I do respect your opinion :-) but if you can't see that they will have to try harder in their beovision range... 

B&O themselves did not see any problem till now: they are loosing money, firing people, dropping whole product lines (mobile phones, mp3, ...). Expecially in difficult market conditions you have to search for a perfect balance between price and performance, magic, design, build quility, service,...

This is ridiculous - there's no point in discussing this again and again as we all well know that Bang & Olufsen WON'T reduce their prices - Lee even discussed the matter with the top bods in Struer during his last visit!

My own view on the current pricing is this - yes, it's expensive, but it's hand built, upgradeable for future use, and looks superb. This alone would sway me towards a BeoVision over any other brand out there today if I was in the market for a new set.

The above points are also the reasons why Lee and I (and others) have a job selling pre-owned Bang & Olufsen - it lasts for years and years when looked after.

We regularly hear from people who are still hugely satisfied with their LX sets from the 80's, and wouldn't replace them for love nor money. Yes, there is better than B&O out there, and for a fraction of the price.

But, in 20 years time, would that Panasonic or Sony set still be belting out an incredible picture, and still make new viewers ask questions? No.

Divide the price of a BeoVision 7 over it's lifespan and you'll see it really isn't expensive at all.

Gucci, Boss, Prada, Bang & Olufsen - whatever.

We want B&O but aren't ready to pay for it, - is that the case ?

I want a Ferrari but probably never will be able to buy one. Should I write to Ferrari and tell them to lower the price because I can get cars with other badges cheaper ?

Sorry but we have had this discussion sooo many times before. 😂

Martin

Martin you are right and I'm agree...

But the point is , not the price, but there is no WOW any more..... and this I see when I'm presenting my projects to my clients.

As I said only 7 years ago when I show project with B&O .... you should see this faces .... it was fun seing it .... but now, nothing !

IMO you can sell almoust everithing with this WOW ... 😕