The B&O Beolab20 ranks #8 out of 8 total Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: B&O
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#8 B&O Beolab20: $15,000 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: ASR measured bass reaching about 20Hz in a relatively compact enclosure, giving substantial low-end weight without a separate subwoofer. Distortion at ordinary listening levels is respectable for the size. Built-in amplification and Free/Wall/Corner adjustment simplify integration into a compatible home system. Measured bass extension of 20Hz (-3dB).
Cons: A 4.88 ideal-subwoofer preference score shows that deep bass does not compensate for the tonal flaws. A roughly 5dB dip near 7kHz and uneven vertical response make treble balance sensitive to ear height. Midrange distortion rises at higher playback levels, with resonance-related problems around 700-800Hz and 5kHz. Difficult to recommend for neutral monitoring at its premium price. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Grimm Audio LS1c + SB1 - $28440 more, 400W less output power.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 640W (160W tweeter + 160W midrange + 320W dual woofer) |
| App | Yes (B&O app) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | <20Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 20Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes (Digital Sound Engine) |
| Dimensions | 15.5”W x 32.3”H x 12”D (393.7 x 820.4 x 304.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” driver woofer, 5” driver midrange, 0.75” Acoustic Lens tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Room adaptation: Free/Wall/Corner) |
| Frequency Response | 19.5Hz - 23.6kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | PowerLink (RJ45), RCA, TOSLINK optical, WiSA wireless |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Outputs | PowerLink, TOSLINK |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 39.7 lbs (18 kg) each |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (WiSA) |
| XLR Input | No |
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