Underrated B&O-features you really like...

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TheBogusMan (archived)
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Posted April 25, 2007 at 17:31 GMT
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I was wondering whether there are any "unimpressive" features of your B&O products that you really like?

We all know the products have great design, terrific link capabilities, are very user-friendly and so on, but are there some "small" features you don't want to miss anymore?

For example I really like the auto-standby function of my BeoSystem. This allows me to leave the house without having to think that I might have forgotten to turn off my stereo. And - that's the real great thing - I can listen to music to fall asleep 🙂 (even LPs) and I know that the whole system will shut down automaticly!

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Kevin
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Posted April 25, 2007 at 17:52 GMT
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Well it's probably a major feature and sometimes shooting B&O in the foot but I like the fact that their gear, even the modern stuff is meant to be repaired. A feature lost in the if it's broke chuck it out and go to Dixons society we live in.
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Ignace (archived)
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Posted April 25, 2007 at 19:34 GMT
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Personally, i very much like the compatibility of "older" and new(er) products

and the option of integrating separate components to the system.

 

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peria (archived)
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Posted April 26, 2007 at 01:26 GMT
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I like and regularly use the Picture Mute function on my Avant. This really only makes sense wiith a TV that also has fantastic sound. Still, I would use this feature useful even in my Samsung LCD. I don't know of any other brand with this feature. Do you?
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RicardoBathUK (archived)
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Posted April 26, 2007 at 06:22 GMT
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smito (archived)
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Posted April 26, 2007 at 06:39 GMT
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well, it is not a feature, but i love the sound my BL8000 produce when they switch on/of (that click). sounds like music to my ears
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djjkroon
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Posted April 26, 2007 at 06:39 GMT
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One of the most underrated options is the two way communication of the older models. Why not (again) two way remote controls and displays in the linked hardware such as(active) speakers.

Musical regards,

Hans Kroon

My B&O Icons:

Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beoplay-A8.png Beoplay-A8.png
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Medogsfat (archived)
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Posted April 26, 2007 at 07:02 GMT
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The little rubber feet on the base of the Beolink 1000. Very simple and elegant idea which protects your remote and whatever you are placing it on and has been lost on the Beo4.

It's these tiny attentions to detail that I really like.

 

Chris.

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gk31ax (archived)
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Posted April 26, 2007 at 07:48 GMT
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I love the fact that holding down the standby button turns everything off....
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seheiste (archived)
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Posted April 26, 2007 at 09:29 GMT
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Hi,

maybe a stupid question, how do you mute the picture on BV3 32? I could do it on my LX5500 but have not figured out how to do it with BV3.

Best regards,

Heinz

By the way, my most unwanted feature is my Set top box controller switching off my cable box after watching normal TV for a while.  😠 

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