Check out this installation video.. interesting how the LG panel simply slots in after the 'B&O' is assembled!

https://youtu.be/nfoxjfqjWts

I do not think the price of the eclipse is that bad when you compare it to other offerings from B&O. 

The 55' is (according to my dealer) EURO 9750 including the motorized stand and fabric speaker cover; that is about the same as a 55inch Avant and for it you get (supposedly, havent seen or heard it) better sound and picture. Of course compared to a system build from separates from other brands you can get the same quality in sound and picture but not in such a nice all in one package, especially if (like me) you want a good looking motorized stand. Open to suggestions I am not aware of. Like anyone else I would like it to be cheaper but given current options available it does not look to bad from where I am sitting and I am not sure you can blame B&O to base the price on the Eclipses' relative merit (instead of cost of production) to maximize profit. 

As far as the design is concerned, I really did not like it when I saw the first pictures; it looked clumsy and made me laugh. Now that I have seen more pictures on the website and especially the video, I really start to like it. Certainly enough to check it out in the flesh. 

LG WEBOS 3.5 too bad they did not reskin it, but this would no doubt  lead to bugs, maintenance issues etc, so overall not a bad decision. And if you really do not like it can't you just plug in an Apple TV and watch on demand TV / Netflix etc from there (that is what I currently do with my V1 and apart from additional set up I barely see menus. 

So overall I am considering buying one when the speaker is as good as they claim it; I would ditch my speakers that are a bit too big and use it as the ultimate all in one. 

Peter

Brian wrote:

Check out this installation video.. interesting how the LG panel simply slots in after the 'B&O' is assembled!

https://youtu.be/nfoxjfqjWts

I'm just nitpicking now, but instead of just having a picture of a BS9000 on the wall, that room should have actually had a real BS9000 on the wall, integrated with the entire system.

KMA wrote:

@moxxey

You mean they don't play better on an Avant, or Eclipse?? Same game on all BeoVisions?

Incredible, right? When I was at the dealer he insisted the "performance is better under 4K" and "you'll notice a difference". Nope. It appears to be the same game, played at the same level and result. I felt conned.

PeterBOBP wrote:

So overall I am considering buying one when the speaker is as good as they claim it; I would ditch my speakers that are a bit too big and use it as the ultimate all in one.

A little bit more about the Eclipes.

.reviewer says something about the hdr formats.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H5HWDn8RL9U

PeterBOBP wrote:

I do not think the price of the eclipse is that bad when you compare it to other offerings from B&O.

The 55' is (according to my dealer) EURO 9750 including the motorized stand and fabric speaker cover; that is about the same as a 55inch Avant and for it you get (supposedly, havent seen or heard it) better sound and picture. Of course compared to a system build from separates from other brands you can get the same quality in sound and picture but not in such a nice all in one package, especially if (like me) you want a good looking motorized stand. Open to suggestions I am not aware of. Like anyone else I would like it to be cheaper but given current options available it does not look to bad from where I am sitting and I am not sure you can blame B&O to base the price on the Eclipses' relative merit (instead of cost of production) to maximize profit.

As far as the design is concerned, I really did not like it when I saw the first pictures; it looked clumsy and made me laugh. Now that I have seen more pictures on the website and especially the video, I really start to like it. Certainly enough to check it out in the flesh.

LG WEBOS 3.5 too bad they did not reskin it, but this would no doubt lead to bugs, maintenance issues etc, so overall not a bad decision. And if you really do not like it can't you just plug in an Apple TV and watch on demand TV / Netflix etc from there (that is what I currently do with my V1 and apart from additional set up I barely see menus.

So overall I am considering buying one when the speaker is as good as they claim it; I would ditch my speakers that are a bit too big and use it as the ultimate all in one.

Peter

KMA wrote:

I actually find it funny that my B7 has a slim metallic frame around the screen whereas the Eclipse does not. (And no, it is not plastic; it's cold and metallic to the touch).

The way I've set up the B7 and SH7 soundbar on a wall, with a wireless sub hidden in a corner behind a chair, there are no wires visible anywhere.

Sound? Not B&O, but very good for television and movies.

Picture? The same as Eclipse.

Music? I do love the BeoPlay A6 & A8. My music is on Spotify & Tidal.

Control? Everything connected to the TV is controlled with the LG MR16A magic remote (either HDMI-CEC or the IR Universal Control via IR repeater; all equipment hidden in cabinets).

Experience? Pure, consistent LG WebOS & on-screen control for Apple TV and Blu-ray when needed, with the "magic" pointer (so convenient).

Price? Less than €3.000, all included (not counting A6 and A8). For approx. +€7.000 extra, I can have the Eclipse on a floor stand.

Hard decision. KMA

B&O product history since 1991: Ridiculously long to list in a signature.