February 01, 2012
The BeoLit 12 is the latest offering from Bang and Olufsen. Pop on down to our showroom to listen to the awsome sound quality that this portable solution packs. Bring along your iPod and just see how easily you can stream your music through this fantastic little sound system.
January 21, 2012
Dawsons have submitted their entries for this years CEDIA awards. In total, eight applications were submitted and we're hopeful that we will make the short lists with most of them. We'll keep informed on their progress.
December 07, 2011
Late Night Christmas Shopping Thursday 8th, 15th & 22nd December - Until 8pm
We would love you to come and join us for a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie and Festive Cheer!
At Bang & Olufsen of Bournemouth we will be opening exclusively to you during Late Night Christmas Shopping at Westbourne. We will be featuring our Ex-Display Products and Pre-owned items at exceptional prices so be sure to pay us a visit - you may see something you like at a very special price...
Don't forget our TV trade-in offer and our BeoSound 5 with Loudspeaker offer where you could be eligible for up to £1,000 off!
If you are would like more information please give either Abi or Jim a call on 01202 752000 or email us: bournemouth@bang-olufsen.co.uk
December 01, 2011
The LaunchPort System
LaunchPort is a revolutionary a way to mount and charge your iPad, virtually anywhere. The LaunchPort system consists of a PowerShuttle and any number of Stations. A PowerShuttle is a sleeve-style case that fits onto your iPad. A Station is the mount and charging unit that interacts with a PowerShuttle. A system requires a PowerShuttle and a Station.
LaunchPort uses induction which means as soon as a PowerShuttle mounted to a Station, charging begins immediately- without a 30-pin cable or conductive elements. Magnets are used to mount and affix your iPad in its PowerShuttle to a Station. The tabletop BaseStation only uses some of the magnets in the LaunchPort system, making it easier to grab and go. The WallStation uses all magnets in the system for secure and safe mounting. The magnets are located on the PowerShuttle case which means you can also mount it to any metallic surface like a refrigerator or work bench.
LaunchPort changes how you can use your iPad in your home.
Pop into the showroom and see it for yourself!
November 23, 2011
It’s easy to get started with a Linn system because it works with the products you already use every day. You’ll get better sound from your existing audio sources and you’ll be able to control your Linn using the mobile devices you already own. From storage to control, from movies to games, Linn make sure your systems will work with what you’ve already got. And what you’ll have next year.
If you would like to see the benefits of a Linn system, come and see it for yourselves. We have Linn's Majik DSM and Isobarik Floor standing loud speakers in our demonstration room ready for you to listen to.
The Linn Majik DSM allows you to browse your music library, create playlists and adjust volume using your preferred desktop or mobile device, with control apps available for Windows, Mac, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android. Connect your Blu-ray / DVD player or games console and get better soundtracks and special effects. Stream any audio from your computer and your favourite online music services will come to life.
Linn's Majik Isobarik floor-standing loudspeakers have an impressive dynamic range and deep bass extension. Majik Isobarik uses twin bass drivers, hidden within the cabinet base and working in tandem to generate greater levels of bass, with less distortion and increased levels of control and clarity. Available in a range of beautifully crafted real wood finishes, with high gloss and custom colour options, the classic understated styling of Majik Isobarik will enhance any living space.
November 10, 2011
The HDMI/digital difference debate rumbles wearily on.
A recent review on Channel 4's 'The Gadget Show' claimed that expensive cables are a waste of money and that a £6 cable will give you the same viewing experience. However, what their test did not show was that simple things like interference from other electrical goods (amplifiers, Feeview & Sky decoders etc.) and the distance the signal needs to travel can both effect the signal quality.
We asked 'The Chord Company' - manufacturers of high quality AV cables - to comment on this debate and this was their response:
“The Chord Company has a simple philosophy. If you can’t make something better, don’t make it. So when we first started looking at HDMI cables the aim was simple - Can we improve on the performance of a standard HDMI cable?
We’d been doing a lot of work in relation to high frequency interference and its effect on accurate signal transfer. This didn’t just apply to analogue cables but had proved critical in producing high performance digital cables. We knew that conductor material was crucial and that silver plated conductors, combined with a low density insulation, performed extremely well. We also knew that the gauge of the conductor was critical and that heavier gauge conductors produced a better performance. Finally, we knew that effective high frequency shielding was absolutely vital to maintaining an accurate signal. So we took all these components and applied them to our HDMI cable designs. The results were both easy to see and easy to hear as well.
Chord HDMI cables play a vital role in any decent home cinema system. The Chord Active HDMI took the design a step further and features a very high frequency interference filter. The filter was designed to improve picture quality and worked extremely well but what really surprised us was the improvement the filter made to sound quality. A Chord Active HDMI, fitted between a player and receiver, can dramatically improve the audio performance of the system. There is nothing magical about the design of the Chord HDMI. We simply took technology that we knew improved the performance of both digital and analogue cable and applied it to HDMI cables.
Whatever is said about HDMI cables, we believe that you should reserve judgement until you have tried a Chord HDMI cable. The difference is clear! “
Nigel Finn (Director and cable design guru)
November 04, 2011
Our new demo room is starting to take shape. We have just installed Meridian's latest DSP3300 along with two pairs of DSP3200's (Piano finish Black and White). The new DSW Subwoofer has just arrived in stock today and will be on display in the next few days.
November 03, 2011
This November JVC will be introducing the world’s first HD upconverting home theatre projectors that display 2D HD content with full 4K precision. They feature JVC’s new e-shift technology capable of projecting images four times that of full HD. The upconverting technology is available in two of three new 3D-ready projectors that boast a wide range of advancements, including higher native contrast than previous models.
The new projectors are the DLA-X90R, DLA-X70R and DLA-X30. JVC’s 4K e-shift technology is featured in the top two models, while all three new projectors offer other advancements that JVC promise will boost picture quality, improve 3D performance and enhance functionality.
July 14, 2011
From the kitchen to the driveway – no matter where you are within your home’s wireless range, you can be in full control with your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. It connects seamlessly to your Master Link Gateway to control not only your Bang & Olufsen televisions and music system, but also your entire home automation system – lighting, windows and doors, curtains and much more. BeoLink puts all this power right in your pocket.
May 23, 2011
This morning Dawsons became the first dealer on the South coast to take delivery of Bang and Olufsen's Beovision 4-85. This giant, full HD screen with 3D capabilities will be on display in our showroom later this week.
The BeoVision 4 85-inch plasma TV is the latest member of Bang & Olufsen’s home cinema family and the first Full HD screen with 3D. It incorporates state-of-the-art performance within audio, video, magical moving mechanics and intelligent home integration, all completely controlled by the Beo6 remote control.
With the launch of the BeoVision 4 85-inch TV, Bang & Olufsen keeps their promise: to provide the best picture experience of any plasma screen. Not only does the BeoVision 4-85 plasma panel qualify as ‘Full HD’, which means razor sharp details, rich, lifelike colours and smooth movement of objects on the screen; it is also Bang & Olufsen’s first TV concept that includes 3D technology using active shutter glasses. In addition, with the help of Automatic Colour Management to counter the effects of age, it delivers exceptional picture quality, ensuring the same high level of performance year after year.
