Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance
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Product Overview
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance is a high-end wireless speaker with a gorgeous cylindrical design, even though it is not a 360-degree (omni-directional) speaker (the logo should face towards the listener). Within this compact and elegant, B&O packs 7 drivers in a 3-way setup, with smart features to go.
Like other premium smart wireless speakers by B&O, the Beosound Balance comes with an elaborate microphone array that supports voice assistance as well as active room compensation / adjustment features, allowing the speaker to optimize its sound delivery in suboptimal listening environments.
The speaker has not only wireless connectivity but AUX-optical combo jack and dual Ethernet ports. These allow it to be a strong option for HD audio streaming from providers of your choice.
While the standard Natural and Black models use an oak base, B&O is happy to sell you a special version with Carrara marble base (for $500 extra).
The Beosound Balance is perhaps the most beautifully designed wireless home speaker on the market right now, though it targets Bang & Olufsen's unique clientele rather than diehard audiophiles.
A couple of comparable models in B&O's current lineup include the Beoplay A9. From competitors, the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo is perhaps the most analogous.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Beautiful design
- Excellent sound quality
- Great multi-room support
- Lots of smart assistant features
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found
External score 74%
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Decent battery life
- Big, finely balanced sound
- Easy to use app
- Alexa and Google Assistant support
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Some presets are confusing
- Not the widest of soundstages
- Design is a bit over-designed
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Specifications
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External Reviews
t3[1]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The B&O Beosound Balance is the best-sounding and best-looking smart speaker so far. It's also the largest, and the most expensive by a long way. We like how customisable the sound is, even if it's a bit confusing initially. It really lifts your tracks beyond what a smaller speaker can manage. However, it's not really a revelation for sound quality, and at this price, that's kind of what you're hoping for.
Pros
- Big, finely balanced sound
- Alexa and Google Assistant support
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Design is a bit over-designed
- Some presets are confusing
trustedreviews[2]
Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Beosound Balance uses beamforming technology to figure out where it's placed and adjust accordingly. The app is swift and responsive; it's UI clean and easy to live with. It can go pretty loud if you have a large space to fill, but for smaller rooms that’s not necessary. Bass performance is fine, if somewhat gentle rather than impactful and forceful.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Easy to use app
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Not the widest of soundstages
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