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.
Price 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)
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.
G.S. Vasan is the chief copy editor at Digit, where he leads coverage of TVs and audio. His work spans reviews, news, features, and maintaining key content pages. Before joining Digit, he worked with publications like Smartprix and 91mobiles, bringing over six years of experience in tech journalism. His articles reflect both his expertise and passion for technology.
