Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers are resolutely high-end products, whether in the quality of their finishes or their performance. They are therefore logically sold at a higher price than average, except for the Beosound A1 which is currently on sale. At Amazon, the Danish manufacturer’s most compact speaker also becomes the most affordable with a price that drops from 299 euros to 199 euros.
Bang & Olufsen is a Danish brand renowned for offering audio equipment built with noble, and even luxurious, materials. For its Beosound range, the manufacturer instead designs robust, waterproof and durable models, ready for days by the pool or hikes in the mountains, but without departing from the luxurious aspect that characterizes the rest of its catalog. These speakers are expensive, but right now the Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is marked down by 33%.
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) in brief
- A speaker designed with noble materials and IP67
- Connected function with built-in Alexa
- 60 W RMS power and 360° sound
- An announced autonomy of 18 hours
Instead of the usual 299 euros, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is now available on sale for 199 euros at Amazon.
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A compact speaker to take everywhere with you
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is one of the Danish manufacturer’s most compact speakers. It takes the form of a small pebble with an anodized aluminum grid, a base with a silicone coating and a water-repellent leather strap. The finishes are perfect, this speaker is easily transportable despite a weight of 558 g and its IP67 certification promises resistance to water and dust. Even though the Beosound A1 is designed for outdoor adventures, Bang & Olufsen couldn’t help but give it a luxurious look as its signature.
The edge accommodates six touch controls, on the one hand, it couldn’t be simpler, but on the other hand, these slightly too discreet controls cannot be used blindly. Additionally, none of them allow you to navigate between tracks. In terms of autonomy, Bang & Olufsen communicates a huge duration of 18 hours and it is surely possible to squeeze in a few extra hours with a volume of less than 50%. For a full recharge, it takes approximately 3 hours.
An excellent size/power ratio!
Compact Bluetooth speakers are not known for their sound quality, but the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 manages to surprise in that regard. It has a single two-way speaker delivering a power of 60 W RMS. The sound is clear, balanced and the bass does not lack depth, even at high volume, distortions are very little heard. Finally, the particular design of this speaker allows it to broadcast omnidirectional sound, so there is no loss depending on where you place yourself in relation to it.
As for the wireless connection, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 is compatible with Bluetooth 5.1 which is functional over a range of around ten meters. It is also multipoint, which allows the speaker to be connected to two devices simultaneously. Finally, the Beosound A1 has three microphones to make a hands-free call. The Alexa voice assistant is also there to adjust the volume or pause music by voice, without having to look for touch controls.
In order to compare the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) with other products in the same category, we invite you now to consult our guide to the best portable Bluetooth speakers of the moment.
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