I am actually quite taken back by this TV as it wasn't what I was expecting at all. Especially after reading some of the comments on this site about it. My recommendation is the BV7 without a shadow of a doubt if you want a top end future proof TV solution, or BV9 if you can go the extra mile. Watch out for the new 7-55 too though as I personally think this is going to be a real hit. I may well upgrade to this set in the future. I love the way it looks on the floor stand. I think this may well be the choice for many over the BV9.

Simon.

The_Beonic_Man wrote:

I saw the BV10 for the first time in my local dealer last week. I've got to be honest, it was disappointing....

The reason the BV10 has gone down so well in the B&O world is that the BV7 has simply become too expensive for most people (myself included) to justify the purchase - £10K, effectively. So, along comes a £6K BV10 and it's a 'good buy' in B&O terms. If you think about the value aspect, it's an excellent TV. Although I'm also keeping my BV7-40, I still think the BV10 is a decent choice and edges out the BV8-40.

Simon, you have room for the BV7-55? :) Seriously?

I'm holding out for the BV7-46 which will be a good balance for me. The BV7-40 is a little too 'small' for me in my living room, but the 55" would completely dominate.

I agree Simon, the sound from the TV set me off... Picture is wonderful, so is the finish, IMHO.

Staying with the BV5.

I saw the Beovision 10 earlier this week and I really like the design and picture quality. I don't think it's cheap looking or tacky at all. Can't comment on the sound, it was part of a surround system with 4 Beolab 6000's and a Beolab 2. I would think the Beovision 10 is better value than the Beovision 7. 

I will take the the BV10 for my living room. It looks perfect on the wall, but not on a floor stand (only my opinion).

For my living room I would prefer a BV7 to replace my Avant. But the BV7-40 is too small and the BV7-55 too big

Does anyone know when the BV7-46 will come out??

Regards

Räuber

beocool wrote:

I saw the Beovision 10 earlier this week and I really like the design and picture quality. I d don't think it's cheap looking or tacky at all...

Same here. However, I wasn't too keen on how the speaker cover sits on the front, giving it a raised look. You can simply pull it off. It's connected with a few magnets!

I was also a bit unsure about how you would keep the bezel clean as it's rather shiny.

Raeuber wrote:

Does anyone know when the BV7-46 will come out??

Sadly it's more 'if' rather than 'when'. No 46" is planned (from what I understand) and, if it's not even in planning stage, it won't be out for a long long time! We were talking about the BV7-55 about a year ago, as an example.

The BV7-46 is more of a wish from myself, than something B&O are developing :(