New tv bv14

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Double Post.

new to the forum me, so not sure if you were replying to me......anyway, if you were, i'm not upgrading......my BV12-65NG setup in my lounge is not going anywhere......i'm looking at adding a screen in my bedroom......hence me looking at either a BV11 or BV14, either in 55 inch version in a couple of ADs yesterday, and connecting via a matrix.....utterly unnecessary, yet altogether necessary!...

One of the differences between a BV14 and the Avant is that the Avant has a Centre speaker.

In the BV14 could you make the 2 inbuilt speakers as "Centre" so if you have 2 BL as left and right?
Aussie Michael wrote:

One of the differences between a BV14 and the Avant is that the Avant has a Centre speaker.

In the BV14 could you make the 2 inbuilt speakers as "Centre" so if you have 2 BL as left and right?

Yes but it is still not the same since the sound will be played from two speakers placed at a distance from each other. The avant is better in this way but most people won't notice.

It's easy to program in the audio setup. Even on the avant the center can be dismissed or the whole array be used as a center (R&L&C).
Michael wrote:

Yes but it is still not the same since the sound will be played from two speakers placed at a distance from each other. The avant is better in this way but most people won't notice.

It's easy to program in the audio setup. Even on the avant the center can be dismissed or the whole array be used as a center (R&L&C).

Thanks Michael :-)

Indeed... If you have additional BL speakers connected to your B&O TV then in a surround setup the center-speakers channel will be transferred to the internal speakers which will act as one-mono centerspeaker.

When not playing surround sound the speakers of the TV will be muted when playing normal stereo sound/music.. but everything can be configured in numerous ways if you want to :-)

My B&O Icons:

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kuyttendaele wrote:

Indeed... If you have additional BL speakers connected to your B&O TV then in a surround setup the center-speakers channel will be transferred to the internal speakers which will act as one-mono centerspeaker.

When not playing surround sound the speakers of the TV will be muted when playing normal stereo sound/music.. but everything can be configured in numerous ways if you want to :-)

Actually, not really so. If the true image system is chosen for example. The all sounds from the source will try to adapt to the amount of speakers you have.

Also, the internal speakers won't automatically turn into center speaker(s). You have to pick out in the speaker setup which speaker will do what. The internal speakers will continue as R&L (for example) if you just configure two more speakers and leave the internal speaker configuration as it is.

But as you say, it can all be configured in numerous ways :). For my part I have a stereo setup for only front beolabs. And an "all" for true image upsampling/Dolby etc.

Gennaro wrote:
I would rather buy a used Beovision 12-65 NG w/Beosystem 4.. Until the oled comes out.... Wondering if 12-65 owners can chime in. I love the pic quality

All I'm going to say is that swapped an Avant 55 for a BV12-65 and have never regretted it! Picture is superb, huge screen, sits fairly flush to the wall. It's like being at cinema in your front room.

I traded in my bv7-40 against a 12-65ng two years ago. I am Very satisfied and can't find any reason to upgrade any time soon. I use a projector for cinema as well but I find myself watching movies using the 65 display more now and the projector less. The picture quality is superb. I typically put on the movie Gravity to show friends how amazing the picture is.

just perfect isn't it? absolutely adore mine....crisp, sharp, clear, rich and natural.....will have a look in 3-5yrs to see whats on offer, unless absolutely compelling, unlikely i'll change......glad you're enjoying yours....

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