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Re: What colour to go for?

folkdeejay — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:47:44 GMT

This also strikes me as a fine way of giving older kit a new lease of life - or just as part of a redecoration.

Is there a guide price available per model / item ?

Would be interested to know how much ( +/- 10% ) for a Beolab 6000 and Beolab 4000.

Re: What colour to go for?

Peter — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:46:34 GMT

I do have a blue Beolab 2 and can attest that it seem pretty tough and looks wonderful. I would congratulate Derby for showing some initiative in making their products even more attractive to certain customers.

Re: What colour to go for?

Jonathan — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:30:29 GMT

Matt black would be nice.....

Re: What colour to go for?

moxxey — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:18:45 GMT

I see no problem in this at all. As most people keep their B&O kit long-term, why not make it easier to live with by customising it a bit? Only snag could be when you move and the old colour doesn't fit the new place.

As for the durability, what are people doing with their B&O equipment? It's much easier to scratch alumnimum, which is almost impossible to buff out, than it would be to scratch paint to the point it's visibly damaged. Also, as Iain says, it can be touched up.

Re: What colour to go for?

Bang_and_Olufsen_of_Derby — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:55:08 GMT

Hi Reticule,

It was me who you spoke with and I am glad you like it!

To answer a few questions which have come up:

The first concern I had was the quality of the finish so this project is being done in conjunction with a high end body shop to guarantee brilliant results. The paint is designed for cars so needs to be very durable as it will be subject to high speeds (top speed of a DBS is 191 MPH) and flying debris and oil etc.

I had the top piece a BeoLab 6000 painted to test the durability and I tried to chip the paint with a flat screw driver. I'll be honest it did chip however the amount of force would have gouged a standard BeoLab 6000 top plate just as badly so I am really happy with the quality of finish plus it could be touched up if it was damaged.

The idea is to offer a bespoke service so customers can choose the colour whether it is to blends in or to make a statement, Ferrari red anyone!

The Aston Martin pearlescent white has tiny flecks of silver like material which reflect the light and up close looks awesome! Yes it is different to the normal aluminium but I love it. I'll bring my camera in and add some more photos so you can see what I mean.

Sorry Reticule's for hijacking the thread. I got to choose what colour we went with so my advice is Aston Martin pearlescent white!

We're currently looking in to this project and would really like to hear what everyone thinks so feel free to voice your views. We can also do this to existing products so if you fancy a change then please get in to touch with me either at the store (01332 362292) or email: iw.derby@bang-olufsen.co.uk .

Thanks

Iain

Re: What colour to go for?

Evan — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:02:03 GMT

You know me and white - love it!

Except I am already starting to miss the textured grain of the aluminum.

Re: What colour to go for?

Nickyg63 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:12:26 GMT

vikinger:

Nickyg63:
no problem, I am here if you need anything

Wrecking or painting?

Graham

By the way Nick, did you get that BV1 bracket onto the wall OK?

i did thank you, another great beoworlder!!

Re: What colour to go for?

vikinger — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:55:49 GMT

Nickyg63:
no problem, I am here if you need anything

Wrecking or painting?

Graham

By the way Nick, did you get that BV1 bracket onto the wall OK?

Re: What colour to go for?

Nickyg63 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:51:31 GMT

Peter :

Decided against - I tried to buy one that was a wreck and needless to say got a mint one!! Seems a shame to paint it!

no problem, I am here if you need anything

Cheers nick

Re: What colour to go for?

Peter — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:27:29 GMT

Decided against - I tried to buy one that was a wreck and needless to say got a mint one!! Seems a shame to paint it!

Re: What colour to go for?

Nickyg63 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:49:57 GMT

Peter :

Also, these will be painted rather than anodised. Not such a durable finish.

Talking of painting Peter, have you thought about getting your beolit done?

Re: What colour to go for?

Peter — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:31:23 GMT

Also, these will be painted rather than anodised. Not such a durable finish.

Re: What colour to go for?

Tod Daniel — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:42:19 GMT

wow I love them. Yep loving the white! Who cares if they lose money it's for your enjoyment not to sell on!

Re: What colour to go for?

Nickyg63 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:22:07 GMT

I like the look of those, the only thing about personalising something is you may loose value when selling or trading in!

What colour to go for?

reticule — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:36:58 GMT

I saw this TV in the Derby store. The Salesman said they were looking at offering bespoke colours and had got this Bespoke BeoVision 7 and BeoLab 8000 in Aston Martin pearlescent white!

They’re looking at offering this service to new and existing equipment so I am tempted to get my 8000s done! The white looked really nice but they can do any colour so the question is what colour to go for?