What's the BEST product in the B&O line-up

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9_LEE
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9_LEE
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Posted January 20, 2013 at 18:59 GMT
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I'd be interested to know what we, the BeoWorld collective, think is the best product in the current B&O line-up is..

The Playmaker, for the fact it's relatively cheap and kind of brings B&O into the current technological age?

The BeoLab 5's, for their performance and design which is so unique it hasn't really aged in 10 years?

The BeoVision 11, as it's the product we all asked for - and got ?

or is it another product in the line-up ?

There are plenty of reasons a product could be considered the best in the current line-up, wether it be down to it's technical merits, or what it achieves for a relatively low cost - or timeless design.

Choose one product each, and tell us why! .....

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vikinguk
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Posted January 20, 2013 at 19:23 GMT
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BV11.

Up to date connectivity and superb sound from a thin cabinet. Motorised hinge gives it a wow factor.

Graham

drdimitris
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drdimitris
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Posted January 20, 2013 at 19:26 GMT
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Hands down BV11. Seems like the most up-to-date effort of B&O in comparison to competition out there.

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TripEnglish (archived2)
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Posted January 20, 2013 at 19:28 GMT
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BeoVision 11, especially the 55. 

The Play products have all been fun and sold well, but the 11 is the first core product that feels like everything is perfectly aligned. Even with some dormant NetLink features and SmartTV functionality to come on line in the coming months it's an incredible picture, great sound, slim as can be, and priced right where it should be. It's also a size that's competitive in the US market which we've been very slow to ramp up to. Most US homes simply can't live with a 40" or 46" TV as their main unit and we can easily see even larger screens in the 60s-80s becoming the standard as the weight and prices drop. If we can keep up with that curve with prices that are as reasonable as the BV11 we'll be in good shape.

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beoinbuff (archived2)
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Posted January 20, 2013 at 19:32 GMT
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I'm somewhat biased but I'd go with the beolab 5. Like you said, timeless design, unbelievable performance, and, when considering they are active speakers with built in amplification, a relatively decent price.
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Electrified (archived2)
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Posted January 20, 2013 at 19:49 GMT
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Beolab 5s, because they're great. They need an updated DAC, though.

Beolab 9s, because they too are great, and much easier to fit into about any room.

Beosound 5 Encore, because of its potential. Now please unleash that potential.

Beovision 11, because it has the design of the BV10, only slightly more refined and much more capable.

Beo6, because it too has great potential.

I just realised you want us to just pick one. I guess in that case, it has to be the BL5s.

 

 

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peria (archived2)
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Posted January 21, 2013 at 05:02 GMT
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BV11 seems almost perfect to me.

Beolab 8000 (are they really gone?)

Playmaker. Cheap. Serves an important function in 2013. Could be much better looking!!!
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BeoBoy68 (archived2)
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Posted January 21, 2013 at 05:07 GMT
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BeoLab 5 is The Best B&O product. Need to be upgraded and cheaper ! 😃😍

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jldmelb
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Posted January 21, 2013 at 05:24 GMT
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The bottle opener.

An almost 90 year old item that still does its job perfectly well, and is priced right! 🤒

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koning (archived2)
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Posted January 21, 2013 at 09:43 GMT
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Jonathan wrote:

The bottle opener.

An almost 90 year old item that still does its job perfectly well, and is priced right! 🤒

+1Beer

 

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