I just went to a new B&O store here in Denmark and I had a nice talk with a repr. from B&O HQ, and he wasimpressed by the sound of the BV11-55, especially compared to BV10-40. I admit that the BV11-55 sound very good, I would say it is far better than the BV12.
And maybe even better than the BV9, I think that the cabinet volume and the new sound engine (developed by Geoff Martin I think) is better than BV9. But it is just a feeling.

I must say that the BV11 is really nice looking.

Hi,

We have the same setups (except than my auxiliary TV is a BV10) and share the same concern!!

IMHO, the + of BV11 are

- Larger connectivity,

- Access to the Internet and widgets

- Opening on the IT world,

- First step to the new NetLink system

The -:

- Only product of the NL ecosystem with a limited acces to existing ML network.

- Sound: is BV11 able to match BL5? 

 

The¨+ of BV9:

- Sound: the ATL internal speaker matches the BV5

- Vision: Plasma screen have a softer image than LCD.

The - of BV9:

- Shortly obsolete BS3

I have the same question as you and will appreciate other Beoworlders opinions.

Kind regards,

Yann.

 

 

I am surprised by the sound performance of the BV11-55, but it dpes not have ALT :-(

If power consumption has an interest, the BV9 is quite expensive compared to BV11.

But, for me, the BV9 is really an icon, like the BV7 series.

I'd suggest NO. Not that the BV11 is not a good product, its just that you'd be going from one of B&O's upper mid-range products down to their entry-level product (I exclude Play from this). The issue is that the update cycle has started from the entry-level upwards. Hold on to 2013 for the BV7/9 replacement product(s). I have a BV7 and I understand its like-for-like replacement will arrive sometime next year. 

Whilst you would benefit by a few months gaining their new 'smart TV' experience, you'd be heading backwards from a sound and picture processing standpoint and expandability/connectivity would become more limited in terms of options.

 

 

I have waivered on the issue much as most of you are.

It does appear that it is a lateral step at best. . The technology has improved

but as it was stated here, I'm moving from top of the range to entry level. . maybe it doesn't make sense?

the better investment is maybe a second hand bv10-40 for the bedroom and move on. . 

I have lab 8k and lab2 in the bedroom so sound from the bv10 is not a huge concern, stereo only, no surround

 

I opted for a bv4-65 about a month ago .. 

haven't given it a second thought. . .

the 65 is phenomenal!

mawheele wrote:

Hold on to 2013 for the BV7/9 replacement product(s). I have a BV7 and I understand its like-for-like replacement will arrive sometime next year.

Any further info on a replacement for the BV 7?

Razlaw wrote:

mawheele wrote:

Hold on to 2013 for the BV7/9 replacement product(s). I have a BV7 and I understand its like-for-like replacement will arrive sometime next year.

Any further info on a replacement for the BV 7?

My dealer mentioned that there's no replacement for the BV7 any time soon and he seems to know what's coming approx 6 or so months in advance. And what would they replace it with? There's no new panel improvements  (4K, OLED) that are ready for the B&O range and if you make it any thinner, you would call it the BV11. The design needs to be relatively deep to accommodate the DVD player.

I can't see many TV changes until B&O get a fix on the next big thing. 4K is still very early doors and OLED is still not ready. B&O tend to be at least a year behind any mainstream brand.

What would they replace it with? Perhaps an updated chassis like the V1 and BV11 with the new features they have? User updateable puc list, iPad control, the more advanced sound settings.