Bang & Olufsen is the Rolls-Royce of the audio accessories world – time and again reinstating this fact with timeless creations. Incepted in a Danish farmhouse, B&O breaks the normal conventions in acoustics and sets the tone for product design trends, and their latest release lifts the bar a few decibels higher.
The Beosound A5 portable speaker crafted in collaboration with Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi has the definitive Scandinavian influence in two different finishes. Yes, that smooth Nordic Weave contrasted with the silver aluminum inserts, and the crisp Dark Oak complemented by an anthracite aluminum finish is meant to be admired in the grand outdoors or the warm corners of any modern home interior.
If you already mistook this one for the brand’s iconic Beolit 20 speaker, then you’re not alone. The sublime soft curves of the Beolit series manifest in the A5 with the use of natural materials built to last – wood and paper fiber just for the record. The portable Bluetooth speaker will survive a thunderstorm while camping with IP65 and dust proofing but don’t expect it to come out clean post a dunk in the swimming pool.
The speaker loaded with a four-way driver and four digital amplifiers, delivers a solid 280 Watts of power for an immersive dynamic 360-degree sound, something that’s beyond the capability of any other portable speaker, including the likes of the Sonos Move or Apple HomePod Mini.
For audiophiles who delve deep into the technical specifications, the Beosound A5 has a 5.25-inch woofer, two mid-range 2-inch drive units, and a three-quarter-inch tweeter. So, you’ll feel the punch even in the most expansive landscape like a meadow or hilltops. The top of the A5 doubles as a wireless charger for mobile devices and the 12 hours of playtime should have any outdoorsy fanatic covered for a day’s jive.
B&O has also got passionate music lovers covered with options like multiroom setup or pairing another A5 for an even more wide soundstage. Where this audio accessory sets itself apart from the rest is its modular nature making it future-proof. You can swap out the communication module with a new one, or even replace the exterior grille and the handle when you eventually get bored and desire to bring home a new one. B&O has plans to manufacture additional covers in a variety of materials and more color options for the ultimate customization.
We totally agree with the brand’s vice president of product marketing, Michael Henriksson who passionately deems the Beosound A5 as a modern high-end portable speaker fusing their “long-standing approach to timeless design” with a keen “vision on sound for the future.”
For those who resonate with the brand’s philosophy and have the money to buy one, the Beosound A5 portable Bluetooth speaker is up for grabs online or in official stores. The Dark Oak version is priced at approximately $1,149, while the Nordic Weave color will set you back $1,049.
