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Miles of music – Bang & Olufsen style

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To experience Bang & Olufsen’s pure sound and crystal-clear vision for yourself, drop by your local store. Find your nearest at www. bang-olufsen.com/ storelocator OCTOBER 2009 The Bang & Olufsen Group. To the extent possible, Bang & Olufsen explicitly disclaims liability for any errors or mistakes, but to the knowledge of Bang & Olufsen, information in this publication is correct at the time of going to print. Views and opinions expressed are those of the writers. Publication is produced in conjunction with Forward Limited, London. Photography: rights reserved

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8 EXPERIENCE…

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Photography: Simon Ladefoged. Cover photography: Matthew Shave

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BeoTime, the latest icon-in-waiting – a chic new alarm clock

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How Bang & Olufsen first brought touch to the listening experience

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The screen magic at work behind superheroes, spies and car chases

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BeoSound 9000 reincarnated as a multi-media art installation

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Sound as it’s meant to be heard in the ‘sweet spot,’ wherever you sit

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Adrenaline-packed live performances in your living room

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An explosion of vibrant color in an exclusive range of products

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A converted convent, where color, emotion and comfort rule

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Real America, as Bang & Olufsen takes you on a musical road trip

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The 24/7 lifestyle of a Swiss entrepreneur in his alpine home

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The flat screen as you know it, to the future of TV in the home

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Virtual music stores – and discover the ‘celestial jukebox’

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News in brief from the world of Bang & Olufsen

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NEW YORK>> NAZARETH, PENNSYLVANIA>> GALAX, VIRGINIA>> HAMLET, NORTH CAROLINA>> KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA>> SAVANNAH, GEORGIA>> LITTLE HAVANA, MIAMI, FLORIDA

Sounds sublime Take a car, a route and a sound system and you have a classic road trip. Add Bang & Olufsen and you’ve got yourself a truly unforgettable experience. We follow writer Paul Christopher and photographer Simon Ladefoged on a musical odyssey from New York to Miami WORDS PAUL CHRISTOPHER PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON LADEFOGED

This page: Paul Christopher at the wheel Opposite: Neon splendor – the Rex theatre, Galax, Virginia

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America: the birthplace of countless musical greats, home to genres as diverse as hip hop and country, rap and bluegrass. The music for this road trip would have to be good – and the sound had to match. Luckily, our Audi S8 was fitted with Bang & Olufsen’s Advanced Sound System. As I turn the ignition, the two acoustic lenses emerge like tiny heli-pads from the dashboard and when the sound kicks in, I literally shiver. It feels like a 14-speaker mobile concert hall in here. With the prospect of 2,000 miles and an incredible musical exploration ahead, we couldn’t wait to get going. Just us, the open road, 1,000 Watts and 450 hp. The city that never sleeps Our first stop, though, isn’t so much open road; more like a sensory explosion – the Big Apple itself. As we head west, we’ve got a musical choice to make: something that would make Woody Allen proud? Gershwin, perhaps, as we enter the pre-dawn city? Or Venus In Furs, maybe? No, we decide to go big

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and loud. This is New York after all. We stick on Rakim’s The 18th Letter and its rap anthem “New York City No Damn”. It’s the perfect soundtrack to the view in front of us: immense skyscrapers, looming large and falling back as we drive. The subwoofer pumps us out into the pre-dawn and we surge on (although we do make a stop at a diner to look at our route, and incredibly spot two of Andy Warhol’s old crew, just as Jimi Hendrix’s “Crosstown Traffic” starts playing on the jukebox). You just can’t escape the music in this city. Not that we’d want to… We follow up with Glenn Gould’s landmark Goldberg Variations, recorded just down the street at Columbia studios, also home to Miles Davis and Bob Dylan. The mono 1955 recording is starkly immediate: you can hear the dry sound of his favored Steinway and snatches of Gould’s infamous humming, or intakes of breath. This isn’t relaxing, this is sensual caffeine, and, as the car quickens, the Bang & Olufsen system matches it, almost imperceptibly increasing

the volume. There’s a brief stop to pick up an EarSet 2 from the Bang & Olufsen store on Columbus Avenue, so we can stay in touch – in and out of the car. On the Appalachian trail As we leave New York City behind and head into Pennsylvania, the mood and the landscape changes: we pass Amish-style barns and huge factories. The names of towns become biblical – Bethlehem, Lebanon – and we take a brief detour to Nazareth to visit the celebrated Martin guitar factory. Leaving Nazareth, we can turn left for the coast, or right for the mountains. The beach scene in Virginia has been a noted hotspot since the 1940s – one of the first places white kids bopped to black R&B. There’s also a Viva Elvis festival held each year on Virginia Beach. But that’s in the summer, and also not our bag. So we do what’s right: put the King himself on the sound system and take a right towards the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. At this point we

This page: Bang & Olufsen store, Columbus Avenue, New York (left); the Advanced Sound System’s acoustic lens on the dashboard of the Audi S8 Opposite: Night falls on a New York street

“WHEN THE Bang & OLUFSEN ADVANCED SOUND SYSTEM KICKS IN, I LITERALLY SHIVER. THE CAR FEELS LIKE A 14-SPEAKER MOBILE CONCERT HALL”

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“THE TWO OF THEM PLAY 'BONAPARTE’S RETREAT'; IT HAS A HAUNTING RESONANCE AND AN ICE-COLD PURITY I CANNOT FORGET FOR THE REST OF THE DAY”

optimize the Digital Sound Processor on the system, and as “That’s All Right Mama” rings out, I half expect to feel Elvis’s breath on the back of my neck.

This page: a trail in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains (left); Dennis Hall and Stevie Barr jam at the Rex Theatre, Galax (right) Opposite: open all year, but not today. An abandoned diner in Hamlet, North Carolina

Bluegrass country We eventually pull in to Galax, nestled picturesquely under the blue mists of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On this crisp, clear morning we venture out early to meet Stevie Barr and Dennis Hall, who’ve played old-time and bluegrass music in the area for “as long as they can remember.” “Old-time is more for dancing,” explains Stevie, with a movie-set drawl, “The fiddle puts out that beat, so people can dance real good.” When the two ‘old timers’ play “Bonaparte’s Retreat”, a tune that goes back to traditional Scottish or Irish music of the 1800s,

there is a haunting resonance and ice-cold purity I cannot forget for the rest of the day. Local heroes The next leg of our musical journey takes us over the border into North Carolina. Here, we stop to meet Mitch Easter – a hero of the area’s music scene. He produced REM’s first breakthrough albums and is celebrated for his own band Let’s Active, but you can also hire him as your producer. Set behind a period farmhouse, his studio is crammed with legendary, arcane musical instruments, like the Chamberlin or Baldwin Electric Harpsichord, and what seems like 52 varieties of obsolete fuzzboxes. We’re like kids in a candy store, but know we have to tear ourselves away; we’ve got a stop to make in Hamlet. It’s a dusty, restful place that’s only disturbed by the rattle of

freight trains, and this was the hometown of jazz-legend John Coltrane. It’s a brief visit, though, as we’ve got a long road ahead to Georgia. Still, a great chance to soak up some local music: the sound system delivers us Outkast’s “Southernplayalisticadillacmusik” and then back-to-back James Brown tracks. His voice has never sounded so pained, so soulful as hearing it in this car. We sit in genuine awe as "Georgia On My Mind" comes on. The next morning we arrive in Savannah and can’t resist a stop-off at an imposing Confederate mansion that was once home to lyricist Johnny Mercer. His hits included “Moon River”, “One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)” and ‘Blues In The Night”, their mournful potency perhaps inspired by Mercer’s star-crossed romance with Judy Garland. 27

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Little Havana As the Interstate-95 heads straight south, the contrast with the glorious jumble of Florida couldn’t be greater. Knowing this is the last stretch, we kick back and crank up the volume on a couple of Florida Funk compilations. The Bang & Olufsen sound system just soaks up such gloriously trashy recordings. As the palm trees and motels give way to towering hotels and flyovers, we snake into Miami and lower the windows. Barbecue smells waft over the sidewalk, seasoned with Cuban cigar smoke and sweetened with espressos. You half expect to see Marlon Brando and Jean Simmons slouching in a corner, but Guys and Dolls numbers aren’t the thing here. Street music is at the heart of this place. Lily’s, celebrated as the best Latin record shop in the world, blasts out Cuban music; inside it’s packed with congas and guitars. We go in and I can’t help but think of Ry Cooder (who tracked down the musicians who made up the Buena Vista Social Club) saying, “It was a privilege to hear. Ruben [Gonzalez] didn’t even have a piano but his playing was still amazing. Nothing could stop the music.” Our journey had come to an end. But the prevailing feeling was exactly that – we felt that the music, in all its fantastic diversity, would never stop, and we’d been privileged to ‘hear America’ in this way. It’s a journey everyone should make, even if it’s from the comfort of their living room, courtesy of a Bang & Olufsen sound system. l

PLAYLIST NEW YORK George Gershwin, Rhapsody In Blue; Lou Reed, Walk On The Wild Side NEW JERSEY Alabama 3, Woke Up This Morning; Fugees, Ready Or Not VIRGINIA The Neptunes, Present…Clones; Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Official Soundtrack NORTH CAROLINA John Coltrane, Blue Train GEORGIA Frank Sinatra, Only The Lonely FLORIDA The Delrays, Pure Funk; Rolling Stones, Wild Horses

To view a mini movie and see more glorious pictures of the New York to Miami road trip, go to www.bang-olufsen.com/roadtrip

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Fresh from a total renovation, with stunning interiors by Jacques Grange (and staff uniforms by Turnbull & Asser), The Mark hotel on New York’s Upper East Side sets new standards for discreet luxury and sophistication. “People expect a great deal from hotels in this city,” says James Sherwin, The Mark’s general manager. Meeting those expectations involves delivering a seamless service and creating a ‘home from home’ ambience. Bang & Olufsen was the natural choice, explains Sherwin. “The design, the ease of operation and performance exceeds the expectations of our most discerning guests. A good portion of our business comes from the entertainment industry – this clientele needs equipment that will reproduce material as it was intended to be seen or heard.” Taking service to new levels, the room phones at The Mark even have a direct line to a dedicated Bang & Olufsen representative, who can provide further information about the audio-visual equipment in the

Left: a room in The Mark hotel, New York, with BeoVision 8-32 on wall; Paul in a suite at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, with BeoVision 7-40

room – or indeed any products in the collection. A thousand miles south of Manhattan, the Mandarin Oriental is a tranquil oasis just a stone’s throw from bustling downtown Miami. As general manager, Jorge Gonzalez explains, “We describe ourselves as an ‘urban resort,’ dedicated to providing legendary standards of comfort. Our guests are extremely sophisticated and well-travelled. In order to keep them returning, we have to exceed their expectations. Bang & Olufsen is not something everyone has in their home, so it has real ‘wow’ factor.” And the Bang & Olufsen ‘lean back and enjoy’ philosophy is very much in tune with an establishment

dedicated to rest and relaxation. “There’s a growing trend towards guests spending more time in their rooms, enjoying the environment. Bang & Olufsen plays a big part in that experience.” Summing up, Jörn Henning Bühring, Vice President of Hospitality, Americas, says, “Not too long ago, luxury meant ostentation. Today, guests will often look for unique and exciting new characteristics. Hotels have responded by collaborating with well-known architects, interior designers and unique ‘partners’ such as Bang & Olufsen.” l To find out more about the Bang & Olufsen hotel experience, go to www.bang-olufsen.com/hotels

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Earphones are usually designed to be heard and not seen. Breaking with tradition, Anders Hermansen has reinterpreted his iconic design in a quartet of punchy colors: orange, green, white and yellow. “I found my inspiration in the sports world. You often see these bright, uncomplicated shades in ski equipment, running shoes or jackets, climbing gear and other sports outfits – they’re colors for people on the move.”

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4Cool, clean, elegant… white soothes the senses and clears the mind. Its restorative qualities have been used increasingly in home interiors over the years and now technology is following suit. The new white range from Bang & Olufsen sees the shade taking various forms from TV screens to loudspeakers. Here, white redefines the form of a BeoLab 9, drawing subtle contours against the dark background to become a piece of sculpture in its own right. l

To explore the full range of colored products, turn to the Collection pages, or visit www.bang-olufsen.com

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BANG & OLUFSEN SERVICE

IT’S OUR MISSION TO SURPASS YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF EXCELLENCE – AND THAT INCLUDES OUR SERVICE. WE WANT YOUR BANG & OLUFSEN EXPERIENCE TO GO SOMETHING LIKE THIS: A Bang & Olufsen retailer is your first point of contact. Our knowledgeable, friendly staff are as passionate about our products as the people who designed them.

Your purchase will be delivered and installed by one of our authorized installation partners who are trained to Bang & Olufsen’s exacting standards.

Once your purchase has been installed, the Bang & Olufsen product and service guarantee stands firm. In fact, your products have a guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials – of course, we don’t expect you to need this.

Finally, should you ever need help with your product, you can go into a Bang & Olufsen store or find assistance online with anything from connecting your speakers to a PC or Mac or transferring files to BeoSound 6. Just visit www.bang-olufsen.com Bang & Olufsen believes in excellence, and you can expect the same.

Find your nearest Bang & Olufsen retailer at www.bang-olufsen.com/storelocator

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Bang & Olufsen, B&O, logos, products, product names and related indicia appearing in this brochure are registered or unregistered trademarks of the Bang & Olufsen Group and © 2009 the Bang & Olufsen Group All features and data refer to specific type numbers. Other variants are available. Subject to availability and change without notice. To the extent possible, Bang & Olufsen explicitly disclaims liability for any errors and mistakes.

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BeoSound 5 No matter what the occasion, BeoSound 5 will find the perfect playlist to last long after your guests have gone home. Designed for loudspeakers and offering easy access to every digital music file on your BeoMaster 5, it’s an entertainment must with superior sound at its core. It’s a popular belief that the quality of digital music leaves a lot to be desired. But not in this case. BeoMaster 5 uses digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and custom circuitry to give optimized sound, with no need for off-theshelf sound cards. In addition, BeoSound 5 can handle lossless compressed files that are an exact reproduction of the original recording. It’s perfect for home entertaining, because you don’t have to interrupt your conversation to restart or change the music. Just choose an album, artist or track and, when the music comes to an end, BeoSound 5 will continue to play ‘More Of The Same’ (MOTS) – that is, it will find other music on your system that complements what you’ve already been listening to. Or play from your own favorites list. When your playlist stops, MOTS will kick in, giving you a seamless sound experience. You can read a little more about MOTS over the next page. As well as allowing you access to up to 500 GB of digital musical content, BeoSound 5 offers around 8,000 internet radio stations, covering every conceivable taste. Choose your favorite music, or try something completely different. Listen to international news, dial into your local radio station or indeed, radio stations from all around the world. BeoSound 5 makes it all available at the touch of a fingertip. Simply rifling through your music collection is a pleasure, too. An aluminum wheel enables you to scroll smoothly through tracks, and a 10.4" LCD displays crisp graphics and album covers. And, as you can operate BeoSound 5 using your Beo5 remote control, your entire digital music collection – plus just about every internet radio station you could ever want – is right there in the palm of your hand. All that’s left to decide is where to place BeoSound 5 in your home. Mount it flat on a wall; combine a wall bracket with stand so you can tilt and angle it; or simply place it on a floor or table stand – on a pedestal, where it belongs.

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Anders Hermansen Aluminum/black 12" x 7" x 3" (31cm x 19cm x 8cm)/5.8 lbs (2.65kg) 10.4" – 1024 x 768 pixels Only connects to BeoMaster 5 (HDMI, power, USB) Power supplied via BeoMaster 5 N.Music, N.Radio, MOTS (More Of The Same) Wall bracket (included); Aluminum/black Wall bracket extended; Aluminum/black Table stand: Iron/black Floor stand: Iron/zinc

BeoMaster 5 BeoSound 5 works together with BeoMaster 5. DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION FEATURES HDD

4" x 15" x 11" (10cm x 38cm x 28cm)/ 10.3 lbs (4.7kg) Black; soft-touch lacquer finish Typical: 38W; standby 2W with BeoSound 5, 1.3W without BeoSound 5 N.Music, N.Radio, Photo, Web 500 GB

See page 41 for more details on BeoMaster 5. For more product information, please visit: www.bang-olufsen.com/beosound5 or www.beosound5.com

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BeoSound 9000 Pioneering design and top-class functionality combine to make BeoSound 9000 a widely celebrated audio tour de force. But this sophisticated equipment is far from an example of style over substance. No practical detail has been missed: the CD clamper whizzes back and forth between CDs in no more time than it takes to switch tracks; photoelectric sensors protect fingers from the fast-moving clamper; and, whether you hang the system vertically or horizontally on the wall or stand it on the floor, the display can be turned to suit the position you’ve chosen. But it’s the performance that sets it apart. The six-CD holder gives you up to 12 hours of uninterrupted listening pleasure (program it to skip tracks you don’t want to hear), plus it can remember and display up to 200 titles. There’s also an intelligent FM radio that can store up to 60 stations. And if you want to listen to digital music files or internet radio, link BeoSound 9000 to your computer using BeoPort, BeoMedia 1 or BeoMaster 5. Or simply plug in your own iPod or MP3 player. David Lewis 35.4" x 2.8" x 11.8" (90cm x 7cm x 30cm)/ 25.3 lbs (11.5kg) Black/aluminum Typical: 12W; standby: 1.2W 60 radio presets with naming FM (with RDS) and AM 6 discs 4.7", 3.2" (in adaptor) – 6 discs 20-20,000Hz, ±1 dB Typical: 101 dB, A weighted Naming (200 titles), random, repeat, edit Power Link, Audio AUX in/out, FM antenna, AM antenna (dedicated), Master Link, Headphone, Digital audio out (coax) Table stand/wall bracket Wall bracket: horizontal Wall bracket: vertical Cable cover Stand Net Music/Radio via BeoPort, BeoMedia 1 or BeoMaster 5

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David Lewis 12.6" x 14.2" x 6.3" (32cm x 36cm x 16cm)/ 15.4 lbs (7kg) Black/aluminum Typical: 22W; standby: 3W FM (with RDS) and AM; 60 radio presets with naming

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4.7", 3.2" 20-20,000Hz, ±1 dB Typical: 101 dB, A weighted Naming (200 titles), random, repeat, edit Built-in hard disc 4 groups; maximum 99 compact discs per group 20-15,000 Hz, ±1 dB ≥ 100 dB Compressed audio Naming, random Power Link, Audio AUX in/out, FM antenna, AM antenna (dedicated), Master Link, headphone Stand: aluminum, black Wall bracket: center: black Floor stand, center: aluminum Net Music/Radio via BeoPort, BeoMedia 1 or BeoMaster 5

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beosound3200

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BeoCenter 2 Lightly press this neat entertainment hub to reveal dual wings offering CD, DVD, analog and digital radio functions (where available). BeoCenter 2 combines sleek form and function in an aluminum, elliptical package. The key to BeoCenter 2’s pared-down, buttonless design is an operation panel crafted from a single hefty 5mm anodized piece of aluminum, which is reduced to a wafer-thin 0.5mm in the control area. A slim cable connects the panel to a compact socket unit that can be hidden from view. BeoCenter 2 is compatible with any of our televisions or any combination of loudspeakers to give you surround-sound possibilities; and it can connect with the rest of your equipment – and your other rooms – via BeoLink (see the Link section). So you can relax and watch a DVD in the bedroom (or listen to a CD, if you’ve opted for the audio-only version), while someone else is listening to the radio downstairs. Your home’s audio-visual nerve center!

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David Lewis 14.6" x 6" x 9" (37cm x 15cm x 23cm)/9.9 lbs (4.5kg) (on standard feet) Aluminum, steel 20.1" x 6" x 2.55" (54cm x 15cm x 6.5cm)/6.2 lbs (3.5kg) (with wall bracket) Black Typical: 28W; standby: 1.5W *DAB (band III + L), FM (with RDS) and AM; 99 radio presets with naming DVD optional 4.7", 3.2" (in adaptor) DVD-Video, Video-CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-MP3, CD-WMA, DivX, JPEG multi-standard PAL/NTSC According to country 20-20,000 Hz, ±1 dB in CD mode >105 dB, A weighted in CD mode Master unit: Headphone socket unit: AV, S-Video, Video, Audio line out, Digital audio out (coax), Audio AUX in/out, Master Link, Power Link, *DAB antenna, FM antenna, AM antenna (dedicated) Floor stand: aluminum Stand/wall bracket: aluminum Net Music/Radio via BeoPort, BeoMedia 1 or BeoMaster 5

*DAB only available in Canada. Specifications apply to the combined DVD/CD option. For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beocenter2

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BeoSound 4 With its glossy, design-conscious looks and first-rate functionality, put yourself in control with BeoSound 4: a versatile musical dashboard created with effortless home entertainment in mind. Load a CD, listen to FM radio (or optional DAB, where available), or record music directly onto SD memory cards. The quality of the sound is remarkable: in fact, to the human ear, it’s indistinguishable from a CD. In addition, the technology means you can listen to files from your computer or transfer music to a BeoSound 2 or our portable BeoSound 3 player. Team it with BeoPort for internet streaming, and BeoLab 4 loudspeakers (see the Listen section) that were designed to match it for a complete, compact listening experience.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION RADIO COMPACT DISC SIZES FREQUENCY RANGE SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO FEATURES CD MEMORY SUPPORTING FREQUENCY RANGE SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO FEATURES CONNECTIONS

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David Lewis 11" x 15.34" x 10.63" (28cm x 39cm x 27cm) (lid open)/8.2 lbs (3.7kg) Black Typical: 12W; standby: 1W DAB* (band III + L, with PAD/DLS) and FM (with RDS); 99 radio presets with naming 4.7", 3.2" 20-20,000 Hz, ±1 dB Typical 103 dB, A weighted Naming (200 titles), random, repeat Built-in SD/MMC Card reader MP3, WMA up to 2 GB 20-15,000 Hz, ±1 dB Typical: 97 dB, A weighted Naming, random, repeat Power Link, Audio AUX in/out, FM antenna, DAB antenna (optional), Master Link, headphone Wall bracket: aluminum Floor stand: aluminum Net Music/Radio via BeoPort, BeoMedia 1 or BeoMaster 5

*DAB only available in Canada For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beosound4

BeoSound 4 with BeoLab 4 loudspeakers (see the Listen section)

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Tiny yet tough, the portable BeoSound 2 puts your favorite digital music in the palm of your hand. There’s no unnecessary complication – just easy, thumb-tip navigation and superlative sound. And because there’s no hard drive, it has better shock resistance than many MP3 players. Earphones are included for on-the-move listening.

With its peerless performance, intuitive practicality and a winning signal-to-noise ratio, this superior sound station is too good to be kept behind closed doors. Used with Bang & Olufsen’s Earphones (see the Play section), you get the purest sound, exceptional loudspeaker function and enhanced bass reproduction. Loading your music and navigating the menus is smooth and simple, with cover art from the albums displayed in the background making it even easier. From the stainless-steel surface to the simple user interface, it’s easily apparent that this is Bang & Olufsen design at its distinctive best.

David Lewis 2.9" x 0.9" (73mm x 23mm)/19 oz (90g) Polished stainless steel Interchangeable SD/MMC MP3, WMA Built-in, rechargeable, approx. 8-10 hours playing time Max. 2.5 hours PC and Apple Macintosh

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100-240V AC Typical: 5W; standby: 0.2W Earphones, USB (via docking station), mains adaptor (via docking station) Bang & Olufsen Earphones included Travel charger; leather case: red or dark brown; case for sports use

ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beosound2

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Steffen Schmelling 1.7" x 3.6" x 0.5" (43mm x 91mm x 12mm)/ 2.3 oz (65g) Stainless steel 4 GB (user space: 3905Mb) MP3, 8-384Kbps, WMA, 8-320Kbps, OGG, up to Q10 1.81" TFT LCD, 128 x 160 pixels Rechargeable lithium ion 820 mAh, approx 40 hours playback. SMPS – 100-240V AC USB 2.0 Hi-speed Mass Storage Windows XP SP2 or Vista with WMP 10 or BeoPlayer 4.65 UMS: Mac OS 9.2 or newer; iTunes: BeoSound 6 plug-in needed (Mac) Bang & Olufsen Earphones and leather case included

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beosound6

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Summer never sounded better. Whether beach, park or garden, BeoSound 3 is the perfect portable audio experience. Listen to FM radio or upload the perfect playlist from your computer – or from BeoSound 4 – to an SD card, and enjoy a memory-filled season of great music. Or use your BeoSound 3 as an alarm clock. A rechargeable battery allows up to 10 hours of listening, while the over-sized handle makes for easy carrying. BeoSound 3 also comes with a specially developed bracket for wall mounting. No cables. No plugs. Just exceptional Bang & Olufsen sound.

For phenomenal sound performance, wide music options and fashion-forward form, BeoSound 1 is in a class of its own. The whole system is integrated into a unique loudspeaker that includes a central woofer, which means you get to enjoy the full spectrum of sound. It’s gorgeous too – a sleek, aluminum curve with the operation buttons discreetly hidden. Just touch a button and the CD holder, or FM aerial, rises instantly. For improved radio signal, the whole aluminum surface serves as an additional aerial. And if you want more music you can connect it to a portable player such as BeoSound 2, giving you access to the files on your SD card, or to your iPod.

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David Lewis 5.3" x 3.5" x 16.5" (14cm x 9cm x 42cm) (handle up)/4.6 lbs (2.1kg) Aluminum Typical 12.5W, standby 0.5W FM; 99 radio presets Wake-up timer, SD/MMC-card playback (MP3, WMA) Built-in, closed box Battery charge, SD card, headphone (stereo) Wall bracket: black (included)

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beosound3

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David Lewis 20.1" x 13.4" x 6.3" (51cm x 34cm x 16cm)/ 14.3 lbs (6.5kg) Black, silver, dark gray, copper, orange, light green, white, golden Typical: 12W, standby: 0.6W FM; 59 radio presets 4.7", 3.2" (in adaptor) 20-20,000 Hz ±1 dB Typical 100 dB, A weighted Edit, wake-up timer Built-in, closed box 5 units, Class AB 55-20,000Hz Audio AUX in/out, FM antenna, headphone Wall bracket: black Floor stand: aluminum

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Form 2 Keep your music to yourself with Form 2 headphones, designed to shut out sound from those around you without taking anything away from your audio experience. Dynamic drive units offer true, well-defined sound, allowing you to shut out the world and submerge yourself in pure, listening pleasure. DESIGNER DIMENSIONS WEIGHT FINISH CORD PRINCIPLE FREQUENCY RANGE

Steve McGugan 6.3" x 6.1" x 1" (160mm x 155mm x 25.4mm) (ear pads 1.7" (43mm)) 2.4 oz (68g) Aluminum/black 4 ft Dynamic, semi-open 40-20,000Hz

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/form2

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For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/earphones

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Listen When it comes to sound, every seat in your house should be the best. Thanks to Acoustic Lens Technology and state-of-the-art loudspeakers – some small that pack a mighty punch; others big and bold that give new meaning to bass – you can experience what feels like a live performance via your audio, television and surround-sound systems, in every single room. All features and data refer to specific type numbers. Other variants are available. Subject to availability and change without notice. Not all products are available in all countries.

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BeoLab 5 With sleek, futuristic looks and technology to match, BeoLab 5 is all about experience. With spectacular sound quality that’s as close as you can get to a live performance, this is how your music wants to be heard. That thinking is called Acoustic Lens Technology. With traditional stereo loudspeakers, the best seat in the house for listening purposes is midway in front of them. Acoustic Lens Technology has changed that: the two aluminum discs house small acoustic lenses, which disperse mid- and high-range frequencies horizontally into the room. This means that you get uniform sound characteristics in the area in front of the loudspeaker and you can move around or sit in different places, while experiencing constant tonal balance. You also get 2,500 watts of crystal-clear digital amplification, automatically adjusted by the built-in calibration system to make the most of the room’s acoustics. But enough about the technology – this is about experience. BeoLab 5 is about as close as you can get to a live performance in your living room.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET/CLOTH FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION POWER AMPLIFIER, LOWER BASS POWER AMPLIFIER, UPPER BASS POWER AMPLIFIER, MID-RANGE POWER AMPLIFIER, TREBLE EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE CABINET PRINCIPLE CABINET VOLUME MAGNETIC SHIELDED WOOFER MID-RANGE TWEETER ROOM ADAPTATION DIRECTIVITY CONTROL TREBLE AND MID-RANGE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT CONNECTIONS

David Lewis 19.3" x 38.6" (49cm x 97cm)/134.3 lbs (61kg) Aluminum/black, aluminum/white Typical: 40W; standby: < 2W 1,000W, Class D, ICEpower 1,000W, Class D, ICEpower 250W, Class D, ICEpower 250W, Class D, ICEpower 20-20,000Hz Sealed box Upper bass: 5 liters; lower bass: 29 liters No Lower: 381mm/15"; upper: 165mm/6.5" 76mm/3" 19mm/¾" Adaptive Bass Control (ABC) Acoustic Lens Technology (ALT) Built-in, via remote 1 x Power Link, 1 x Phono 2 x Digital IEC 60958 (32/44.1/48/88.2kHz)

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab5

BeoLab 5 loudspeakers, shown with BeoVision 9 plasma screen

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BeoLab 3 The compact BeoLab 3 loudspeakers house the secret of two built-in ICEpower amplifiers, so don’t be fooled by the size of this tiny technology – sound-wise, it’s a system that’s larger than life. These emit 10 times less heat than traditional speakers, which means there’s no need for acres of cooling space. High-range frequencies are dispersed in a 180º horizontal circle by unique Acoustic Lens Technology – this maximizes the area of optimum sound in front of the loudspeaker. Which means that you can move around the room, or sit in different places, while experiencing constant tonal balance. With a simple cable, you can also connect the BeoLab 3 to your MP3 player and enjoy an incomparable sound experience.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION POWER AMPLIFIER, BASS POWER AMPLIFIER, TREBLE EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE CABINET PRINCIPLE CABINET VOLUME MAGNETIC SHIELDED WOOFER TWEETER DIRECTIVITY CONTROL TREBLE BASS EQUALIZER LINE CONNECTIONS ACCESSORIES

David Lewis 6.4" x 5.2" x 8.8" (16cm x 13.5cm x 22cm) (on table ring)/1.2 lbs (2.55kg) Black, dark gray, red, blue and white Typical: 7W; standby: 0.2W 125W, Class D, ICEpower 125W, Class D, ICEpower 50-20,000Hz Double Balanced Passive Radiator 1.5 liters Yes 102mm/4" 19mm/¾" Acoustic Lens Technology (ALT) Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) Auto switch on/off 1 x Power Link, Line (via PL adaptor) Base stand: black rubber ring Table stand: aluminum Floor stand: aluminum Wall bracket: black

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab3

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BeoLab 9 Give your carefully chosen music the respect it deserves with a system that was made for the professionals. BeoLab 9 gives audio a whole new dimension, and treats you to a playback that’s like hearing your favorite tunes for the first time all over again. First designed for professional use in musical recordings, BeoLab 9 is the result of 25 years of research and experience in the production of pure, unmanipulated sound that’s utterly faithful to the artist or composer’s original intention. Its neat, conical shape is designed to maximize depth and minimize distortion. A big 10" bass driver in each speaker, powered by a 500-watt measured output ICEpower amplifier maximizes its output, adding a depth and richness of sound way beyond what you’d expect of such a compact size. There’s also a special switch that adjusts the bass to suit the position of the loudspeaker – against a wall or in a corner, for instance, or by itself in the middle of a room, all of which will affect the output differently. Meanwhile, Acoustic Lens Technology disperses the high-range frequencies in a 180º horizontal circle creating uniform sound characteristics in the area in front of the loudspeaker. This enables the listener to move around or sit in different places, while experiencing constant tonal balance. And at a loudspeaker height of just under 31 inches, the acoustic lens is positioned so as to be level with you when you’re seated – the last touch in ensuring a superb listening experience. This is what music was made for.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET/CLOTH FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION POWER AMPLIFIER, BASS POWER AMPLIFIER, MID-RANGE POWER AMPLIFIER, TREBLE EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE CABINET PRINCIPLE CABINET VOLUME MAGNETIC SHIELDED WOOFER MID-RANGE TWEETER DIRECTIVITY CONTROL TREBLE BASS EQUALIZATION LINE CONNECTIONS

David Lewis 15.7" x 30.5" x 11.8" (40cm x 77.5cm x 30cm)/ 36.6 lbs (16.6kg) Aluminum with black, dark gray, red, blue or white Typical: 25W; standby: < 0.5W 500W, Class D, ICEpower 100W, Class AB 100W, Class AB 30-20,000Hz Closed box Bass: 18 liters; midrange: 4 liters No 250mm/10" cone 125mm/5" cone 19mm/¾" dome in Acoustic Lens Acoustic Lens Technology (ALT) Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) Auto switch on/off 2 x Power Link, Line (via PL adaptor)

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab9

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BeoLab 6000 Specifically designed to suit your scheme – whatever your décor – the slick, slim BeoLab 6000 comes in a choice of eight colors, effortlessly fitting into your living space and lifestyle. But this isn’t just about great looks – Bang & Olufsen’s active loudspeaker technology, whereby the amplifier is placed directly into the loudspeaker, means you hear the same pure sound wherever you decide to put your equipment. And since it is a blend of optimal performance and compact design, it’s perfect for any room – as part of an audio system, as an extra set of television loudspeakers or as rear loudspeakers in a larger, surround-sound setup. It may fit quietly into your life, but there’s no question that it makes an impression.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET/CLOTH FINISH

POWER CONSUMPTION POWER AMPLIFIERS LONG-TERM MAXIMUM OUTPUT EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE CABINET PRINCIPLE CABINET VOLUME MAGNETIC SHIELDED WOOFER TWEETER BASS EQUALIZER CONNECTIONS ACCESSORIES

David Lewis 7.8" x 43.3" x 8.7" (20cm x 110cm x 22cm)/ 13.7 lbs (6.2kg) Black/black, aluminum/black, aluminum/silver, aluminum/white, dark gray/dark gray, red/ black, blue/black, golden/black Typical: 8W; standby: 1.8W 2 units, Class AB 59W (power per module) 55-20,000Hz Bass Reflex 3 liters Yes 2 x 9cm/3½" 1.9cm/¾" Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) 2 x Power Link, Phono (line) Wall bracket: aluminum

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab6000

BeoLab 6000 loudspeakers, shown here with BeoSound 4 (see the Play section)

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David Lewis 6.7" x 52" x 6.7" (17cm x 132cm x 17cm)/ 44 lbs (20kg) Black/black, aluminum/black, aluminum/white, dark gray/dark gray, red/black, blue/black, golden/black Typical: 12W; standby: 2.5W 2 units, Class AB 143W (power per module) 52-20,000Hz Bass Reflex 5.3 liters Yes 2 x 10cm/4" 1.9cm/¾" Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) Auto swich on/off 1 x Power Link, Phono (line)

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BeoLab 4 Mix and match these colorful BeoLab 4 loudspeakers for a striking feature that packs one hell of an audio punch. The perfectly petite package of BeoLab 4 hides an impressive versatility – use them in a small surround-sound system, a traditional stereo or with BeoLink (see the Link section). Or, as BeoLab 4 is the first BeoLab loudspeaker to have a dedicated computer mode, connect them to your PC or Mac for fully optimized sound. Its incredible performance comes down to powerful acoustic technologies: a built-in ICEpower amplifier unit allows for high power output and cool operation, while Adaptive Bass Linearization ensures superior bass performance from the small unit.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET/CLOTH FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION POWER AMPLIFIER, BASS POWER AMPLIFIER, TREBLE EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE CABINET PRINCIPLE CABINET VOLUME MAGNETIC SHIELDED WOOFER TWEETER LINE BASS EQUALIZER CONNECTIONS ACCESSORIES

David Lewis 8.5" x 7.8" x 8" (21.5cm x 20cm x 20.5cm)/ 3.8 lbs (1.7kg) Black, dark gray, red, blue, white Typical: 7W; standby: 0.5W 35W, Class D, ICEpower 35W, Class D, ICEpower 50-20,000 Hz Bass Reflex 1.55 liters No 10cm/4" concave diaphragm 1.9cm/¾" fabric dome Auto switch on/off Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) 1 x Power Link, Line/PC (mini jack) Floor stand: aluminum Ceiling bracket: black Wall bracket: aluminum

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab4

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David Lewis 11" x 12.6" x 5.1" (28cm x 32cm x 13cm)/ 9.9 lbs (4.5kg) Black/black, silver/silver, silver/white, dark gray/ dark gray, golden/golden, red/black, blue/black Typical: 8W; standby: 0.5W 2 units, Class D, ICEpower 56W (power per module) 55-20,000Hz Bass Reflex 4 liters Yes 11cm/4½" 1.9cm/¾" Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) Auto switch on/off 2 x Power Link, Line via PL Adaptor Base: black Floor speaker stand: aluminum

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab4000

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BeoLab 2 Boost your existing loudspeakers and bring an added dimension to your sound system with the bassenhancing BeoLab 2. The BeoLab 2 subwoofer is the perfect companion to surround sound or to boost your audio system. Thanks to 850 sustained watts of ICEpower amplification and a smooth, rounded shape, noise diffractions and reflections are minimized. In fact, almost all loudspeakers in the BeoLab range will benefit from the addition of a BeoLab 2. DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION POWER AMPLIFIERS EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE WOOFER CABINET VOLUME BASS EQUALIZER CONNECTIONS

David Lewis 10.2" x 12.6" x 12.2" (26cm x 32cm x 31cm)/ 39.6 lbs (18kg) Aluminum; structure painted gray or white Typical: 15W; standby: 0.4W 850W, Class D, ICEpower 23-120Hz (upper limit determined by setup) 1 x 229mm/9" flat diaphragm 13 liters Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) 1 x Power Link – input, 2 x Power Link – output

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab2 BeoLab 2 subwoofer with BeoLab 3s on stands

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View Plasma screens that swing to your best viewing position, picture quality that adjusts to changing light in your room, big screens that deliver a cinematic experience, ultra-thin LCD screens that bring even the tiniest details to life, or a compact TV for smaller spaces that’s got all the oomph of a bigger model… your viewing pleasure awaits. All features and data refer to specific type numbers. Other variants are available. Subject to availability and change without notice. Not all products are available in all countries.

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BeoVision 9 (50" screen) Setting up a home cinema couldn’t be easier – just relax in the knowledge that the 50" BeoVision 9 will automatically swing into the best viewing position and guarantee the best possible image and audio quality, along with slick, sexy features designed to impress. Better still, it’s designed so you can control all your entertainment needs without having to find a place for another box. And with the optional addition of a BeoMaster 5, you can access the internet and listen to online music and radio stations, too. Take picture quality, for example: sophisticated sensor technology constantly measures changing light conditions and adjusts to give you an ultra-sharp image. A built-in movie mode assesses pictures, frame by frame, improving the detail where necessary, and enhancing even the oldest favorites from your collection. Add to that Automatic Color Management – a camera that adjusts the picture to counter the effects of age on a plasma screen. For tonal clarity, the center loudspeaker at the base of the screen is hard to beat. Harnessing the power of Acoustic Lens Technology disperses the high-range frequencies in a 180º horizontal circle creating uniform sound characteristics in the area in front of the loudspeaker. This enables the listener to move around or sit in different places, while experiencing constant tonal balance. This superior cinemastyle experience is backed up with the coolest in clever functionality. What’s more, our Adaptive Sound Technology now gives you the freedom to position both the sound stage and your loudspeakers wherever you like in the room, without losing any spatial quality in your setup. Use your remote with BeoVision 9 to open and close your curtains electronically, adjust the room lighting, or customize your setup to create a surround-sound home theater. You can have up to 10 BeoLab speakers, including BeoLab 9 (pictured left) and two subwoofers. Staying in is the new going out!

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David Lewis 50" x 48" x 22" (127cm x 122cm x 56cm)/ 278 lbs (126kg) Aluminum frame/front cloth: silver/silver, silver/ black, black/black, dark gray/dark gray, red/ black, blue/black, silver/white, golden/black Typical: 491W; standby: 4.8W Anti-reflection coated 16:9 plasma - 50" 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) Analog built-in, ATSC* built-in Dolby Digital 5.1/6.1 EX, Dolby 7.1 EX, Dolby Pro-Logic ll/llx, DTS 5.1. DTS ES 6.1, DTS Neo:6, AAC* N.Music*, N.Radio*, Photo*, Web* (optional) Center speaker BeoMaster 5*

BeoVision 9 has a built-in BeoSystem 3 video engine. For more information, see page 40. *not necessarily available in all markets For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beovision9

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BeoVision 7-40 (40" screen) Unmatched stereo sound and intelligent picture control are only the beginning of the Blu-ray compatible BeoVision 7-40’s superb functions. It contains Bang & Olufsen’s most sophisticated picture engine. Patented VisionClear technologies provides great color and contrast, whatever you’re watching, while Automatic Picture Control continually adjusts picture brightness to compensate for your room’s changing viewing conditions. No matter where your television is positioned in the room, you can sit back in your favorite chair and simply command it to turn towards you: with a tap of the remote, its motorized stand can both rotate and tilt to your favorite viewing position. And Bang & Olufsen’s Adaptive Sound Technology means that wherever you’ve placed your screen and your loudspeakers, you won’t lose any spatial sound quality. Beneath BeoVision 7-40’s ultra-thin LCD screen is a slim, discreetly positioned cabinet that houses an optional built-in Blu-ray player – simply press the button under the screen, and it swings out, ready to load. And, so you don’t have to spoil the mood by turning up the lights, a small light comes on to allow you to see what you’re doing.

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David Lewis 42.5" x 26.8" x 7" (108cm x 68cm x 18cm) + stand/99 lb (45kg) Black, silver, dark gray, red, blue, white, golden Typical: 140W; standby: 1W Anti-reflection coated on both sides 16:9 TFT LCD with glare surface – 40" 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD), refresh rate 120Hz Analog built-in. ATSC* built-in Dolby Digital 5.1/6.1 EX, Dolby 7.1 EX, Dolby Pro-Logic ll/llx, DTS 5.1. DTS ES 6.1, DTS Neo:6, AAC* BeoLab 7-2 or BeoLab 7-4 Optional Blu-ray player

BeoVision 7-40 has a built-in BeoSystem 3 video engine. For more information, see page 40. *not necessarily available in all markets For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beovision7

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A BUILT-IN BLU-RAY PLAYER, ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND, AND A MOTORIZED STAND – BEAUTY AND BRAINS

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David Lewis 34.4" x 4.3" x 8.32" (100cm x 11cm x 21cm)/ 22 lbs (10kg) (7-1) 48.8" x 4.3" x 8.32" (124cm x 11cm x 21cm)/ 24.2 lbs (11kg) (7-2) Black aluminum cabinet Front grill: black, silver, dark gray, red, blue, white, golden Typical 20W, standby 0.2W (7-1) Typical 20W, standby 0.3W (7-2) 6 x 125W, Class D, ICEpower 10.2cm/4" 7.6cm/3" 1.9cm/¾" Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) Table stand Wall bracket

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BeoLab 7-4 Even the most discerning home cinema enthusiast will adore BeoLab 7-4. With evenly spread sound and Acoustic Lens Technology, this loudspeaker delivers superior depth and quality. It’s the essential piece of equipment if you’re putting together a surround-sound system with BeoVision 7 or BeoVision 4, and its meticulous engineering comes into its own when replicating the nuances of the human voice. Use it with any other speakers in our range, plus BeoLab 2 subwoofer in a surround-sound setup – and you’re in for an entirely enveloping experience. DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET FINISH

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For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab7

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BeoVision 8 (32" screen) Don’t be fooled by the cool, easy style of BeoVision 8 – its casual exterior belies impressive capabilities and a dynamic audio-visual experience. Two 2-inch tweeters (for the left and right stereo channels) and a central 4-inch bass driver give a rich sound far beyond your normal expectations. You can even adjust the bass to suit its position – against a wall or in a corner, for example, or freestanding in the middle of a room. The screen has a glare surface and a low-reflection coating that gives you the best possible viewing experience. Automatic Picture Control makes constant adjustments to the brightness and contrast as light conditions in the room change. Use it in your kitchen, study or bedroom, as part of your home’s BeoLink setup, or connect it to your computer or game console. With its state-of-the-art features and smart style, BeoVision 8 is a versatile, reliable and hard-working entertainment system.

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For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beovision8

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BeoVision 4 (50", 65" and 103" screens) Home viewing has never been sharper, thanks to the intelligent picture functions of the BeoVision 4. It comes with an anti-reflection coated contrast screen that stops 80 percent of the incoming light from reflecting back. The built-in Automatic Picture Control sensor technology means that BeoVision 4 measures and adjusts its own brightness and contrast to suit light conditions. Add to that Automatic Color Management – a camera that adjusts the picture to counter the effects of age – and the result is the best plasma screen experience in both the short and long term. BeoVision 4’s ‘stage manager’ is a built-in processor that’s capable of playing most formats, from DVD to MP3 player. And its Adaptive Sound Technology means that, wherever you choose to put your screen and loudspeakers, you’ll get the best possible spatial quality. New BeoVision 4-103 is a titan – not just in terms of its cinema-like performance, but in size and weight. This 103" plasma screen weighs 584 lbs, but if you’re concerned it’s immovable and unwieldy, think again. BeoVision 4-103 comes with a stand that can actually lift the screen off the floor, turning and tilting it to your preferred viewing position, all at the press of your Beo5 remote control. When you’re finished watching, simply turn BeoVision 4-103 off or switch it to standby and the screen will ‘park’ itself just a few centimeters above the floor – this conceals all the integrated applications and also makes the TV a less dominant presence in the room. When you activate it again, the brushed aluminum screen elegantly elevates itself, the dedicated BeoLab 10 loudspeaker emerges from beneath the screen and the electronic curtains unfold. BeoVision 4-103 can also be mounted on a wall bracket. Welcome to custom-made home cinema on a whole new scale.

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BeoVision 4 has a built-in BeoSystem 3 video engine. For more information, see page 40. For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beovision4

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David Lewis 49.9" x 30.9" x 5.2" (126.7cm x 78.6cm x 13cm)/ 126 lbs (62kg) (50") 63" x 38" x 7.3" (160.3cm x 99cm x 19.5cm)/ 194 lbs (99kg) (65") 96.9" x 59.9" x 13.8" (246cm x 152cm x 35cm)/ 584 lbs (265kg) (103") Height of IR/Auto contrast eye ¾" (2.1cm) Black; frame available in 6 different colors: black, silver, dark gray, red, blue, golden Typical: 334W; standby: 0.8W (50") Typical: 633W; standby: 0.6W (65") Typical: 1167W; standby: 0.8W (103") Front-mounted anti-reflection coated glass 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) 16:9, 50", 65" or 103" full HD plasma display panel Wall bracket (black)

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BeoLab 10 Technology never looked sharper than BeoLab 10: an audiovisual dream with the style-conscious in mind. This dedicated center loudspeaker with Acoustic Lens Technology provides the basis of a surround-sound setup – and it’s peerless when it comes to reproducing speech realistically. The clean lines of its triangular form provide a dynamic contrast to BeoVision 4’s rounded frame, and together they communicate superior craftsmanship and understated sophistication, while still focusing on what’s really important – your picture and sound experience.

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David Lewis 37.4" x 18.9" x 5.1" (96cm x 49cm x 17cm)/ 29.1 lbs (16.6kg) with wall bracket (50") 37.4" x 18.9" x 7.7" (96cm x 49cm x 23cm)/ 29.1 lbs (16.6kg) with wall bracket (65") Aluminum/black, black, dark gray, red, blue Typical: 22W; standby: <0.3W 2 x 250W ICEpower Treble: 180W/8 ohm Bass: 180W/8 ohm 1 x 5" (125mm) cone, 6 ohm 1 x ¾" (19mm) dome, 8 ohm Thermal protection and Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL)

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab10

AN AUDIOVISUAL DREAM WITH THE STYLE-CONSCIOUS IN MIND

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BeoSystem 3 The source of superior multi-format home viewing, BeoSystem 3 offers the very best in sound and picture quality in a super-slick design, so you can enjoy enhanced viewing, gaming and listening experiences. Seventy connections hidden behind plates at the front make it possible for you to receive an impressive selection of entertainment sources. HDMI, cable and satellite, for instance; Blu-ray player, Hard Disc Recorders and surround sound; game consoles, digital cameras and MP3 players. You can also have a full home theater setup via the built-in Home Theater Control Module. And to get the full effect, it can also electronically control curtains and lighting. What’s more, our Adaptive Sound Technology means that wherever you’ve placed your screen and your loudspeakers, you won’t lose any spatial sound quality. With today’s ultra high-resolution screens, the challenge for any picture processor is to be so adaptive, fast and intelligent that you get a superb picture no matter how varied the sources. Look forward to an unparalleled home viewing experience with the best possible quality: your guests are sure to be impressed by intelligent pictureoptimizing technology that automatically analyzes incoming signals and responds to your room’s changing light levels.

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David Lewis 21.3" x 13" x 3.9" (54cm x 33cm x 10cm)/ 17.6lbs (8kg) Aluminum/black, golden/black Typical: 61W; standby: 0.8W Analog built-in; ATSC* built-in Dolby Digital 5.1/6.1 EX, Dolby 7.1 EX, Dolby Pro-Logic ll/llx, DTS 5.1, DTS ES 6.1, DTS Neo:6, AAC* A2+Nicam Stereo Yes Yes TV: 75 ohms F-Con female ATSC* 6 x CVBS, 2 x Y/C, 3 x RGB, 2 x component, 4 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 6 x L/R, 6 x SPDIF (Coax) 2 x CVBS, 2 x L/R 2 x DVI-D D-sub 9 pin, 2 x outputs for control of external functions 1 x Mini jack 7 x Power Link 7 x Mini jack RS 232 Wall bracket, large and small cabinet black with front in black, white, aluminum, golden or tinted glass

*not necessarily available in all markets For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beosystem3

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BeoMaster 5 Do treasured family photos the justice they deserve with a top-quality slideshow direct from your television. BeoMaster 5, the key to your media setup, makes it possible for you to store up to 80,000 digital photographs or 80,000 music files – or a combination of the two – all in one place. If that’s not enough, you can listen to internet radio or view your favorite websites. Access them from your television screen menu using your remote. Or choose your music using BeoSound 5.

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4" x 15" x 11" (10cm x 38cm x 28cm)/ 10.3 lbs (4.7kg) Black; soft-touch lacquer finish Typical: 36W; standby 2W with BeoSound 5, 1.3W without BeoSound 5 N. Music, N. Radio, Photo, Web WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF 500 GB Will be done automatically from Bang & Olufsen Master Link, Power Link, Line out – analog stereo L/R DVI-I, DVI-D for BeoSound 5, YPbPr, S-Video, Composite Video, Ethernet 10/100Mb USB for wireless transmitter receiver

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beomaster5

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Cabinets Give your Bang & Olufsen equipment a stylish place in your home with superb craftsmanship that’s every bit as quality-assured as the technology it houses. Your set-top box, HDR or BeoSystem 3 will be classically concealed in these fine cabinets. Available in two different sizes, the body of the cabinets have a black soft-touch rubber finish. Inside, there’s plenty of space for all your entertainment units. Shelves are made of toughened glass, while door finishes come in toned glass, brushed aluminum, or high-gloss black or white. Finally, there’s a cable management system that smoothly and discreetly organizes your entire system. DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

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BeoCom 5 Imagine the perfect cordless phone. Elegance: check. Multiple handsets and different phone lines in one system: check. Speaker phone, huge number storage capacity and a full graphic color display: check, check, check. For homes and small businesses, BeoCom 5 has it all. The cordless handset lets you take your calls anywhere in the house, and the base station can handle both fixed line networks as well as internet telephony. Either way, BeoCom 5 is future-proof. No other phone is this convenient. A matching speaker phone (also a docking station) allows you to gather the family around a call or make a conference call with ease. What’s more, a hands-free function means you can detach the speakerphone from the mains and carry it into another room to continue your call – and, needless to say, sound quality is exceptional. The new two-line base lets you use one line for home calls, for instance, and a second for a home office. Plus, if you’re on the phone and want to mute the volume on your Bang & Olufsen TV or music player, you can use your BeoCom 5 handset to do it. Its design is modern and discreet. BeoCom 5’s smooth black surface contrasts beautifully with its aluminum navigation wheel and full graphic LCD display. The back of the handset features the loudspeaker and microphone, and it is entirely contoured to fit the hand and face. In standby, the front surface looks uniformly black and glasslike, but when BeoCom 5 is placed in the charger or the handset is picked up, it ‘awakens.’ You can’t help but look at it. In fact, its beauty could be the thing that first grabs you, but you soon realize that BeoCom 5 is about capability, versatility and ease. It looks just gorgeous, too. Using BeoLine 2, you can use up to eight handsets (which can be individualized) and each one has a personal phonebook or access to the common phonebook. Your phonebook, by the way, builds up as you make and receive calls and it can hold up to 400 names and numbers.

David Lewis DECT and DECT 6.0 0.8"x 2" x 5.5" (21mm x 49mm x 141mm)/ 3.85oz (110g) (handset) Black COLOR(S) 100h/12h STANDBY/TALK TIME 4 hours CHARGING TIME Up to 50m (indoor) RANGE Up to 300m (outdoor) 400 names with numbers PHONEBOOK MEMORY 24 names with numbers, date and time CALLER ID 24 names with numbers REDIAL INDICATOR UNANSWERED CALLS Yes Yes INDICATOR FOR LINE BUSY Yes KEYPAD LOCK MICROPHONE AND Yes LOUDSPEAKER MUTE Yes ALARM FOR LOW BATTERY AUDIO/VIDEO VOLUME CONTROL Yes Yes RINGER SETTING Yes INTERCOM English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, MENU LANGUAGES German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish Full graphic DISPLAY BeoLine 2 BASE(S) BeoLine Table/Wall charger or speaker phone including CHARGER(S) charger Speaker phone ACCESSORIES DESIGNER SYSTEM DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

BeoCom 5 not available in all markets For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beocom5

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BeoCom 2 With a gorgeous curved design, BeoCom 2 is communication made chic. Diligently designed to fit the contours of your face and hand, it’s the ultimate in user-friendly phone technology. Rather than force you to think about who you want to add to your phonebook, BeoCom 2 creates one automatically, simply by suggesting you save the number of the person you’ve just been talking to. Needless to say, sound quality is exceptional – and you can even use BeoCom 2 to turn down the volume on your Bang & Olufsen equipment. Now, if only there was a way to do the same with the kids... David Lewis 1.4" x 10.8" x 1.1" (36mm x 275mm x 28mm)/ 7.8 oz (220g) (handset) 3.7" x 12.6" x 7.1" (95mm x 321mm x 180mm) (base with handset) Black, gray, aluminum, blue, yellow, white FINISH/COLOR 150 hours/12 hours STANDBY/TALK TIME 5 hours CHARGING TIME Up to 50m (indoor) RANGE Up to 300m (outdoor) 200 numbers with names MEMORY (PHONEBOOK) CALLER ID WITH DATE AND TIME 24 numbers with names 24 numbers with names REDIAL UNANSWERED CALLS INDICATOR Yes Yes MICROPHONE MUTE Yes ALERT FOR LOW BATTERY Yes INTERCOM Yes RINGER SETTINGS AUDIO/VIDEO VOLUME CONTROL Yes Yes FULL GRAPHIC DISPLAY 2.4 GHz digital system SYSTEM SYSTEM BASE STATION Yes BEOLINE/BEOLINE 2 CHARGER Yes TABLE CHARGER Yes WALL CHARGER DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

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For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beocom2

BeoLine Create your own home network with BeoLine. It links up to eight different cordless handsets, neatly and discreetly, giving you total freedom of movement.

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BeoCom 6000 not available in North America. For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beocom1

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Simplicity is key to BeoCom 4. A cool customer in terms of looks, this no-messing, vertical cordless phone means business, whether on its base or in your hand. And it’s not just installation that’s simple. A navigation wheel means easy, intuitive operation, giving you access to features such as the phonebook, which stores up to 200 names. You can even make running for the phone a thing of the past by attaching BeoCom 4 to a belt clip – it’s always ready to go whenever you are.

An earpiece is a must for a contemporary lifestyle, but make sure yours offers the same sound quality and great looks you’d expect from any other piece of Bang & Olufsen telephone equipment. Use EarSet 1 Home with BeoCom 4 or BeoCom 1 to ensure your communication technology keeps up with your busy pace. Or make conversation on the go even easier with EarSet 1 Mobile, for use with most models of cell phones. Based on Bang & Olufsen’s Earphones, both are comfortable to use and designed to filter out background noise, as well as prevent it from leaking out into your surroundings, which means you won’t miss a word.

Henrik Sørig Thomsen 1.8" x 5.9" x 1" (45mm x 150mm x 25mm)/ 4.2 oz (120g) (handset) 2.4" x 6.3" (60mm x 160mm) (base with handset) Black, blue, beige COLORS 150 hours/12 hours STANDBY/TALK TIME 5 hours CHARGING TIME Up to 50m (indoor) RANGE Up to 300m (outdoor) 200 numbers with names MEMORY (PHONEBOOK) 24 numbers with names CALLER ID AND REDIAL UNANSWERED CALLS INDICATOR Yes Yes MICROPHONE MUTE Yes ALARM FOR LOW BATTERY Yes FULL GRAPHIC DISPLAY Belt clip for handset; EarSet 1 Home OPTIONAL EXTRAS DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beocom4

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Please note that not all cell phones support the hook on-off button when using an adaptor. For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/ earset1home or www.bang-olufsen.com/earset1mobile

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Martin Iseli 2" x 7.9" x 2.4" (50mm x 200mm x 60mm)/ 5.5 oz (155g) Black, light gray, red, white 10 numbers 1 number Yes Yes Table holder

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beocom1401

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Any quality in-ear Bluetooth set should ensure your listening experience is reserved only for you, with guaranteed premium sound quality. The EarSet 2 does just this, and more. The microphones filter out background noises, such as wind or traffic, and we’ve designed the loudspeaker to high-fidelity standards. Best of all, it’s designed for all-day use – perfect for business travelers or people who just love to talk.

Switching between your favorite tunes and a phone call is easy with EarSet 3 – light and comfortable to wear, the earphones offer the great acoustic performance you’d expect from Bang & Olufsen. They’re designed to let you enjoy a high-quality experience without losing touch with the outside world – making them the ideal earphones for music on the move. Until the phone rings, that is – and then you can use the perfect sound and built-in microphone to take that all-important call.

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Anders Hermansen 2" x 2.2" x 0.9" (50mm x 56mm x 23mm) microphone arm: 1.4" (35mm)/0.8 oz (22g) 2.8" (72mm) x 1.2" (30mm)/1.4 oz (41g) (docking station) 2.4" x 1.5" x 2.6" (60mm x 37mm x 65mm)/ 2.2 oz (63g) (switch mode adaptor) Aluminum/soft-touch painted plastic Microphone: microphone array Loudspeaker: in-ear type Left and right Bluetooth radio system core version 1.2 Up to 4 hours 50-100 hours, depending on audio gateway < 3 hours Up to 10m, depending on surroundings and environment Yes Yes Phones compliant with Bluetooth version 1.1 or higher Headset profile 1.1 and hands free profile 1.0

Anders Hermansen 1.4" x 2.3" x 0.5" (35mm x 59mm x 14mm) One earphone: 0.3 oz (8g); complete set: 0.8 oz (31g) Aluminum 4 ft Electro-dynamic speaker In-ear type (intra concha earphone) 50-20,000Hz

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For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/earset3

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/earset2

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you fix dinner in the kitchen? No problem – fix a BeoLab 3500 to the kitchen wall, connect it to BeoLink and stay up-todate as you cook. Want to listen to a track that’s playing in the living room on your bedroom loudspeaker? Just select it – using your intelligent Beo4 or Beo5 remote – then play and enjoy. And with a BeoVox 1 speaker built into the bathroom ceiling, there really is nowhere you can’t enjoy your favorite sounds. What’s more, you can also include your computer in your BeoLink setup and listen to music files through any BeoLab loudspeakers anywhere in the house – in fact, if your home is big enough, BeoLink can handle up to 21 pairs of wireless loudspeakers (plus another 13 wired loudspeakers. You can (continued on page 54)

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Get connected: BeoSound 9000 is connected to BeoLab 5s in the living room and linked to a BeoLab 7-1 in the bedroom – and it’s all controlled by the Beo5 remote. Beo5, thanks to Master Link Gateway, can also operate the lighting, blinds or anything else connected to your home automation system.

THE INTELLIGENT HOME Thanks to Master Link Gateway, you can now use your Beo5 to control not only your Bang & Olufsen products, but your home automation equipment too. This new interface takes simplicity and ease-of-operation to a new level. Master Link Gateway is extremely versatile, offering a range of solutions for the intelligent home. You can refine an existing installation, so

that you can operate the entire house from Beo5 or home automation panels around the house, or you can control just one room. You can even control a single item of equipment, such as a lamp next to the TV. The interface also allows you to control outside areas, including outdoor lighting and security systems. What’s more, you can create a sequence of actions –

close the blinds, dim the lights in the living room and turn on your favorite TV channel, for example – and designate a button on your Beo5 to carry it out in one effortless operation.

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connect your iPod docking station to BeoLink, giving you access to your iTunes all over the house. And your BeoVision screen can also double as an impressive computer monitor – use your Beo4 or Beo5 remote to access your holiday snaps (so much better on a 32" TV than on your laptop). BeoLink is all about easy living. That’s why you can operate all your Bang & Olufsen equipment using just one 54

remote. Beo4 is the original classic, always on hand when you need to change a channel, adjust the volume or switch from CD to DVD. Beo5 is its 21st-century sibling – sitting up and demanding to be noticed. Both are masters of control that put you in charge of the audio-visual experience. For a final flourish, talk to your retailer about personalizing BeoLink to adjust your lighting and draw your curtains,

too, from the second you enter your home – using a simple keyring – to the moment you shut your eyes at night, using the BeoTime alarm clock. No mess, no fuss – just effortless, joinedup living. For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beolink

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Effortless control in the palm of your hand, the portable Beo5 ensures you’re always in charge of your audiovisual technology – it’s so intelligent, you’ll want to have one in every room. But even more impressive is the fact that it enables all your audio and video entertainment sources with a single touch. And it won’t get lost among the clutter, because it stands at a jaunty angle to call attention to itself. What’s more, its back-lit keys adjust themselves to suit the available light in your room.

Take total control of every single product in the Bang & Olufsen range with the super-smart Beo4. Such is its power and simplicity that you can operate it confidently in the dark – without even having to point it at the source. What’s more, after all these years it can still ‘speak’ to items dating back to the 1980s. Cast in zinc, with reassuring weight and solidity, it’s an alternative to Beo5 as a means of operating your television, radio, music systems, computer files and the internet – in fact, your entire BeoLink system.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT BATTERY STANDBY ACTIVE TIME CHARGING TIME CHARGER RESOLUTION/COLOR ACCESSORIES

David Lewis 2.7" x 4.5" x 1.2" (70mm x 115.8mm x 32.3mm)/7.2oz (205g) 12 days Typical 18 hours (3 hours continually) 5 hours maximum Table charger (cable: 3.6m) Wall charger (cable: 7m) 234 x 960 pixels/ +16 mill. colors Wall bracket

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Keyring This mini remote control, an extension of the Beo4 or Beo5, lets you turn your TV, music and lights on – or off. More than just a keyring, it’s the key to having your home just as you want it the moment you step through the front door. For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/keyring

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Enjoy premium-quality sound inside and outside your home without having to move a single piece of equipment. Whether you’re gardening, cooking or showering, BeoVox 1 links to the rest of your system, delivering the music you want to hear, the way you want to hear it, all from a discreet loudspeaker that’s designed for walls or ceilings, even in warm, wet or humid conditions. DESIGNER DIMENSIONS

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David Lewis 9.8" x 11.8" x 0.9" (25cm x 30cm x 2.3cm) (cover) In-wall depth: approx 3.9" (9cm) 4.4 lbs (2kg) White 80W 50-20,000Hz Infinite baffle No Sealed for wet room use Dry warm environment: max. +40°C Humid warm environment: max. +40°C/55% RH

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beovox1

BeoLink Wireless 1 Forget what you’ve heard about wireless technology not measuring up to premium sound standards – BeoLink Wireless 1 is an exceptional audio achievement, linking any loudspeaker in the range to your audio systems. With two boxes (one to transmit and one to receive), you can enjoy amazing sound in up to seven linked rooms around your house – without the need for cables and drills. Chain three units together, and you can link up to 21 rooms. Better still, as BeoLink Wireless 1 doesn’t need to be visible for it to work, you can hide it away entirely. DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT COLOR MATERIALS TRANSMISION RANGE WALL BRACKET POWER SUPPLY STANDBY CONNECTIONS

David Lewis 5.1" x 2.4" (13cm x 6cm) (tapering to 0.98" (2.5cm) x 11" (28cm)/25.75 oz (730g) Black, white Soft-touch lacquer finish Indoors 98.4 ft, without obstruction 328 ft 2 variants 100-240V AC +/-10% 1.5W 1 x Master Link, 2 x Power Link, 1 x IR receiver

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DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT CABINET/CLOTH FINISH POWER CONSUMPTION POWER AMPLIFIERS LONG-TERM MAXIMUM OUTPUT EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE CABINET PRINCIPLE CABINET VOLUME MAGNETIC SHIELDED WOOFER TWEETER BASS EQUALIZER CONNECTIONS ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL

David Lewis 43.7" x 3.74" x 4.33" (111cm x 9.5cm x 11cm) (on wall)/22 lbs (10kg) Aluminum/black, black/black, aluminum/white, aluminum/silver, dark gray/dark gray Typical: 15W; standby: 1.5W 4 units, Class AB 71W (power per module) 56-20,000Hz Bass Reflex 0.8 liters No 16.51cm/6½" 2.54cm/1" Adaptive Bass Linearization (ABL) Master Link (ML), BeoLink Wireless 1 Link (W1) Stand In-wall cabinet, raw MDF

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BeoTime The slimline BeoTime – an alarm clock and sleep timer – helps you create your perfect sleeping environment. Wake to its gentle alarm chime (and your favorite radio station), or touch it lightly to snooze for a few more minutes. At night, use the sleep timer to switch all Bang & Olufsen equipment in the room to standby. To light up the clock face, simply touch the brushed aluminum surface.

DESIGNER DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT MATERIALS/COLOR FEATURES BASIC SOURCE OPERATION POWER DISPLAY RESOLUTION ACCESSORIES

Steffen Schmelling 1" x 15.9" x 1.1" (29mm x 406mm x 46mm)/ 6.7oz (190g) Aluminum/Aluminum Alarm, sleep timer, snooze via touch sensor, display orientation with tilt sensor Source on/standby, channel/station select, volume up/down 3 AA Alkaline batteries FSTN Liquid Crystal Display 48 x 33 pixels Wall bracket (included)

For more product information, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com/beotime

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