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. 
Bemused at this thread o/p.
A switched on TV is all about the picture and sound quality, no one looks at the frame or stand.
A switched off TV is just an ugly thing in the room. As they're all with minimalist frames and built into a slim package, I can't imagine that any one looks better than another, and how many people would really look at it anyway?
I admit that I was always sceptical about B&O offerings; as I thought they were charging for 'design' where form took precedence over function, but with a TV there's little room for design anyway.
It's just personal preference, but we've always had loads of books and need bookshelves. Consequently our TV is mounted within a bookshelf, which gives room for decent speakers either side as well. There's no stand, and the wires are hidden.
A switched on TV is all about the picture and sound quality, no one looks at the frame or stand.
A switched off TV is just an ugly thing in the room. As they're all with minimalist frames and built into a slim package, I can't imagine that any one looks better than another, and how many people would really look at it anyway?
I admit that I was always sceptical about B&O offerings; as I thought they were charging for 'design' where form took precedence over function, but with a TV there's little room for design anyway.
It's just personal preference, but we've always had loads of books and need bookshelves. Consequently our TV is mounted within a bookshelf, which gives room for decent speakers either side as well. There's no stand, and the wires are hidden.
smithyithy said:
I'm leaning towards it not being worth it / too much potential risk...
I like the idea of them, I do think they're nicely designed bits of kit, but practically it probably makes more sense to just buy new
If I had an extra room in the house and spare cash I'd love to fill it with oldish B & O gear I like the idea of them, I do think they're nicely designed bits of kit, but practically it probably makes more sense to just buy new
When I was a kid and getting into hi-fi all I could do was drool through the shop window and wouldn't dare to walk in!! Even the likes of Sony dealers didn't have the time of day for us dreamers 
https://www.smithstv.co.uk/samsung-qe65ls03f-10000...
I went down this route in my snooker room, you can replace the frames to suit the surroundings and when it's turned off it genuinely does look like a piece of art, mostly, but it does blend in well.
Kind of a halfway house.
I went down this route in my snooker room, you can replace the frames to suit the surroundings and when it's turned off it genuinely does look like a piece of art, mostly, but it does blend in well.
Kind of a halfway house.
From a personal viewpoint i still love the look of it after all the years and having it on an automatic swivel base it is nice to have it turn to face you.Agree after 15 odd years things have moved on but it has a powerful something inside it (sorry not technical minded) that if bluetoothed to some B&0 speakers does add punch to films and of course music.I have had my Beovision 11 from new and it has not gone wrong once,
NDA said:
I haven't bought a new TV for around 8 years. But do you need to be careful about the latest models having their own advertising that you can't turn off?
I know Samsung do this, not sure about the others.
Mmmm…. will probably be getting a new TV this year. I’d be interested to know the answer to this. I know Samsung do this, not sure about the others.
I remember a mate's dad getting a B&O flat screen when the first generation of them came out. Picture quality was good, but wasn't as good as the best at the time. You pay a premium for design.
I have a vague memory of being able to rotate the pedestal via remote control, which was fun.
Just so long as it has HDMI you can use your receiver to switch inputs.
I know some have said ARC is important, but that might not be an issue for you. I've never, ever used any flavour of ARC and I've owned a few generations of A/V equipment with it. ARC is a tech that was invented to sell soundbars, if you are using your home cinema receiver as the switching hub for your input devices then what's the point?
An external tuner plus an external box such as NVidia Shield or Apple TV will do everything a smart TV does and better. Just use your display device as a display.
I have a vague memory of being able to rotate the pedestal via remote control, which was fun.
Just so long as it has HDMI you can use your receiver to switch inputs.
I know some have said ARC is important, but that might not be an issue for you. I've never, ever used any flavour of ARC and I've owned a few generations of A/V equipment with it. ARC is a tech that was invented to sell soundbars, if you are using your home cinema receiver as the switching hub for your input devices then what's the point?
An external tuner plus an external box such as NVidia Shield or Apple TV will do everything a smart TV does and better. Just use your display device as a display.
I left B&O when they were so slow to adapt and go widescreen like all the other TV manufacturers. Yes it was a great TV but they can’t compete with picture quality today.
If you want a bit of nostalgia that’s ‘hidden’ when it’s off, what about one of those TVs in a mahogany cabinet when you close the doors it looks like a chest of drawers?
If you want a bit of nostalgia that’s ‘hidden’ when it’s off, what about one of those TVs in a mahogany cabinet when you close the doors it looks like a chest of drawers?
Armitage.Shanks said:
I left B&O when they were so slow to adapt and go widescreen like all the other TV manufacturers. Yes it was a great TV but they can t compete with picture quality today.
If you want a bit of nostalgia that s hidden when it s off, what about one of those TVs in a mahogany cabinet when you close the doors it looks like a chest of drawers?
Today they use the very best LG panels.If you want a bit of nostalgia that s hidden when it s off, what about one of those TVs in a mahogany cabinet when you close the doors it looks like a chest of drawers?
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