I think we're at the point where I would like to see iconic classic design that is pretty much fixed, where the software is updated, think iPhone here, no radical changes to the design, but the sotware is easily updated, either flashed from a USB or via the internet.  I read with interest the latest thread on the BL8000 and whether its still a good seller.  Imagine being able to update a BS9000 or a BC2 more easily.

What I don't like at the moment is that the technology is clearly moving too fast for B&O's business model and the timeline from R&D to production delivers a less than satisfactory experience for the new adopter. I do believe LCD and Plasma will be redundant by 2012/2013 and OLED will have taken over.  My parents are just replacing their 19year old LX and there is no way I would like to see them splash out on a B&O LCD panel at the moment.

Lets concentrate on what B&O do best - design, quality production and integration. I think the way that this site has developed the BEO5 shows B&O the path that they should be developing and they should be collaborating far more (apple please) and I don't mean with Samsung on mobile phones!

I'd like to see more mid-level products......especially TVs and Audio Source inputs - how about an audio only Beosystem 3?

I got into B&O through the MX range, there is no way I'd buy a BV8 (sorry BV8 owners), so I'm looking forward to seeing the BV10.

Yes, please update Masterlink - way ahead of its time when launched, but now rather like having a dialup modem built into a computer.

2 way remote, or update the BEO5 to make it 2 way.

I do still love my BC6000s, so I'm looking forward to seeing BeoCom 5.

I'm happy with iTunes, so I don't need to think about BS5 and frankly, how out of date is that going to be in 18 months?

Finally, please, please find a happy medium between ROI and your pricing. I'm happy to pay a premium for my beloved B&O, but don't put me in a situation where its a no brainer to switch from a brand I love and feel particularly loyal to, to one which is a decent comromise..... I buy B&O because over the period of ownership I believe they offer outstanding value for money. However MY (this is my opinion of value for money, no-one elses) perception of value for money will diminish if the product lasts less and less time before it needs replacing or becomes redundant!

FYI, my parents have gone with the new B&W Panorama Sound Bar and a 40" mid range Sony Bravia LCD which I know will get them to OLED.  I did try and persuade them to go with a secondlife BV5, but no luck!

Rambling over, its late!

Wireless interconnectivity & communication between all their products & the home computer network.

In TV for example, the big brand leaders are already introducing wireless connection and  together with the rapid changes in screen technology, I fear B&O will forever be playing catch-up.

- products that all speak the same language (whether in terms of interconnection, remote control use, and audio-video file formats)

- 2-way communication between connected products (if not through remote controls)

- BeoLink Wireless transmitters in all audio+video masters, receivers in all BeoLabs.

- flat BeoLab speakers to wall-mount on each side of your BeoVision

- a home phone that acts as a remote control (or vice-versa!)

- all audio-video masters with a USB input and/or Ethernet/wi-fi input for quick & convenient software upgrade, CDDB info on CDs/NMUSIC/A.MEM, and Internet navigation on all BeoVisions

seethroughyou wrote:

1. exotic materials

2. bullet proof reliability and construction

3. glistens like jewellery

4. you want to touch it for no reason at all

5. leaves a smile on your face and a warm glow inside when you use it years later

6. makes functionality of well-established products by other manufacturers look cumbersome

7. draws little children and women from across the room with curiosity and inqusitive smiles

8. holographic TV

9. finger-print proof touch-screen

10. voice-activated functionality if need be - see star trek TNG "computer, mozart's requiem. computer download/rip following album off net. computer record topgear from sky tomorrow etc..."

11. more touch sensitive aluminium

12. concentration of making virtual music and videos from net a physical experience - dragging music and film covers from the net into your beosound hard-drive using our finger tips rather than resorting to a computer...

13. plasma speaker technology

that's enough for now...

YES to all!  😁

some simple things would be nice:

- all cd-players are able to play mp3

- BS 3200 with SD-Card Player - even BeoSound 1

- Masterlink with possibility to show ID3 TAGs for example to BL 3500

- BeoLab Speakers with Displays like the Pentas to show you what´s playing right now

- one Masterlink-Cable for audio and video

- two way remotes

- new LC 2 

- replace product for Beolab 2000

- new Beovox range - alternative products for BeoVox 1

- motorized wall mounting possibility for Beovisions

In random order:

• Two way remote
• Translucent and touch sensitive aluminium
• More wireless technology
• Online software updates
• Bulletproof reliability
• Intuitive user interface
• Design to die for

In case we would get a two way remote: do we really need a product like the Beosound 5? It seems to me if you can control the Beomaster 5 and get all the information on the screen of the remote it’s pretty much useless.

beocool wrote:

In case we would get a two way remote: do we really need a product like the Beosound 5? It seems to me if you can control the Beomaster 5 and get all the information on the screen of the remote it’s pretty much useless.

Indeed, just look at the Sonos. It works beautifully, and all you need is the controller or an iPod Touch/iPhone. I love the looks of the BeoSound 5, but if I had one, and could control it from a two way remote, I'm not sure I would use the BS5 interface much.

Some amazing suggestions, well done guys (let's hope B&O get to hear them) !

1. Two way remote (just like my 19year old MCP6500)

2. Masterlink to carry both video & audio plus powerlink (just one cable to all locations like HDMI)

3.BeoLink to enable different sources in different rooms (Possible solution of single masterlink cable?)

4. Seemless integration to the PC and web (updates and source transfer). Just plug Masterlink into PC to get status, source and facilities

5. PCLoyality programme - Early availability of new products AND price discounts

My wish: allow integration of Wii sensor bar without killing the design. Somehow. It's just a few infrared LEDs, so my ideal solution would be if B&O just built those LED into every TV on demand.