BV11 if you want the option to turn the TV on its stand or on a wall hinge. I guess that with 55” plus screens and improved viewing angles there is less need to turn the screen so a fixed screen and fixed soundbar will be a good option in many cases, albeit with the risk that everything does not integrate perfectly and multiple remote controls have to be used.

It is still a mystery to me as to why B&O didn't produce a motorised stand or hinged soundbar with PUC control for any TV screen mounted above, but maybe they have also concluded that big screens don't need to be moved (or are impracticable to move in domestic environments.)

Graham

Millemissen wrote:

This solution does not offer PUC control, as with the BeoVisions.

Controlling external devices relies on the CEC feature of the tv, (the Stage) and the external box’es.

CEC often works, but is not always reliable or only partly.

It is tested with the AppleTV 4/K.

In my experience (my son has a C9) an LG bluray plyer works well - the controlling of his former Philips player was not perfect.

Time will tell - when people start reporting - which satelite boxes etc will work/work properly.

I guess noone knows all too much about this yet.

And most people will be happy with the tuners and apps of the LG tv and (maybe) the ATV4K box.

MM

There is a tv - and there is a BV.

I have a newer LG Ultra short throw projector and a Sony A1E OLED TV and HMDI CEC works flawlessly with Apple TV 4K. Both are connected to B&O speakers from the displays directly. Apple TV to displays via HDMI. I also tried with a receiver using the HMDI ARC connection and HDMI CEC worked well there as well...I'd say, HDMI CEC is pretty well implemented by major display vendors such as LG, Sony, Samsung etc. B&O's recent products also play well with standards that allow them to interoperate. So I would not worry about HDMI CEC interaction between Stage and LG displays. 

Jaffrey2230 wrote:

 So I would not worry about HDMI CEC interaction between Stage and LG displays. 

No, but that is not the question!

Of course B&O has tested how their Stage and the LG tv’s work together using CEC.

The question however, was how does other devices like a Sky receiver work in that mix.

CEC control works rather well in many cases, but I would not want to guaranty anything there without having tested it.

MM

Sandyb wrote:

Unlikely your dealer actually has a Sky box connected in order for you to test.

They tend not to pay for a Sky subscription in stores.

I’d peruse LG forums to see how people have managed with the LG remote and Sky, as this may give you a good starting point

Well it's difficult because one is used and the other is new. 

As much as i love the BV11 (i have the BV14) , if I was choosing now between those, I would choose the LG and the Stage on the proviso that I only ever watched things in stereo.

With the 11, although it's great, there is the risk with the panel (it's a minor risk) about the repairability if something un toward should come undone. If it was new or near new (and just been sitting in stock) I would choose the 11, but as it's used.

The SkyBox is the same as the Foxtel box here in Australia.  They have their own particular remote codes that they never wanted to share, so CEC does not work with these boxes.   

If you wanted to go down the LG / Stage path and wanted to add in extra speakers at a point - there is your limitation.  You would still need to use your Sky remote.

With the 11, you can add extra wisa speakers down the track for rears and you can use the PUC cable into the Sky box and control it with the BeoRemote one.