Published on01/10/08
[CES 2008] Bang & Olufsen launched this innovative LCD HDTV (720p) for the US market at CES. For this cutting edge manufacturer an “entry level” price point starts at $3950.00… well, that’s certainly less than the 8 K for the other HDTV in this line… The design is extremely innovative with the possibility to place this TV anywhere in a house: on a stand, on a TV bench, on a table and even on the floor, which might appeal to the younger audience they are trying to target. Many flat-screen television produce a flat sound, so designer David Lewis created the Orchestra Pit feature, in order to “move the sound forward and up like in a real orchestra pit”. Basically, the bass cabinet in front of the screen containing a down facing bass speaker provides a firm foundation for movies and music while the 2 front units are tuned specifically for the reproduction of the human voice. I had a demo at the company suite at CES, and the sound is very good and has more relief than regular LCD TV units. BeoVision 8 will be available in all Bang & Olufsen showrooms by February 2008. MSRP $3950.00. Techniical specifications in the full post
Technical specifications Designer: David Lewis Dimensions (w x h x d): 33.5 x 20.9 x 8.7"+ stand Weight: Approx. 45 lbs. Cabinet finish: Black/Silver Remote control: Beo4 included Power consumption: Typical 125 watt/stand-by 0.5 watts Picture HD-ready: Yes LCD: 32" 16:9 TFT LCD (Glare surface with low reflection coating) Resolution: 1366 x 768 Luminance of white (center of screen): Typical 500 cd/m2 Contrast ratio (center of screen):Typical 1200:1 Response time: Typical 6 msec. Viewing angle: Typical +/-88 degrees both vertical and horizontal Menu languages: English, Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Swedish IR control output: Built-in – supports two STB's or other external units (IR-blaster included)