PapaJustify wrote:

Off-topic: What issues do you have with your BEO5?

We think a brat belonging to one of our visitors dropped it. There's a tiny dink in the metal surrounding the buttons but the main issue is the volume control which I suspect took the brunt of the blow and is now very stiff. Initially it was so bad that you had to press down so hard with two fingers to turn it that it pressed the buttons underneath at the same time!

Our local B&O dealer had a go at taking it apart and re-setting the buttons and it is better than it was but still needs two fingers to turn it, rather than a simple sweep of the thumb, like it's supposed to. All I want to know is how much a complete new keypad would be for me to fit myself  (I missed one on eBay for £35 which was annoying!) or even a price to have the keypad replaced, but no-one seems interested.

Frankly, the whole software reconfiguration thing is a pain in the neck and it's effectively just an on/off switch and volume control for our (old) Avant now. It was perfect when we had the BV7 and could use it to its full capabilities but the Avant doesn't support our new Set Top Box and when I asked the dealer to put it back to Avant configuration when the BV7 went, they didn't add all the buttons I wanted so I just ended up buying another Beo4 instead.

It's a lovely item but I'm not sure it was B&O's finest moment. The fact that the Beo6 is now discontinued says it all really, plus I noticed that I NEVER saw one being used in any B&O shop - they always stuck with the Beo4! As said to the dealer when we went to see the new Avant - I'm not buying a BeoRemote One until I see YOU using one daily!

AdamS wrote:

Our local B&O dealer had a go at taking it apart and re-setting the buttons and it is better than it was but still needs two fingers to turn it, rather than a simple sweep of the thumb, like it's supposed to. All I want to know is how much a complete new keypad would be for me to fit myself  (I missed one on eBay for £35 which was annoying!) or even a price to have the keypad replaced, but no-one seems interested.

Frankly, the whole software reconfiguration thing is a pain in the neck and it's effectively just an on/off switch and volume control for our (old) Avant now. It was perfect when we had the BV7 and could use it to its full capabilities but the Avant doesn't support our new Set Top Box and when I asked the dealer to put it back to Avant configuration when the BV7 went, they didn't add all the buttons I wanted so I just ended up buying another Beo4 instead.

The configuration can surely be fixed. I don't know about the keypad though. Spare parts for the BEO5/6 have become rather rare around here as well. I will see what I can find out and get back to you.

Hiort wrote:

Learned today that the "fixed" wall bracket for the Avant is actually only a manual bracket that you can swing out from the wall by hand. The mechanics are still quite complex, hence the price. The name "fixed" is clearly misleading. 

/C

+1

Hiort wrote:

I can also confirm that the startuptime is very fast. The Avant reveal the picture right after the speakers are in position and the electronic curtain is opened (think the standby settings where not in energy save mode or anything like that)

My V1 starts up in about 10 seconds - it's all about settings.

MM

then you are not a green guy, think of the trees save energy 👍

I begin to grow in the new Avant, listened again this morning (alone) and viewed. Really enjoyed the time I spend at the dealer.

it should be a hit for B&O, dealer has already sold five since last Thursday. 🤒 Two to new customers, and one together with a pair of Beolab 18.

AdamS wrote:

PapaJustify wrote:

Off-topic: What issues do you have with your BEO5?

We think a brat belonging to one of our visitors dropped it. 

My wife and friends already thought I was a bit anal retentive with our stuff regarding keeping it all pristine. I placed index cards on top of a pair of speakers once which stated do not place drinks here. They thought I was nuts (maybe some of you will think the same as well). It would take a lot for me not to freak out if I noticed a guest (child or not) fiddling with my gear. 😜😎

So when's the software update coming for the avant / bv 11 ?

Sal wrote:

They thought I was nuts (maybe some of you will think the same as well).

Your speakers, your rules   😡  🙂

Flappo wrote:

So when's the software update coming for the avant / bv 11 ?

The Avant has already got it.

V1/BV11/12NG still waiting....

MM