Frederik,

why not go for a demo 10-40 or better 10-46? All dealers try to get rid of the BV10 because the need
the space for the new BV11. If you are lucky (check ebay Germany for reference), you can grab a
BV10-40 demo for round 3k or a BV10-46 for round 4,5-5k (EURO). And the BV10 has MASTERLINK!

Only a suggestion, because you said you do not need the smart-TV.

I bought a BV10-46 last Nov. and together with my BL9 + BL4000 it is a nice setup.

Great idea Hotknife - if it was me I'd have a look around for a pre-used BV10-40 - it's still one of my all time favourites and there would be no need to mess around with the expensive ML converter.

Hi guys,

I considered the BV 10-40/46 aswell. But I am afraid it will not be that big step up in regards og picture quality over the BV8-40. What is your experience, hotnife? You used to have 8-40, right?

Thanks 🙂

Frederik,

visual effect
designwise BV10-46 vs. BV8-40 the BV10-46 is a killer (please check link)
/forum/imported-unmapped/neuer-bv10-46-aufgestellt
/forum/general-discussion-and-questions/some-good-news-for-a-change#post-2141065

sceen
The 8-40 was a 100hz version. The BV10-46 is a 200hz version with 3 HDMI-sockets from 2012. No doubt the BV8-40 had a good picture, I would rate my BV10-46 20-25% above the BV8-40. Do not buy any BV10 without antireflection screen. Even with the antireflection screen I have problems (I did not had any reflection problems with the 8-40, but the 8-40 does not have any sheet of glass). There is no clouding, and fast movements (soccer, tennis) are better.

sound
The sound of the 8-40 is much much better than the 10-40/46. But if you are able (you have a pair of BL9 like me) to use the BV10 as center speaker it is o.k.. But again, the 8-40 was better ( I would say 30%). Certainly a setup like 7-40 with BL7/10 is a killer soundwise, but I do not want such a big telly with speaker in my living room. I`m satisfied with the speakersetup. I have phoned B&O and they told me, regarding dolby surround, there is only a very small improvement with the BV11 (you will use your BL9). If you use the BV11 without any add. speakers, the BV11 is much better.

For me the change from 8-40 to 10-46 was perfect. Sold the 3 years old BV8-40 for €1900 and bought the demo 10-46 black with stand for €5000 inkl. the 3 year warranty.

Attached you find a link to a BV10-46 for sale on ebay for a very nice price. But the best thing is, the seller is located only a view km from Denmark. I would save the money and buy a demo BV10-46. Keep it 2-3years and sell it only with a loss of 2-3k and go for the next telly.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Bang-Olufsen-BeoVision-10-46-116-8-cm-46-Zoll-LCD-Fernseher-/251218790338?pt=DE_TV_Martin&hash=item3a7dce87c2

Add a demo table stand from a second life dealer and for under 5k you will have a very good setup.

Take care

hotknife

Hi again hotknife,

I apreciate your feedback! My concern with the BV10 was actually regarding fast movement i.e. soccer etc. (Which is quite bad on the 8-40). Thank you for the input about that. I will have a look at the BV10-46. You can get it used in Denmark for as low as €4000.

Other inputs are still welcome 🙂

As you have lab 9s,get a 7-40 with 7.4,it will compliment the lab 9s well and the speaker will match due to having alt across the front.Build quality and picture and sound wise,I think the 7 is a better tv.

The only benefit of the 11 is the thiness,and smart features.If wall mounted the 11 will be ideal,if not the 7 would be the choice.

Hi Frederik,

I had a BV740 3D with 7.2 for a year and took the plunge to part exchange for a BV11-40. I was very sceptical at first about BV11 as it is to be just a BV10 sister (and I also had a BV1032 which I also part exchanged for a V140). But I can assure you that IMHO that BV11-40 is a leap in terms of picture and sound. Picture would definitely better than a 740MKIV; I watched Prometheus 3D on BV1140 and it was breathtaking; if funds were available it would have been a 55''.  Forum members may argue the about the sound comparison; what I think is that although the speakers in BV11 is not as powerful as 7.2  the new chassis somehow enhanced the sound of the quality of my speakers; my from BL9s seem to come alive and the cinema experience is a class above BV7-40. The BV7 has served me well through these years; I went from MK2, 3 and 6 and it lasted over 7 years. I would not bother with the BV10.

Hope it helps

Vince

HI Vince,

Thanks for your thoughts! Darn it, that is difficult... Talked to my dealer today and he offered me a BV7-40 MKV at a good price (same as BV11-40). I am lured by the built in blu-ray player and the fact that I have always dreamt of a BV7. I have to see both TV's live. Will try to arrange it with my dealer.

I recently purchased the 11-55 after seeing and being ready to buy a 7-40. As written earlier the flexibility of the bv11 when it comes to sound modes and picture modes won me over. I am also impressed with the picture and sound quality, which are quite a bit better than the bv10 in my opinion.. Really a different TV altogether. 

I always loved the 7-40, but it now looks outdated stylistically next to the bv11, and my feeling is that the PQ seems brighter on the bv11. I would go with the 11-40 or even the 11-46 if you room/budget.