I would love to know from Beovision 9 owners if they compared any other Beovisions before making the choice?

Really interested in picture performance (LCD/LED v Plasma argument) and whether it has lived up to their expectation or surpassed it. Silly question,  is it okay with SD signals?

What source is the plasma panel? Panasonic? 

Screen Size is not an issue but I'm comparing the Beovision 7-40 or Beovision 9

Nguyen

The BeoVision 9 is a very good television with few, if any, of the image effects seen on most flat panels. Especially moving objects appear to be just that. Even today with the 7-55 on offer the discontinued BV9 can compete. Sure, the black levels of the 7-55 is a notch better - but the dynamic back light on the 7-55 is a bit strange sometimes when you are used to the (Panasonic) plasma in the BV9: Watch a concert on the 7-55, and pay attention to the audience when a flash goes off - a much larger (compared to the single person holding his/hers camera) circular backlight appear and, well, doesn't look right. 

Another bonus is the fact that my Sony Bluray connected to the BV9 gives me DTS HD Master Audio, which often is the only HD audio source on offer on bluray's. With my BeoLab 5/9 setup the difference between selecting regular DD 5.1 or DTS HD Master Audio is night & day! Do not know why so few discs come with Dolby True HD... The built-in bluray in the 7-55 can not decode/reproduce DTS HD Master Audio. A big drawback if you want the best movie experience.

Also, if you need ALT the 7-55 will be a lot taller with the BL7-4 compared to the BV9 with its compact custom built BL7-4.

There are drawbacks with the BV9, but none related to audio and video reproduction IMHO: The fact that you can not split it for transportation makes it very difficult to move. The plasma panel produces a lot of heat, and as it warms up you can hear ticking sounds due to expansion. And the power consumption is approx 500 watt when turned on.

Roger

Roger

That's a great review and many thanks.

I prefer the look of the Beovision 9 to the 7-40 range. I have to admit I was briefly distracted by the ability to replace the panel when it's upgraded. Obviously this can't be done with the Beovision 9 but would I really feel the need to if the image is still excellent  even if its on a dated plasma screen? Panasonic and their Viera plasma have always been rated highly. I'm  glad to hear that it has been installed in this Beovision.

Nguyen

Roger:

The BeoVision 9 is a very good television with few, if any, of the image effects seen on most flat panels. Especially moving objects appear to be just that. Even today with the 7-55 on offer the discontinued BV9 can compete. Sure, the black levels of the 7-55 is a notch better - but the dynamic back light on the 7-55 is a bit strange sometimes when you are used to the (Panasonic) plasma in the BV9: Watch a concert on the 7-55, and pay attention to the audience when a flash goes off - a much larger (compared to the single person holding his/hers camera) circular backlight appear and, well, doesn't look right. 

Another bonus is the fact that my Sony Bluray connected to the BV9 gives me DTS HD Master Audio, which often is the only HD audio source on offer on bluray's. With my BeoLab 5/9 setup the difference between selecting regular DD 5.1 or DTS HD Master Audio is night & day! Do not know why so few discs come with Dolby True HD... The built-in bluray in the 7-55 can not decode/reproduce DTS HD Master Audio. A big drawback if you want the best movie experience.

Also, if you need ALT the 7-55 will be a lot taller with the BL7-4 compared to the BV9 with its compact custom built BL7-4.

There are drawbacks with the BV9, but none related to audio and video reproduction IMHO: The fact that you can not split it for transportation makes it very difficult to move. The plasma panel produces a lot of heat, and as it warms up you can hear ticking sounds due to expansion. And the power consumption is approx 500 watt when turned on.

Roger

You ought to be a television salesperson / marketer! I now have an even stronger desire to own a BV9! One day.. one day :)

I finally opted for Beovision 7-55 instead. The BV 9 was just too tall. I have the BV 7-55 on the low stand and it's shorter than my old BV3-32.

I have to admit it's just stunning and presents standard Freeview pretty well so looking for ward to September for Freeview HD.

Nguyen