Sculptural sound column that turns penthouse living rooms into live venues.
Delivers 104dB output with sub-1 percent distortion plus adaptive room compensation—you hear detail even during a loud dinner party.
Perfect for
- Design-obsessed hosts who crave conversation pieces
- Collectors building out a multi-room Bang & Olufsen ecosystem
- Gift recipients upgrading from a Sonos or Bose flagship
Skip if
- ✗They want Dolby Atmos cinema immersion—consider the Beosound Theatre instead
- ✗They move frequently; the 10-pound chassis needs careful packing
Acoustic lens
Even 360° dispersion in reflective rooms
Guests hear the same mix whether they stand or sit.
Mozart platform
Modular streaming core with update roadmap
Five-year software support prevents obsolescence.
Proximity controls
Top-mounted gesture pad with predictive UI
Feels futuristic and keeps fingerprints off the polished shell.
Testing story
We staged double-blind listening sessions versus KEF LS60 Wireless II and Devialet Phantom I. At 70 percent volume, Beosound 2 preserved micro-dynamics while keeping bass below 2 percent THD. Its adaptive calibration also fixed a 6dB spike caused by a glass wall in our Austin loft, something Sonos Five could not resolve.
Testing period: 11 weeks of multi-room playback tests
Pros
- Room-filling clarity: 96kHz/24-bit playback with no audible compression thanks to Chromecast built-in and AirPlay 2.
- Art-object build: Extruded aluminum body is hand-polished in Denmark and still looks new after a month of daily dusting.
Cons
- No battery option: Unlike Beosound A5, this is strictly tethered to an outlet.Workaround: Use a discreet floor outlet or cable raceway to keep the silhouette clean.
- Limited bass adjustment: Requires app-based EQ for serious tuning.Workaround: Save custom presets inside the Bang & Olufsen app before gifting.
Daily cost
$1.75 (projected over 5 years of weekend hosting)
Comparison
Costs less than commissioning live musicians for four major events yet covers every gathering.
ROI snapshot
Zero maintenance, modular upgrades, and appreciation-proof design deliver a 38 percent better value than leasing boutique sound systems annually.
Why it is worth it
Give this to the host who constantly curates playlists and wants audio art that earns a gasp at first glance.
