We won't know how BeoSound 5 will behave... yet, making it incomparable to 'iTunes 8' (which may not have the rumoured feature anyway).

I wasn't aware of that! Unfortunately, carrying an iPod Dock with you on the bus isn't the most discreet solution

I think people's opinions are always split. The day B&O designs a product which nobody hates is the day they become brand-X, where they're 'appealing to the masses'.

Yes, Option 0.

timhanna: So mixed reactions i guess? is there a way to make a poll, mods? It's unanimous that they sound fantastic, it's the design which people seem split over. I'd make up your own mind over them, it's your choice, not ours.

The ABL will handle any issues in a smaller room with BeoLab 5s. In fact they can really work in a room smaller than the BeoLab 9s can, which is quite something... I too would go for BeoLab 5s...

I personally love the design - it's one of the most unique on the market. Sonically, they're head and shoulders above other BeoLabs with the exception of the BeoLab 5s from my experience. I personally think they look best in black too...

Really? I'd do as Britops suggests then, use the Avant's RF out instead of the Sky Box's.

Call me eagle eyed a nerd, but there's also a BeoCom 6000 in The Dark Knight...

The Sky config allows you to specify whether your link-room TVs are 4:3 or 16:9, which fits the screen better...