BeoVision 8: “entry level” LCD HDTV from Bang & Olufsen

[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)

Eliane Fiolet
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