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Oct 26

Bang & Olufsen introduces BeoVision 11 Smart TV

Danish audio visual maestros Bang & Olufsen has come up with their very first foray into the Smart TV arena – with the introduction of the BeoVision 11. Arriving in US showrooms later this month, the BeoVision 11 is said to set new standards in the marketplace that boasts of promises to deliver rich sound, design perfection, full connectivity and best-in-class video experience. The BeoVision 11 is said to come with an all-in-one entertainment and information hub, resulting in a signature balance of form, function and technology.

The BeoVision 11 was conceived in order to deliver the entire family with a comprehensive array of up-to-date digital entertainment, where there would be no compromise of timeless aesthetics, intuitive controls and high-quality sound. Your ears will definitely need no convincing that the BeoVision 11 is a top notch piece of home entertainment, boasting half a dozen speakers within the BeoVision 11′s slim interior, where each of them is powered by a dedicated 32-watt ICEpower amplifier. These amplifiers have enclosures that are supported with rubber bushings in order to remove vibrations in the rest of the TV.

Apart from that, there is also a powerful new digital signal-processing algorithm that makes sure everything remains the working in tandem at clockwork, allowing it to switch seamlessly between dedicated sound modes whenever it detects music, sports, drama, or even movies. This ends up as an impressive, clear sound experience, which is something that one would not normally find from a flat-screen TV. The BeoVision 11 comes with a full digital surround sound decoder module, where it can deliver up to a dozen audio channels using Bang & Olufsen’s TrueImage processor.

An all-new video engine inside the BeoVision 11 will drive the 240Hz LED-based LCD display alongside its glare polarizer in either 2D or 3D. There is a two-sided LED backlight that boasts of 1.5 D local dimming in order to significantly improve contrast in 2D viewing. Digital noise and motion blur are also reduced by a radical margin, revealing a stunningly natural picture regardless of the circumstance.

If you are interested, you will be able to pick up the BeoVision 11 in 40″, 46″ and 55″ screen sizes, where it will retail from $5,995 onwards from this month at authorized Bang & Olufsen stores.

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[ Bang & Olufsen introduces BeoVision 11 Smart TV copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Oct 04

BeoPlay A9 active speaker system announced

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B&O PLAY has just announced their newest active speaker system to hit the audiophile market, and we are referring to the BeoPlay A9 here which will integrate an all-star line-up of dedicated components while carrying the signature provocative design that is often associated with Bang & Olufsen’s name. The BeoPlay A9 was specially concocted to deliver a complete sound solution which is easy to listen to, without being an eyesore in your living room (or wherever you decide to place it). Just what will the BeoPlay A9 come with?

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By Ubergizmo. Related articles: B&O PLAY launches BeoPlay A3, iPad Sound System – Hands On, Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5 digital music system demo,

Oct 04

B&O Play’s BeoPlay A9 wireless speaker gets your classy party jumping for a cool $2,699 (eyes-on)

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B&O Play is at it again for the younger crowd with money to burn. With a TV, a hybrid iPad dock, an iPad friendly speaker system and a portable speaker already under its belt, Bang & Olufsen’s spin-off brand is ready to really get the festivities going with its new BeoPlay A9. Starting at cool $2,799, this ~~satellite dish~~ circular eye-catcher also doubles as a full-on 2.1 speaker system. Simply put, we’d describe its looks as a super-sized half of the BeoPlay A8 speaker dock. We’d guess the A9 stands at roughly three feet tall (legs mounted) and three feet wide based on our quick in-person look. Behind its fabric grill you’ll find a duo of three-quarter-inch tweeters and a pair of three-inch mid-range drivers, all of which get their power from independent 80-watt digital amps. Of course, the A9 brings the rumble as well, featuring an 8-inch “bass unit” that gets double the wattage of its drivers. Notably, AirPlay & DLNA are baked right in, ensuring you’ll have access to WiFi streaming across whichever platforms you prefer.

You won’t find any physical controls, but on the top-edge of its backside you’ll notice a status light and a power button, both separated by a long touch-sensitive strip that lets you adjusts the volume, or mute it completely. Below that, a pop-off cap hides a USB port for docking and charging devices and a 3.5mm jack if wireless isn’t an option, but it’s also where an admittedly unsightly power cord plugs in as well. As you can see in the photo, the A9 can be supported by a trio of wooden legs, however, it can also be wall-mounted or hung from a ceiling like the BeoPlay V1 TV — thankfully, it features three DSP presets to cope with however you’d decide to place it. As you might imagine, it’s also incredibly loud — just a duo of A9s were being used as the sound system at the large Penthouse party we were in. As such, it wasn’t an ideal environment to comment much further on its audio performance.

If it’s up your alley, expect the system to hit B&O and select Apple stores near the end of November, with your choice of a black, red, silver, green or white grill, and wooden legs in beech, oak or teak — all of which can be purchased separately. For now, you can get your own eyes-on with it in the gallery below.

Gallery: B&O Play A9 wireless speaker system (eyes-on)