BV6-26 or BV8-26 at same price: Which one to take?

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hgitzoller
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Posted June 24, 2011 at 07:18 GMT
#1933577

Dear all,

I am looking for a link room TV in size of 26" to max 32", In this room (my saunarium) I have masterlink and SAT socket. I want a TVset but no other audio equipment. THis means the TV needs to give also good audio reprocessing from my ML sources. I have a BV8-32 and think its audio output is fair enough.

Now I have two offers from used TVs:

  1. BV6-26 (non HD) from 2005 with DVB-S + Dss Module fittet. Nice set which does not need any other device to meet my requirements.The only thing bothering me is the difficulty to add a HD source as Apple TV later on.
  2. BV8-26 from 2008 with System (ML) module. I would need to add an external SAT Receiver.

Both do cost quite the same amount of money. They would be mounted on a wall bracket. Please help me with some ideas to make a good decision.

Thanks,

Heribert

 

 

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muntbeoman (archived)
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Posted June 24, 2011 at 07:34 GMT
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Heribert,

The Apple TV can easily output 720p to the BV6. No problem there. The BV6 is HD-ready (=720p).

I think the BV6 looks better on a wall bracket than the BV8. BV6 has a glass contrast screen as well, easier to clean in a 'saunarium'. 

Muntbeoman

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hgitzoller
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Posted June 24, 2011 at 12:02 GMT
#1933579

muntbeoman wrote:
The Apple TV can easily output 720p to the BV6. No problem there. The BV6 is HD-ready (=720p).

The one I got offered is not. Would not be an issue for now as HD pictures are not needed for a 26" TV. But lacks in possibilities in the future...

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bentleyman (archived)
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Posted June 24, 2011 at 13:44 GMT
#1933580

This thread coming up is quite a coincidence, as I was just about to ask opinions on a BV6 v. BV8 in terms of which is the better set to have....?

Any opinions and/or experiences would be helpful, thanks

JO
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jonniebravo1963
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Posted June 25, 2011 at 06:29 GMT
#1933581

We have an 8-32 in white on the bedroom wall which looks cool although does tend to protrude a little due to the speaker bar. A 6-26 would probably look neater but we wanted white due to decor. We have ATV2 connected to it and love it overall.

 

  Also have an 8-26 in white in the kitchen sat on the work top. It is a little too big to be honest but a 6-22 just didn't look right.

Jonnie

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personaltrainerpaul (archived)
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Posted June 25, 2011 at 08:07 GMT
#1933582

Wow JC that looks awesome in your room - nice designed room!!!

Im very interested in the ATV2 as I use iTunes for EVERYTHING now!  Is the picture/sound quality excellent?

JO
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jonniebravo1963
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Posted June 25, 2011 at 10:10 GMT
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Hi Paul thanks for that mate!

  Yeah the ATV2 is absolutely superb. Picture and sound quality are outstanding imho.

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personaltrainerpaul (archived)
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Posted June 25, 2011 at 11:16 GMT
#1933584

Hey JC that sounds awesome! It's a very smart box to look at too. I think it would work amazing with my white MacBook.

TV wise, im going to wait to see if Tue releases some entry level products - like a tv version of the BS8!   I love the BV10-32 but really couldnt face the price! Holidays, designer clothes, bodybuilding supplements, jet ski and mountain bikes :) have to come out of the same income :)

JO
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jonniebravo1963
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Posted June 25, 2011 at 13:19 GMT
#1933585

I could not believe the size of the box, I expected something twice the size. Shame it doesn't come in white though!! We have a Mac and macBook and it is seemless, although I have read a few forums where there are problems with the wireless!

  I too love the BV10 range and probably would have gone with it had the 32 been available when we got the the BV8, much neater on the wall. I concur with the bugdet stuff pal, I love my clothes, watches, tennis rackets, golf clubs, cars, etc', etc'🙂

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personaltrainerpaul (archived)
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Posted June 25, 2011 at 13:45 GMT
#1933586

Ha, i was just thinking how amazing ATV2 would look in white! B&O were certainly late with the intro of the BV10-32  does look amazing though!

Yep im needing a new watch - Im loving the Omega Seamaster with the orange rim. Paul Smith suits with Dolce&Gabbana Martini white shirts are my weakness! lol

I like Yorkshire, my first ever job was at Kiss 105 radio in Joseph's Well, Leeds at the end of the 90s - great fun!

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