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B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90
Unprecedented power and acoustic performance. Forged from Scandinavian aluminium and oak, these high end floor standing speakers seamlessly adapt to your living space and music preferences. Experience the best sound, every time.
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Art meets innovation. Power meets precision.
Shaped to optimise performance, Beolab 90 has been carefully engineered for the best possible sound every time.
Crafted without compromise to ensure every material, seam and design choice as a foundation for acoustics.
Engineered to adapt to your space and listening preferences, Beolab 90 redefines what everyday excellence sounds like.
Intelligent stereo sound
Designed with intelligence and precision, this loudspeaker elevates the experience of sound within the home.
Creating a masterpiece
The main cabinet itself weighs 65 kg and is a solidly cast aluminium cabinet in which no less than 18 drivers pointing in different directions have been placed. The cabinet is then clad in an elastic and semi- transparent fabric that lets you have a glimpse of all the drivers.
Extremely complex aluminium cabinet
The main cabinet weighs 65 kg and is cast in solid aluminium, providing a rock-solid structure for holding the four woofers and the electronics.
Craftsmanship and quality
Every single Beolab 90 loudspeaker produced is meticulously tested in our custom-built anechoic chamber. Craft and quality are pivotal to the production of BeoLab 90.
Sculpted aluminium crowns
The crowns are crafted from solid aluminium rods, pulled, stretched, anodised, and polished to accentuate the unique suspension of the fabric covers.
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.
More than a century of magical moments
It all starts with Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen. They met in 1925, just after graduating. Little did they know, they’d go on to create iconic sound and vision products that would change the face of the next century.
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UNDER THE HOOD
Beolab 90 sports no less than 18 premium drivers, 14 channels of ICEpower amplifiers and 4 additional class D amplifiers. 8,200 total watts of musical power and precision – per unit.
Recommended Room Size
30-200 m² 300-2000 ft²
Speaker Configuration
Per Speaker: 7 x 1"" Scan-Speak Illuminator tweeter 7 x 4 ½"" Scan-Speak Illuminator mid-range 3 x 10"" Scan-Speak Discovery woofer 1 x 13"" Scan-Speak Revelator front woofer
Amplifier
Per Speaker: 7 x Bang & Olufsen ICEpower AM300-X for tweeter 7 x Bang & Olufsen ICEpower AM300-X for mid-range 3 x Heliox AM1000-1 for woofer 1 x Heliox AM1000-1 for front woofer
Frequency Range
<12 - >43.000 Hz
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) @1m
Per pair: 126 dB SPL
Bass Capability
Per pair: 118 dB SPL
Advanced Sound Features
Adaptive Bass Linearization
Advanced Active Room Compensation
Beam Direction Control (5 sides)
Beam Width Control
Thermal Protection
Designer
Noto GmbH
Materials
Aluminium Fabric Wood
Dimensions
73.5 W x 125.3 H x 74.7 D cm
Weight
Per Speaker: 137 kg
Power supply
100-240V 50/60Hz mains cable
Wireless Connections
Wireless Power Link (24bit/48kHz) WiSA (24bit/96kHz)
Physical Connections
Primary Speaker: 1 x RCA (L/R) 1 x MIC / IR 1 x Power Link (RJ45) 1 x S/P DIF (24 bit / 192 kHz) 1 x XLR (L/R) (fully balanced) 1 x Optical (24 bit / 96 kHz) 1 x USB-B (Audio) (24 bit / 192 kHz) 1 x USB-A 2 x Digital Power Link 1 x Digital Power Link / Ethernet 1 x Power
Secondary Speaker: 1 x USB-B (Audio) 1 x USB-A 3 x Digital Power Link 1 x Power
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Professional Reviews 93/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
94/100
Build Quality
95/100
Features Connectivity
98/100
Value for Money
66/100
BeoLab 90 is defined by its commanding low-frequency authority, driven by multiple large woofers and dedicated amplifiers, while its DSP-driven beam control and adaptive room compensation deliver startlingly precise imaging across big listening areas. With exhaustive I/O and high-resolution wireless options, it blends raw power, refined resolution and contemporary flexibility into an ultra-luxury speaker that rewards serious system investment.
Pros
Authoritative, deep bass and very high SPL capability from multiple large woofers paired with dedicated high-current amplification.
Exceptionally precise imaging and controllable directivity via Beam Direction/Beam Width control and Adaptive Room Compensation for stable staging across listening positions.
Class-leading connectivity and modern wireless options (WiSA, Wireless Power Link) plus extensive digital and balanced inputs for versatile system integration.
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Cons
Ultra-high MSRP positions the BeoLab 90 as a halo, limiting value for all but the most committed buyers.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100
Bass
94/100
Quad-large-woofer complement (3x10" Discovery + 1x13" Revelator per speaker), dedicated high-current amplifiers and <12 Hz extension indicate exceptional low-frequency authority and extension for large rooms. Score reflects near-reference bass extension, weight and control without in-room listening reports; reserved a point below top reference ceiling due to absence of independent listening reviews.
Mid
93/100
Seven 4.5" Scan-Speak Illuminator mid drivers per speaker with dedicated ICEpower amplification promise extraordinarily coherent, detailed and forward midrange. Score reflects expected timbral accuracy and crossover integration from the multi-driver design and active DSP but lacks corroborating critical listening excerpts.
Treble
93/100
Seven 1" Scan-Speak Illuminator tweeters and spec'd >43 kHz response indicate superb extension, air and resolution. DSP-driven beam control should prevent brightness on-axis while delivering detail; high score tempered slightly by the lack of external reviewer comments about top-end fineness.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Advanced Beam Direction and Beam Width control plus Active Room Compensation point to extraordinary control of image width, depth and stability across listening positions. The speaker’s steered-beam capability supports excellent layering and placement but external room tests are not available to fully confirm ultimate imaging limits.
Dynamics
94/100
Massive per-driver dedicated amplification (ICEpower and Heliox modules) and 126 dB SPL per pair capability imply powerful micro- and macro-dynamics with large headroom. Score assumes the electronics and DSP maintain transient control; absence of reviewer notes about 'running out of steam' supports a high mark.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
95/100
Heavy, high-end materials (aluminium, wood, fabric), 137 kg per speaker and designer Noto GmbH suggest exceptional cabinet engineering and finish. Internal amplification and bespoke driver sets support premium crossover and component quality; top-tier craftsmanship earns a near-maximum score.
Features Connectivity
98/100
Extensive I/O (XLR, USB-B, Optical, S/PDIF, Power Link), WiSA and Wireless Power Link, plus onboard adaptive bass linearization and advanced room compensation give class-leading feature depth. Score reflects a comprehensive modern active speaker connectivity and DSP feature set.
Value for Money
66/100
Technically outstanding but priced as a halo/ultra-high-end product (listed ~211,800), limiting value for most buyers; exceptional engineering but very narrow market and steep price-to-performance ratio compared with high-end peers.
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