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Re: BV8 - my first view and observations

Kimmy — Tue, 01 May 2007 13:19:50 GMT

Hi,

I'm wondering, if the picture quality would be good enough for using it as a PC screen. I tend to buy a BV 8 instead of a BV6 (which became my "first love" bevore the release of BV8). BV8 seems to me more compact and less "TV".

Have anyone tested it as a display already? would be nice to use it at my home office. Maybe I have to take my notebook and go for a visit to my B&O dealer. Unfortunately they haven't got it yet.

If anyone has some experience with using it as screen, just drop me some line.

Tx in advance!

regards kimmy

Re: BV8 - my first view and observations

moxxey — Tue, 01 May 2007 12:29:32 GMT

Saw the BV8 today connected to a HD source and I must say the screen was absolutely spot on and certainly a lot brighter than my (now old) BV7-32. Wasn't too dissimilar to the BV9, which was showing the same HD channel.

Getting to like this TV, a lot. Looking forward to the 32". I'm thinking this, flanked by two BL3s, and an updated BC2, will make an excellent combination.

The only (!) downside is the lack of a DVB-T module, but I suppose it isn't needed if you have a Sky subscription.

Re: BV8 - my first view and observations

Mark — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:57:50 GMT

Bought one with a floor stand from my local dealer over the weekend. The floor stand is very sturdy - matt painted cast metal - I assume steel.

The TV looks much better (to my eye) in real life as opposed to photos and fits well with my BC 3200 and BL6s (black frets). I think it will continue to grow on me. The picture is excellent - I felt better than the 6-26. Very sharp and good in low light with good motion handling. Sound is also impressive and I can use the BL6000s through the BC 3200 for DVDs etc when more bass is required.

The connections seem OK for a 'real lfe' set up with two scarts and hdmi option for when I upgrade to HD (when suficient material is available). I'm not too worried about the lack of a digital tuner as I use Sky.

One moan - there is no option to set a PIN - odd when some of the lower priced audio units have this facility. I am likely to bite the bullet and get a video stand when they are available as it is impossible to conceal the Sky box and DVD player.

Not a cheap option but a quality product and superior to the Loewe offerings at a similar price point. It will certainly do for a few years until I can save up the cash to get a 7-32.

Re: Just saw it today

Pushkin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:11:10 GMT

Yes for the bedroom as an occasional TV and small room link speaker (ML)

Re: Just saw it today

Stars — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:24:15 GMT

Probably. It's so much brighter than the BV7.

Re: Just saw it today

Alex — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:13:12 GMT

Henry:
I'll be getting one soon too.

For your room?

Re: Just saw it today

Stars — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:13:11 GMT

I'll be getting one soon too.

Re: Just saw it today

Pushkin — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:11:07 GMT

Well - have decided to put my money where my mouth is and order one - don't know about delivery times yet but when I finally get it I will provide an update on what its actually like to live with. I am a fairly unlikely customer as my first reactions of the pictures were negative, and am not usually convinced by the low end of B&O - but seeing and especially hearing it in the 'flesh' I know understand why B&O created it.

Re: Just saw it today

soundproof — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:40:13 GMT

Alex:
Standard Definition picture is fantastic! More of the same upscaling you see in the BeoSystem 3....

You had fun, then, in the store! I liked that TV from the first moment I saw it. Also really appreciate its expressive styling, particularly on the floor stand. Pure sculpture when seen from the side and straight on. Very good and bright screen.

Re: Just saw it today

Alex — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:22:56 GMT

Standard Definition picture is fantastic! More of the same upscaling you see in the BeoSystem 3....

Re: Just saw it today

steph — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:16:59 GMT

This BeoVision 8 seems fantastic !

I hope it's gonna be rapidely here, in France.

I'm glad to hear that the picture and sound quality is very fine.

Did you saw the picture with SD source ? Was it OK ?

Just saw it today

Alex — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:40:27 GMT

Well, I saw it at my the store in Bath today, and I'm really, REALLY impressed.

I think the design is the most distinctive of any small LCD TV on the market, and the performance is also fantastic. I think on more level than one the performance is better than the BeoVision 7. Despite it's smaller size, it's easy to see that the BeoVision 8's upscaling is far better than the BeoVision 7's, and there is far less motion blurring and shadowing.

The sound is absolutely fantastic as well, better than the BeoCenter 6 from what I could tell (although I didn't get a chance to listen to it properly). Not sure what the 'Position' function does in the sound setup menu though...

Also, I ranted on and on a few days ago about how the connections were so limited and it was a waste, but I was VERY VERY wrong.

There is a component connection, HDMI and an X-VGA which is more than enough for a small TV IMO. That means I can connect my xbox 360, upscaling DVD player (not that it's needed, the upscaling is fantastic), and Apple TV when I get one.

2007 is going to be a very expensive year for me

Re: In a number of places in the UK obviously.

Stars — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:01:18 GMT

So it's about the right price with you in Sweden.

I saw the floor stand and it has the same matt / rubbered coating as the edge of the TV. The base is quite big so I doubt it will fall over, but I think at the bottom of the column of the stand, the wires just appear, so unless your mains connection is right at the bottom of the stand, you will have a bit of visable wiring.

Considering the floor stand is also an extra £200, maybe the cabinet stand (which I believe is standard) will be more popular. That one also allows you to tilt the TV upwards or downwards for a better viewing angle.

Re: In a number of places in the UK obviously.

mr_anders_son — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:50:36 GMT

Henry:
I saw the BV8 today and was quite impressed. I do like the 'shelf' and the floor stand. Visually it seemed brighter than the BV6 26 and the BV7 32 in my opinion. It's a shame the B&O logo isn't really on full display, but when you do see it, it's good.
The sound was very impressive. For the size of room this TV is designed for, the sound will be very rich and accompanied by some BL6000s or similar would make it even better. However my dealer's price is still £1900 without stand. Is this the same for you guys?

£1867 here in sweden

BV8

Tom — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:47:43 GMT

Henry:
...I do like the 'shelf' and the floor stand...

i like the look of the floor stand, but i'm a little concerned about it's capacities. I haven't seen it in flesh, but it does not look very stable to me...