rednik wrote:

who in their right mind would chose this solution with ugly boxes to hide, in preference to a powerlink cable and a load of installers labour for the same cost.

Never claiming to be in the right mind... ME! I would choose this!

I have been planning an addition for eons and have run through a million scenarios to pass PL around the older part of the structure with the least intrusion. You, my friend, may have solved it!

Off to read more and figure out the whole 110/220 issue! Thanks for the link! 😁

Wireless is the new thing as people hate ripping carpets and floorboards up to install - which makes sense i suppose..

However, talking of obsession with the latest - i'm sometimes baffled when people ask if a BeoCenter 6 - 23" or BeoVision 6 - 22' is full HD - and when i say 'err.. no - but it really isn't that important on such a small screen, honestly' they assume the picture quality is akin to watching through a sheet of cling-film after rubbing mud in your eyes.

Full HD becomes more important as screen size increases.  That should be on some kind of warning label on the small screens!

Lee

Well I think wireless is rubbish! I have several wireless devices - my BT homehub and my Epson PX720D printer - both play up regularly to such an extent that they are now wired!!

9 LEE wrote:

Wireless is the new thing as people hate ripping carpets and floorboards up to install - which makes sense i suppose.

 

I agree, and that was sort of the point of the post.  People don't look at the bigger picture (even in 1080 ;-)) a powerlink cable is really not difficult to hide, compared to those ugly ass things.  Especialy if you take the money you saved by not buying bulky and unreliable wireless tat, and spend it on the services of an electrician or pro AV installer to hide the cables.

Marketing is king, as emphasied by your full HD 22/23 example.  I believe that if B&O released a 40" TV, with significantly worse sound and picture than a BeoVision 10-40 and at the same price they would sell bucket loads assuming it had the ability to conect wireless speakers, a USB input, and a youtube widget that no one would ever actually use.

Anyway, rant over.  It just winds me up that people fall for this marketing stuff and no one seems to appreciate quality in the areas that are important anymore.

Its always been like this, Is it widescreen??  Is it flat screen?? Is it 100hz??  then came the lcd era!  all about flat panels then led, 3d, hd, full hd!  It will never end, I think be happy with what you have!

Thanks rednik for the link.

I read the specifcation pdf, and the dimensions. It could in fact be hidden.

The question I raise is if BOSSCOM technology has actually solved the TI, or zoned interference problems experienced with the early B&O wireless connectors. If they have, then it is a good solution for those who do not like to look at wires and cables (myself included ).

In hindsight, I should have bought stock in BOSCH Gmbh, having burned out so many electric drills and drill motors running cable lays through many 6.5 solid masonry walls. Your link item seems to be a smarter idea.

This is always the dilemma. Do you decide to grab the cash and give people wireless nonsense and goof-ball apps or do you try and use your expertise in the industry and try and act as an initial filter to bring your clients a more refined experience?

TripEnglish wrote:

This is always the dilemma. Do you decide to grab the cash and give people wireless nonsense and goof-ball apps or do you try and use your expertise in the industry and try and act as an initial filter to bring your clients a more refined experience?

No, you lag desperately behind absolutely everyone - then release something which is already old-hat (and flawed, just for good measure) at a premium price, whilst creating some mystical smoke and mirrors for your exasperated dealers to hide behind in order to peddle it to people who don't know better.

However, i feel things may be changing.   Although Kalle may be leaving, i think he may have left a lasting legacy behind which has been handed to Tue on a silver marketing platter..

I'm looking forward to the future - and i'm hoping it's what we all want!

🙂

I wouldn't call this solution useless.  Not sure if wireless speakers are ever going to be able to compete with a wired, but I can see for some people who CAN'T rip up the floor or walls that may be interested in this.  Seems like a clunky solution but who knows...