I most say you did a smart move then.. ( That you sold it..) I´m about to sell one of my BV7´s also... But i don´t now what to buy to replace it.. I want something that is streets ahead.. Maybe the new 2008 - BV4 ?? Regards

355f: Beolab: The thing with the new Samsung LED LCD is the black level not the brightness level! The Samsung F96 can dim or even turn the LED lamp off.. = Zero black... The F96 consists of 400 LEDs and the processor have full control of every one! So the brightness level are the same as on average LCD with 500cd/m2.. I experienced it yesterday and

355f: Beolab: 355f: Beolab: 355f: Im sure its more of a case that one 'gets used' to the sound of a new speaker rather than any actual changes that take place. There might be a little argument for this with high powered bass drivers where they can sometimes be very tight because of gthe loadings involved but in tyhe case of the little paper

Puncher: Although I have never been in a position to witness the difference between new and "run in" speakers I could not dispute that the compliance of the drivers might change during this period and therefore affect the sound. I would be sceptical however of people being able to sense this in there own speakers over a period of weeks or

355f: Beolab: 355f: Im sure its more of a case that one 'gets used' to the sound of a new speaker rather than any actual changes that take place. There might be a little argument for this with high powered bass drivers where they can sometimes be very tight because of gthe loadings involved but in tyhe case of the little paper drivers in 8000

The thing with the new Samsung LED LCD is the black level not the brightness level! The Samsung F96 can dim or even turn the LED lamp off.. = Zero black... The F96 consists of 400 LEDs and the processor have full control of every one! So the brightness level are the same as on average LCD with 500cd/m2.. I experienced it yesterday and the picture was

Black, Dark Grey and Red BV7´s... (Beolab 7-4) Regards

355f: Im sure its more of a case that one 'gets used' to the sound of a new speaker rather than any actual changes that take place. There might be a little argument for this with high powered bass drivers where they can sometimes be very tight because of gthe loadings involved but in tyhe case of the little paper drivers in 8000- nothing changes

355f: For general information! http://www.synovate.com/current/news/article/2006/08/research-shows-plasma-trumps-lcd-in-consumer-preference.html Read this 355f http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/tv/tvs-displays/lcd/review/samsung-le52f96bd

Jez: My BV7-40 was worth every penny, hell i might get one for the bedroom too. I have my Bv7 Mklll Dark grey in my bedroom and the Bv7 Mk II in the living room! And i also think my two Bv7`s was worth every penny!! I probably buy the BL5`s and a dark grey Bv9 later in 2008 for my living room.. And trade in the Bv7 40" Mk II... 50" = better