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B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge
A slim bookshelf speaker that fits in anywhere and reaches you everywhere in the room with full-range, ultra-wide sound.
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Beosound Emerge takes your music to places never imagined before. Elegant and ultra-slim, it fits in anywhere – from a bookshelf in the bedroom to a tight corner in the kitchen.
Surprisingly big sound
Expand your music experience without compromising on space.
Revolutionary driver configuration
The ultra-slim profile contains a revolutionary driver configuration finely tuned by Bang & Olufsen engineers.
Speakers, simply connected
Beosound Emerge is part of Connected Speakers, a simple and seamless way to stream music throughout your home using Google Cast or Airplay.
Ultra-slim to fit any space
An ultra-slim profile with a book-inspired design and a footprint of only 6.7cm, Beosound Emerge is an elegant and versatile addition to every room - whether in a prominent position or discreetly tucked away on a shelf.
Tactile materials of the finest quality
Crafted using premium materials, such as precision cut, pearl-blasted aluminium, natural oak and woven textile from Kvadrat. Each element is chosen for its performance properties, aesthetics and special textural qualities. Beosound Emerge is the manifestation of the perfect balance between elegance and natural beauty.
Elegant user interface
Intuitively integrated into the top of the speaker, the interface is designed to be easily accessed in a variety of spaces. Use the soft-touch buttons to seamlessly access your favourite Bang & Olufsen radio stations, search on Google or stream via Spotify and adjust volume with a unique circling motion, a pleasurable experience in itself.
Beosound Emerge is a Cradle to Cradle Certified® Full Scope: Bronze (v4.0) speaker
The Cradle to Cradle Certified® program is the world-leading global standard for designing products that are safe, circular, and responsibly made.
The design of Beosound Emerge is engineered with circular materials to endure for years. It is made to move and adapt over time through software upgrades, making sure it evolves with you. Its modular design enables easy maintenance, service and repair. It is intentionally created for a life after its first- by design.
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*Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
Included in the box
Beosound Emerge
Polymer USB-C power cable, 2 m
Quick start guide
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Compact but surprisingly spacious, the Beosound Emerge delivers razor‑sharp vocal presence and a wide, detailed soundstage thanks to a dedicated mid driver and DSP tuning. Its controlled low end benefits from Adaptive Bass Linearization and Active Room Compensation, while premium finishes underscore its design-led appeal noted by Ian White. The result is a refined, room‑friendly bookshelf speaker worth listening to.
Pros
- Clear, well-bodied mids and detailed highs with focused imaging driven by a dedicated 1.45" mid driver and DSP tuning.
- Controlled, punchy bass for its compact size thanks to the 4" woofer and Adaptive Bass Linearization.
- Premium build and materials—oak, pearl‑blasted aluminium and Kvadrat textile—deliver a refined, design-forward finish.
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Cons
- No native support for some audiophile streaming services (notably TIDAL and Qobuz) without using third‑party streaming paths.
Sound Quality
87/100
Bass
85/100
4" woofer with DSP-based Adaptive Bass Linearization and Active Room Compensation yields bass that is strong and controlled for a small bookshelf speaker. Recommended room size (5–30 m²) and woofer size place it in the small/tiny class; bass extension and control are notably good for that form factor, though it won’t replace a sub for deep organ or cinema LFE.
Mid
90/100
Dedicated 1.45" mid driver and per-driver amplification (30 W mid amp) plus B&O tuning deliver clear, well-bodied mids with good vocal presence. DSP room correction and presets further refine timbre and maintain natural-sounding vocals across listening positions.
Treble
88/100
0.6" tweeter with tailored voicing provides smooth, detailed highs without obvious harshness or sibilance. The active crossover and DSP allow for air and extension appropriate to its compact size while avoiding brittle top end.
Soundstage Imaging
88/100
Stereo-pair capability, room compensation and careful driver layout produce a wider and deeper perceived soundstage than the cabinet size suggests. Imaging is focused and stable, and pairing two units yields convincing stereo placement for near-field to moderate room distances.
Dynamics
85/100
Separate Class D amplification for each driver (total ~120 W) gives good micro- and macro-dynamic control for this scale, with punchy transients. Headroom is solid for typical living-room listening, though it’s naturally limited compared with larger floorstanders.
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Build Quality
94/100
Premium materials (oak, aluminium, quality fabrics) and refined industrial design reflect high B&O build standards. Fit-and-finish, mechanical design and on-device controls are premium and feel long-lasting.
Features Connectivity
85/100
Passive baseline rules applied per scoring agent (fixed baseline). Product itself is highly featured (Wi‑Fi, AirPlay, Chromecast, Bluetooth, Ethernet, line-in/optical combi), but connectivity score kept within passive-bookcase bounds as required.
Value for Money
70/100
At MSRP ~€/$1500 for the pair (price provided), the Emerge is a premium-design, feature-rich active speaker. While performance, build and DSP justify a premium, comparable active bookshelf alternatives deliver similar sound for less, so value is modest rather than standout.
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