B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge cover
B&O Beosound Edge cover — sculptural bass and playful controls
The Beosound Edge cover turns Bang & Olufsen's engineering theatre into a statement speaker: a patented Active Bass Port, an aluminium touch ring and a roll-to-volume motion control make the Edge as much an interactive object as a loudspeaker. In a hands-on demo What Hi-Fi? noted it made an immediate impression on a busy showfloor.
Sonically the Edge leans into authoritative low end: the active port design increases bass energy as you push volume, delivering impactful yet composed LF. Mids are clear and forward, with vocals described as starkly present, while the multiple drivers and Class D amplification spread a convincing, room-filling soundstage. Dynamics remain controlled even at louder levels, showing good headroom for a single-box design.
Build and finish are unmistakably B&O: refined materials, an illuminated aluminium touch surface and clever mechanical details that suit desk, floor or wall placement. This is ideal for listeners who want a showpiece speaker with punchy low end and tactile controls.
Value-wise it sits at the premium end—the demo impressed, but the product is explicitly called expensive by reviewers, so it best fits buyers prioritising design and engineering as much as sound.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
92/100
Build Quality
93/100
Features Connectivity
86/100
Value for Money
68/100
Pros
Powerful, well-controlled bass thanks to the patented Active Bass Port that increases LF output as volume rises.
Clear, forward midrange and strong vocal clarity that helps the speaker deliver a convincing, room-filling presentation.
Innovative, high-quality design with tactile controls (illuminated aluminium touch ring and roll-to-volume motion) and flexible placement options.
Impressive dynamics and composure at louder levels—remains controlled and impactful during demanding passages.
Cons
Positioned at a premium price point; reviewer flagged the product as expensive.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100
Bass
94/100
Dual large 10in bass drivers with a patented Active Bass Port delivered clearly abundant low end in the demo; reviewers reported 'bass in no short supply' and effective port action that increases bass at higher levels. Strong low-frequency authority for its driver size, and remained controlled during louder passages.
Mid
91/100
Reviewers noted 'stark clarity of the vocals' and clear, room-filling sound; midrange presentation appears very clean and forward. Caveat: short demo only, reviewer requested longer controlled listening for bolder claims.
Treble
90/100
Three-quarter-inch tweeters per side and cited clarity imply good extension and refinement without reported harshness. No reviewer complaints of brightness in the available excerpts.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
The speaker 'effortlessly spread the sound around the booth' and produced a room-filling presence during the IFA demo, suggesting wide, convincing imaging and good dispersion. Imaging comments are based on show-floor demo context.
Dynamics
92/100
Managed to 'stay composed at louder volumes' and the active bass-port behaviour gave impactful, controlled LF output when pushed, indicating strong micro/macro dynamics and headroom for a single-box design.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
B&O's 'interesting aesthetic and engineering design', aluminium touch surface and patented mechanical bass port point to high-quality engineering and finishes. The demo references Class D amplification and thoughtful mechanical features.
Features Connectivity
86/100
Unique physical controls (roll/push to change volume), illuminated touch surface, and multiple placement options (desk, floor, wall) are strong usability features. No detailed connectivity list in the review, but control/placement innovation lifts the score.
Value for Money
68/100
Reviewer explicitly flagged the product as 'Expensive.' Given B&O positioning and that single review commentary, value is judged below neutral despite strong performance.
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Manufacturer's Description — B&O-Bang & Olufsen
Beosound Edge is a versatile speaker, and the additional fabric covers allow you customize your speaker with different fabric covers.
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