phult wrote:

Thank you all for the input. As sound is probably my #1 concern I think I am leaning towards the Avant. Dealers seem to have a big Avant promo right now so my guess is they are clearing stock for an update. So will wait a few more weeks to see what happens. 

BeoGreg wrote:

We need a new tv right now.

If you look at what's out there, V1 and BV11 look like dinosaurs.

I don't say they are bad products, I say all the time how great is my BV11 in term of picture and sound, but they are less than up to date and they cost huge money compared to the plastic competitors.

Never been impressed by the picture of the Avant (compared to my smaller BV11) so I believe it also needs some vitamins. Now.

@Michael

As with the current SmartTV platform you don't have to use it, when it becomes Android-based.

As long as they continue mapping some of the essential functions (Spotify etc etc) as sources, I shall be happy with any platform. Most of the Smart-stuff is crap anyway.

MM

Michael wrote:

BeoGreg wrote:

We need a new tv right now.

If you look at what's out there, V1 and BV11 look like dinosaurs.

I don't say they are bad products, I say all the time how great is my BV11 in term of picture and sound, but they are less than up to date and they cost huge money compared to the plastic competitors.

Never been impressed by the picture of the Avant (compared to my smaller BV11) so I believe it also needs some vitamins. Now.

I can't agree with you regarding the picture quality

You are totaly right. What I prefer is the picture of my BV11 after several days of settings at home for my likings (thanks to KMA and Flatpanels) vs an Avant in a shop with, I believe, standard settings.

Can't comment on the avant. However the sound quality on the bv11 46 is great. For me you really need a subwoofer as well - for movies and music. However the sound is fantastic for a thin enclosure. I went for a bk400 sub and the sound is now amazing. I do like bass though. Also I think the bv11 looks like a feature as well as a TV. Beautifully designed and great for all your sound and media. P

Can't comment on the avant. However the sound quality on the bv11 46 is great. For me you really need a subwoofer as well - for movies and music. However the sound is fantastic for a thin enclosure. I went for a bk400 sub and the sound is now amazing. I do like bass though. Also I think the bv11 looks like a feature as well as a TV. Beautifully designed and great for all your sound and media. P

Two separate issues. Changing/improvng technologies and the physical design or appearance of the two TVs.

The Avant has conventional proportions, but with moving/drop-down speakers. The BV11 is a less conventional (but arguably more B&O) design.

I chose the BV11-40 because it fitted a section of wall to the inch, and it's proportions and motorised hinge were ideal for my requirements. The Avant would not fit my avalable wall space and the stand and wall options would not suit.

As far as the changng technologies are concerned there will always be something supposedly improved coming in 6 months. You will never be happy if you becme obsessed with what might be comng. Choose from what's available. The sound and pictures of both models are surely more than adequate right now.

Graham