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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
62 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3.8 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • look great and protect against moisture
  • companion app comes with customizable EQ presets
  • sound profile is better-balanced and can produce a more extended low-bass

Cons

  • support any voice assistants
  • proximity sensors buried all around the speaker
  • it s positioning makes it almost invisible

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 71 W

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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2

Pros

  • look great and protect against moisture
  • companion app comes with customizable EQ presets
  • sound profile is better-balanced and can produce a more extended low-bass
  • better-balanced sound profile and offers outstanding voice assistant support
  • a spacious and wide-sounding soundstage
  • It can also be paired to two devices at once
  • great directivity
  • resulting in an open and spacious-sounding
  • Moderate volumes are great for critical listening
  • noticeably improved performance over affordable brands
  • exquisitely designed--and expensively priced--audio

Cons

  • support any voice assistants
  • proximity sensors buried all around the speaker
  • it s positioning makes it almost invisible
  • the sound was uncomfortably loud
  • small pointed plastic lens
  • you re missing out on the subtle nuances of the sound
  • programs confusing and instead went with Windows Media Player 10
  • side buttons skipped tracks and the up/down buttons moved through folders
  • horribly confusing user interface
  • sky-high price tag
  • 1GB SD card cost a bit less than $100

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 - Technical Overview

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IconWeight
4100 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
RMS71.0 W
Supported formats
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height16.97 in
Width7.87 in
Depth7.87 in
Weight144.62 oz
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Features
Radio receiveryes
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
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Design
Colour of product
  • Aluminium
  • Brass
  • Bronze
  • Gold
  • Grey
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Connectivity
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
Bluetooth version4.2
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
DLNAyes
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Power
Electric (not USB)yes

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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.0
Based on 7 reviews
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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Best B&O speakers 2021: portable, hi-fi and wireless
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whathifi
Published: 09.02.2021
Best B&O speakers 2021: portable, hi-fi and wireless
5.0

The cream of Bang & Olufsen's crop

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CNET
Published: 10.03.2005
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2

This exorbitantly priced MP3 player should do more than just sound fantastic.

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Hands on: B&O Beosound 1 & 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 03.09.2018
Hands on: B&O Beosound 1 & 2 review

Premium speakers with Google's smarts

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 11.06.2021
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Review
3.2

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is a small and well-built portable Bluetooth speaker with a built-in carrying strap and removable carabiner hook to help with...

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 review: Dalek-shaped delight
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The Verge
Published: 13.10.2017
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 review: Dalek-shaped delight
3.8

A 360-degree speaker that’s determined to exterminate boredom in your home

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Review - Nerd Techy
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 08.03.2017
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Review - Nerd Techy

When new technology hits the market, it usually replaces the old. USB 3.0 replaced USB 2.0. 4G replaced 3G. The first WiFi cards replaced Ethernet. Wireless speakers are the exception. A Bluetooth speaker doesn’t replace your wired home stereo. It might be cheaper, easier to use, and more portable than your home system. But the sound quality just doesn’t compare. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. With that mindset, the Beosound 2 might not make much sense. It’s much larger than most portable speakers, significantly more expensive,

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level review: a perfectly flawed speaker
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WIRED UK
Published: 11.02.2021
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level review: a perfectly flawed speaker

Is B&O’s new £1,099 wireless speaker a luxurious folly? Oh yes

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