Loewe TV's

[clarkmagpie]

Currently have a B&O CRT tv and finally thinking of upgrading to plasma/LCD.
Have seen some rather lovely Loewe sets.
Any good?
Looking aound the 2-3k price range.
About 42" ish...

[talkssense]

I don't know a lot about the Loewe, but have you looked at http://www.Beoplay.com/Products/BeoplayV1

40" is inside your budget and is a cracking set

[clarkmagpie]

Just like something a bit different, I like the actual look of the Loewe TV.
Just think it looks classy.
Also like the look of a Sony thats on a slight angle with a speaker as its base, no idea of the model number though.

I really like our current set and its taking a lot of thought to move away from it to be honest.
Looks great, sounds is fantastic and the picture is pretty darn good.

[craste]

or buy the best TV ever made

Pioneer kuro - once you have this picture - every other TV looks greyed out and crap in comparison.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-Kuro-PDP-LX5090-...

[craste]

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/televisions/why-the-pionee...

if you need converting

[clarkmagpie]

Don't shoot me down but...I dont think that is a nice looking TV.
Sure the picture/sound is probably fantastic but just doesn't float my boat looks wise (if that makes sense).

[craste]

clarkmagpie said:

Don't shoot me down but...I dont think that is a nice looking TV.
Sure the picture/sound is probably fantastic but just doesn't float my boat looks wise (if that makes sense).

Fully agree with you - its not the most stylish of TV's now but the benifit - the picture quality makes up for it.

When you watch a movie on it and then see a movie round a friends on another none kuro TV you just can't help feeling that they are missing out.

[jinkster]

I've heard the sound of the B&O V1 tv and it is fantastic. I really do like it however it does not have Masterlink connection which is a real shame.

[clarkmagpie]

Well I got outbid on a lovely Loewe 46 Compose the other day so the search continues

[danneth]

Excellent quality, here's a couple that got installed on a new build we did, can't recommend them enough if you have the budget for them.




http://www.audio-images.co.uk/Case_Studies/14_-_Qu...

[thehawk]

craste said:

clarkmagpie said:

Don't shoot me down but...I dont think that is a nice looking TV.
Sure the picture/sound is probably fantastic but just doesn't float my boat looks wise (if that makes sense).

Fully agree with you - its not the most stylish of TV's now but the benifit - the picture quality makes up for it.

When you watch a movie on it and then see a movie round a friends on another none kuro TV you just can't help feeling that they are missing out.

I have heard that the new Panasonics surpass the Kuro's

[E31Shrew]

I would avoid Loewe with the proverbial bargepole. Sold them from 2005 until 2010 in our store. The most unreliable, overcomplicated bags of tat in the shop. Support from Loewe was also dire.
Example.
Decided to put a 52" Individual on demo. RRP was £5000 so no small investment. Took it out of the box, hooked it up and lo and behold, the satellite tuner was knackered. Called Loewe who sent out the local repairers. They swapped out the board and then asked me to tune it in to make sure all was OK. I asked why they didn't want to do it and was told that they were printer engineers and were only there to swap the board out. Imagine if I had sold that screen to a client say 75 miles away?
Sadly you may well struggle to get a decent Pioneer 50" screen, so your only other option for a stylish panel would be B&O. If the aesthetics are the main consideration, I would go down that route.
Was so glad when we ditched them, as are the majority of other dealers who have done the same.
Not sure where you're based, but if you are intent on buying a Loewe telly, then see how many other dealers are within 50 miles of you on the Loewe site.

ETA See you're in Cumbria, so Peter Tyson are your nearest dealers , most likely. There used to be one in Kendal that I visited, but looks as though they no longer carry the brand.

Edited by E31Shrew on Sunday 8th July 08:21

[Driller]

danneth said:

Excellent quality, here's a couple that got installed on a new build we did, can't recommend them enough if you have the budget for them.



http://www.audio-images.co.uk/Case_Studies/14_-_Qu...

Nice install

Could you tell us what the make of screen is on the right and it's size? I'm looking for something similarly flush mountable for CCTV, thanks.

[E31Shrew]

Driller said:

danneth said:

Excellent quality, here's a couple that got installed on a new build we did, can't recommend them enough if you have the budget for them.



http://www.audio-images.co.uk/Case_Studies/14_-_Qu...

Nice install

Could you tell us what the make of screen is on the right and it's size? I'm looking for something similarly flush mountable for CCTV, thanks.

http://www.systemline.co.uk/touchscreens.htm#tsktouchscreen

Looks like it may be one of these but don't quote me!

[Driller]

Ah thanks for that, I didn't consider that it would be a multiroom screen

[danneth]

Driller said:

Nice install

Could you tell us what the make of screen is on the right and it's size? I'm looking for something similarly flush mountable for CCTV, thanks.

Was the AMX system, VERY good but quite costly as well, can do pretty much anything through it thought, control TV's, close curtains, heating, radio/TV etc very good for watching CCTV on as well, iirc this was around a 7" screen.


http://www.amx.com/products/categoryTouchPanels.as...

[Driller]

AMX! Ah, ok, I thought it was a little LCD screen

Thanks for the info, must be very satisfying installing that sort of kit . I always think the sure sign of an "upmarket" multiroom system is having controllers that are video capable and those that aren't need to get there. If you have any other pics of similar installs please post them up, start a new thread if need be!

Edited by Driller on Sunday 8th July 10:26