What new things from B&O/Play 2018?

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Hiort
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Hiort
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 10:19 GMT
#2101927

Think we need a speculation thread for 2018. What I have read and heard, there will not be a very exciting year for B&O when it comes to product launches.

I hope to be wrong.

This is my take on this:

Sound systems:

What I have heard (not confirmed) is that there will be no new music system 2018. Core will be the only option here.

Wireless Bluetooth speakers:

I don´t think there are any obvious "gaps" in the lineup. Assume Airplay 2 will be introduced by fw update where possible. Voicecontrol may be added as new versions of e.g. BS 1 & 2. New colors for the spring / summer?

Shape seem to be marketed really hard. Maybe something new based on that concept?

Televisions:

No indications of a new TV this year, as far as I have heard. Maybe new panel for Eclipse?

Speakers:

Quite complete lineup I would say, but I miss a replacement for BL3.

Headphones:

Also a complete range. New colors for sure. Cannot see what is missing there.

 

Lets speculate 🙂

 

 

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Emilos88
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 10:38 GMT
#2101928

I would think the new C8 LG panels on the Eclipse,

And there is a 77" version of C8, so...

 

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elephant
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 10:55 GMT
#2101929
I pray ... with no hope ... for a BL3 replacement ... or something ... that is below the BL50’and in my price range 😁
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Earle
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 17:24 GMT
#2101930

An S8-esque full-on affordable 5.1 system would be great for me. Already use the BL14, but I think there was more opportunity for success in that arena. I guess you could just buy two of them, which leaves the issue of a center channel if I don't have a B&O TV

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moxxey (archived2)
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 18:22 GMT
#2101931

Hiort wrote:

Headphones:

Also a complete range. New colors for sure. Cannot see what is missing there.

The BeoPlay SS18 colours should be announced in the next few weeks - surely that's major release news?

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maartendevries (archived2)
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 18:42 GMT
#2101932

The ‘Beoplay P6’ is the next Bluetooth speaker to be announced soon in the Beoplay-range.

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Severian (archived2)
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 19:08 GMT
#2101933

moxxey wrote:

Hiort wrote:

Headphones:

Also a complete range. New colors for sure. Cannot see what is missing there.

The BeoPlay SS18 colours should be announced in the next few weeks - surely that's major release news?

And if you want a preview, go down to the hardware store that sells paint, look over the paint chips, pick the three oddest and ugliest colors you can find, that'll probably be the new Play color palette. 😎

 

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JoeJet (archived2)
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 22:41 GMT
#2101934

A sound bar is coming..... 

 

 

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 23:22 GMT
#2101935
JoeJet wrote:

A sound bar is coming.....

I’d like one of those with wireless sub option and wireless rears options a la Bose. They may not “want” to do it but it’s a good idea and they sell.

There is still room in the BL14 surround sound arena.

Just on the colours, the “seasonal” colours in fashion are worked out years in advance, so it will be a known colour.

I do like the harmonies collection colours, however don’t like the name ‘harmonies’

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beosince
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Posted February 15, 2018 at 23:43 GMT
#2101936

I hope for a replacement of the Beolab 6000! Many dealers I talk to feel the same way.

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