BeoVision Recommendation

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Evan
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Evan
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Posted March 1, 2018 at 11:14 GMT
#2102508

Hi everyone - greetings from Germany!

I am settling into my new flat and I have a blank slate to populate with B&O items. With this amazing market of second hand B&O here (compared to the US) I am now trying to get my hands on a BeoVision! To say the least - I am overwhelmed by choice (combined with immense excitement) and need some advice on what I should get!

Basically I am looking at something I can move up a ton of stairs (no elevator in building), less than 2000EUR and a screen size of 40" (tolerance of +2, -8). My new living room is about 3m*4.5m in size.

Currently I am looking at BV5 or a 10-40. Pros / Cons? Opinions? I prefer the BV5 for its looks but recently reminded myself that these are basically analog with an aging plasma screen that could be 15 years old now! The 10-40 is a unit I have never really paid attention to, but its looking like a smart choice considered they are trading for 1200EUR even with a floor stand and a Beo4. Oh and the BV10 has HDMI etc..

The TV will be used to binge-watch Netflix and to probably play some PS4 on Sundays. Eventually planning on adding a pair of BeoLabs and BS9000.

That all being said, what would you recommend? The BV7 is of course also an option, but I can hardly keep up with all the variations!

Thanks in advance!

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
Evan
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Evan
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Posted March 2, 2018 at 08:12 GMT
#2102509

I should also mention that I am trying to get an AV9000 for the bedroom. That is if I can carry it up the stairs myself! πŸ˜›

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
Hiort
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Hiort
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Posted March 2, 2018 at 09:00 GMT
#2102510

BV10 is a good choice. Add a BL11 if you can find and you have a great sound in a nice package.

Would how ever recommend BV11. That is a clear step up from BV10.

I had a BV10-40 and traded that for the BV11 -46 I have now,

 

 

Location: Sweden

My B&O Icons:

Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beosound-Emerge.png Beosound-Emerge.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-M5.png Beoplay-M5.png
Beoplay-M3.png Beoplay-M3.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beoplay-Beosound1.png Beoplay-Beosound1.png
Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Evan
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Evan
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Posted March 2, 2018 at 17:46 GMT
#2102511
Hiort wrote:

BV10 is a good choice. Add a BL11 if you can find and you have a great sound in a nice package.

Would how ever recommend BV11. That is a clear step up from BV10.

I had a BV10-40 and traded that for the BV11 -46 I have now,

After you mentioned the Beovision 11 I remembered there was a second life 11-55 for sale near me. A great bargain because it was 2600€! ... And of course it sold [:\'(] But after all, it was a little too big.

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
EL
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elephant
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Posted March 3, 2018 at 05:52 GMT
#2102512
also go for a BV8-32 as a monitor. 😁
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rxcohen (archived2)
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Posted March 4, 2018 at 16:48 GMT
#2102513

I would also go with the BV11 - quite a bit better than the BV10 in terms of screen, sound and overall technology. The BV11-40 or 11-46 should be a bargain now. I am envious of the used market in Germany. Also lots of inexpensive cable options to connect BS9000 - you do not need a ML/NL converter.   

Evan
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Evan
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Posted March 8, 2018 at 08:26 GMT
#2102514

Unfortunately there aren't many BV11's in my price range... Most that I have found are hovering around 4k eur.

Last night I ended up buying a BV10-40, complete with the motorized floor stand and a Beo4 of some flavor. The dealer is adding the PUC libraries I need and getting it ready in the next few days. Cannot wait for it to be delivered!

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
Hiort
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Hiort
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Posted March 8, 2018 at 08:40 GMT
#2102515
Congrats Evan πŸ™‚

You will be happy with the BV10.

Location: Sweden

My B&O Icons:

Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beosound-Emerge.png Beosound-Emerge.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-M5.png Beoplay-M5.png
Beoplay-M3.png Beoplay-M3.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beoplay-Beosound1.png Beoplay-Beosound1.png
Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Evan
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Evan
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Posted March 8, 2018 at 09:14 GMT
#2102516

elephant wrote:
also go for a BV8-32 as a monitor. 😁

My dealer has a BV8 also... maybe I pick that up for the bedroom πŸ™‚

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
AT
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Andrew Tucker
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Posted March 8, 2018 at 14:56 GMT
#2102517
Evan wrote:

My dealer has a BV8 also... maybe I pick that up for the bedroom

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Congrats!! I have a BV8 connected up to your old Beolab 5000s in my bedroom. I also have a BV8 in our guest bedroom. It’s the perfect bedroom BV in my opinion. Glad to see that the move is going well!

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