The B&O Beosound A1 ranks #10 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.
Brand: B&O
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#10 B&O Beosound A1: $200 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, ranked lower, rated 4.1/5.
Pros: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen. Measured bass extension of 50Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not stereo. Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels. Discontinued.
Related speakers: B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen, B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen.
How it compares: Just above it: Minirig 2 - $60 cheaper, 16 more hours of battery life. Just below it: B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen - $195 more, 6 fewer hours of battery life.
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (30W each driver) |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.9”H (133 x 133 x 48 mm) |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) |
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