Bang & Olufsen pronounces future-proof Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 audio system

Bang & Olufsen has introduced new and extra future-proof variations of its Beosound A9 and Beosound 2 audio system.

The primary Beosound A9 launched method again in 2012, with a memorably fashionable free-standing round design from Oivind Slaatto. We reviewed it again within the day, and located it to be fairly darned spectacular.

B&O’s new fifth technology mannequin retains the traditional look of the speaker, however provides within the firm’s newest Mozart software program to make it future-proof. The speaker now include a replaceable module, which is “frontloaded with sufficient processing energy to obtain software program updates and options for a few years to come back”.

The thought is that when these inside elements do grow to be out of date, the module can merely be swapped out for a extra updated model. Different enhancements embody a brand new trio of finishes: Black Anthracite, Gold Tone and Pure Aluminum.

The Beosound 2 is the third technology of the corporate’s compact multi-room speaker, which initially launched again in 2016. Just like the Beosound A9 (fifth Gen), the Beosound 2 (third Gen) seems to be loads like the unique, with a well-known high-grade aluminium conical design that appears prefer it might have come straight from the Dying Star.

Like its massive brother, the important thing enhancements with the brand new Beosound 2 are inside. As soon as once more, B&O has applied its Mozart modular software program system, which may see its key internals swapped out in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later when requirements of efficiency and connectivity have sufficiently superior.

There’s a brand new Black Anthracite end to accompany the traditional Gold Tone and Pure, too.

Extra consequentially, Bang & Olufsen has improved the Beosound 2’s consumer interface, whereas Lively Room Compensation permits the speaker to detect its place within the room and distribute its sound accordingly. It’s a function that makes it higher outfitted to fend off cheaper rivals just like the Sonos Period 100 and the Apple HomePod.

Pricing for the Beosound A9 (fifth Gen) begins at £2,899 / €3,299 / $3,699, and can be on sale in-store and on-line from March. The Beosound 2 third Gen begins at £2,649 / €2,999 / $3,199, and can be occurring sale in April.