I've NEVER regretted getting into B&O, even though I had to make some sacrifices at times to do so.

But your question could be equally be " Is a Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley(!) worth the money as I normally buy a Ford?" The Ford will have seats, a body, wheels, an engine and reach 80-90 mph quite easily. In the end it's only 'worth it' if you think it is and are willing to pay for the additional perceived 'qualities' in the more expensive product.

roconn wrote:

I am seriously considering my first B&O purchase... a Beovision 10 television!

It has the looks I want and the picture quality/sound 'seem' excellent, but since I am not a multi-millionairre and still in the realms of 'normal' earning capacity, the £7k price tag does seem very steep - especially compared to my previous television purchases (my last being a £2k Sony around 3/4 years ago).

I assume everyone on this site is going to be somewhat biased, but I just need convincing that its worth spending £7k on a 40" TV - and I don't need the usual sales crap that I got in the B&O shop I visited at the weekend...

- Is B&O the best sound/picture quality you can buy? I read (on this site I think) that the screen for the Beovision 10 is made by Samsung, I wouldn't usually buy Samsung over brands like Sony or Pioneer, why would I buy a Samsung screen with a B&O tag on the top??

- Is the sound quality that great... to be honest, I am not a huge sound/vision man (I don't own a blueray player at the moment or subscride to HD TV, although I will), but am I buying an inferior product with an expensive brand name?

- Is B&O designed for people with more money than sense or is it truely a superior brand with a great design?

Wasn't the BV10 cheaper? I kind of think it's price is 6k €.

I think is a great entry to the B&O world, specially if you could pair it with a couple of loudspeakers.

I see your point... and as I have recently purchased a new Audi TT, I can in fact relate to the decision process... but it is slightly different, when I bought my car I wanted a sports Coupe and I really liked the TT...  I could have tried to justify paying double for the Porsche but I perceived the quality of Audi/Porsche to be similar and the only difference in my mind was the looks/status symbol of the Porsche. I don't believe Ford to be as good quality as either Porsche or Audi (sorry, the Germans make great cars) nor do their cars look anywhere near as asthetically pleasing so whilst it gets you from A to B, it is not the question I am asking.

The B&O is unique in that it has no comparative for looks! but the bottom line is, am I just paying for the chassis, or am I getting something which will be better quality/better visual/better sound than anything else for 1/2 the price?

I believe it is £6k, plus stand, plus brackets, plus remote - IRO £7k from the quote I got on Saturday!

I would be interested if you could get it cheaper, would make my decision easier!

Great question - but unfortuantly there are many views on this. My view is that Bang, bespite being an expensive product is an authentic product, with most of the products doing exactly what they say. 

Televisions - Picture quality is very, very good. It always has been, but with the addisiton of HD and LED's etc they are now very, very good. The TV's have many differing features to ensure picture quality is very high, such as vision clear, light sensors, anti refelective coatings etc.  These elements come together to give exceptional picture quality.  The sound is also very high quality with active speaker systems and exceptional clarity.  The TV's also have the ability to link with other B&O products which make them a good proposition when thinking of extending your collection. Combining this with a selection of placement / stand options allows you to place the TV wherever it suits.

Stereo systems - Unique, offer great placement options and are works of art.  The BS5, although clumsy in some ways will continue to be refined and only get better.

Speakers - Mid to large speakers offer exceptional sound quality through being active and in very attractive forms and multi colours.

I think if you speak to any other B&O owners, most will say once you have an item of Bang, it is hard to go back to another brand.  Certainly the BV10 is an exceptional TV and if you desire further sound, the ability to connect further speakers allows you to grow your system.  The picture quality is very good.

Just my POV.

It isn't just about picture quality and sound, it's everything.
The customer service, the aesthetics, the reliability, the individuality, the ease of use, the near-silent mechanical workings, the sheer physical feel of the products...
B&o gear just has so much going for it, and when you get to the point where all of the above is what you love to receive in return for money, then B&o is worth the money.

In my opnion no not worth the money. I have spent in the last 18 months £20,000 on B&O equipment sofar the B&O engineers have been out to me 20 times mainley problems with the tv's.so far ive had three Mk 3s 7-40s and three Mk 4s 7-40 blue ray,all have gone wrong.all i get from the dealer is an apology nothing else!! If i were you keep your money in your poket.

B&O rarely leads the field in sheer performance. You pay a premium for design, ergonomics, and to a lesser degree, quality of materials, build and service.

Oh, and let's not forget exclusivity.. .

That TV is not something I would buy, but what is your criteria?

My first TV I bought was BV 7. I got it mainly for its sound capabilities.  I am not much of a TV watcher.  In fact, the thing is used only to watch movies.  It is not connected to any TV signal.   

I enjoyed the ease of use, the sound quality, and its non-obtrusive.  The quality has been good to very good.  

The speakers and sound systems are superb.  I accept the few shortcomings, e.g., not the latest this or that.  It serves my purposes well.  

Ask for a home demo and then decide?  

Enjoy,

Dario

ps, let us know what you get either way.