Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd gen) – Portable Compact Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, Waterproof (IP67), C2C certified, up to 24 hours of playtime and 3 Microphones for clear voice calls - Honey Tone

I already have the earlier version of this (the 2nd gen) and didn't think this Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd gen) could be any better, but it really exceeded my expectations. The sound quality is incredible and the great bass blew me away. There are some things which are not worth scrimping on. Sound quality and superb design give lasting pleasure and you forget the price as soon as you open the (stunning) box. I chose the warm granite colour, you can't go wrong with that, it blends in with any decor and looks really cool. The exquisite design and sound quality make it worth every penny, and you get free updates on the software. Also, B&O customer service is outstanding - the best I've ever known.

I purchased this to replace my 7 year old Bose micro sound link. No regrets, astounding sound, perfect design, worth the expense and personifies ‘ you get what you pay for’.

Brilliant sound from a relatively petite device. Clear sound of a decent audio quality. Impressive bass from the downward firing speaker. Connects readily with my Samsung S25 and Sony Walkman. Smart appearance and very well made.

It's good! But 'Up to 24 hours play time' is absolute nonsense, do not expect anywhere remotely close to this.

Excellent sound. Separate drivers. Small form factor. Recommended A+++++

I got this specifically to pair it with a 2nd Gen in stereo mode. I set it up with the app as the primary device and then connected to a windows laptop via Bluetooth (connect to the primary device while the device is already paired to the 2nd Gen) and play music at house parties from Spotify and Tidal desktop sites. You can also plug it in to ensure battery is constantly charged since they do eat up a lot of juice when played at higher volumes. But the sound quality is pristine clarity with a nice low end bass rumble from the 3rd Gen kicking in to cover the 2nd Gen. The aesthetics of the setup is a looker. You may argue why not just get a single stereo speaker from JBL etc. but hey, this is my preference.

First and foremost the sound is wonderful. Instruments are reproduced with clarity and the whole soundstage feels rich and complete. However the ergonomics of this speaker have left me wondering what the designers were thinking of. There is white light at the top front which confirms that the unit has connected and another multi-coloured light at the USB C charging port at the lower rear that alerts you when the battery charge falls below 40%. There is nothing to indicate that the charge level is anywhere above 40%, you need to check the Bluetooth information on your phone/device. OK, B&O love minimalism. So why 2 lights when one multi coloured light would suffice? Then there are the six control buttons for power, volume, pairing, track skipping and call control. Well, there are no buttons, just six points around the smooth circumference of the speaker where you press (quite firmly ) to perform these functions. There are symbols to indicate where these points are but these recesses and symbols are totally smooth to the touch and cannot be found in the dark or by the visually impaired. I have used blind persons stick on pads to indicate where these these recesses are to be found. In this modern world of inclusion of the disabled I am amazed, indeed shocked, that B&O have not used even the slightest mark or indentation to indicate by touch where these recesses exist. And my stick on pads surely spoil the whole B&O design concept. Wonderful sound, rubbish ergonmics. I also have a Tribit which cost 17% of the price of the B&O. I have included a picture of the Tribit's buttons in contrast to the more expensive B&O.

Probably the best bluetooth speaker I have ever encountered.

Hoparlor super ama bass yuzunden kendi kendine masadan atladi. Altina bez koymak lazim

Mycket bra ljud. Solid kvalitet

Terrific sound

Everything's good.

El sonido muy bueno, la calidad de construcción excepcional combinado con el diseño que buscaba para integrar en la decoración de mi casa, merecen las 5 estrellas.