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Secondlife apparatuur – bang & olufsen m. Troelstra: te koop aangeboden: beosound a5 portable wifi speaker nordic weave (demo-model) de beosound a5 is een high-end draadloze luidspreker van b&

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Unknown condition makes the main question the benchmark: at €1,149, this sits above the usual new entry price I can identify for the standard finish, which launched at about €999, while the darker trim was €1,099. That makes the asking price feel ambitious for a used unit unless it includes extras or is effectively mint.

The appeal is real: it’s a premium portable with 360-degree sound, 280 watts of amplification, IP65 weather resistance, Wi‑Fi/AirPlay 2/Chromecast, and a battery designed for long sessions, so it’s more than a lifestyle piece. If the seller has the original charger, packaging, and the battery still holds up well, it’s a strong all-rounder—but at this price, you want a truly clean example and ideally some proof of light 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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