Peter wrote: "Lack of excitement is something that we are aware of at present and it is quite difficult to scoop when not much is happening.  Does a bigger fully specced BV8 interest anyone though?"

 Now, THIS sounds interesting... I just bought this wonderful set in white and I'm very happy with it. It is, however, so "small" looking, that it is a total surprise to me that I could live with a bigger (-looking ) as well. Therefore, I'm eager to learn some more...

Peter, do you know something we don't about a higher spec BV8?

In answer to your question though, I'm not really excited on the prospect of a higher spec BV8 as I happily bought my BV8 with the 'simple' functions it offered so long as it had the possibility of ML as well which it does. Furthermore, I see BV6 / BC6 as the higher spec BV8. Am I missing something here?

Nice to have a fresh topic going, and I hope I haven't come across as rude.

The large(er) BV8 40 is supposed to have a "real" B&O chassis (i.e. with surround),
the current BV8 models will not be upgraded to this chassis.  

 

sinuhe:

Peter wrote: "Lack of excitement is something that we are aware of at present and it is quite difficult to scoop when not much is happening.  Does a bigger fully specced BV8 interest anyone though?"

 Now, THIS sounds interesting... I just bought this wonderful set in white and I'm very happy with it. It is, however, so "small" looking, that it is a total surprise to me that I could live with a bigger (-looking ) as well. Therefore, I'm eager to learn some more...

I know exactly what you mean by 'small looking' as  every time ive seen it, for some strange reason the whole set looks 'small'. Although i would love the small looking 32" in white in my front room. A 40" or 42" fully loaded would be very interesting.  

As Ignace says, think bigger and with lots of connections! A main room set seems to be on the cards! The present ones will stay as link room sets.

I have a slight feeling that the BV8-32 will sooner of later will also receive a surround upgrade. The BC1 and MX8000 at the end also were capable of adding a surround module. Maybe in time...

 Karel

Peter :

As Ignace says, think bigger and with lots of connections! A main room set seems to be on the cards! The present ones will stay as link room sets.

I really hope this is true! This could be the product I am looking for to replace the avant in my current surround sound setup (with projector). Tell us more, tell us more!!!

Bieele 

I suppose the question is:

What would you like to see on a bigger BV8?  

Peter :

I suppose the question is:

What would you like to see on a bigger BV8?  

Most of my DVD collection actually...

Nothing much... A Scart or 2, 2 HDMI, 1 DVI, VGA, Surround, ML, STB-C (PUC?) ... althoug ML and STB-C may be optional

DVD controller would be a good idea IMO, full Vision Clear would obviously give the picture a bit of a boost too.

I'd like 37 or 40 in screen.  Enough high quality inputs and IR blasters to support a) STB b) DVD c) AppleTV and gaming console + one more just in case).  MasterLink.  Surround Sound as an *option* (I don't want surround sound, but I can see why others would).   Great speakers (good enough so that external speakers are not necessary for casual listening).  Great picture (with automatic adjustment for room lighting - my room has lots of windows).

Actually, I would probably buy the BV8 just like it is today (1 HDMI and no tuner) if only it were 37 or 40 inches - my room is quite large, but not conducive to a full surround system, and having ML would sort out my beolink active problem (as it would no longer be necessary for this application).  Then again, I'd definitely buy the above (assuming it's price is closer to $5K than $10K).

Stan

Aspect ratio: 16:9

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Dynamic screen contrast: 29000:1

Brightness: 500 cd/m²

Response time (typical): 5 ms

Viewing angle: 178º (H) / 178º (V)

HDTV Compatibility/ Refresh Rate: 480i/60Hz, 480p/60Hz, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz

Computer Formats Resolution/Refresh Rate: 640 x 480/ 60Hz, 800 x 600/ 60Hz, 1024 x 768/ 60Hz, 1280 x 768/ 60Hz, 1280 x 1024/ 60Hz, 1360 x 768/ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080i/ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080p/ 60Hz

Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM/PAL/PAL-M

Multimedia connections: USB memory class device

Playback Formats: MP3, Slideshow files (.alb), JPEG Still pictures

Picture enhancement: 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down, 3D Combfilter, Active Control + Light sensor, Dynamic contrast enhancement, Progressive Scan

Aspect ratio: 16:9

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Dynamic screen contrast: 29000:1

Brightness: 500 cd/m²

Response time (typical): 5 ms

Viewing angle: 178º (H) / 178º (V)

HDTV Compatibility/ Refresh Rate: 480i/60Hz, 480p/60Hz, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz

Computer Formats Resolution/Refresh Rate: 640 x 480/ 60Hz, 800 x 600/ 60Hz, 1024 x 768/ 60Hz, 1280 x 768/ 60Hz, 1280 x 1024/ 60Hz, 1360 x 768/ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080i/ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080p/ 60Hz

Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM

Multimedia connections: USB memory class device

Playback Formats: MP3, Slideshow files (.alb), JPEG Still pictures

Picture enhancement: 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down, 3D Combfilter, Active Control + Light sensor, Dynamic contrast enhancement, Progressive Scan

• AV 1: Audio L/R in, YPbPr
• AV 2: Audio L/R in, YPbPr
• AV 3: CVBS in, S-Video in
• HDMI 1: HDMI v1.3
• HDMI 2: HDMI v1.3
• HDMI 3: Analog audio L/R in, HDMI v1.3
• HDMI-control (CEC features): One touch play, Power status, System info (menu language), System standby
• Front / Side connections: Audio L/R in, CVBS in, Headphone out, S-video in, USB, HDMI
• Audio Output - Digital: Coaxial (cinch)

A number of HDMI ? Yes, But looking at what I now have and what might be aheadm needed. The current BV8 ML and Audio features are already excellent. Any improvements are most welcome.

The current BV8 ML and Audio features are already excellent. Any improvements are most welcome.

Sorry; Should have been shorter.

Peter :

I suppose the question is:

What would you like to see on a bigger BV8?  

Next to current specs, addition of: 

37-40 inch screen

Full HD

Dolby Digital / DTS module (standards or option) 

Price Tage  4000-5000 euro 

This way B&O the BV8 could become a great product!

Bieele 

is that really the spec ?

 

3 x hdmi's 1.3

 wow , now that IS impressive ! 

Flappo The Grate:

is that really the spec ?

Nah, think it's just a wish list.

Looks like the specification from a Philips TV. Don't know which one, but the specs lists from Philips looks exactly like that.

An example.

No use in simply putting down specs - that's like saying I want a car with 350 BHp and such and such level of torque - it doesn't really mean anything!

OK :-) How about this one for the specifications of the BV8-40: being able to watch TV :-)

One more important question: When will it be available?

Or is this the most unpredictable question in the B&O world?

Bieele 

Autumn 2008

Ignace:

Autumn 2008

= Spring 2009 

Considering that the BV8 40" will be a main room TV and will offer more and better connections and options, how much cheaper will it be than a BV7 32" or a BV7 40"? This will be very interesting news.

And much better sound maybe with an built in surround emulator for the built in speakers.

Henry:

Ignace:

Autumn 2008

= Spring 2009 

  

Alex:

And much better sound maybe with an built in surround emulator for the built in speakers.

Would/could this use f.e. the built-in speakers as centre speaker whilst
the external Beolab speakers would be used for Front L+ R, and so on ?