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Te koop aangeboden: een prachtige set bang & olufsen beolab 5 mk3 luidsprekers, uitgevoerd in black / aluminium silver. Eén van de meest iconische en indrukwekkende speakers ooit gemaakt. Dit is a
BeoLab 5 MK3 sets are rare high-end active speakers from B&O's premium era, prized for their powered woofers, adaptive sound beams, and sleek design, but they rarely surface on the used market due to their original €20,000+ price tag. At €8,750, this listing feels ambitious—our database of 61 recent comparable B&O listings shows a median used price of €300 (25th percentile €149, 75th €728), suggesting this could be overpriced unless it's in pristine, fully original condition with all tech intact.
Before biting, verify the drivers and DSP electronics function fully—MK3s are prone to power supply failures and ice-powered amp issues after 10+ years. Insist on original remotes, ICEpower modules, floor stands if mentioned, and a demo with DEOX compression test tones to confirm no channel imbalance or dropout.
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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