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Secondlife apparatuur – bang & olufsen m. Troelstra: te koop aangeboden: beolab 8 silver / oak (demo) let op! Opzoek naar andere kleuren, fronten of mogelijkheden. Stuur ons een bericht. Bang &

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This is a fair ask, slightly above the current used market rather than a bargain. At €5,999, it sits above the €5,391 75th percentile and roughly €734 over the €5,265 median, so I’d read it as ambitious but not outlandish for a desirable pair in clean shape.

The upside here is that these are well-regarded, modern active speakers: compact, room-friendly, and strong on ease of placement, control, and polished sound quality for the size. If the set is complete and genuinely tidy, the value is in getting a recent-generation B&O system without the usual vintage headaches; I’d just want to see what’s included and confirm there are no missing accessories or setup issues before paying at this level.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen was founded on November 17, 1925, in Struer, Denmark, by engineers Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen. The company began in the attic of the Olufsen family manor, Quistrup, where the founders developed The Eliminator—a revolutionary device that allowed radios to operate from mains electricity rather than batteries. This innovation established B&O as a forward-thinking manufacturer and set the tone for nearly a century of technological advancement rooted in Danish design principles.

The brand is primarily known for premium audio and home entertainment systems, including high-fidelity receivers, radiograms, cassette recorders, and contemporary loudspeakers. B&O pioneered several category firsts: the world's first button-operated receiver in the 1930s and Europe's first cassette recorder, the Beocord-84U, in the 1950s. Today, the company manufactures integrated audio systems, wireless speakers, and headphones that blend acoustic engineering with sculptural industrial design.

Bang & Olufsen occupies the luxury segment of the audio market, positioned as a premium lifestyle brand rather than a specialist audiophile manufacturer. The company's reputation rests on its distinctive philosophy of merging form and function—treating audio equipment as crafted objects designed to enhance living spaces aesthetically. Recognized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and maintained as a visionary enterprise for over a century, B&O appeals to discerning consumers who value Scandinavian design sensibility alongside sonic performance.

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