Until CRT's became "redundant" in the second hand market the Avant commanded a healthy second hand price (now it seems they are a bargain for anyone willing to resist the flat panel thrust). I am however amazed at the price of second hand B&O panels - prices are still two to three times that of a new, superior technology panel from

I don't mind paying for what I know I'm getting - I understand the differences in tooling costs for casting tools, plastic injection moulding tools and engineering costs when the products are destined for low volume versus high volume markets, however I still think B&O are taking the mickey on their current TV costs (if not their entire

God I hope it doesn't just look like a tarted up monitor

Jandyt: I have read all posts from our member in Melbourne, Brent.(Dude1) Since joining Beoworld your input has been great. You appear to be knowledgable about B&O and your posts have been helpful, positive and interesting but..... Why, oh why do you refer to Bang and Olufsen as Bang, and Beovisions as Bangvisions? You even mentioned a Bangcord

Jandyt: Jandyt: Hi Chicken. And some fell on stony ground......... .......Like casting pearls amongst the swine. Well I thought it was funny M8 - you just couldn't hear me laughing because of the Pennines

Digital distribution of HD video and uncompressed surround sound with wireless option. HD video and audio disc drive - sounds like Blueray but should also accomodate audio formats using surround sound and up to 24bit 192KHz (I believe digital input on BL5's will need to be upgraded to accomodate higher resolution digital signals). Hard drive storage

Pollo: Hola me vengo a presentar aca :) Suerte :) Hello - not quite sure what you've said and so I'll assume you are introducing yourself to Beoworld Nice to see you here and I hope you find the site informative and entertaining

Flappo The Grate: looks like apple won't be including blu ray after all , they're going for the digtal download idea itunes for movies , not a bad idea take your ipod round to your friends house with 20 films ( in 720p h264 - so they will look amazing ! ) on it or a sack full of dvds / blurays ? nuff said ! I thought iPods only supported up

There appears to be wholesale agreement within this thread regarding B&O's current situation. To summarise, B&O of old had Unique Selling Points of Style, Features and Integration which, together, created the wow factor. For this people were willing to pay a premium. Todays product range however seems disparate and fragmented and very few

Before I start I will admit that I've skipped many of the longer posts in this thread. What I have to sat I hope will change an opinion or two. I have experience of sourcing product in the former "Eastern Europe" and the "Far East". I can say that both can be fine suppliers - it depends upon the suppliers selected. My own Eastern