Has Anyone Considered a TV Other Than a B&O

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akeithj (archived)
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 15:39 GMT
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Hi,

 

I have been looking forward to upgrading my existing setup with a new TV, probably a BeoVision 7 40, the only thing that I am finding hard to justify at the moment is the price. My Avant is still giving excellent service and is worth virtually nothing in part exchange and this started me thinking about the wisdom of spending approx £10k on a TV, when the technology is constantly evolving.

Does anyone have a view on an alternative TV's which would complement an existing B&O setup (2 x 8000 front speakers and 2 x 6000 rear speakers, plus a BeoCentre 2)

 

Regards

 

Keith

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rayfenwick (archived)
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 15:43 GMT
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Why not keep the Avant, and just buy a projector for movies?  I'm not convinced I need to watch Emmerdale in HD...

(actually, I don't watch it at all, but you get the idea...) 🙂 

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moxxey
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 15:50 GMT
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Football in HD (SkySports, BBC HD) and Blu-ray's are the only key reasons to get HD. Mind you, if anyone seriouly is holding off on a BV7-40 for 'something better around the corner', you'll be forever waiting. The difference between the current MKIII and a forthcoming MKIV will be tiny, compared to the jump from the II to III, mainly due to the inclusion of the BS3.

A panel update and, perhaps, Blu-ray drive are surely not the reasons you're holding off? If so, by Feb 2009 you'll find that there's something else - ie. OLED or similar - due in a MKV 'soon'. You'll then want to wait a little longer. Cycle.

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Mbee
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 15:55 GMT
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If you don't have the budget for a BV7-40 or Beosystem 3 and want to keep your all B&O sound system, I will follow rayfenwick and advise you to keep everything and add a projector. Having a more-than-two-meters screen in full HD and a "little" (by today's standard) TV (that has become an icon) is IMHO the perfect choice. You will not benefit as much from fullHD (or even 720p) with a 40" LCD, and if you choose a non-B&O TV, you will surely be stuck with stereo sound (as long as you are not specially good in DIY with AV systems).
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wirralsimon (archived)
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 15:56 GMT
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If it was me I would keep the Avant.

 

Another option would be a non-HD Beovision 5 for around £3-4000 second hand.

 

Simon

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jandyt (archived)
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 18:09 GMT
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When my Avant gives up, I'll be getting a........

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..nuther Avant!

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jk1002
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 21:36 GMT
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If you are after picture quality and the latest connections I would take the plunge. Personally based on my viewing habits I would also consider something used if the price is right.

I ended up with BV8, no surround though but I dont want the cables to the rear anyway.

 I would wait and see what they will pre-announce for the next year in the August release of the financials. That should help you to make a decisions.

Or do you contemplate switching to another brand for the TV? That is not easy due to the integration of the surround module into the Tv but can be done.

Cheers

jk 

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rayfenwick (archived)
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 21:38 GMT
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I've got a Hitachi 32" LCD that's HD compliant etc etc, that (surprise surprise) is going to Moscow with me in a fortnight.

But... I still want an Avant...  just do.... Preferably silver 32" RF with a DVD, but I think the red ones look nice too..

 I have a strange fetish for red, black, white, mirror and glass. Very 70's retro :)
 

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Beolab (archived)
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Posted July 7, 2008 at 22:06 GMT
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Sony XBR8 46

If you want new cutting edge technology, you can look at the new Sony LCD XBR8 with tricolor-LED-backlit TV. Ho eats Pioneer KURO´s for breakfast if you look at the Sony Vs Pioneer battle in a darkened-room shoot-out.

I have seen the XBR8  in real and can only say that the picture are so alive and real that your jaw drops, and it was no artefact'si, like n normal LCD´s...

Read more here:

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timhanna (archived)
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Posted July 8, 2008 at 05:33 GMT
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linklink

Freesat built in, 42 inch, 100Hz, £1100, 7 times cheaper than a bv7

so, get one of those (£1K) and the following!!!

BS3 (£2K??), BL3 (£2K), BL2 (£2K)

 

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