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B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28
Wall mounted. Floor-standing. It’s your choice. Slim, iconic wireless stereo speakers that enhance every space with hi-res sound. Designed with the future in mind.
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Studio-grade listening
Don't be fooled by the looks. Press play and move through huge stereo soundscapes with Beolab 28. Years of acoustic excellence have led to this moment: hear every boom, breath and beat with a new level of clarity and depth. And when it comes to bass, it hits. Hard. Studio-grade quality, cinema-level goosebumps. Learn more about our home theatre systems
Cinematic sound
Movie time? Plant a pair in front to soak in soaring stereo, or sit them behind your couch for spine-tingling surround sound. They even work in symphony with other Bang & Olufsen speakers and televisions. That's the magic of Beolab 28 – made to make you feel like you're really there.
Adaptive sound
Make the moment yours with Beolab 28's adaptable directional sound. For one-on-one sessions with your favourite artists, you can narrow the wood covers to create the ultimate listening sweetspot. For movie nights or dinner parties, open wide to fill your room with sound that captivates everyone.
Active room compensation
Beolab 28 makes the most of its surroundings, adjusting the low end with active room compensation so the bass never underdelivers. They adapt wherever you place them – to make any room a sound studio, or a movie theatre. No corner or position too tight. Just perfect playback every time.
A long line of design
Inside Denmark's Factory 5, Beolab 28 is born. Each aluminium piece is milled by metalworking maestros. Every speaker is wrapped in tactile fabric designed for acoustics. Then the final touch: oak from suppliers we’ve worked with for decades. Almost a century of knowledge goes into the craft – so you know that for years to come, it will still be standing tall.
Makes itself at home
Beolab 28 is the definition of versatile elegance. Just as at home on the wall or the floor, the sleek silhoutte delivers sculptural beauty and sweeping cinematic sound – from anywhere in the room.
Wireless connectivity
Connect wirelessly, stream instantly and play it all. Designed to pair with classic products as well as future platforms, Beolab 28 works seamlessly with Airplay, Google Cast and Beolink. Each speaker also has an intuitive UI on top, so control is always at your fingertips.
Three decades of craft
In 1986, we reinvented the active loudspeaker. We've been making improvements ever since. Now, Beolab 28 combines the pedigree of its past with features of the future. Acoustic power and unrivalled fidelity. This is what 35 years of innovation sounds like.
Compose your own
Your speaker speaks volumes about who you are. Want smoked oak on the covers? Or a vibrant colour fabric? Our digital Composer lets you visualise every angle and switch colours in a beat. With each option carefully selected by master crafters and artists.
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Beolab 28 marries visceral, room-filling bass with superb micro- and macrodynamics, delivering a fluid, detailed midrange and refined treble. Its DSP — Active Room Compensation and Beam Width Control — tailors directivity for sweet-spot or social listening, while a replaceable streaming module and wide connectivity keep the system future-ready and beautifully finished.
Pros
- Exceptionally dynamic performance with superb micro- and macrodynamics that scale effortlessly from pianissimo to fortissimo.
- Natural, three-dimensional midrange that renders vocals and acoustic instruments with convincing timbre and fine microdetail.
- Powerful DSP toolkit and flexible directivity — Active Room Compensation and Beam Width Control improve bass control and let you switch between focused sweet‑spot and wide, social listening.
- Premium materials and mechanical design (the signature opening 'curtains') underline exceptional build quality and craftsmanship.
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Cons
- Lowest bass can sound thuddy or a bit boom-prone in difficult rooms; ARC helps but may not fully remove standing‑wave artifacts.
- Luxury pricing positions these as a premium lifestyle choice rather than the best value compared with component systems.
Sound Quality
94/100
Bass
94/100
Reviewers describe palpable, room-filling bass from the integrated 6.5" down-firing woofer and note low extension to about 27 Hz; ARC improves control though standing-room modes can make the lowest notes thuddy in some rooms. Ecoustics states the woofer has large excursion and can fill larger rooms without a sub; SoundStage praised power but noted room-dependent ‘thuddy’ artifacts that ARC largely mitigates.
Mid
95/100
Multiple reviewers praise natural, well-embodied vocal timbres and coherent presentation through the crossover. SoundStage highlighted voices as 'fully realized' and 'no coloration', while Ecoustics calls out clear midrange even at loud levels.
Treble
93/100
Treble is described as detailed and refined with good sparkle and no splashiness; cymbals and piano transients were metallic but never strident. Both reviews note precise, dynamic treble aided by the dedicated tweeter and driver layout.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
Imaging and front-to-back layering are called excellent with precise instrument placement; Beam Width Control adds useful on-the-fly directivity shaping. SoundStage noted a deep, high soundstage (albeit largely confined between/behind the speakers), while Ecoustics emphasises narrow/wide modes for placement flexibility.
Dynamics
95/100
Reviewers repeatedly praised micro- and macrodynamics and effortless scaling from pianissimo to fortissimo. SoundStage described dynamics as 'superb' and noted no congestion at high levels; specified per-speaker Class D power and high peak capability support this performance.
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Build Quality
96/100
Materials, design and finish receive strong praise: anodized aluminium, inspected wooden covers and high craftsmanship from B&O's factory. Reviewers call the speakers 'drop-dead gorgeous' and note durable construction and premium fit-and-finish.
Features Connectivity
98/100
Extensive modern connectivity and DSP: AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, WiSA/Powerlink, replaceable streaming module, Beam Width Control and app controllable ARC/eq. Reviewers highlight the removable/upgradeable streaming board and comprehensive I/O including Ethernet, Power Link and digital inputs.
Value for Money
75/100
High-end pricing ($14.7k–$20k/pair depending on finish) places these among luxury speakers; reviewers note excellent performance and design but acknowledge the steep cost relative to many reference systems. SoundStage calls out potential value objections, while also suggesting the speakers' overall offering justifies the price for buyers prioritizing integrated active design and aesthetics.
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