What is this?

Rob - Danish AV:

This and the Beolit 40 hint combined, should give a good hint, I reckon

I also think of a tv, maybe some mechanical screen movement in combination with a rotating speaker system.

And some guy in Struer is probably laughing his ass off, hard! ;-)

Or just maybe the BS9000 mk4

A sound bar that opens up and radiates sound 180 degrees?

This explains why the lamellas are so close together in one of the pictures: when sounder is off they are closed; they will spread 180 degrees when on. 

This is shown in the picture above: in the background the closed state seen from the front, in the foreground a drawing of the open / on state seen from above.  

But 95% sure it will be something else ;-)

A close-up of a new B&O shaver?

Steve at Sounds Heavenly:

a new B&O shaver

finally!

Thinking about what PeterBOBP mentioned....

Take a closer look at the panels,... they are spread further apart as you move away from the separation of the aluminium frames.

Curious indeed.

The graphic may not indicate movement at all, but may just indicate the permanent spacing of the panels.

HOWEVER, I'd bet that the semi-circle lines in the graphic are what is indicative of whatever movement is planned.

 

**Edited to include my interpretation of what I'm trying to get at.

If you look closely at the lamellas from the center split out, you’ll see multiple sandwich layers of wood - some black material- then what looks like aluminum, and then a gap. That doesn’t seem to be the most sonically transparent fret choice. I’m leaning towards it being a door or other covering. But for what?

I give up....

The center wooden piece isn't even aligned correctly, if you look close enough. 

I tried uploading an image pointing it out, but I'm getting that "Beoworld is getting hacked" message.

Robin:

I hope there will be some sort of speakers with a similar wood / aluminum design.

Then I choose a stand alone center speaker in aluminum. I don't like wooden slats.   

 

The black material looks like foam to me. It would allow the lamelas to be squeezed together, all at once in parallel or just on one side, producing the flower shape.

 

Maybe this is a response from B&O to LG's foldable TV, producing that half way folding state where you use the TV as a clock and music player...

Then B&O just lacks this tablet, so it runs for them.

For the little we can see, I don't find it very elegant.

Oak, white, black lamellas seems too much for my eyes.

If it's indeed a Tv, I will be intereted (55", less money then Eclipse but with more WOW factor - let me dream).

Rollable TV

The BV Horizon is/can be rollable 😂

MM

Millemissen:

The BV Horizon is/can be rollable 😂

MM

There is a tv - and there is a BV.

Spare me lol

So guys, a probably slightly longer post from me, hope you don’t mind it.

Here are some thoughts on this topic.

I have reread the article and it states, that there will be a demonstration of innovation, sound and magical movement but not a single word of Picture (quality) so a television might be not so plausible? I know, many wish for that, but the article doesn’t aim in that direction.

“We have worked closely with museums and collectors to curate a retrospective exhibition of products that shaped the brand’s unrivalled reputation for matching innovation with beautiful sound and will debut a new magically moving object that pairs high craftsmanship with advanced technology.“

In case it is about some sort of speaker. I still think, that the lamellas are to narrow for audio transparency. So I have come up with an idea concerning the magic aspect ;-)

It is shown in the following Picture.

What the picture is supposed to demonstrate is that one part of the lamellas moves out. After they have moved out, right in front of the other ones, they can be angled / moved. So that they fan out the sound waves like a radiator does it with air in a car or like the mechanical acoustic lens in the Beolab 50. This way the sound can be directed in “any” direction.

If we think of a sound bar there can be sound directed to either a mono centre-channel as the sound will be bundled into this direction or a multi 2.0 / 3.0 System depending on the setup we have / wish for.

I’m very excited about this product, even though I might not be able to buy it.

To anyone who dislikes this product visually, that’s perfectly fine. I think B&O needs something like this. You can’t produce something that’s outstanding in design and fits everyone’s taste. You either love it, or hate it.

No more info on what if could be? 

So guys, a probably slightly longer post from me, hope you don’t mind it.

Here are some thoughts on this topic.

I have reread the article and it states, that there will be a demonstration of innovation, sound and magical movement but not a single word of Picture (quality) so a television might be not so plausible? I know, many wish for that, but the article doesn’t aim in that direction.

“We have worked closely with museums and collectors to curate a retrospective exhibition of products that shaped the brand’s unrivalled reputation for matching innovation with beautiful sound and will debut a new magically moving object that pairs high craftsmanship with advanced technology.“

In case it is about some sort of speaker. I still think, that the lamellas are to narrow for audio transparency. So I have come up with an idea concerning the magic aspect ;-)

It is shown in the following Picture.

What the picture is supposed to demonstrate is that one part of the lamellas moves out. After they have moved out, right in front of the other ones, they can be angled / moved. So that they fan out the sound waves like a radiator does it with air in a car or like the mechanical acoustic lens in the Beolab 50. This way the sound can be directed in “any” direction.

If we think of a sound bar there can be sound directed to either a mono centre-channel as the sound will be bundled into this direction or a multi 2.0 / 3.0 System depending on the setup we have / wish for.

I’m very excited about this product, even though I might not be able to buy it.

To anyone who dislikes this product visually, that’s perfectly fine. I think B&O needs something like this. You can’t produce something that’s outstanding in design and fits everyone’s taste. You either love it, or hate it.

Hmm, possibly, there will be some double postings. I apologise in advance:

So guys, a probably slightly longer post from me, hope you don’t mind it.

Here are some thoughts on this topic.

I have reread the article and it states, that there will be a demonstration of innovation, sound and magical movement but not a single word of Picture (quality) so a television might be not so plausible? I know, many wish for that, but the article doesn’t aim in that direction.

“We have worked closely with museums and collectors to curate a retrospective exhibition of products that shaped the brand’s unrivalled reputation for matching innovation with beautiful sound and will debut a new magically moving object that pairs high craftsmanship with advanced technology.“

In case it is about some sort of speaker. I still think, that the lamellas are to narrow for audio transparency. So I have come up with an idea concerning the magic aspect ;-)

It is shown in the following Picture.

What the picture is supposed to demonstrate is that one part of the lamellas moves out. After they have moved out, right in front of the other ones, they can be angled / moved. So that they fan out the sound waves like a radiator does it with air in a car or like the mechanical acoustic lens in the Beolab 50. This way the sound can be directed in “any” direction.

If we think of a sound bar there can be sound directed to either a mono centre-channel as the sound will be bundled into this direction or a multi 2.0 / 3.0 System depending on the setup we have / wish for.

I’m very excited about this product, even though I might not be able to buy it.

To anyone who dislikes this product visually, that’s perfectly fine. I think B&O needs something like this. You can’t produce something that’s outstanding in design and fits everyone’s taste. You either love it, or hate it.

Here are some thoughts on this topic.

The article states, that there will be a demonstration of innovation, sound and magical movement but not a single word of Picture (quality) so a television might be not so plausible? I know, many wish for that, but the article doesn’t aim in that direction.

“We have worked closely with museums and collectors to curate a retrospective exhibition of products that shaped the brand’s unrivalled reputation for matching innovation with beautiful sound and will debut a new magically moving object that pairs high craftsmanship with advanced technology.“ 

In case it is about some sort of speaker. I still think, that the lamellas are to narrow for audio transparency. So I have come up with an idea concerning the magic aspect ;-)

It is shown in the following Picture. 

What the picture is supposed demonstrate is that one part of the lamellas moves out. After they have moved out, right in front of the other ones, the can angle / move, so that they fan out the sound waves like a radiator does it with air in a car or like the acoustic lens in the Beolab 50. This way the sound can be directed in “any” direction. 

If we think of a Sound bar there can be sound directed to either a mono centre-channel as the sound will be bundled into this direction or a multi 2.0 / 3.0 System depending on the setup we have / wish.

I know nothing, but a guess

New line of beovision

77" and 88" OLED,

With a magic moving speaker.

Not cheap at all.

Lets see :)

Guess No.2; looking at the raster graphic a few pages back; a new BeoLab 7.4 mono/centre speaker that fans out to give wide dispersion? Lies flat when deactivated?

whoknows???

Emil Jensen:

I know nothing, but a guess

New line of beovision

77" and 88" OLED,

With a magic moving speaker.

Not cheap at all.

Lets see :)

Whatever it is will have to be EXTREMELY precious/special to justify the quality and content of what already appears in that picture. 

Based on these 3 clues: 

 

1. "In this space, the brand debuts a new experience: a choreographed performance of magical movement, acoustic clarity and human-centric design.

Sound, craftsmanship and design merge in this visionary Bang & Olufsen product as experiences from the past meet visions for the future."

 

2. Event name = "B&O music Box", see : https://fuorisalone.it/2019/en/events/169/BO-MUSIC-BOX

 

3. And the photograph of a lady sitting next to and looking at a radio: https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.PostAttachments/00.00.27.45.64/Screenshot_5F00_20190312_2D00_180711_5F00_Gallery.jpg

Mu conclusion is that it will be a luxury music (I guess streaming) device where the lamellas do some magical movement to reveal the (hidden) speaker. Hopefully voiced controlled. Maybe (and hopefully) it can be used as a soundbar as well. 

It’s a clock radio

Here are some thoughts on this topic.

The article states, that there will be a demonstration of innovation, sound and magical movement but not a single word of Picture (quality) so a television might be not so plausible? I know, many wish for that, but the article doesn’t aim in that direction.

“We have worked closely with museums and collectors to curate a retrospective exhibition of products that shaped the brand’s unrivalled reputation for matching innovation with beautiful sound and will debut a new magically moving object that pairs high craftsmanship with advanced technology.“

In case it is about some sort of speaker. I still think, that the lamellas are to narrow for audio transparency. So I have come up with an idea concerning the magic aspect ;-)

It is shown in the following Picture.

What the picture is supposed to demonstrate is that one part of the lamellas moves out. After they have moved out, right in front of the other ones, they can be angled / moved. So that they fan out the sound waves like a radiator does it with air in a car or like the mechanical acoustic lens in the Beolab 50. This way the sound can be directed in “any” direction.

If we think of a sound bar there can be sound directed to either a mono centre-channel as the sound will be bundled into this direction or a multi 2.0 / 3.0 System depending on the setup we have / wish for.

I’m very excited about this product, even though I might not be able to buy it.

To anyone who dislikes this product visually, that’s perfectly fine. I think B&O needs something like this. You can’t produce something that’s outstanding in design and fits everyone’s taste. You either love it, or hate it.

Emil Jensen:

At this year’s Salone del Mobile 2019, we will present 93 Years of Magic - a dialogue between past and present. We have worked closely with museums and collectors to curate a retrospective exhibition of products that shaped the brand’s unrivalled reputation for matching innovation with beautiful sound and will debut a new magically moving object that pairs high craftmanship with advanced technology. We hope to see you there.

Opening hours:
Tuesday 09.04 - Sunday 14.04: 10.00-19.00

Special event:
Wednesday 10.04: Beobrew event 19.00- 22.00

 

'Beobrew event' on April 10 , are we sure that MMs post aren't just wine / beer boxes?

pauliander:

It’s a clock radio

A Teasmade perhaps?

tournedos:

pauliander:

It’s a clock radio

A Teasmade perhaps?

This brings back Wednesday thread memories Anyway time to put the kettle on!

Clothes Dryer or Magazine Stand.

Puncher:

Clothes Dryer or Magazine Stand.

Nah, must be a trouser press

Hair Crimper!

New sound bar perhaps. 

 

pauliander:

It’s a clock radio

And how fitting that would be the  S L E E P button on the right.

 

B&O Jukebox reincarnation

 

pauliander:

It’s a clock radio

Reminds me of this skit by Ron White:

Someone stole the radio out of my van last time I was here. Thank you whoever you are.

I spent the entire drive home listening to the sounds of the wind for 49 hours.

So, I went to the insurance agency to report my claim and they asked me what kind of radio it was, and I had to idea, but the guy told me, "Mr White, if you tell us what kind of radio it was we'll know how much to write the check for." Oh?

So I wrote down some big, expensive brand and he knew I was lying.

"Mr White, I don't think... *Rolex* makes a radio."

It was a clock radio! Write the check, premium-boy.

New pictures available

leosgonewild:

Reminds me of this skit by Ron White:

Someone stole the radio out of my van last time I was here. Thank you whoever you are.

I spent the entire drive home listening to the sounds of the wind for 49 hours.

So, I went to the insurance agency to report my claim and they asked me what kind of radio it was, and I had to idea, but the guy told me, "Mr White, if you tell us what kind of radio it was we'll know how much to write the check for." Oh?

So I wrote down some big, expensive brand and he knew I was lying.

"Mr White, I don't think... *Rolex* makes a radio."

It was a clock radio! Write the check, premium-boy.

😂😂😂