Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1 portable wireless speaker

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

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Average:

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Bad:

4

Pros:

The distinctive design of the BeoSound 1 really is a showstopper. And its engineers' attention to design does transfer into the speaker's usability and functionality. The BeoSound 1 does a lot, and it's all easy enough to do, Setup is simple, and afterwar...

Cons:

While the build and usability of the BeoSound 1 are impressive, the audio quality of the speaker leaves a bit to be desired. The BeoSound 1 can be played loudly—louder than expected. One sign of a truly great speaker is that it retains clarity at high vol...

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Last revision on May 20, 2018

Reviewers Liked

The distinctive design of the BeoSound 1 really is a showstopper. And its engineers' attention to design does transfer into the speaker's usability and functionality. The BeoSound 1 does a lot, and it's all easy enough to do, Setup is simple, and afterwar

Reviewers Didn't Like

While the build and usability of the BeoSound 1 are impressive, the audio quality of the speaker leaves a bit to be desired. The BeoSound 1 can be played loudly—louder than expected. One sign of a truly great speaker is that it retains clarity at high vol

Expert reviews and ratings

Consumers who purchase Beosound 1 are not audio purists, neither are they loud music lovers. It is class they want and it is class that they will get. With the built-in battery, the Beosound 1 runs free from unsightly wires. Play at moderate levels, and...

By musicphotolife.com on March 03, 2017

Is ultra-modern, ultra-minimal design your idea of heaven? Then the BeoSound 1 is probably your perfect wireless speaker. For everyone else, there are better sounding alternatives that won't cost an absolute fortune. But that would be missing the...

By Stuff on December 28, 2016

This wireless speaker is drop-dead gorgeous, but it's too...

By Trusted Reviews on December 24, 2016

The whole point of a beautifully designed high-end wireless speaker such as the BeoSound 1 should be to stand out – visually and musically.And while this B&O speaker will certainly catch your eye, it leaves a lot to be desired when you start using your...

By What Hi-Fi? on December 08, 2016

This is normally the part where I agonise over whether a product is good value for money, whether it justifies a premium price or is better than its budget price tag might indicate. With the Beosound 1 such considerations are moot.A price tag of £995...

By Alphr on December 01, 2016

As an enthusiast-driven brand, Bang & Olufsen has exceedingly high design standards. Any product that comes off the line has to have that polished, modern B&O look—sleek aluminum, polished black control screens, striking shapes. Maintaining such...

By Wired on November 03, 2016

Is the BeoSound 1 cheap and cheerful? Well, if you are familiar with Bang and Olufsen you would not ask. True, it is not what you’d call a budget speaker. But, the build quality, style, and finish is also what you would expect from this price...

By gadgetynews.com on April 05, 2018

For those of us that have strong memories of times spent untangling speaker cables, Bluetooth speakers can seem like witchcraft. Plonk a pill-shaped box on your shelf, or hang it up in the kitchen, then zap your music to it with nothing more than a few...

By Alphr on July 31, 2017

Bang & Olufsen is one of the names in the audio world that you can always count on for quality, and multi-room audio is certainly not new to them either . Their BeoLink system has allowed for seamless wireless control over their multi-room products -...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on August 31, 2016

Before deciding on your perfect Bluetooth speaker, you need to consider a number of factors. Some of these will be obvious; some might only become clear after you've paid your cash and made the wrong decision. Our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers is...

By Alphr on December 15, 2015

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