https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qPnLkrZUv4

Speaking of image calibration with the Eclipse, if i was getting one i would definitely look to get someone to calibrate the TV for me

The YT video above gives some insight of the dizzying array of options on LG displays! I wouldn't have a clue how to do it myself, as there are far too many concepts and options for my small brain. And speaking personally, assuming reasonable cost, i'd want to get the best picture settings for my specific circumstances (type of content, room conditions). Not sure whether the B&O installers have the knowledge to do this, but i may be wrong.

Anyway, the above video is nerdy and not for everyone, but interesting all the same (the Eclipse should have 3 of the HDR formats out of the box).

For example, picture settings cannot be copied from one input to another (! i know!) - so with respect to the above, if you play around and find settings you like, you have to go through and re-set the settings for different HDMI inputs.

Anyway, the guy in the video is very much your definition of a geek, and i say that with all due respect. His videos have certainly helped me understand a bit more about language of newer TV's (small brain remember) - and the shortish video above does give a feel for the UI on the Eclipse.

Over and out (by the way, HDTVTest did a fantastic shoot out on YouTube between the Sony A1, LG C7, Panasonic OLED, Samsung QLED) - i'll post a summary if anyone is interested, but anyway thought the above was interesting with respect to the Eclipse and owning one.

I sold my bv 7-55 long time ago as wanted an avant but did mot get it in the end  as  missing internals. So now may get the eclips as ticks the boxes.

Sandyb wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qPnLkrZUv4

Speaking of image calibration with the Eclipse, if i was getting one i would definitely look to get someone to calibrate the TV for me

Picture calibration certainly is not for everyone - especially not, when it comes to the new options of modern tvsets.

I can't imagine, that mister B&O installer is prepared for this (maybe you can find one or two of the more nerdy species amongst them).

That is definitely a thing for professional calibrators.

And maybe this also speaks about the reason for B&O to stay out of this game and leave it to LG to bring the tv into the boat.

It will not be easier in the future and would require a lot of specialiced manpower in Struer.

However, most reviews of the LG-tv's states that they are pretty good out of the box.

The improvement, that can be made a maybe (?) only visible to these professional guys, who have eyes for such things.

If you want to dig a bit deeper into this, this might be a good resource (beware - duration over 1 hour!)

Yes out of the box looks very good.

Aussie Michael wrote:

I do like the centre channel but also the left and the right and for the rears too

 

 

I didn't mind the Sony sound on the acoustic surface. A B&O it certainly ain't in the speaker department.

 

 

If less than a certain percentage of people buy speakers with the TV - they certainly come back to buy more speakers after. I did. That's how i ended up with the BL19, and 2 BL18 (as rears) after.

 

 

The question i also pose to myself is "why would i even upgrade/update to the Eclipse from the Avant" which i also suspect many people do.

 

 

It will be good to see how much the options are on the stb bracket solution.

From my experience with the Eclipse sales yesterday - the buyers are Avant 55 upgrading to Eclipse 65, upgrading from Avant 55 to Eclipse 55 and one existing Avant 75, furnishing another room with Eclipse 55. Two more about to upgrade Avant 55 to Eclipse 65. Two 11-55 going for Eclipse 65. One 7-40 moving to Eclipse 65. So quite a mix. I will have an Avant 55 (old generation - the reliable one) on motor floor stand with two years warranty remaining available for £5500 if anyone interested?

It will be interesting to know if the eclipse suffers from audio sync delay. I currently have a Sony LCD and Yamaha YSP2700 soundbar, whilst it does sound good it’s nowhere near the quality of B&O. The issue I find with my setup and from what I read on other audio forums is that there is usually always some form of delay between the audio & video. This can be helped by audio/video sync delay correction settings on both the TV & soundbar however I do believe that it will never be 100% due to the two independent systems.

With the eclipse we have the exact same setup, audio processing by B&O and video by LG, in the past this was never an issue as everything was handled by the BeoVision and just worked without the need to modify any settings.

I have been a long-time admirer of B&O and was disappointed when I read they are no longer concentrating on video, does this mean that all future BeoVision will follow the same as the eclipse? To lose vision clear and all the other enhancements B&O use in previous BeoVision is a huge loss as I believe it’s exactly this what sets them apart from the rest and is a big reason why their customers are prepared to pay more.

SHEFFIELD wrote:

From my experience with the Eclipse sales yesterday - the buyers are Avant 55 upgrading to Eclipse 65, upgrading from Avant 55 to Eclipse 55 and one existing Avant 75, furnishing another room with Eclipse 55. Two more about to upgrade Avant 55 to Eclipse 65. Two 11-55 going for Eclipse 65. One 7-40 moving to Eclipse 65. So quite a mix. I will have an Avant 55 (old generation - the reliable one) on motor floor stand with two years warranty remaining available for £5500 if anyone interested?

Sandyb wrote:

Over and out (by the way, HDTVTest did a fantastic shoot out on YouTube between the Sony A1, LG C7, Panasonic OLED, Samsung QLED) - i'll post a summary if anyone is interested, but anyway thought the above was interesting with respect to the Eclipse and owning one.

Aussie Michael wrote:

B&O is all about the multi room with a big TV like this. YOu want to be able to use it as a source for the speakers. If it was a casual TV.... i even think the Horizon isn't stand alone. It's multi room?