Maybe I didn't communicate very clearly - I was not in the market for a new TV. Happy with my 12-65 (lounge) and Avant MK 1 (bedroom)I went to look out of interest only - HDR isn't important to me right now.It's too large a unit for my bedroom. And even for my lounge, would require moving the suspended cabinet below my 12-65, as the 65 inch Eclipse is a tall unit.Wafer thin screens are great, but the other development of bulky sound bars doesn't quite work for me. So I'm hoping for a slightly more discreet form factor for their next release.If I was starting from scratch, I'd still probably consider one, GUI issues and missing magic aside - I'd probably get past those imperfections.Pretty sure most will be happy with an Eclipse (not everyone of course). We're not in 14 / Horizon territory, which had incomplete and malfunctioning software for a long time.
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So, any confirmed interest from you guys?
I am confirming my lack of interest in Eclipse. I have actually moved forward on buying Loewe Bild 7 (65) and importing into USA from UK. Just awaiting final quotes on the set and shipping.
Eclipse has no price justification fro me and I prefer the Loewe design / style / menu versus the LG menu / Speaker design (vis-a-vis display)
Ah yes svinaik, I am also seriously considering the Bild 7 55" as well. It does seem very impressive although some reviews I've read said that the English translations of the menus aren't very good! Also that the text overlaps onto several lines. I need to see a set to experience this as so far I have only seen photos and read reviews. But I agree that it is a much nicer presentation than the Eclipse, at least to my eyes. Looks like much more thought and effort has gone into the product. I shall be very interested to see how you get on with it :)
Iam confirming my serious interest in one. But iam still very much on the fence about it. I miss the beomagic and the price is an issue and am considering if i can get over that. So its either an eclipse or the 55 avant for me.
And would you consider the Bild 7 or Sony A1 also Mikipedia or you want to stay loyal to B&O? I too looked at the Avant again, and keeping looking at it, but I am just not sure about edge lit tv for a premium price. Maybe the 75 or 85 and they both have backlight dimming, but I can't find out how many zones and if as good (or better) than the 512 that were on the BV7-55 as I remember? Anyone know the specs?
And would you consider the Bild 7 or Sony A1 also Mikipedia or you want to stay loyal to B&O? I too looked at the Avant again, and keeping looking at it, but I am just not sure about edge lit tv for a premium price. Maybe the 75 or 85 and they both have backlight dimming, but I can't find out how many zones and if as good (or better) than the 512 that were on the BV7-55 as I remember? Anyone know the specs?
Look at the picture and decide for yourself, don't worry about obscure specs - the headline numbers are not usually what makes for a good picture anyway. Pick your own TV, don't let others pick it for you, after all it's you who will be watching it not them.
I love it and the picture/sound quality is way better than my Avant 55. I have ordered the 65 which will replace the 55 and it will sit between the beolab 90. Can't wait!! All going well I should have it at the house around early October.
I was in Hereford today looking at one. Remote not to bad, picture excellent, sound much better than most but not as good standalone v a Beovision, interface very neat, and.......Curtains🤒The Bild 5-65 on a table stand is about £5,100, versus £13,000 for an Eclipse but with a standard unmodified panel and interface.Got my boy a pair of B&W P5 wireless headphones whilst I was there. Miles better than my H8s, which have thankfully gone to EBay heaven. Useless junk.And would you consider the Bild 7 or Sony A1 also Mikipedia or you want to stay loyal to B&O? I too looked at the Avant again, and keeping looking at it, but I am just not sure about edge lit tv for a premium price. Maybe the 75 or 85 and they both have backlight dimming, but I can't find out how many zones and if as good (or better) than the 512 that were on the BV7-55 as I remember? Anyone know the specs?
Was that Bild 5 with or without the sound bar ? As it is optional on Bild 5 . I am considering Bild 7 which comes standard with 120 W soundbar . Not as powerful as Eclipse but I have BL50 to give company . If you again get a chance , can you please check out the Bild 7 also . I am in the USA and have no access to Loewe here but I am still leaning very strongly towards Bild 7 . I am awaiting a quote .
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