THE Danes have always known the heart of architectural purity. It comes from foresight of what the future would look like while maintaining the sublime simplicity of an article’s basic functions.
True to this philosophy is the BeoSound 9000, one of the most popular Bang & Olufsen (B&O) electronics products that has mesmerized every Philippine music lover.
It is a piece of consumer electronics that could very well have been taken from a Star Trek set. The BeoSound 9000 is a classic six-disc CD player that isn’t just a CD player: Exquisitely crafted and ingeniously designed, it is the music player that every audiophile with the financial chops and the impeccable style had to have—and did—in his home. So impeccable is this fusion of design, technology and function that it has not changed in the years since it was first released by B&O, sometime in the late ’90s.
Ready to push the envelope some more in the realm of home entertainment? Then consider as the centerpiece nothing less than B&O’s BeoVision 4.
A behemoth with its screen going from 85 or 103 inches, the BeoVision 4’s plasma panel only dispenses pictures in full HD whether connected to a cable or satellite TV system, video player, video recorder or digital camera. With VisionClear technology, this TV adjusts to any source and never fails to deliver the sharpest details, the brightest colors and the smoothest movements on-screen. It is also equipped with an Automatic Picture Control Sensor that helps it adapt to any environment, guaranteeing the best viewing experience no matter the amount of ambient light in the room.
The best thing about the BeoVision 4, however, is its Automatic Color Management system, B&O’s remedy to plasma TV “aging.” After every 100 hours of use, a robotic built-in camera checks the screen and adjusts the television’s color balance accordingly. With this, picture quality is easily maintained.
B&O also explores a whole new dimension in TV viewing as it introduces 3D technology in the BeoVision 4. This being the brand’s first foray into the 3D market, it is nothing short of impressive with the system delivering a 3D film in full high-definition.
All it takes is its special active shutter glasses synchronized with the B&O TV via infrared. Now, the future of entertainment can be found not only in theaters but also through BeoVision 4.
All of these stunning features are punctuated by its equally stunning design. The brushed aluminum and diamond-cut joints go beautifully with the triangular BeoLab 10 speaker, forming a visual whole that is distinctly B&O. At the touch of the Beo6 Remote Control, a unique motorized floor stand elevates the screen for the best viewing position, tilting it according to the viewer’s preference. The BeoLab 10 loudspeaker, which disperses sound at a 180-degree angle with the patented B&O Acoustic Lens Technology, is conveniently placed front and center for optimal sound.
When in standby, the same stand conceals all of the BeoVision 4’s integrated applications as it sits mere inches above the floor, reducing its prominence in the room. The whole process in itself counts as entertainment! Those who do not wish to avail of this motorized stand can choose a screen-only wall-mounted solution.
With BeoVision 4, once again the Danes have pushed the bar in terms of personal entertainment systems. It would hardly surprise us if most if not all follow B&O’s lead to heighten the home-theater experience.
