This decision is also my current agony for our main TV; influences include unit placement.

In fact when I look at the best of each of them, I want a hybrid :-)

speakers of the BV7, looks of BV10, price and placement of BV8

I disagree with others about the BV8 ... I have not looked inside at the build quality, but I like the style, texture, capabilities: what I would add is a better centre speaker.

As for the existence of a BluRay player that I pestered my poor dealer to death over ... I am slowly accepting what others have always said: it is becoming marginalised by digital communications

Flappo wrote:

What exactly is the point of the dvb hdmi ? Can't you just have 3 hdmi's and use sky.

I'd be tempted to do that.  You can disable it in the software.

I'd happily buy one without the module and save the cash, but unfortunately selling a TV without Freeview capability in the UK isn't allowed anymore.  So it's a mandatory optional extra - a bit of an oxymoron.

So that's what the dvb module on hdmi 2 is for , I wondered what that was all about. 

Why on earth couldn't they fit it onto the motherboard , looks like an afterthought to me , using up a precious hdmi port.

elephant wrote:

I disagree with others about the BV8 ... I have not looked inside at the build quality, but I like the style, texture, capabilities: what I would add is a better centre speaker.

I would add a motorised table and floor stand. All LX/MX (the TV this is supposed to replace) had them. It's a B&O essential for a main room TV.

I just bought a BV8-40 so that was my choice. 

I think most of this is personal taste.  I think the BV10 should be hung on the wall.  I think the BV7 should be a room's "centerpiece" (and also begins to see value when one actually needs the BeoSystem 3 functionality - I didn't).  I needed a TV that fit on a shelf, and doesn't scream "look at me".   To my eyes, the BV8 picture is simply amazing.  I don't know how the others could be that much better because I don't see much room for improvement (but then, I am by no means a "videophile").  Note that if you're in the US (like me), the specs may be different - we have the MkII which has a faster screen and no "freeview" receiver.

They all have the B&O video processing engine, and this makes the difference (IMHO) over other brands.

Stan

I had a similar dilema choosing between a BV10 and BV7-40 and decided on a used BV7 -40 MK3 for the functionality and picture quality.

just amazed by it now i have a 7 speaker setup to go with a projector , changing the roles of the speakers when watching tv etc

Are you not thinking to BeoCenter3 + BV4?

Looking to second live offers, can be a good set for the value... IMHO.

If you care for sound, it has to be:

- BV7 (it simply overwhelms the rest)

- BV10

- BV8

If you are not thinking of a 5.1 setup:

- BV10

- BV7

- BV8

Now I agree any of these sets will give you lots of satisfaction.