Hi Olli,

  I have this set in my bedroom linked to the avant, Its a fantastic set with a good picture and excellent sound!  I can highly recommend it! 

As for any problems I should think you would a good few years of service out of it.

hope that helps

Thanks Nick

Hi,

Beovision 1 is an extermely reliable television! Tubes never fail and picture and sound quality are up to the b&o standard.

There are different versions however, the first models came with the Beo-1 remote. The first BV1 had no PL connections, no STB possible so was rather basic. The Anti-Relfex glass screen was an option as the motorturn on the stand.

The later models with Beo4 were better equipped.

Check Beocentral.com for the difference in models!

Good Luck

BJ

Hi:

I have this TV in my bedroom also and to be honest I would go as far as saying the sound is almost better than the sound produced by my 96 Avant. You realy should get the LS version or later  (link slave) as opposed to the basic model discussed above as even if you are not to link it to anything else, the basic model is supplied with a simplified remote control which is really quite useless - it does not have a number pad for example, which is really useful if you are going to use teletext.

The TV is also quite versatile as many mount options are available and readily purchasable off of eBay (at least in the UK). Also you can change the case colour by buying different colour jackets (also avalable off of eBay).

I have BC1 with every available option ( motorized stand, anti reflex screen, digital back ... ) on low floor stand, and I'm using it like main TV in my living room!

IMHO I must say this is the most beautiful CRT set from B&O, picture is stunting, sound even better....

Highly recommended !

Yeah i'd go for the TV with the most options, i Have BC1 as a link system and it is lovely, but the sound is OK. The picture is what is fantastic. I upgraded from a BeoSound 1 and was dissapointed by the sound quality... but as an all in one soloution, it does everything and is totally loveable. I love it - flaws and all. insanely good value, go for it

Sound quality is good, but not on par with say, a BeoVision 3 or Avant, but I would still happily listen to music on one!

Picture quality is second to none on a screen of that size and they're very reliable too.

Shame there's nothing in the range to replace it - here around Bath they were very very successful - perfect for what people needed.

I would personally go for a BeoCenter 1.

Well I HATE my BeoVision 1 experience so far...

Bought a LS 2nd hand from a B&O Service Centre in Kingston, stored it for 4 months and then used it for 3 weeks and then it went all funny!*

Apparently its not the signal processor but they (the B&O Service Centre) can't seem to get it fixed - All crap.

The only other problem I have had was with a MX1500 that I had bought from Nobby. (note to self - make sure to drop back off for him to look at!)

Considering I have sorted 4 Avants and  7 MX's (all bought 2nd hand) for myself and friends without ANY problems I'm not been impressed by the BeoVision 1.

* 3 green boxes at the top of the screen 'behind' lots of squiggly black and white lines.

I find that surprising! The BeoVision/Center 1 has been one of the most reliable BeoVisions to date from what I can tell...

I bought a second hand BV1 and I am extremly happy with it! One of my best B&O purchases ever, it is a fantastic link room TV. By far much more bang for he buck compared to a BV6 or BV8.

It is one of the last models with the ML conector. However, (at least for the German models) it was only the conector without the ML interface. But my dealer had one on stock so was no problem. Also the previous owner had both motorized stands, the floor and high one, plus the wall bracket. So lucky me, I have the choice😁