A spectrum in sound

Bang & Olufsen products are always intended to stand out from the crowd. We do that by including the designer in the process as much as possible, never accepting second best in terms of their aesthetic vision or compromising when it comes to sound quality.

That’s why, while working with acclaimed Danish industrial designer Cecilie Manz on this new, limited-edition version of her iconic Beosound A1 speaker, we decided to introduce a revolutionary new technique to the colouring process.

‘In a subtle way, the design of this special edition tells you a lot: where it comes from, who made it… and simply that it is made to be used,’ says Cecilie. In other words, alongside the distinctive design language and understanding of materials, there is a strong sense of tactility to the product: as a portable speaker it is intended to be picked up and handled – and to feel reassuring in the hand.

‘The speaker is designed to be clear and uncomplicated,’ Cecilie continues. ‘Functionality and aesthetics are the main ingredients.’

And, more than this – there is a genuine alchemy in the manufacture of each unique speaker. The research and design team at Factory 5 worked closely with Cecilie in exploring how the various senses – the touch, sound and look of the speaker – can best be combined and accentuated. And while our experts are meticulous in their approach, they all speak of something else when explaining the end result: magic.

‘The attention to detail they pay to their products is like no other audio brand out there,’ enthuses Cecilie – and this special edition exemplifies that.