Sounds like a great opportunity for someone.

( I'll be right over on the next flight ).

Basically this store is looking for someone like me so I'll send my CV across immediately. Based on threads over the past few months it seems that the majority of users on this forum are so negative towards B&O as a company and their products I can't see anyone else who has the same passion I have, and have always had for this brand. I love it, and THAT is what makes a good salesman (not to mention a good customer!) - someone who believes in and is pasionate about the brand and its products. What has happened to Beoworld lately? People criticise absolutly everything that B&O do as a company. It seems they can't get anything right in your opinion. For an enthusiasts website this is extremely poor. I am sorry for you guys, certainly not for me as I am 100% happy with all the products I have bought. They fit my lifestyle perfectly. I think many users of this site really don't understand what B&O are about. Its a lot more than a 'product', its a lifestyle, a way of living. Perhaps Loewe is the best way forward for many of you.

I'll keep you posted as to my progress.

Cheers!
Simon.

Hey Simon,

I don't think everyone here is totally dissatisfied with B&O, just a little unsatisfied with some of the products that have come out in the last few years. The dilution of the brand with the Samsung nonsense and the unuseability of products such as the DVD2 and the HDR2 have led people to query what way their beloved brand is heading. I think a new CEO with a better direction will head towards resolving this IMO, but there will be a lag with R&D over the next couple of years while this transition occurs. I guess what we all want is for B&o not to head towards dumbing itself down, rather than to head back towards its innovative nature. As you can probably tell, there are a lot of people here willing to spend big dollars for something they don't need but will make their lives more pleasant. I must say it's very disconcerting when you go to your local B&O store, and even the long serving staff find it hard not to say negative things towards some of the recent products.

This has been my experience.....

Simon,

You are not alone. There are many of us on this forum who are as enthusiastic about B&O today as you are. Some of us have expressed what you have here and have been "blasted" by the negative element... so a mature response is to back off and just use the site as a means to understanding past, current, and future products better. After 40 years as a B&O owner and enthusiast, I still learn about features from some of the questions put forth on this forum. Thanks are due to the very knowlegeable participants who so freely offer accurate answers and great advice!!

Good luck

Surely you don't think I was 'blasting' Simon with a tonne of negativity????? I love B&O and I love Beoworld (hence me being a Gold member, unfortunately missed out on Foundation member though 😡 ) I don't think there is a problem with negativity, you cannot expect even B&O to be perfect. Hopefully B&O read these enthusiasts forums to gain an incite in to how their customers feel about certain products and where they may be going right or wrong. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on any matter, and this opinion should never be discounted as it is the author's viewpoint.

I wish Simon well with attaining the job, I'm sure he would make a passionate and loyal salesperson judging by his love for B&O.

Jonathan

Most people are on Beoworld because they love the products. We have almost no-one here that I would regard as a troll. However I feel it is perfectly acceptable to criticise products - especially when they are poor. For instance the Beosound 6 is a pretty pathetic attempt for an MP3 player and this is recognised by B&O as it is dropping it after a very short run. B&O want intelligent comment not blind faith - I have far more respect for dealers who advise honestly rather than just saying everything is great.

if bno can recapture the innovative genius like spirit that gave us the tangential tracking turntable , dolby hx pro and other technical innovations i'm sure they can recapture their magic

as has been mentioned above , none of us hate bno , we're just mystified by some of the products they've realised in the last few years , they don't seem very well thought out , the dvd-1 and hdr-1/2 spring to mind for me

then again some of bno's current products ARE superb ; the beolab 5 & 9 , the bv7/40 etc

good luck with the job si , what will you do about commuting tho' ?

People are entitled to their opinions - just because you don't agree doesn't make them wrong. For an enthusiast website this is actually pretty good, we have a balance of opinion on both new and old product, which leads to healthy debate and some really thought provoking threads at times. This is the way I believe it should be, if everyone agreed with everything B&O did I think Beoworld would be a much poorer place.

In some respects defending and praising everything they do can devalue a person's input - every knows there have been mistakes and duff product along the way, denying or defending them just isn't credible.

A good friend will support you unconditionally come what may.

A really good friend will support you unreservedly when appropriate but will also let you know when you have stepped out of line.

Simon