Just wanted to say I love the way the B&O look, but sad to say, I personally don't like the sound.
Case in point, a buddy of mine (who isn't much of an audiophile) is a an architect and he just loves the B&O design. He's been wanting to get a set for his living room. He auditioned a particular level model in Hong Kong and in HIS words, "tunog lata." However, he did admit that the more expensive models sounded much better.
I don't know, I guess it all comes down to preference again. But personally, I'd rather spend my money on something more audibly pleasing. Then again, others may buy the B&O to be used more as a conversation piece than as a sound system.