londonguy wrote:

The comparison wasn't side by side but the picture on the Samsung was clearly sharper, more detailed and a lot more vibrant. I

Two things, unless they were side by side on the same signal, it's hard to really tell. Plus, traditionally B&O sets haven't fared well in side by side demos because Beovisions are calibrated properly to be as film like as possible whereas most mass market sets are set to retina searing levels. Makes then pop when on the floor surrounded by other sets, makes them not a great set to watch a movie on. If you look at another brand get the remote and play with settings, odds are it'll be on Vivid or some such not Cinema. 

FWIW I don't have a Beovision, but a Panasonic VT series 65 inch set that is just outstanding. Much cheaper than a Beovision 12 but not better really, about the same as they share glass. I'd probably give the nod to the Beovision 12 because of superior video processing, but it's incredibly close. 

My video and audio systems are separate, B&O audio, other stuff for video.

 

I agree with Jeff. My better half once worked in a radio and TV department and all the TV's were invariably  set to run cartoon-like  DVD's. Presumably BluRay now fulfills the same role. Broadcast Channels were rarely shown, partly because of the inferior quality to DVD's and partly because of city centre reception problems.

There's mention of the BV8 above in this thread. I very nearly bought a BV8 as a link TV but was warned-off by Matt at Lifestyle who advised that it would disappoint if used to receive an analogue signal from a main TV elsewhere.

Graham

I agree with Jeff +1

my audio hi-fi is all B&O

my visual (in the lounge) is a Panasonic Plasma (which is what B&O used in many of their TV's) , Panasonic Blu-Ray, Virgin Tivo box for Cable TV and a big Yamaha DSP amp 7.1 - very happy !

very soon you will not be able to buy a big Plasma TV, they have been eclipsed by LCD, just when Panasonic were perfecting plasma screens that nearing perfection !

It still surprises me when you go to some of these electrical mega stores and have the ability to compare 20 - 30 tv sets and see how different all the pictures are, even when it is the same make and different screen sizes.

One of my woes, and many of you B&O holics will understand is the lack of thought with the foot/pedestal design or lack of.   

londonguy wrote:

The comparison wasn't side by side but the picture on the Samsung was clearly sharper, more detailed and a lot more vibrant. I

Note my signature!

If you buy a Samsung, you buy a tv.

If you buy a V1, you buy a BV.

It all depends on how much the Beo4 remotecontrolling, the integrated surround processor/preamp, the speakers (and the easy connection of your 9's), the 'auto-PUC-update-function' (for controlling external devices with the Beo4) etc, etc matters to you.

If you like a tv with a 'vibrant' display (at least in the shop) more than a BV, that has a picture one can look at for hours without getting tired, then go for a Samsung (or alike).

 

MM

Hi Millemissen,

i don't think the Beo4 remote controlling is an issue anymore, the samsung has an infrared blaster to control the sky box, plus everything seems to be going the way of the iPad/tablet when it comes to controlling devices. 

You're right I will loose the sound processor but as my bedroom is small I don't think I need surround sound. I will defineltey replace my main screen downstairs with a beovision 11 over the next few months but at the moment just want a temporary solution for the bedroom. Unfortunately I've not been swayed by the V1, on its looks which for me are ghastly and too industrial or on performance. Bang & Olufsen don't have anything else in the bedroom tv range to suite my needs.

 

I will investigate a second life beovision 7 40" and see if that plug the gap over the next few days. I hate to look at other brands but I guess it's no bad thing.

 

 

Looking forward to hear about your experiences with the bedroom Samsung 🙂

 

MM

I bought a second hand loewe individual selection (for its looks and sound) as a second tv set....

Ralf

PS: no B&O tv anymore, see my profile....

'Has anyone else moved away from B&O screens and lived a fulfilled life? Lol'

I did, some 3 years ago. Bought the most expensive samsung 46" I could get. Still glad I took that decision. Saved some 6000 Euro's compared to a 10-46, maybe more when you take the B&O built in HD tuner and stand into consideration. Those two options alone had almost the same price as my 8000-series Samsung. Next to this, the 10 was replaced by the 11, and MasterLink has been abandoned by B&O completely within a year after I made the decision. So I'm still really glad I didn't buy the 10-46 after all.

The Samsung is a very nice tv, has smart tv functions which became actually useful with the new youtube app, and with the Beo6 I can control it completely the same as it were a B&O. You can easily integrate it with B&O using a Cyp DAC and an Aux connection to Beosound or Sonos. But i agree, it will never become a B&O. Sometimes I think about upgrading to 55", and again, I'm comparing a Samsung with a B&O. Would really love to own a 11-55 but the price is just to high (for me any way).

regards,

Joost

vikinguk wrote:

There's mention of the BV8 above in this thread. I very nearly bought a BV8 as a link TV but was warned-off by Matt at Lifestyle who advised that it would disappoint if used to receive an analogue signal from a main TV elsewhere.

Graham

Interesting ... I had thought my inferior experiences with a BV8-32 slaved off a BV8-40 were a consequence of amateur wiring on my behalf !! It will be interesting to see how Chris fares with his newly acquired white BV8-32 ...