The New Beosound A5 Portable Speaker from Bang & Olufsen Is Touted as Being High-End and Luxurious

Bang & Olufsen launches the premium, retro-styled Beosound A5 portable speaker in China (Image credit- Gizmochina.com)

Bang & Olufsen is known for putting luxury-minded interpretations on popular electronics, and the company just released a portable speaker that is both aesthetically pleasing and quite useful. Because the Beosound A5 was developed in conjunction with the renowned furniture designer GamFratesi, you can be sure that this product is of the highest quality. The structure is made up of aluminum, wood, and paper fiber, all of which come together to form a genuinely breathtaking work of art that ought to improve any living area. What's the catch? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Image credit- Lifewire[/caption] Welcome one of these stunningly beautiful miniatures into your home will set you back a minimum of $1,100. Nobody has ever suggested that art is inexpensive. This speaker is offered in a variety of colors and designs, each of which makes use of the materials in a distinctive way. For example, the Nordic Weave (light brown) option comes with a top and bottom made of aluminum as well as a handle made of light oak. The Black Anthracite (black) option includes a handle made of dark oak and a speaker cover of the same color, both of which match. Despite the high-end nature of the materials used, Bang & Olufsen claims that the speakers are dust-proof and waterproof; nonetheless, given the expense of the product, we would advise exercising caution while taking it outside. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="2000"] Image credit- Engadget[/caption] This is much more than a simple work of art. Since it is also a speaker, let's discuss its technical specifications. According to the manufacturer, this is the most powerful portable speaker they have ever produced. It features a four-driver configuration that is capable of producing 280 watts of unadulterated sonic bliss. Also read: For Just $34, You Can Get This Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker That amount of power is sufficient to supply sound in a 360-degree direction to even more expansive living areas. In addition, the A5 features a woofer of 5.25 inches, a pair of mid-range drivers measuring 2 inches, a tweeter measuring 0.75 inches, and beamforming audio technology to further enhance the user's sense of immersion. Clearly, this is a wireless speaker that supports Bluetooth connections for a variety of services, including AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect, amongst others.