Actually I value all opinions on here. I think 355f often has very pertinent opinions and we have to acknowledge that everything made by B&O is not perfect.

However on balance, I prefer buying B&O products than any other make as the combination of design and performance meets my needs. I don't agree with everything any one person  says on site but I respect their right to say it and am pleased that they feel able to post. I know B&O value constructive criticism rather than sycophancy and I think this site manages to strike a reasonable balance.

If people don't agree with a point of view, please feel free to say so, but try not to resort to personal abuse. It isn't necessary! And remember that your opinion is as valid as anyone else's - whether you have posted 4000 times or not at all! 

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A BeoVision is much more than the sum of its parts - to me. I have owned most of the BeoVision 7's released to date, but I am currently enjoying a BV9 in the main room. The way B&O stick to their "never look up at a television picture, never straight at it - but slightly down" is worth a lot to me. The BeoVision 5 addressed the problem seen on almost every MTV Cribs: Plasma's mounted sky high because they look cool up there, not sitting on a wall just above the floor. The BV5 have the screen at the correct height and still look the part. Clever.

And a black 7-40 with a black BeoLab 7-2 placed so that the ambient light will highlight the black alu texture is still the most beautifull tv I have ever seen.

The BV8 is cool in a casual way, packs a great picture without the need of adding a speaker / amp package from the local supermarket. Sound AND picture in one product at a fair price.

Integration with a clever twist is what you pay for, the sub zero cool design is just a bonus. Most other brands have another policy, and as a result B&O products are not for most people. Which is fair - I only hope B&O can survive, we clearly do not need another Sony company on the A/V scene 🙂

Roger