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Secondlife apparatuur – bang & olufsen m. Troelstra: te koop aangeboden: beosound a9 5th gen centennial edition – 100 jaar bang & olufsen de beosound a9 5th gen combineert tijdloos deens desig
This is firmly a buyer’s market at this asking level, and this one looks ambitious. At €3,600, it sits well above the recent used median of €1,145 and even beyond the €1,572 75th percentile, so the price is asking a lot unless there’s something exceptional behind it.
That said, the A9 has real appeal: it’s a statement piece with excellent room-filling sound, strong bass for its size, and the kind of industrial design that still stands out in a living space. It makes most sense if the finish is desirable, the cosmetic condition is truly excellent, and it comes complete with the right stand, power setup, and controls. At this price, a buyer should want proof of premium condition and originality.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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