If you crave clean yet surprisingly punchy audio quality packed in an elegantly sleek and luxurious design that steers clear of flamboyance, the Beolab 15 & 16 from Danish audio masters Bang & Olufsen might be the speakers you seek. The active speaker solution comprises a pair of two-way speakers (Beolab 15) and a subwoofer (Beolab 16). As expected from B&O, the audio quality is stellar despite how thin each speaker is.
Now, it goes without saying that there are a number of products in Bang & Olufsen’s portfolio of audio and visual equipment that flirt with the very thin line between ostentation and elegance. The Beolab 15 & 16 sound system very clearly belongs in the elegant class. Its near seamless and streamlined profile allows the system to be discreetly installed into any wall, adding sophistication without becoming the room’s focal point. The sound system can even be hidden in your ceiling, too, if you so desire.
All well and good, but if you’re an audiophile, you’ll fret over the question: How to optimally position the speakers in relation to listener’s ears? The engineers at B&O have you covered. A motorized tilt mechanism activates whenever you start playback (this function has presets and can be programmed to suit your preference), while the separate subwoofer with four 4-inch speaker units apply acoustic balance to mitigate unwanted vibrations. It’s this level of attention to detail and stunning design that makes B&O synonymous with the ultimate in consumer electronics craftsmanship.
