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Old 02-01-2009, 11:32 PM   #1
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Bristol 2009
Hi

Is there a show in Bristol this year & is it worth a visit?
 
Old 03-01-2009, 3:15 PM   #2
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Re: Bristol 2009
there is indeed it runs from the 20th to the 22nd of February

dont know much about it but check out

www.bristolshow.co.uk for more information
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Is there a show in Bristol this year & is it worth a visit?
If your more into your Hi-Fi than home cinema (going on the two previous years) then yes
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
It's usually a good mix of both HiFi and Home Cinema and you also have most of the big names in attendance. I would say that over the years having been to almost all the UK shows, Bristol is the best mixture of both and it is also one which has a freindly atmosphere and very few tyre kickers. You are likely to meet some pretty well versed enthusiasts. Plus AVForums will also be there again this year with our usual stand and of course reports from the showfloor on new tech etc.

If you go, remember to drop in on the stand and say hello!
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
What day is anybody planning on going on? With no skiing for me this year (), I may look at going on the Friday if it's quieter than the weekend.

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What day is anybody planning on going on? With no skiing for me this year (), I may look at going on the Friday if it's quieter than the weekend.

Russell
Although there is no trade day any more, you will find that Friday is when you get lots of the trade attending. Getting in early is the best bet and going all the way to the top floor and working down will give you the best chance of seeing things before the crowds reach you (as most start on the ground floor).
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
I quite fancy coming along to this. Friday sounds good.
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
Enjoyed last years event so I'll try to get there for Saturday.
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
I'll be going again this year, but I have "orders" from SWMBO not to buy anything after coming home with an Onkyo 875 last year.

We'll see though, quite fancy a dedicated Blu-Ray player.
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
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If your more into your Hi-Fi than home cinema (going on the two previous years) then yes
Are you going Rob ?
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
I will be there on the Saturday and Sunday, you really need at least two days to see everything.
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
Stuart, your coming with me remember.... you WILL be buying something

Im going with a open mind
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
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Stuart, your coming with me remember.... you WILL be buying something

Im going with a open mind
If we can stop at Ikea on the way back I can get my new A/V Units.
 
Old 13-01-2009, 3:35 PM   #14
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Re: Bristol 2009
Bristol Marriot Hotel... Not sure of dates but I've been advised by an offical Wharfedale Retailer that Wharfedale are going to announce the release dates for the upcoming diamond 10 Range of speakers.

I'll have to postpone my upgrades untill then me thinks.
 
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What day is anybody planning on going on?
Sunday, but don't tell everyone else
 
Old 14-01-2009, 7:50 PM   #16
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Are you going Rob ?
More than likely , father in law is a massive music buff (dedicated room and all that )

You ? ... forget that I've just seen your last post
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Old 19-01-2009, 11:58 AM   #17
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Re: Bristol 2009
For all the latest info visit the website:

Sound & Vision - The Bristol Show - Home
 
Old 19-01-2009, 1:28 PM   #18
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Re: Bristol 2009
Hi All,

Looks like the HDTV scene is very thin on the ground - only JVC (not exactly exciting products at CES 2009), Loewe (rich boys toys) and Pioneer (who imho, will not be showing or saying anything new). No Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Philips etc. From the way things stand at the moment, it is more of a HiFi only show as opposed to a real sound & vision show!

Suave!
 
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Looks like the HDTV scene is very thin on the ground - only JVC (not exactly exciting products at CES 2009), Loewe (rich boys toys) and Pioneer (who imho, will not be showing or saying anything new). No Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Philips etc. From the way things stand at the moment, it is more of a HiFi only show as opposed to a real sound & vision show!
What do you think the audio side of AV will be using as displays then
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
We're trying hard to get something new for people to see in the display department. No promises, though.
 
Old 21-01-2009, 2:52 AM   #21
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What do you think the audio side of AV will be using as displays then
Hi,

Yeah, at least someone is bothering!

Suave!
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
Is there going to be a 360/PS3 challenge this year in the AVforums corner ?

cough ..obversely i only ask to see if there is a chance to win the kids something
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Old 23-01-2009, 6:13 PM   #23
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Re: Bristol 2009
was i the only one who felt that last year when Stuart shook your hand and asked what your user name was as soon as i mentioned mine the grip got a lot tighter and a small grimace went across his face
 
Old 26-01-2009, 8:39 PM   #24
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Re: Bristol 2009
360 miles away but ill ask the missis could make a weekend of it
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
300yards away from it. I'll be going on the Friday straight from work (or maybe instead off (
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
Maybe a stupid question?? Would love to go - coming from bournemouth by car - is there plenty of parking there?? Park and ride??

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Re: Bristol 2009
Its less than 10 mins walk from Temple Meads railway station.
 
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Maybe a stupid question?? Would love to go - coming from bournemouth by car - is there plenty of parking there?? Park and ride??

Karl
There's a multi storey car park right next to the event, there is a new multi storey car park serving Cabot Circus shopping centre about 2minutes walk away and usually for the weekned of the show they also run an out of town Park and Ride scheme from the University West of England campus in Filton which is about 5mins from the M4/M5 interchange.

So plenty of options regarding transport.
 
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There's a multi storey car park right next to the event, there is a new multi storey car park serving Cabot Circus shopping centre about 2minutes walk away and usually for the weekned of the show they also run an out of town Park and Ride scheme from the University West of England campus in Filton which is about 5mins from the M4/M5 interchange.

So plenty of options regarding transport.

No Park and Ride this year apparently, which I thing is a shame - this is from the Bristol show website -

• Car Parking- the development includes a 2500 space secure car park, removing the need for the Park & Ride scheme and easing any previous parking problems.
 
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Re: Bristol 2009
Might pop along this year and show my face seeing as I live in Bristol now
 
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