Beovision Horizon still an attractive proposition?

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JC
JC
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Posted November 9, 2018 at 13:08 GMT
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I/m thinking about a new TV; just a stand-alone TV to watch actual TV programmes, with good stereo sound, so surround sound is not important. But sound is important to me, and that is why I still consider a Beovision a candidate. I don't like the trend towards huge TV's, 40" or 43" is enough for my viewing distance.

The Horizon is already 2 years "old", and was criticised for lacking the latest and greatest tech (HDR) back then, so how would it compare to comparable offerings from well known brands like Sony, Panasonic etc?

The Eclipse is not an option, to large, to expensive, and for me, lacking B&O-ness.

Millemis
Millemis
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Posted November 9, 2018 at 14:25 GMT
#2114131

If you want ‘good stereo sound’ there is hardly any alternative.....maybe the BV14-40” 😉

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

Millemis
Millemis
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Posted November 9, 2018 at 14:25 GMT
#2114132

If you want ‘good stereo sound’ there is hardly any alternative.....maybe the BV14-40” 😉

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

BO
boskonay
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Posted November 9, 2018 at 15:42 GMT
#2114133

I've a 14-40 and the horizon 48, I prefer the 14 - better picture, much better sound, better clarity / glass and much more B&O.

That said the Horizon is an excellent TV, and plays nicely with the integration and atlona matrix, but as a screen it's been relegated to the kids playroom.

ST
Steph
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Posted November 9, 2018 at 16:22 GMT
#2114134

I want to update my BeoVision 10-40 (MK 1 - 2010) too.

I really love this TV but i think the 48 Horizon could be a good update.

What do you think ?

matador
matador
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Posted November 9, 2018 at 20:26 GMT
#2114135

boskonay wrote:

I've a 14-40 and the horizon 48, I prefer the 14 - better picture, much better sound, better clarity / glass and much more B&O.

That said the Horizon is an excellent TV, and plays nicely with the integration and atlona matrix, but as a screen it's been relegated to the kids playroom.

That's really a shame because i love the form factor of the Horizon. With wheel stand, I like it much more than the eclipse (form factor talking).

Location: Paris France

Millemis
Millemis
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Posted November 9, 2018 at 22:54 GMT
#2114136

@jc

I’d say go look and listen - then you will know.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2018 at 07:26 GMT
#2114137
The 14-40 is a winner if you can get one.

Sound wise it’s brilliant.

The horizon is easier to mount I think. I haven’t listened to one but the 14 goes hard in the sound dept.

The vision is great too.
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BartS (archived2)
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Posted November 10, 2018 at 09:17 GMT
#2114138

The LCD-screen and picture(quality) is equal. The BV 14 has a glass in front of the screen which has (a better) impact on the overal result of the picture. The sound of BV 14 is better. The speakers of the Horizon lack impact (IMHO).

BO
boskonay
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Posted November 10, 2018 at 09:29 GMT
#2114139

No to say the Horizon isn't an excellent screen, and you can pair it up with some more B&O speakers (mine is plugged into a pair of lab3's at the front, and an S8 doing the rear)

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