Founded in 1925, Bang & Olufsen celebrates one hundred years of design by unveiling three special editions for its Centennial Collection.
To pay homage to a century of uncompromising design and sound, the collection harmoniously combines archival details with contemporary craftsmanship. It reimagined three of the brand’s iconic products: Beoplay H100, Beosound A5, and Beosound A9 5th Gen.
“The Centennial Collection honors our past, celebrates our present, and looks to the future. It is a tribute to the icons that have shaped Bang & Olufsen and to the enduring values that define our legacy,” states Kristian Teär, CEO of Bang & Olufsen.
In celebration of Bang & Olufsen’s history, the collection pays homage to designs from its defining decades. This begins with the checkered grill patterns of early radios and continues through the vibrant color palette of the 1970s.
With each detail carrying the spirit of its time, each product in the collection is finished with the B&O Est. 1925 Anniversary logo, honoring the founder’s vision of Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen: “A never-failing will to create only the best.”
Beoplay H100 are headphones that combine immersive sound with quality craftsmanship, designed to stand the test of time. It is optimized for Dolby Atmos and features titanium drives and advanced noise cancellation for an elevated listening experience.
The product’s color palette complements one another: the leather headband in Century Red, the inner headband and leather ear cushions in Chestnut Brown, and the glass disc in a natural silver tone featuring the anniversary logo. These colors are paired with Century Blue detailing, providing a vibrant contrast.
These refined leather accents echo the design codes of the past decade. Along with the leather pouch in Century Red and its Century Blue accents, the design crafted a contemporary collectible infused with archival character.
Beosound A5 is a powerful portable speaker designed for effortless indoor and outdoor listening. This special edition is reminiscent of the brand’s earliest radios, featuring design elements such as a paper raffia weave in Beige and Chesnut Brown, which reinterprets the iconic checkered speaker grills of the 1950s.
The speaker also features a brushed aluminum frame, an element the brand perfected in the 1980s, now its signature material. It is paired with a Century Red leather strap and anniversary engravings, including a Century Blue cable that adds a touch of playfulness.
Beyond the design elements, the product features WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity, long-lasting battery life, and built-in wireless charging. This speaker provides acoustic advancements in a compact package.
The Beosound A9 is an icon of minimalist design, uniting sculptural form with room-filling sound powered by seven finely tuned drivers. Wrapped in Kvadrat’s Centennial Cadence fabric, this reimagined edition features a bold checkered weave in Century Blue and Chesnut Brown. In contrast, the striking Century Blue feet and cable add a vibrant touch.
Its color palette offers a dynamic, contemporary vision. Meanwhile, its natural aluminum rings and legs are finished with a heritage-inspired brushed treatment, recalling the brand’s iconic 1980s aesthetic. The final touch is the anniversary engravings that honor the founders’ enduring vision.
Bang & Olufsen has been pushing the boundaries of audio technology ever since its conception, placing itself at the forefront of acoustic innovation. Today, the founders’ devotion and vision remain the foundation of the company. Each product is characterized by its quality sound, and timeless design.
The audio brand’s products are sold worldwide in Bang & Olufsen stores or on their website at bang-olufsen.com, as well as in select retailers.
Photographs from Bang & Olufsen
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