I get a sneaky feeling that next years Beovisions, will be nothing more than an LG Tv with a B&O sound system. The reference LGs are superb but I think I remember that there will be no extra software processing etc. Whereas the Loewe will be also using the LG OLED, but with an extra level of in house processing. I'm not sure how much that really matters, but it does mentally help smooth the transition of so much money!Essentially a modern Beovision 5-42. I think the 14 has all the merits of the 11, it's just that panel I'm not impressed with both on paper(HDR) and in the flesh.Why not wait to see what the LG B&O TVs bring to the table, at that point we will have a much clearer idea in terms of design, performance and cost as to where the TV side of the brand is heading.
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Once you have it you'll realise to yourself "why have I waited so long"It took me ages to commit. I was so so so in love with my Sony. For me it was that it was a great panel with an excellent picture engine (that's the bit that matters and is the POD for any maker) and that it has an inbuilt surround sound module so I didn't need a separate receiver and that I could connect beolab speakers wirelessly. Since then I can multi room with my a9 a6 and Darius.So... I'm finally considering B&O TVs, but I need some convincing. I have 5s and 17s (with Playmakers), A9, A1, but have always felt B&O TV are just too pricey. I could make the plunge, but I am unsure it's worth the investment. I currently have a 40" Sony in my bedroom and a projector in my living room. I could purchase a 55" Avant and maybe a 40" Horizon for the bedroom. Why do you love your B&O TVs? What makes it worth it for you? Cheers!
I have a BV 11 mk2 (blue fret, danish tag, wisa and quick panel on the back).My wife and I use the quick panel almost everyday for usb access, I don't understand why it's gone.All my tv's had a blue "touch" (MX, Avant, BV10 and BV11) and that color is gone on BV14.The speakers of the BV11 have a 32w power that whent down to 30w. Maybe it's stupid to think it's a downgrade but I don't see it as an improvement, just like the Czech/Poland sign (and craftmanship).Like my dealer and technician I also don't see the android OS as an improvement, I just prefer the pure B&O OS that worked just great.Of course overall the BV14 is very similar to the BV11 and I like it and it's 4k !, but with all the downgrades to my eyes it should be priced much lower and it isn't (900 € + for a wooden fret realy ?).
My few cents,
Invested in my Beo Setup for a year ago, and my tipping point for considering Beo including Avant as my selection of choice was based on the total experience and ease of use. One integrated system with a very smooth and slick Remote control, and also the capability of utilizing the WISA technology.
Today I´m running Avanat with Beolab 17,19 in living room, and it is very easy for everyone to use. On daily basis we use ATV4 and, you never need to instruct anyone how to use, or need of being the focal point as "Home IT service Provider". All-in all it works, and picture quality including the perfect sound (with looks) is superb. Of course there will always be "a better" version of something, it´s the nature of technology era - an thank god for it:)! - but it certainly gives you an always pleasant experience and usable!
What I learned (I´m not audió file och tech geek) since my investment in Beo Setup, is that the complete experience is better than I could imagine, and also my family enjoys it! If there is other choice, similar to Beo giving the total feeling/experience I dont know, I can only recommend based on what I know.
To summarize my point of view - it´s Useful, Usable and Beautiful. Sure there are other vendors jumping on the next hype curve and are first movers. When I made my investment, I favored other things then just full tech spec...right or wrong, for each one to decide! Good luck!
Cheers,
Think thats a perfect summary - i suspect that captures the motivations of a large part, though for sure not all, of B&O customers.....
These are all fantastic posts! Exactly what I was looking for.
My main reason to upgrade is for simplicity and stability purposes. Also to add surround sound as I only have stereo now. My current setup with AirPlay just isn't stable and disconnects often. To have a solid working theater setup/multi room would prevent me from losing all my hair...
I'm not as concerned with the latest 4k technology so a used Avant 55" may be my best option. I may wait until next year to see the LG B&O TVs. At that point, either buy those or buy a used Avant as there may be more out there.
I do have a few questions.
1) I know the Avant can support many WISA speakers. If I'm still in WISA range, can I set up 2 or 3 stereo speaker pairs as a group? My bedroom and living room are very close and wondering if I could use the Avant to stream music to both rooms. Also, if I put an Essence remote (with no Essence) in the bedroom, would that control the Avant volume for that group? The rooms are very close and not too large.
2) I have Philips Hue lights and Serena Lutron automatic shades. Does the Avant support both of those products with the BeoRemote One? I was unsure if it supports the Serena line and how it controls the hue colors and scenes.
Thanks again for all the input!
It would be good when you are starting it up for the first time that you get the choice of either going with android interface or with the B&O one :-)I have a BV 11 mk2 (blue fret, danish tag, wisa and quick panel on the back). My wife and I use the quick panel almost everyday for usb access, I don't understand why it's gone. All my tv's had a blue "touch" (MX, Avant, BV10 and BV11) and that color is gone on BV14. The speakers of the BV11 have a 32w power that whent down to 30w. Maybe it's stupid to think it's a downgrade but I don't see it as an improvement, just like the Czech/Poland sign (and craftmanship). Like my dealer and technician I also don't see the android OS as an improvement, I just prefer the pure B&O OS that worked just great. Of course overall the BV14 is very similar to the BV11 and I like it and it's 4k !, but with all the downgrades to my eyes it should be priced much lower and it isn't (900 € + for a wooden fret realy ?).
HiIn answer to your q's:1. The Avant can support many WISA speakers. You can set up 2 or 3 speaker pairs as a group. You can actually just set them all as one group. I have tried the BL3 in my other lounge room with the receiver 1s and it works fine. But if you have other speakers that will work fine too. I mean NL speakers. 2. Hue lights can work but you need a BeoLink Gateway. That's an expensive proposition for just lights. You may as just well use your phone / pad to control them.These are all fantastic posts! Exactly what I was looking for. My main reason to upgrade is for simplicity and stability purposes. Also to add surround sound as I only have stereo now. My current setup with AirPlay just isn't stable and disconnects often. To have a solid working theater setup/multi room would prevent me from losing all my hair... I'm not as concerned with the latest 4k technology so a used Avant 55" may be my best option. I may wait until next year to see the LG B&O TVs. At that point, either buy those or buy a used Avant as there may be more out there. I do have a few questions. 1) I know the Avant can support many WISA speakers. If I'm still in WISA range, can I set up 2 or 3 stereo speaker pairs as a group? My bedroom and living room are very close and wondering if I could use the Avant to stream music to both rooms. Also, if I put an Essence remote (with no Essence) in the bedroom, would that control the Avant volume for that group? The rooms are very close and not too large. 2) I have Philips Hue lights and Serena Lutron automatic shades. Does the Avant support both of those products with the BeoRemote One? I was unsure if it supports the Serena line and how it controls the hue colors and scenes. Thanks again for all the input!
Ah. I didn't realize it requires the gateway. And good to know about the speaker groups!
I've been toying with the idea of a 48" Horizon on the roller stand and roll it between my living room to bedroom (they are very close and all wood floors). I could have it connect to WISA speakers groups for each room and use the my buttons to accomplish that. True to 'Flexible Living' that B&O is touting these days!
Ah. I didn't realize it requires the gateway. And good to know about the speaker groups!
I've been toying with the idea of a 48" Horizon on the roller stand and roll it between my living room to bedroom (they are very close and all wood floors). I could have it connect to WISA speakers groups for each room and use the my buttons to accomplish that. True to 'Flexible Living' that B&O is touting these days!
not sure if you were planning to, but note that beolab 5 cannot be made wireless with the beolab receiver.
- Peter
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