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The timeless Beosound A9 defines the trend of home culture

After 10 years of continuous improvement, the Bang & Olufsen A9 will usher in the fifth generation in March 2023, pushing the sound quality and connection stability to another level. On October 5, 2012, Bang & Olufsen launched the stunning BeoPlay A9 in New York, which was designed primarily for Airplay. The expected price at the time was £1,700. Bang & Olufsen says BeoPlay A9 will be like your favorite piece of furniture, a minimalist masterpiece that will look stunning in any room, filling your room with rich, spacious sound. If you want to hang it on the wall, it can be used in any place. Whether you press play or not, you can enjoy the beauty of every angle.

The A9 measures a whopping 700mm in diameter, is 908mm tall and weighs 14.7kg. There are three audio modes (wall, corner, and freestanding), and since the transformer is built in, all you have to do is plug in the power cord. Hidden along the top edge of the A9 is a tactile volume control that can be used by simply swiping your hand right or left. Back then, no one could have imagined that this would be your primary method of controlling volume, and it also paved a new path for the entire audio industry.

The Bang & Olufsen A9 looks rather like an elegant, well-crafted satellite dish, and despite the unique design, Bang & Olufsen has managed to cram in the A9 with the required equipment. Inside, you’ll find an 8-inch woofer powered by a 160-watt amplifier, along with two 3-inch midrange drivers and two 3/4-inch tweeters, each powered by a Class D 80-watt amplifier. That totals to an eye-popping 480W, and while wattage rarely tells the whole story, here they prove that cramming an entire sound system into the same space is feasible.


Many speakers designed to look like sculptures seem to me to be bad sculptures, or produce weird or bad sound; many great-sounding speakers have a powerful presence in a conference room. When I first saw the BeoPlay A9, the first thing that came to my mind was that the days of hidden speakers are coming.

"This is a way to make the speaker truly disappear. It is a work of art and a new cultural symbol." BeoPlay A9 can not only meet the sound quality needs of listening to music, but also add artistic elements to the home.

This is a device that can rival a Hi-Fi system, and if you want to bring good sound to a home that isn’t planning on joining the world of audiophile audio, the BeoPlay A9 is definitely a good choice.

Beosound A9 5th Gen is a powerful home speaker that produces sound of unparalleled richness and depth, delivering clarity and immersion that rivals a multi-speaker setup. Seven drivers (2 x 150W Class D tweeters, 2 x 200W Class D midrange drivers, 2 x 200W Class D full-range drivers, 1 x 400W Class D woofer) and a dedicated system create intimate, comfortable listening moments and a comprehensive sound experience. Beosound A9 features Active Room Compensation technology that scans the surrounding room and optimizes the sound based on your location, so you can enjoy high-quality sound at home. Connect to other compatible speakers using multi-room technology so you can sync your sound experience as you move from room to room. With Chromecast, Airplay 2 and Bluetooth built-in, you can also customise your listening experience using the Bang & Olufsen app.

Comparison in the field of integrated high-end speakers is a difficult task. There are few products on the market that can match the A9, and the Devialet may be one of the few contenders. Each brand brings something unique to the sound and aesthetic. Yet the A9 still stands alone, not just for how it performs, but for how it makes you feel — it’s a seamless part of your life, and its presence makes every moment better.

Deciding to invest in the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A9 (5th Gen) means a lot to those who are considering whether the A9 is worth the investment, because you’re not someone who decides to spend a fortune on speakers every day, so the answer depends on what you want from your audio equipment. If it's just sound, there are plenty of options. But if you’re looking for a product that goes beyond the ordinary and combines sound and design, the Beosound A9 is more than just a speaker. It is a living work of art, and from the moment it is turned on, the unexpected fusion of artistry, technology and pure acoustics transforms each note into an experience to be cherished, bringing a new culture into the home.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A9 5th Generation

Retail Price USD3,999



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