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Hello guys,
Finally I'm moving to a new apartment and the dealer offered me a discounted price.
I got an offer for the Avant 55-NG, one Beosound Moment and a pair of BL20's
Budget was around $20K - $24K.
From what I'm reading, there will be a new TV coming out, the Eclipse and another pair of speakers as well.
The dealer showed me the picture of the Eclipse but I didn't like the design at all. My problem is that there is no 60 or 65 inch TVs available so I'm force to go for the 55. No room or budget for the 75 inches.
What do you suggest ? Do I hold my horses and wait for the new products coming out ? Would a LED TV outclass the Avant-NG picture quality ?
I'm totally lost. As for the BL20's they sound great but not sure if there will be a pair of speakers between the BL5 and the 20's .
Spending a large amount on a product which has a lifecycle is always like hurling yourself off a diving board. Do you just stand there, or do you jump?
If you waited for a new OLED TV, and a new pair of speakers - would there be a Mk2 version of the OLED, and some newer and better speakers next year?
If you waited until next year, would there be a soon-to-be-released Mk3 OLED, with a Mk2 version of the new speakers - both better in some way..
It's the same with cars. It never stops. It never will.
All you can do is treat the present moment as a 'snapshot'. Freeze it, then ask yourself "Am I happy with this purchase - with how it looks, and how it performs. Does it do everything I want it to - and does it suit my needs. Am I happy with the price?"
If the answer to those is all 'Yes' - then just do it.
Lee
IA64:Hello guys, Finally I'm moving to a new apartment and the dealer offered me a discounted price. I got an offer for the Avant 55-NG, one Beosound Moment and a pair of BL20's Budget was around $20K - $24K. From what I'm reading, there will be a new TV coming out, the Eclipse and another pair of speakers as well. The dealer showed me the picture of the Eclipse but I didn't like the design at all. My problem is that there is no 60 or 65 inch TVs available so I'm force to go for the 55. No room or budget for the 75 inches. What do you suggest ? Do I hold my horses and wait for the new products coming out ? Would a LED TV outclass the Avant-NG picture quality ? I'm totally lost. As for the BL20's they sound great but not sure if there will be a pair of speakers between the BL5 and the 20's .
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Present: BL90, Core, BL6000, CD7000, Beogram 7000, Essence Remote.
Past: BL1, BL2, BL8000, BS9000, BL5, BC2, BS5, BV5, BV4-50, Beosystem 3, BL3, DVD1, Beoremote 4, Moment.
Yes I know , I don't usually wait for what's next but from what I understand, B&O are releasing new products this month ?
Gee, the below posts are very discouraging
So basically the Avant-NG software is buggy, the Beosound moment is full of issues and the BL20's are prone to random failure ?
Didn't expect this for the amount of money I'm willing to pay....
seethroughyou:also read "Beolab 20 unleashes Armageddon".
Myself and others on this forum who have experienced this issue and have had warranty service have not experienced the particular issue in the thread again. Disconcerting as it was, I think it has been addressed by B&O.
IA64: Yes I know , I don't usually wait for what's next but from what I understand, B&O are releasing new products this month ? Gee, the below posts are very discouraging So basically the Avant-NG software is buggy, the Beosound moment is full of issues and the BL20's are prone to random failure ? Didn't expect this for the amount of money I'm willing to pay....
You're right, however that these aren't issues one would expect from products at this price point.
BeoNut since '75
From what the dealer told me, the Eclipse will be priced slightly less than the Avant for the 55" size.
I woud wait
With the TV you have to go on the Picture Quality , the design will fall in to place regardless.
So even if you save $3k, i think wait for the OLED
The BL20s will be there for a while.
If the BL20s are a "special" are these the Mk1 or Mk2? - if you like them and the price why not get them and wait for the TV?
I'm not sure how to tell the difference between the MKi and MKii but the B&O logo is illuminated if that's the right word
Illuminated logo means Mk2 on BeoLab 20
Nevermind, went straight to the dealer and placed the order. I need a drink badly.
IA64:Nevermind, went straight to the dealer and placed the order. I need a drink badly.
IA64: Nevermind, went straight to the dealer and placed the order. I need a drink badly.
Congratulations! Yes, please post pics!
Quick question, I have a dark grey floor and white wallpaper. I thought of going for the Rumba Red BL20's
Many people advised me against the color since resale value ( in case of future upgrades ) will be much cheaper.
Which color do you recommend ?
IA64: Quick question, I have a dark grey floor and white wallpaper. I thought of going for the Rumba Red BL20's Many people advised me against the color since resale value ( in case of future upgrades ) will be much cheaper. Which color do you recommend ?
Go for what you like and what looks good now. You're not going to be selling them anytime soon right? You can always change the speaker covers later. Or just get an extra pair of speaker covers in black if you're looking to protect your resale value.
Sal:Go for what you like and what looks good now. You're not going to be selling them anytime soon right? You can always change the speaker covers later. Or just get an extra pair of speaker covers in black if you're looking to protect your resale value.
I agree.
Boring black, or 'Oh my, they got dirty quickly' White are the favourites - but why not have an individual colour?! It's a very individual speaker after all...
Does anybody know the price of the BL20's cover ? like if I want to change color. I asked the dealer but he didn't have the price and they were closing..
IA64:Does anybody know the price of the BL20's cover ? like if I want to change color. I asked the dealer but he didn't have the price and they were closing..
andy_js: Sounds like quite an unhelpful dealer.
Sounds like quite an unhelpful dealer.
He closing... Not an incentive to give sparkling service I suppose.
The covers are around £180 a pair, plus VAT, I think.
Sorry I was at the dealer today. He said the covers are for 390 EUR including 10% VAT>