So I decided to get an Eclipse 55 to replace a BV 11–40. It arrived today and so far only good experiences; AppleTV works in DolbyVision, AmazonPrime works in  HDR and compared to the BV 11 setting up the Sat channels was a lot easier; I’m in Germany so was pleasantly surprised that UK’s Freesat is recognised. 

Lely

Roger wrote:

Design update:

As of April the pleated wooden lamellas (known from BV14 a.o.) speaker grill will be available for both the 55" and the 65" Eclipse. Love it!

Price will be the same as for the alu grill. Customers that buy an Eclipse now, will get a fabric cover free of charge if they order the wood grill.

Roger

Hiort wrote:

That must look really awesome!

Hiort wrote:

That must look really awesome!

Having switched from the BV14 to an Eclipse I really miss the oak grill and look forward to replacing the the black with wood again. 

On an other note what is the general opinion on the Eclipse sound bar when used in conjunction with BL18s up front And 8000s at the rear. Is it better to make the entire sound bar a centre speaker or break it up as left centre and right as well as the BL18s?

the guy who installed the Eclipse last week set up the “start up” group as the Eclipse speakers only. I’m sure it is better to include the other 4 great speakers wherever possible!

Any advice on “the best” setup would be greatly appreciated. 

I think the front cover with wood will be nice!

On my Eclipse I have BL5's as front speakers and BL18 as rear. 
As "Start up" I only use the Eclipse speakers. Good for normal TV use.

Then I have a "music" group with only the BL5's for listning to music.

I have a "movie" group with BL5 as front, BL18 as rear and Soundcentre as centre.

I also have a BL18 for listning to music in the background or mingle party. 

I suggest you you do the same or make groups that would fit you. 
🙂

//EA

Hi Erik,

Do you have an Apple TV 4k connected to your Eclipse?

Best Regards
Martin

Hi Erik. Many thanks for your reply. I’m currently trying a setup with all Eclispe speakers set as centre speakers for music and movie. I also have a TV group for just watching the TV with just the Eclipse speakers only. This is not the “Start up” but the last option in the list.  

Hi Martin. I have the 4K Apple TV connected to the Eclipse. Can I help you in any way?

Hi Phirstpro,

I read in another thread that one Eclipse-user had problem with the Apple TV 4k. The problem was that he lost the centerchannel when watching movies with 5.1-setup. Do You know anything of this? Have You tried looking at some 4k dolbyvision movies with the Apple Tv? Does all sound-channels work as it should?

Best Regards
Martin