Thank you to our Sponsors
It has arrived! Busy working through the options - sound is very good as a centre speaker in a surround system - actually a bit clearer than the Avant though not as warm. Picture on Sky is excellent and using the DVB-HD (obviously not HD!) is fine. The analogue is not in use so can't comment on this. Very slim and I think it looks great on the floor stand. Very nicely set up by Terry and Kevin who are now an independent contracting business.
My B&O Icons:
The 'cable clutter' - not!Just so you know, attached are front and rear speakers, a Beocenter 2, a Beocord V8000 and a Sky HD box. Also an RF amplifier and Masterlink.
My B&O Icons:
Very nice Peter! Congratulations!
Gorgeous!!! 🤒 Somehow I never liked how the floorstand looked in the press/official pictures, but it looks great in your living room. Also like how the Lab 2 matches with the gong. 🙂
Can you confirm that the panel height is indeed unadjustable (I prefer it a little lower)? If not, I wonder if an easel stand (a la BV 5) can be made for it. It just won't look as good this way in my living room...
Leo
well , i think peter's tv looks really lovely
partic. the silver column at the rear , really shows off the extreme slimness of the tv
hopefully they'll update the bv7 soon with an led backlight and slim it down too
Not adjustable - it is the BV6-26 stand though I dare say it can be shortened. It is a fist width from the foot to the bottom of the set.
I will do a proper review obviously but observations so far:
Disadvantages
1. No Timer - you need a B&O device with one in - I have the Beocenter 2. Took a little working out but works fine!
2. Sound - not as full as the Avant - I have been playing with the settings and unusually for me have boosted the bass and it sound quite a lot better. Very clear but I admit the Avant and the BV7 are a lot better if used alone.
3. It doesn't work the displays on the Penta - not altogether surprising.
Advantages
1. Picture through Sky is superb - on Sky HD, even better than the Avant - on digital about the same.
2. Nice menu system though as I have the analogue system off, it took me a little time to work out how to get to the set up menu - you press it twice! DOH!
3. Very beautiful - it really does float - the speaker cover integrates very well.
My B&O Icons:
It looks gorgeous 🤒, although I still prefer the Beovision 10 wall mounted.
"...Simon, you have room for the BV7-55? :) Seriously?"
Yes Chris, the 7-55 would fit perfectly into the space in my living room. I also love the way it looks on the floor stand, they both seem to work really well together and provide a natural viewing height and angle. Any idea what the price will be? I'll have to lose the table but I am hoping there will be enough space at the back of the TV to fit the HDMI components.
"...Simon, you have room for the BV7-55? :) Seriously?"
Yes Chris, the 7-55 would fit perfectly into the space in my living room. I also love the way it looks on the floor stand, they both seem to work really well together and provide a natural viewing height and angle. Any idea what the price will be? I'll have to lose the table but I am hoping there will be enough space at the back of the TV to fit the HDMI components.
It's £15,500. You wouldn't catch me spending £15,500 on a TV! If I had to spend more than £10K, I'd prefer a second-hand or ex-demo BV9. You can pick these up for around £10K.
7-55 would be too big for me. As would the BV9. If I am completely honest, I would like the BV10/BV7-40 screen in the BV5 frame so that the sound was that bit better.
My B&O Icons:
You must be logged in as a BeoWorld member to post replies to forum threads.
Register to access the forums, reference material, and exclusive member benefits — including our monthly prize draw.
Become a Member