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Beoplay a9 zeer bijzondere, draadloze luidspreker. Mk1 uitvoering (geschikt voor airplay / niet geschikt voor multiroom). Oorspronkelijke nieuwprijs, eur 2.200 Summa455 prijs, eur 1.150 Winkel, parker

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Timing matters a bit here because the A9 is a mature, long-running design rather than a fast-refresh product, so value is mostly about condition, finish, and whether it’s the version you want. At €1,150, this sits below the €1,365 median and inside the lower half of the recent market, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy rather than a steal, especially with the 25th percentile at €888 and the 75th at €1,927.

That’s still a very appealing entry for a speaker that’s prized for its room-filling scale, easy placement, and furniture-grade presence. The upside is strongest if it’s clean, fully working, and comes with the proper stand/legs and control gear; if so, this is the kind of listing that rewards a buyer who wants design and performance in one piece. I’d only press for more detail if the finish is tired, accessories are missing, or the unit has seen heavy use.

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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