May 20th, 2021
Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen is known for its extravagant and high-end audio products, but the company also has a solid track record with compact portable Bluetooth speakers that are much more affordable. Today, B&O is introducing its latest piece of gear that s ready for your summer adventures: the Beosound Explore. Despite being a portable device, the company kept aluminum as its material of choice. And even with that refined exterior, the speaker is IP67 rated dust and waterproof. B&O says the aluminum is also scratch resistant, so it can probably withstand a journey in a bag or being clipped to the side of a backpack.
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The Beosound Explore looks more like one of those reusable coffee cups than a portable speaker, which is probably not bad thing seeing as it costs $199. Bang & Olufsen designed it to be hung off the side of a bag using a carabiner, and durable enough to cope with most weather conditions while at the same time offering more than a day of audio playback on a single charge.
Measuring just 81 by 124 by 81mm and weighing 631 grams, the Explore is made from a mix of Type 2 anodized aluminum, polymer, and fabric. It s waterproof, dustproof, and IP67 certified, which should be ample protection for the two 1.8-inch speakers and two 30W amplifiers housed inside, offering 360 degrees of sound and a maximum sound pressure of 91 decibels (59 decibels of bass capacity). Power is provided by a 2,400mAh battery offering 27 hours of playtime at typical listening levels. Recharging takes just two hours.
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Bang & Olfusen has launched a new portable speaker which is designed for the outdoors, the Beosound Explore.
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is made from Type 2 anodized aluminum and it is designed to be tough and robust.
Bang & Olufsen today introduces Beosound Explore, a tough and robust speaker created for adventure, helping you reach your peak with sound by your side. Developed to be lightweight, waterproof and with excellent playtime, Beosound Explore is the perfect outdoor speaker featuring Bang & Olufsen’s signature sound and Scandinavian design, built for durability.
“We created Beosound Explore to be our toughest speaker that can withstand the outdoor elements. The speaker is dust and waterproof, embodied in a scratch resistant type 2 anodised aluminum surface. The exceptional sound quality for its size makes Beosound Explore the perfect companion for any adventure”, says Bang & Olufsen SVP of Product Management Christoffer Poulsen.
The Beosound Explore takes the party outdoors on May 20, 2021, 7:39 8 comments
Editor s take: The vaccine rollout and reopening of many outdoor locations will likely give portable Bluetooth speaker sales a boost. While the Beosound Explore is expensive, its combination of toughness and sound quality could make it a popular option.
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish audio giant famed for its high-end, pricey products, has added to its portfolio of portable Bluetooth speakers with the Beosound Explore, which is rugged enough to take on all your outdoor pursuits.
The B&O Beosound Explore appears tough enough to survive the likes of hiking and the beach while offering a sound quality that can satisfy audiophiles tastes. It s protected by a type 2 anodised aluminum exterior that’s scratch resistant, so you don’t have to worry about cosmetic damage when it s clipped to a rucksack (or something else) using the aluminum carabiner. It’s also IP67 rate
(Pocket-lint) - Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has opened the floodgates for new speaker releases in 2021. First there was the Beosound Level, then the Beosound Emerge, and now the Beosound Explore.
The Beosound Explore is a rugged speaker designed to take on the great outdoors. It s waterproof and dust resistant (IP67 rated), as you can see from the sand-covered and water-soaked images in the gallery up top.
We do think the design language is something of a departure of Bang & Olufsen though. The Explore sort-of looks like a tin can - albeit a finely finished one. The company says the Explore is embodied in a scratch-resistant type II anodised aluminum surface . Fancy.