Additional information
| Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 9.1 x 2.2 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.4 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Bang & Olufsen |
| ASIN | B08SXPH879 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 1200489 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #2,118 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers#19,527 in MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories |
| Date First Available | February 4, 2021 |
Gary –
Very expensive, but worth it. Top tier quality construction and a beautiful simple subdued design. The sound is amazing, and with Bluetooth 5.0, and Airplay 2 built in connectivity is easy. The internal components are modular, so Bluetooth and WiFi can be upgraded for future proofing. I’ve owned my unit for 4 months and am totally happy with it. The ability for the speaker to analyze your room acoustics and adjust the sound output is really cool. Must be connected to main power and in vertical position to do the analysis.
Nico –
Pure Sound Quality. You Just Can’t Buy Another Wireless Charger If You Lose It. Which I Hope Changes Fast. Or Your Out Of Luck And Have A 1500$ Speaker That Is Just Sitting Dead
Hairy Potter –
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level speaker is unlike any other speaker on the market. The Level is a compact, portable, wireless, and powerful speaker that is loaded with technology. Designed to provide awesome audio in a portable package, it delivers quite nicely. Bank & Olufsen (B&O) is a recognized pioneer and innovator in the high-end audio market. Based in Denmark, B&O has a primarily European and Asian presence, although its US presence is expanding. Aside from home audio systems, B&O provides premium audio systems to many luxury automobile manufacturers including Aston Martin, BMW, Audi, Mercedes and others. Their premium audio systems are also finding their way into upscale US automobiles. This information is not intended to be an advertisement for B&O; instead, it is meant to educate those who may not be familiar with B&O products.Among the unique design characteristics of the Level is its modular design. Components are designed to be easily removed and replaced, which improves the ease of service and repair and even enables the consumer to easily change out the battery when necessary. One feature that I especially like, and that sets this system apart from others, is its replaceable streaming module. The module includes more than the currently required processing power and connectivity technology, which will enable the Level to be updated with any future performance updates and features that might be developed in the years to come. Additionally, if the current streaming and connectivity technology should become outdated, the module can be easily replaced with an updated version. This means that the speaker may never become obsolete if technology standards change over the years, and possibly decades, to come.The Level comes with the speaker, magnetic charge module, USB-C wall adapter, and USB-C to USB-C charge cable. The speaker is battery operated, and it can be charged with either a direct connection to the USB-C connector on the rear of the speaker, or by using the magnetic charge module. The charge cord is plugged into the module, and the module magnetically attaches to the rear of the speaker. This is a very simple method of charging the device without the need to directly plug in a charge cord. The stated battery life is 16 hours if operated at a moderate volume. There are indicator lights that advise the charge level and an audio warning when the level drops to 20%. The recharge time is three hours. Multiple inputs can be used: USB-C, Ethernet, or optical combi-jack. A Bluetooth connection is available when using mobile devices.A unique feature of the Level is that it can be positioned standing up, laying down, or mounted on the wall, and the speaker will adjust its output based on the position to provide the best audio. Anytime that it is moved, it will evaluate its position and adjust the audio accordingly. To further improve audio, the Bang and Olufsen app has a Room Compensation feature that evaluates the room conditions and further adjusts audio for optimum performance. This feature can only be run if the Level is plugged into direct power. I do not know why this is so, but I found it inconvenient after moving the speaker to have to plug it in to run Room Compensation. Being a portable speaker, it should be possible to be run while on battery power. For those wanting a wall mounted option, there is a wall mount available for $119 from B&O. The mount is designed so that the speaker hangs from the mount, but it can be removed easily for portability.The Level is IP54 dust and splash certified. This means that the speaker is protected from dust intrusion and water splashes from any direction. This does not mean that the speaker is waterproof, but it can be used in environments where water might splash onto it or where it might be caught in the rain. This is great for when the speaker is being used around the pool or otherwise being used outdoors.There is a total of 105 watts of output: two 4” woofers, one 2” full range, and two 0.8” tweeters. The system delivers 79dB bass capability and 96dB mid-range loudness. I am very impressed with the audio quality. Although a compact system, the Level generates high-quality audio with its deep and pronounced bass, clear treble, and crystal clear audio at full volume. I am very pleased with this system.Aside from the controls on the speaker itself, most of the options and settings are controlled by the Bang & Olufsen app. The app has a variety of settings available, including a myriad of audio options, programming channel presets, system options, etc.. For more details, the included video walks through the app’s features. The app requires that it be connected to a WiFi network in order to communicate with the speaker. Setup and configuration of the app was easy and intuitive. I especially like that there are hundreds of available streaming channels available within the app that can be selected. Any of these channels can be noted as a favorite, and up to four channels can be programmed as a preset.For those who might be interested, the B&O Level speaker is the only electronic item, worldwide, to be Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certified. The (C2C) certification is a recognition of a product and company’s reduction of waste and hazardous chemicals, efficient use and reuse of resources, energy efficiency, and social responsibility.Although the Bang & Olufsen Level speaker has a high price tag, it is worth the price. The audio quality is great, it is portable, it is attractive and unobtrusive, and it has years of useful life beyond its current technology.