B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2
Built around B&O's Acoustic Lens, the Beosound 2 delivers truly immersive, 360-degree sound with precise imaging and room-aware balance thanks to Acoustic Lens Technology and Active Room Compensation. ecoustics and Best of High End praise its solid aluminium craft and punchy low end, while modern streaming and stereo pairing complete a luxurious, room-filling package.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
70/100
Pros
Exceptional aluminium build and designer finish delivering confident cabinet control and premium fit-and-finish.
Expansive, accurate 360° soundstage and imaging enabled by Acoustic Lens Technology and Active Room Compensation.
Punchy, well-controlled bass and strong dynamics for its size thanks to dedicated woofer amplification and Adaptive Bass Linearization.
Modern streaming and multiroom features—AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect—and easy stereo pairing for scalable setups.
Cons
High, premium pricing and limited-edition options temper its value-for-money relative to competitors.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
Bass
87/100
5.25" woofer with substantial amplifier allocation (two 30W channels) and Adaptive Bass Linearization; for a speaker with a mid-sized driver the specs imply strong low-frequency output and control, so rated excellent-for-size.
Mid
90/100
Dual 2" mid drivers and dedicated amplification (2 x 15W) plus B&O tuning point to clear, well-bodied mids and strong vocal presence; spec-driven assessment assumes refined midrange performance.
Treble
89/100
¾" tweeter with dedicated amp (15W) and Acoustic Lens Technology suggests extended, refined highs without harshness; score reflects likely high resolution and controlled treble.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Acoustic Lens Technology and explicit 360°/room-facing design plus stated room coverage (10–60 m²) point to wide, cohesive sound dispersion and strong imaging for a single-column speaker.
Dynamics
88/100
Total system power (~105 W) with dedicated amp channels for driver groups implies good micro- and macro-dynamic capability and headroom for typical listening levels in medium rooms.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
Premium materials (aluminium, designer pedigree) and solid industrial design combined with 4+ kg construction indicate high craftsmanship and cabinet control expected of B&O.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive-baseline applied per scoring rules (single-post passive bookshelf baseline). Product is actually active/wireless, but connectivity score fixed to passive baseline for this evaluation.
Value for Money
70/100
At the reported price (~4000), this speaker commands a premium; excellent performance and build justify some of the cost, but value is restrained by the high price relative to peer passive bookshelf/stand speakers.
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Specifications
- Recommended Room Size
- 10-60 m² 100-600 ft²
- Speaker Configuration
- 1 x ¾" tweeter 2 x 2" mid-range 1 x 5 ¼" woofer
- Amplifier
- 1 x 15 W class D for tweeter 2 x 15 W class D for mid-range 2 x 30 W class D for woofer Total: 105 W
- Frequency Range
- 33 - 23.400 Hz.
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) @1m
- 94 dB SPL
- Bass Capability
- 84 dB SPL
- Stereo Pairing
- Pair two Beosound 2 3rd Gen to enjoy a stereo listening experience.
- Advanced Sound Features
- Active Room Compensation Acoustic Lens Technology Adaptive Bass Linearization Thermal Protection
- Customizable Sound EQ
- Presets available and fully customisable through the Bang & Olufsen App
- Designer
- David Lewis Designer - Torsten Valeur
- Materials
- Aluminium Polymer
- Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) (cm)
- 20 W x 43.1 H x 20 D cm
- Weight
- 4.1 kg
- Power consumption
- Typical 15 W Standby: 4,5 W
- Power supply
- Power supply built-in Power cable
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Codecs
- Android: SBC iOS: SBC, AAC
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi/WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz)
- Streaming services
- Apple AirPlay Spotify Connect Google Cast TIDAL Connect B&O Radio Deezer QPlay 2.0
- Beolink Multiroom
- Seamlessly connect multiple Bang & Olufsen speakers to expand your music experience.
- Beolink Surround
- Connect your speakers to a Beosound soundbar or Beovision to enjoy a true surround sound experience. *Beosound Premiere and Beosound/Beovision Theatre only.
- Wireless Connections
- Digital Power Link (up to 24 bit / 48 kHz)
- Physical Connections
- 1 x Ethernet 1 x Line-in via USB-C 1 x Power
- Remote controls
- Bang & Olufsen App Beoremote One BT Beoremote Halo
- On-Device Controls
- Yes
Manufacturer's Description — B&O-Bang & Olufsen
Captivating no matter where you place it, this powerful home speaker sounds as beautiful as it looks.
Beosound 2 delivers stellar and truly powerful sound performance. Applying our Acoustic Lens Technology into the conical speaker body creates a 360-degree sound experience.
Designed for flexibility
Beosound 2 is delivering the morning news from the kitchen table or playing discreetly from the living room floor. With its clean lines and small footprint, it has an adaptable design that fits in everywhere in your home.
Wherever you place the speaker, it gives a standout performance. No muddiness. No fuzziness. Just pure, clean sound. As the artist intended.
Aluminium built for superior sound
Crafted in high-grade aluminium with incredible attention to detail. But our material choice go well beyond aesthetics. It also provides superior acoustic properties thanks to its material stiffness and seamless surfaces that eliminate any distortion of your sound.
Active Room Compensation
Beosound 2 works out where it is in the room to give you perfect playback, every time. Ensuring bass is never too overpowering or weak. Wherever you place it, it gives a standout performance. No muddiness. No fuzziness. Just pure, clean sound. As the artist intended.
Intuitive controls that respond to you
Beosound 2 has a built-in proximity sensor that makes the control panel light up when your hand is hovering over the controls. The top of the speaker works as a minimalistic control panel. Simply tap one of the four favourite buttons to start one of your preferred radio stations or playlists, turn the wheel to adjust the volume and tap on one of the arrows to change tracks.
Included in the box
Beosound 2 3rd Gen.
Mains cable, 1.8 m (EU & US) / 3 m (CN)
Quick Start Guide
USB-C to AUX adapter
Recommended Room Size
10-60 m² 100-600 ft²
Speaker Configuration
1 x ¾" tweeter 2 x 2" mid-range 1 x 5 ¼" woofer
Amplifier
1 x 15 W class D for tweeter 2 x 15 W class D for mid-range 2 x 30 W class D for woofer
Total: 105 W
Frequency Range
33 - 23.400 Hz.
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) @1m
94 dB SPL
Bass Capability
84 dB SPL
Stereo Pairing
Pair two Beosound 2 3rd Gen to enjoy a stereo listening experience.
Advanced Sound Features
Active Room Compensation Acoustic Lens Technology Adaptive Bass Linearization Thermal Protection
Customizable Sound EQ
Presets available and fully customisable through the Bang & Olufsen App
Designer
David Lewis Designer - Torsten Valeur
Materials
Aluminium Polymer
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) (cm)
20 W x 43.1 H x 20 D cm
Weight
4.1 kg
Power consumption
Typical 15 W Standby: 4,5 W
Power supply
Power supply built-in Power cable
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Codecs
Android: SBC iOS: SBC, AAC
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi/WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz)
Streaming services
Apple AirPlay Spotify Connect Google Cast TIDAL Connect B&O Radio Deezer QPlay 2.0
Beolink Multiroom
Seamlessly connect multiple Bang & Olufsen speakers to expand your music experience.
Beolink Surround
Connect your speakers to a Beosound soundbar or Beovision to enjoy a true surround sound experience. *Beosound Premiere and Beosound/Beovision Theatre only.
Wireless Connections
Digital Power Link (up to 24 bit / 48 kHz)
Physical Connections
1 x Ethernet 1 x Line-in via USB-C 1 x Power
Remote controls
Bang & Olufsen App Beoremote One BT Beoremote Halo
On-Device Controls
Yes
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