Older BeoVision etc vs new TV
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Just having a think about this...
Moving into new house soon, current 40" LED has lasted well but would need upgrading. I don't have much space, 50" would be my limit..
I've been looking at the current range of QLEDs, MicroLEDs etc etc in my price range, but then started seeing on eBay etc. that something like an older model BeoVision could be acquired for similar money..
So my question is - is this is a good idea?
They're lovely looking things, a brief scan has shown some 46" BeoVision 10's - I think - with the floor stand, for around the same price as I'd be paying for something new, and they looked in really good nick too.
Any thoughts? Is this maybe like comparing a new Korean EV vs a 20 year old S-class for the same budget, or is there logic to the madness?
Moving into new house soon, current 40" LED has lasted well but would need upgrading. I don't have much space, 50" would be my limit..
I've been looking at the current range of QLEDs, MicroLEDs etc etc in my price range, but then started seeing on eBay etc. that something like an older model BeoVision could be acquired for similar money..
So my question is - is this is a good idea?
They're lovely looking things, a brief scan has shown some 46" BeoVision 10's - I think - with the floor stand, for around the same price as I'd be paying for something new, and they looked in really good nick too.
Any thoughts? Is this maybe like comparing a new Korean EV vs a 20 year old S-class for the same budget, or is there logic to the madness?
Depends if you like looking at it turned off or actually getting the best picture you can.
It must be 15 years old and you'll notice that. I wouldn't bother personally. I mean with something like an Apple TV connected to it, it's still a good looking antique for the room but bang for buck, not sure there's any point.
It must be 15 years old and you'll notice that. I wouldn't bother personally. I mean with something like an Apple TV connected to it, it's still a good looking antique for the room but bang for buck, not sure there's any point.
I suppose that's what I need to decide.. I definitely get the appeal of having something that is well designed and actually adds to the look of a room..
And in a way, I'm getting bored of 'chasing' tech - there are some amazing screens on the market, but then I think - do I need the brightest, blackest, fastest responding TV for the next time I binge The Sopranos?
I'm in the process of winding down my subscriptions too, it's getting annoying paying X for one, then X+1 to remove ads, then X+5 to have 4K etc...
And in a way, I'm getting bored of 'chasing' tech - there are some amazing screens on the market, but then I think - do I need the brightest, blackest, fastest responding TV for the next time I binge The Sopranos?
I'm in the process of winding down my subscriptions too, it's getting annoying paying X for one, then X+1 to remove ads, then X+5 to have 4K etc...
TV tech has moved on a lot in 15 years, particularly from the Panasonic LED inside that B&O to todays Micro LED or OLED. Go for it if its for ornamental purposes but out of warranty repair costs for older stuff is crazy. You could spend £200 - £300 on couriers and inspections before they present you with a large bill x 10 to repair it. 
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