well ive not checked yet on the prices here in the UK but there are other examples, the BV4 for example is 4 times the cost of the panasonic panel( which is what the bv4 is. I have just purchased a panasonic dvd recorder with digital tuner for a retailprice of 275. My undestanding is that the dvd2 will be near to £1000 so thats tthree times the

kawo: I did the same, selected a BV4-50 G9, but did not work..... Karsten I bought BS3 on its own to run with my panasonic and could neveer get to control anything other than on - off no matter hwat the configuration. So i gave up and bought bv4 panel. Has anyone been able to connect a panasonic screen and control auto contrast, colour, conrast ect

mbee: I agree with that... But when B&O release crap, they are right! Indeed Credit where credit is due- but in tnis instance I thought it was a glowing report for a product that is so bad

stevem: Hi everyone, I would really value your opinions ona problem that is puzzling me:- After years of careful saving, I'm now finally able to replace my 1970's/80's B&O system (BeoMaster 1900 amp, BeoGram 1102 turntable and RedLine 60 speakers) with a new system. First choice for the source was the BeoSound 9000, as the design and

beodim: My opinion is likely to step out of line in this thread. I don't quite see it why people are getting so upset about the fact that DVD2 is a rebadged product and predicting the end of the world because of that. I fully understand it if B&O is unable to cover the whole range of audio/video products with its own production and has to outsource

Bingo: True, it has been twenty years ago at least, that B&O had the best picture quality. And look what a current 50 inch Pioneer plasma (not even full HD!!) can do for €4000,- !! : http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/images/uk/kuro/reviews.html I hope one day Bang & Olufsen can do the same. Ah!! but this is a different argument! the fact that

All very valid points about the western society.However my concern is firstly, will the smaller dealers who are part of the franchised network survive long term with the present B&O policy?? the answer HAS to be NO they wont. The few really good products that B&O do are to expensive for dealers to sell in quantity to survive. And the indivduals

Mr10Percent: It is often said that there is only a few inches of difference between a pat on the back and big kick up the ar5e. However, the feeling is a world apart. What I see here is a missed opportunity for a really really truely great B&O classic and 90% of the bits are probably there (plus a bit of an upgrade). Forget all this DVD recording

Alex: There are other fantastic products in the range, such as the BeoSound 4, 9000, BeoVision 7 and BeoCenter 6. The BeoVision 8 is also fantastic, but doesn't have the true class a B&O product normally does, and still isn't exactly 'cheap'. It's still a fantastic TV though. Although I agree, some things are massively overpriced

David: However, there is still the impeccable Beovision 9/3/ Avant, Beolab 5/9/3 etc, Beo 5, Beosound 2, Beosystem 3 and so on, that are infallible and are indeed worthy of the large price tag. It is these couple of new products that worry me of what the future holds in the land of B&O. I agree butmany of the products you mention are past glories