Bang & Olufsen drops HD DVD support after Warner decision - Blu-ray Forum

Rich Peterson · 01-09-2008, 03:01 PM

I reported this in AVS but thought you all would be interested. See this post.

The Don · 01-09-2008, 03:02 PM

who?

spicynacho · 01-09-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

who?

B & O is an uber-expensive boutique brand.

JackStraw · 01-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Sounds more devastating than the Warner news.

Luis_A51 · 01-09-2008, 03:04 PM

B&O make really expensive audio equipment. Although the vibe i get is that its expensive because of the looks, not the sound quality.

An extremely minor event, but a good one nonetheless. Anyone dumping HDDVD is good.

T-Town Oil · 01-09-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

who?

really?

Bourne1 · 01-09-2008, 03:04 PM

Seems like they have been dropping a lot lately. Their store closed at a very upscale mall by my house. they have been at the Somerset Collection for over 15 years I think. I like to believe they are over-priced and there are a lot better products out there. One thing I did like from them was the long slim shaped house phone that was $2 grand. I wanted it because it looked nice and just to say "yea, I have a $2000.00 phone for my house".

stockstar1138 · 01-09-2008, 03:05 PM

not big news, but certainly good news.

JTK · 01-09-2008, 03:06 PM

LOL! Not like your typical HD-DVD zealot "It's cheaper so it's better" was ever going to buy Bang and O' anyways.

Blu Titan · 01-09-2008, 03:07 PM

Insignificant, but always nice to read about "HD DVD getting dropped by somebody".

JTK · 01-09-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueNeon

Insignificant, but always nice to read about "HD DVD getting dropped by somebody".

It's yet another small indicator of an overall domino effect that HD-DVD zealots are still in grand denial about.

tiger roach · 01-09-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

LOL! Not like your typical HD-DVD zealot "It's cheaper so it's better" was ever going to buy Bang and O' anyways.

Heh heh - good point.

Every supporter that pulls out though brings us one day closer to toshiba throwing in the towel and letting us get on with more important matters, like watching movies.

Blu Titan · 01-09-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

It's yet another small indicator of an overall domino effect that HD-DVD zealots are still in grand denial about.

I fully agree JTK, the sooner, the more, the better.

DJeffries · 01-09-2008, 03:10 PM

Didn't know they were dabbling in HDM. Should be a interesting looking player.

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 01-09-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

Heh heh - good point.

Every supporter that pulls out though brings us one day closer to toshiba throwing in the towel and letting us get on with more important matters, like watching movies.

And don't forget, this is both Bang AND Olufsen.

HDJK · 01-09-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

And don't forget, this is both Bang AND Olufsen.

Rich Peterson · 01-09-2008, 03:20 PM

For those unfamiliar with B&O, they do both very high end audio and very high end video, concentrating on highly unusual designs. They are actually a pretty big company world-wide (I don't have the figures handy but it's surprising how much they sell at the prices they ask.) This is probably more relevent for AVS readers, though.

Check out this link to see what one of their DVD players look like.

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 01-09-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HDJK

I was afarid no one would see that was a joke.

haushausman · 01-09-2008, 03:24 PM

An HD DVD B&O player would have been an oxymoron anyways

Dragonraine · 01-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Never heard of them, but hey its another addition right?

01-09-2008, 03:01 PM	#1
Rich Peterson Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:St. Paul, MN	Bang & Olufsen drops HD DVD support after Warner decision I reported this in AVS but thought you all would be interested. See this post.

01-09-2008, 03:20 PM	#17
Rich Peterson Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:St. Paul, MN	For those unfamiliar with B&O, they do both very high end audio and very high end video, concentrating on highly unusual designs. They are actually a pretty big company world-wide (I don't have the figures handy but it's surprising how much they sell at the prices they ask.) This is probably more relevent for AVS readers, though. Check out this link to see what one of their DVD players look like. Last edited by Rich Peterson; 01-09-2008 at 03:25 PM.

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01-09-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	who?

01-09-2008, 03:03 PM	#4
JackStraw Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007	Sounds more devastating than the Warner news.

01-09-2008, 03:04 PM	#5
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	B&O make really expensive audio equipment. Although the vibe i get is that its expensive because of the looks, not the sound quality. An extremely minor event, but a good one nonetheless. Anyone dumping HDDVD is good.

01-09-2008, 03:04 PM	#7
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Seems like they have been dropping a lot lately. Their store closed at a very upscale mall by my house. they have been at the Somerset Collection for over 15 years I think. I like to believe they are over-priced and there are a lot better products out there. One thing I did like from them was the long slim shaped house phone that was $2 grand. I wanted it because it looked nice and just to say "yea, I have a $2000.00 phone for my house".

01-09-2008, 03:05 PM	#8
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	not big news, but certainly good news.

01-09-2008, 03:06 PM	#9
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	LOL! Not like your typical HD-DVD zealot "It's cheaper so it's better" was ever going to buy Bang and O' anyways.

01-09-2008, 03:07 PM	#10
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Insignificant, but always nice to read about "HD DVD getting dropped by somebody".

01-09-2008, 03:10 PM	#14
DJeffries Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:The middle of nowhereland Blu-ray collection:673	Didn't know they were dabbling in HDM. Should be a interesting looking player.

01-09-2008, 03:24 PM	#19
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	An HD DVD B&O player would have been an oxymoron anyways

01-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#20
Dragonraine Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Never heard of them, but hey its another addition right?

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