Bang & Olufsen’s Centennial Collection stands as a design tribute more than a technical refresh.
These products are available globally from 22 October via Bang & Olufsen stores and online.
Beoplay H100 Century Brown is priced at $2,300 (about Rs 2,02,000).
Bang & Olufsen has announced The Centennial Collection, a special-edition lineup celebrating the Danish audio brand’s 100-year heritage. The collection brings new variants of Beoplay H100 headphones, Beosound A5 portable speaker, and Beosound A9 (5th Gen) wireless speaker. The collection aims to highlight the best of B&O sound and design. And speaking at the launch, the company CEO, Kristian Teär, said these products honour B&O’s past, celebrate its present, and look to the future.
SurveyPrice and availability
The Centennial Collection will be available from 22 October at Bang & Olufsen stores and bang-olufsen.com. Here are their global prices:
- Beosound A5 Century Weave: $1,750 (around Rs 1,54,000)
- Beoplay H100 Century Brown: $2,300 (about Rs 2,02,000)
- Beosound A9 Century Blue: $5,500 (about Rs 4,83,000)
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Specifications and Features
Beoplay H100 Century Brown
The Beoplay H100 is an over-ear headphone with spatial audio support. It features 40 mm titanium drivers optimised for Dolby Atmos, Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, and True Transparency for ambient awareness.
Its design combines a Century Red leather headband, Chestnut Brown ear cushions, and Century Blue detailing, finished with a silver glass disc featuring the “B&O Est. 1925” logo.
Other highlights include:
- Up to 32 hours of playback with ANC
- Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint pairing (two devices, three via 2025 update)
- Crafted from aluminium, titanium, glass, and leather, IP53-rated for durability
- 10 microphones for calls, noise cancellation, and wind protection
- Compatible with Google Fast Pair, Apple MFi, and Microsoft Swift Pair
Beosound A5 Century Weave
The Beosound A5 portable speaker combines style and versatility, delivering 280W of power through a four-driver setup and supporting Active Room Compensation and Adaptive Bass Linearization for balanced sound across rooms.
The Century Weave edition uses a paper raffia weave in Beige and Chestnut Brown, framed in brushed aluminium with a Century Red leather strap and matching Blue cable. The design recalls Bang & Olufsen’s 1950s checkered radios.
Other highlights include:
- Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, TIDAL Connect, and B&O Radio
- IP65-rated for dust and water resistance
- Up to 12 hours of battery life with wireless charging
- Stereo pairing available for multi-speaker setup
Beosound A9 Century Blue (5th Gen)
The Beosound A9 is a sculptural wireless speaker that combines form and function with 1500W total output from seven drivers.
The Century Blue edition uses Kvadrat’s Centennial Cadence fabric, a checkered weave in blue and brown. It is complemented by brushed aluminium legs and an engraved anniversary ring inspired by the brand’s 1980s aesthetic.
Other highlights include:
- Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, and Beolink Multiroom
- Features Active Room Compensation and Adaptive Bass Linearization
- Can be paired with another A9 for true stereo sound
That’s the long and short of B&O’s The Centennial Collection. Keep reading Digit.in for similar launches.
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