If this is first and only one speakers in your home I will suggest you to go for BL8000, if you have any of B&O speakers go for BL6000 like a rear speaker. Why 8000? Beautiful sound and true and iconic B&O design. But let your wife to be final in decision http://forum.beoworld.org/forums/thread/158664.aspx

Steve, Good strategy !

Tom: I think this has two reasons: Frist, she noticed that it really looks good in the living room and second, she can use the equipment without any problem, because it is so easy to use. I bet that this is the same for most of the wifes/ women... And we are coming to a conclusion ....... WIFE - FRIENDLY

Yes, this is interesting.... Before my first B&O (BS2300) my wife was also not very interested in hi-fi, now she is in some cases crazy like I am and same comment was when I show her these BL5....

Lucky you !!! Now situation with my wife is the same But one thing is always present "honey, this is really expencive..."

Hi, I was reading one review on audioreview about BL8000, and after great words about speaker he was mention one phrase - wife friendly. So I was thinking about that, and realize that this is really important! We are all boys and our toys are getting more and more expensive. Imagine reaction of your wife if you show of on your doors with ugly expencive

timhanna: And dont start fiddling around with the b&o stereo, showing her how things work :) well, not for too long :) You can do it little longer but with great music on yours BLab's not loud with few ambient lights..... you now what I mean.... good luck! and beo4 is coming on the end

Dave: nmartin771: Le Corbusier chair .... timeless .... No, that TV is... ! Together with LE COURBISIER .... the perfect marriage

I would go for BV5, now it is really great bargain. And BV5 is beautiful set, picture and sound is outstanding !!!

Le Corbusier chair .... timeless ....