Flappo The Grate wrote:

i find it rather boring looking tbh

it doesn't make any statement apart from 'i can't afford a bv7'

Completely disagree! I don't like the BV7 personally - looks like a lot of other TVs. This one is exactly what I want a set to look like and has a better picture  - the 7-40 will no doubt be updated with the backlit LED screen later to improve it - and there is not that much in the price. But we don't have to agree! I think this will be a set that will sell well. But I expect the BV7 to continue to sell well also.

This one is exactly what I want a set to look like............

Are you really saying Peter that prior to its launch, a design of this type with a speaker bezel occupying a large proportion of the TVs frontage  is 'exactly' what you were looking for in a TV design?

If so, all well and good, but as yet , it isn't a design that I see many of the world's other manufacturers rushing to emulate. Of course it could be argued that is what makes B&O unique I suppose.

kokomo wrote:

Are you really saying Peter that prior to its launch, a design of this type with a speaker bezel occupying a large proportion of the TVs frontage  is 'exactly' what you were looking for in a TV design?

If I remember correctly, Peter was saying many times (before we ever heard of BV10) that he considered BV5 because of its design ... which indeed has a similar design to BV10, so to speak.

PS I do like the BV10, but who am I to judge ... 😁

The BV5 is, from far, my prefered TV, a kind of perfection in design. 

I like this BV10. It looks good and perhaps I will buy one for a bedroom in my house, 40" is a small screen for a good tv exprience. 

A  BL8000 or a BV5 can only be designed once......

So...... why not a BV5 update  with a good 50" Plasma panel ;-) The corbusier's chair has not been re-designed since its creation.....

The BV5 design would last at least 20 years with some technical updates.

Peter wrote:

Flappo The Grate wrote:

i find it rather boring looking tbh

it doesn't make any statement apart from 'i can't afford a bv7'

Completely disagree! I don't like the BV7 personally - looks like a lot of other TVs. This one is exactly what I want a set to look like and has a better picture  - the 7-40 will no doubt be updated with the backlit LED screen later to improve it - and there is not that much in the price. But we don't have to agree! I think this will be a set that will sell well. But I expect the BV7 to continue to sell well also.

 

Does a back lit LED screen provide an improvement in picture quality...or is the main benefit a thinner display? Will be interested to compare with a current BV7.

As a former owner of the BV5 I do like the design, but from the pictures prefer the BV7. I suppose it also depends on placement of course.

P

kokomo wrote:

This one is exactly what I want a set to look like............

Are you really saying Peter that prior to its launch, a design of this type with a speaker bezel occupying a large proportion of the TVs frontage  is 'exactly' what you were looking for in a TV design?

If so, all well and good, but as yet , it isn't a design that I see many of the world's other manufacturers rushing to emulate. Of course it could be argued that is what makes B&O unique I suppose.

 

 

That is exactly what I mean. I prefer the BV10 to the BV5 because the step between the speaker cover and screen is almost not there. I like the speaker appearing as part of the set as I like the square proportion and it will help with reducing the cable clutter.

Each to his own I suppose. The picture is excellent - better than the other LCDs in my view though I would like to see it side by side with a good plasma.

Hi all,

I was lucky enough to be there in the afternoon and here are my thoughts on the TV.

Yes slim, yes the B&O Logo shouldn't be on the top bezel but no real isses with where it is.

Couple of points I didn't like;

1. - The Wall Bracket is a great design BUT its not powered!!!!!  Those of us lucky enough to have powered stands on their TV's for the last 20+ years really don't fancy having to get up and down to move the TV, especially when you have bed knees........... ;-)

2. - Cabling, all of the access for cabling runs along the bottom of the TV, again held on by mostly magnets, so fairly easy to use. By the time you have Scart, HDMI, STB, PL, Aerial and any other cables you need, could present somewhat of a problem due to limited space etc.

As a general point maybe a cabinet stand for the BV10 will help get round this issue. Does anyone just watch a TV with an Aerial these days?

3. - Frets, it seemed that any colour apart from the Black one detracts from the frame / bezel / screen due to the colours used.

It might be nice to have other colour frames available as the shiny stainless steel one didn't wow me.

But all in all it looked very nice for the price of a new small car. Sound seemed ok for the very small speakers used, Picture was good, although I would make sure you get the one with the Anti-reflective coating (UK standard only?) as the floor version had this and the picture seemed a lot better than the one on the wall.

BC5 - again I agree with Lee the black material will get marked and scratched etc but it looked good, could have done with seeing what the hands free sound was like both using one and listening to someone using one (which is the real test of course!)

103" = 911 money but it was impressive if only for its size and how easy it was to use etc.

I enjoyed it hugely and am looking forward to the next one!

Hey guys, is it possible to order the TV without any stand, and just lean it against a wall? Various interior designers tout this as an interesting and modern way to decorate: lean mirrors or large picture frames against a wall...

I wonder if this would look good with a BeoVision 10. It would certainly solve the "stand is too far off the ground" complaint! 🙂

Leo

I am not sure that the frame is strong enough. The one on the wall was a pre-production model and had clearly had a hard life! The bottom of the bezel actually had a sharp edge from being either rested on the floor or slightly dropped - something that had been noted and a modification made to the production models. I am sure some system could be found - maybe some type of cushioned support to stop it slipping forward?

Really amazing report and photos Lee ! 🤒 Many thanks for sharing this with us, I can understand and feel how enthusiast you are about this new Beovision.

I hope this will be a total success for B&O, it really seems to deserve it 🙂