is it worth buying Beovision 5 or Beovision 7

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johncollyer (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 15:39 GMT
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Hi, Anybody have any thoughts on which one of the above is the best to buy. I am looking to replace my Avant 32 with one of these but am unsure what one,both have similar 2nd hand prices. I have an average sized room with full surround sound set up. Will these TV's still be good and useable in say 5 years time with the like of HD becoming more popular should I go for something with HD capabilities. Any help or advice welcome.

 

John.

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Peter
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 15:49 GMT
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I would get the BV5 Mk4 (HD) as this is a B&O design classic with HD ability. It gives a good picture and is beautiful both on and off. If I was looking to replace my Avant now, that is what I would get - the only set that B&O make that might tempt me otherwise would be the BV9 but I prefer the BV5.

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
Beogram-400x.png Beogram-400x.png
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Beogen (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 16:09 GMT
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Agree with Peter, but I choose a BV5 which I rebuild to be used with the Beosystem 3.

Now I have the most beautiful TV ever made with full HD possibilities and beyond because BS3 is still improving.

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johncollyer (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 16:10 GMT
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Hi Peter I cannot stretch to the HD Beovision 5 do you still think its a good set without HD capabilities. I hear about burns in plasma sets is this true.

 

John

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nmartin771 (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 16:21 GMT
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I would go for BV5, now it is really great bargain.

And BV5 is beautiful set, picture and sound is outstanding !!!

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Peter
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 16:22 GMT
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Same boat as me really! I would keep your Avant! The thought of a BV5 with BS3 technology interests me!!

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
Beogram-400x.png Beogram-400x.png
Beocenter-2.png Beocenter-2.png
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johncollyer (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 16:30 GMT
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Hi Peter, are you saying dont bother with the BV5 and keep the Avant or buy the BV5 and also keep the Avant for a 2nd set.

 

John.

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KingOfSnake (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 16:52 GMT
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It is like chasing your tail IMHO - if you go for the HD option, then you will probably want better than 720p (BV7 MK1 & 2) which put you into MK3 territory and inflated prices.  BV5 was bought on the strength of the image and sound and some people thought it so impressive they shelled out 13 big ones for one.  No reliability issues, still as good today as they were a few years ago.  My advice is to buy one and to enjoy it.
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Peter
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 17:00 GMT
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My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
Beogram-400x.png Beogram-400x.png
Beocenter-2.png Beocenter-2.png
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bayerische (archived)
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Posted November 17, 2008 at 18:10 GMT
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BV5, a design icon. I put it in the same bag as the BLab5's and BSound 9000. Exceptional!

 

It's hopefully my next TV. I'm going to buy a used one, cause I don't care about TV too much, but still it would be nice with a BV5. 

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