Bv4-85

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Hmm, somewhat cool, yes with a 85" or even 103" TV, but for me the BV9 is B&O perfection. 

355f wrote:

Alex wrote:

BillC wrote:

BTW I'm curious if anyone could explain the vast difference in the power consumption figures quoted for BV4-85 on the B&O vs that for the VX200 on the Panasonic website. Is the BV4-85 far more power efficient or is it just a matter of difference in the way power consumption is measured by the companies (apologies for my ignorance)

B&O BV4-85

POWER CONSUMPTION  Typical (IEC 62087:2. ed): 375 W/Networked standby 0.4 W

 

 

 

Panasonic

 

 

Model                                           TH-85VX200U    TH-85VX200W

 

Power Consumption    1,250 W         1,200 W
On Average Power Consumption*    739 W
Power off Condition    0.2 W       0.3 W
Stand-by Condition    0.3 W       0.5 W

 

From what I understand the power supply is replaced on all BeoVision 4's to something a little more custom that creates less noise than what's normally built in to the Pro series ... Though most would still argue that it's just a Panasonic with a pretty frame 😁

 

interesting that according to this post all beo4 power supply modules are replaced for the 'superior' B&O one.

 

I wonder why it is then that with the back removed from my 14 month old beovision 4 it is IDENTICAL in every way to the panasonic panle on which it is based!!

Do you have pics of both because I'm curious to see this?

I will remove the rear panels again and take pictures.

 

In the power supply the components are identical- will try to do this weekend

BeoMegaMan wrote:

As far as 3D, you will have to have an updated BS3 with HDMI out to take advantage of 3D, period at this point. I don't beleive DVI will carry 3D so that would be the reason why it is only HDMI(v1.4) now. 

pure speculation though :)

I hope it will be possible to update my old BeoSystem 3 (MKI - I think) to handle a 3D signal, would be sorry to have to buy a new BS3.

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