Chris Townsend wrote:

You said it better than I ever could. The blacks(which lcd's can't do apparently) are amazing.

I realize that comment was tongue in cheek, but when done *properly*, LCDs are capable of some impressive feats. I briefly had a Sharp Elite 60 inch and even with my general dislike of LCD tech, I was astonished by the picture on that set. The only reason I returned it is because of a yellow hotspotting issue on flesh tones (it had already been discontinued by that time so I couldn't try another one). The reason why, quite simply, is because it had a very precise full array dimming system. 

I see the BV7 is also a local dimming set, and I presume full array given the size of the rump on it, so if I ever do get a BV, this will probably be the one I go for as well. Sure to only get cheaper on the second-hand market as the Avant gains popularity and other models come along. I've been observing all of these TV threads the past few weeks, and while right now I'm quite pleased with our 60 inch Samsung F8500 plasma, if anything happens to it the BV7 would be the one on my list after seeing all the pros and cons of the different available models. 

Obiplay wrote:

The picture is amazing (the black levels are scary), the sound is amazing. With the back panel, wires are hidden and the stand serves perfectly for mounting my apple TV's

As I've said before, anyone who took their recently-purchased £15K top-of-the-range backlit BV7-55 MK2 and decided to take a staggering £10K hit, to 'upgrade' to an Avant, must need their head looking at :) The BV7-55 is an incredible audio/video experience. Frankly, the best. The picture can't be beaten by any other TV (including the Avant) and the 7.6 is the best standalone centre speaker available.

The BV11 is a different beast. It's a work of art and combined with a sub, offers a great audio/visual experience. Not BV7-55 level, but I prefer the shape and design of the BV11. I prefer the design of the Avant over the BV7-55, but it's no way near BV7-55 level yet!

I've had my BeoVision 7-55 3D since 2011 and agree that it has the best picture all-around. I'm hoping to add a BeoVision Avant 55 to my setup for the master bedroom. I was originally looking for a BV 7-40 to fill that role, but with the look and price of the new Avant 55, one can't go wrong. The BV 7-55 will stay in my living room as my primary television, regardless.

Pros: all was said above already - and I agree that it is an amazing tv.

Cons: it is big, it is HUGE- it overrules anything else in a room. It is/was VERY expensive.

MM

Millemissen wrote:

Cons: it is big, it is HUGE- it overrules anything else in a room.

If the room is that big - a 55" screen is not big enough 👍👍

MM

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