B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beolab 19
The Beolab 19 brings deep, controlled bass to design-led systems, pairing dual 8-inch woofers with 320 watts of Class D power. Adaptive Bass Linearization and placement tuning promise composed low-end performance, while WiSA, Wireless Power Link and RCA inputs make this sculptural subwoofer exceptionally flexible. Its premium aluminium finish and confident output suit rooms where impact and integration matter equally.
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Sound Quality
87/100
Integration
82/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
90/100
Value for Money
68/100
Pros
Dual 8-inch woofers and 320W of Class D amplification provide the foundation for powerful, controlled low-frequency output.
WiSA, Wireless Power Link, Power Link and RCA connections support both wireless B&O systems and conventional wired setups.
Acoustic Placement Settings and Adaptive Bass Linearization offer useful tools for tailoring bass response to the room.
Cons
Its premium pricing limits its value appeal compared with less design-focused active subwoofers.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
Bass
88/100
Dual 8" woofers with 2 x 160 W Class D amplification and a claimed 98 dB SPL indicate strong, controlled low-frequency output for a compact active sub. DSP features like Adaptive Bass Linearization and Acoustic Placement Settings suggest measured tuning and extension control. No independent listening measurements or reviewer outcomes were provided, so this score is an informed inference from the specifications rather than verified listening evidence.
Dynamics
86/100
Two 8" woofers each driven by 160 W Class D amps imply solid transient control and headroom for a compact unit, pointing to good macro and micro-dynamics potential. Thermal protection and DSP help preserve headroom under demanding passages. Absence of measurement or reviewer descriptions of slam/headroom means this remains a specification-driven assessment.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Integration
82/100
The unit offers Acoustic Balance Principle, Acoustic Placement Settings and DSP controls that are explicitly designed to aid blending with speakers. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration. Without reviewer outcome language (e.g., 'disappears with mains' or 'seamless blend') this score is cautious and based on available integration tools rather than documented integration performance.
Build Quality
92/100
Aluminium construction, designer pedigree (Jacob Wagner) and a 13.7 kg chassis per speaker signal premium fit-and-finish and sturdy cabinet engineering typical of B&O products. Materials and design cues strongly support a high build-quality score even in the absence of teardown or long-term durability reports.
Features Connectivity
90/100
Comprehensive connectivity: Wireless Power Link (24/48), WiSA (24/96), Power Link (RJ45) and RCA inputs give flexible integration into both modern wireless setups and legacy systems. DSP features (Acoustic Placement, Adaptive Bass Linearization) add usability for placement and tuning. These are robust connectivity and feature sets for a high-end active low-frequency unit.
Value for Money
68/100
At the listed price (4750.0) this is a high-end, premium-priced product. Build, design and connectivity partly justify the premium, but without reviewer consensus calling it an outstanding value or 'best in class' the score is tempered; the asking price limits broad value appeal.
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Specifications
- Recommended Room Size
- 15-60 m² 150-600 ft²
- Speaker Configuration
- Per Speaker: 2 x 8" woofers
- Amplifier
- Per Speaker: 2 x 160 watt class D woofer
- Bass Capability
- Per Speaker: 98 dB SPL
- Advanced Sound Features
- Acoustic Balance Principle Acoustic Placement Settings Adaptive Bass Linearization Thermal Protection
- Designer
- Jacob Wagner
- Materials
- Aluminium Plastic
- Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
- 34.8 W x 33.4 H x 29.3 D cm
- Weight
- Per Speaker: 13.7 kg
- Power supply
- 100-240V 50/60Hz mains cable
- Wireless Connections
- Wireless Power Link (24bit/48kHz) WiSA (24bit/96kHz)
- Physical Connections
- Per Speaker: 1 x Power Link (RJ45) 1 x RCA (L/R) 1 x Power
Manufacturer's Description — B&O-Bang & Olufsen
High-end wireless subwoofer bringing powerful bass and a unique sculptural design to your living room.
Effortlessly connect your Bang & Olufsen speakers to any TV withBeoconnect Core
Meaningful innovations
Our technological breakthroughs never seek technology as an end. Adaptive Bass Linearisation delivers great bass from small speakers by harnessing surplus capacity in the amplifier and driver unit. We extend a speaker’s bass output far beyond what it would normally produce and automatically adjust it for excessive peaks.
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Accurate wireless sound
You can place Beolab 19 anywhere you want. The subwoofer is equipped with the innovative wireless WiSA technology that brings unprecedented levels of stability and precision to your home audio setup and seamlessly connects with all WiSA-compliant speakers and TVs.
Surprising symmetry
Where most other subwoofers are designed with unpleasing aesthetics, Beolab 19 brings its own distinctive style to your surroundings. The geometric form and solid aluminium exterior produce a sculptural character, true to its forceful nature.
Reach peak performance
Add extra depth and uncover new details in films and music with this progressive subwoofer. It’s not just the distinctive design that gives Beolab 19 its impact. Every technical detail is engineered to capture the precise emotions in even the lowest frequencies.
Acoustic Balance
Unlike traditional subwoofers, BeoLab 19 remains incredibly still by balancing the vibrations of the two speakers drivers to cancel each other out.
Recommended Room Size
15-60 m² 150-600 ft²
Speaker Configuration
Per Speaker: 2 x 8" woofers
Amplifier
Per Speaker: 2 x 160 watt class D woofer
Bass Capability
Per Speaker: 98 dB SPL
Advanced Sound Features
Acoustic Balance Principle Acoustic Placement Settings Adaptive Bass Linearization Thermal Protection
Designer
Jacob Wagner
Materials
Aluminium Plastic
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
34.8 W x 33.4 H x 29.3 D cm
Weight
Per Speaker: 13.7 kg
Power supply
100-240V 50/60Hz mains cable
Wireless Connections
Wireless Power Link (24bit/48kHz) WiSA (24bit/96kHz)
Physical Connections
Per Speaker: 1 x Power Link (RJ45) 1 x RCA (L/R) 1 x Power
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