HI
We're looking to upgrade our BV8-40 main room TV.
We're committed to a B&O model, so we can continue to enjoy ML compatibility with our music sources and to also be able to use our B&O speakers which are attached to the existing TV.
However, we're not massive TV watchers (normal tv programmes and the odd netflix film rental) so don't really want to run to the expense of a new set.
Our ideal TV would be 48-55" screen size, few hdmi inputs, ML compatible and an expected life with light use of (say) 5+ years. Our max budget would be around £2000.
Which used/pre-loved TVs would you recommend, Any further recommendations of 2nd vendors would be helpful as well to avoid the ebay lottery.
Thanks
Alan
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If it is a must, that your ‘new tv’ has to be ML compatiple, there is not much to upgrade.
The BV10 - which basicly is the same tv in another design - was available up to 55”.
However, it is an old tv…and can hardly be seen as an upgrade.
This means, that - if you plan to keep the ML setup - you will have to look into the use of the NL/ML Converter
That would give you the option of concidering the newer BV’s BV11/BV Avant…..BV Eclipse and so on.
With a solution based on the BS Theatre and an LG tv there still are some limitations, but it is doable.
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
Hi,
a quick search on beoworld or trading sites reveals sooo many panel issues related to BV10. I would not consider BV10 as its remaining 'life' is a kind of 'ticking bomb'...
Beovision 9 is 50" ... Prices are low. But it's a big 'beast' ...
BV7-55 is in my opinion also a huge upgrade in terms of build quality, materials and sound performance (BeoLab 7.6)
Good luck finding your next Beovision
Ravsted
BV7-55 - sure…..I forgot about that.
That might be a candidate.
But they are so bulky.
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
Zero problems with my 2010 BV 10-40 :-) ?
But old technology of course.
May be a BV Horizon, even if the Android is outdated too.
I don't mind the idea of buying a NL/ML converter and pushing up the budget a bit more if it opens up options.
That being the case would it alter what you'd suggest?
Hard to say - I do not know the prices of preused BV’s in your region.
I’d buy from a B&O dealer, even if that would be a bit more expensive.
Tell him that you have a max budget……
Also you might need some help setting up the converter.
MM
Location: Flensborg————Danmark
No discussion - in this case choose the BV11
Or you could consider a BeoSystem 3. They have full ML compatability and then you could buy a brand new TV from ANY manufacturer.
If you get a smart TV you can use that for all the various video apps, and the BS3 for the sound, (attach your speakers via powerlink) and reatain ML compatability for your music. The last version of the BS3 has plenty of HDMI inputs.
The only downside would be having to use TV remote and B&O remote. That should be fairly easy to accomplish within your budget.
Stoobie
Exeter,
Devon,
UK
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