Bang & Olufsen has introduced The Centennial Collection, a special edition release inspired by the brand’s heritage, paying tribute to a century of design and sound. The Centennial Collection draws from decades of design inspiration by blending archival details with contemporary craftsmanship, reimagining three of Bang & Olufsen’s products Beoplay H100, Beosound A5, and Beosound A9 5th Gen.
The collection celebrates defining decades of Bang & Olufsen’s history. From the checkered grill patterns of early radios to the vibrant color palette of the 1970s in Century Red, Chestnut Brown, and Century Blue, each detail carries the spirit of its time. The brushed aluminum surfaces perfected in the 1980s reflect the raw beauty of the brand’s signature material, while the refined leather accents and precision-turned dials speak to the design codes of the last decade. Each product in the collection is finished with the B&O Est. 1925 Anniversary logo and carries a tribute to the founder’s vision of Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen: “A never-failing will to create only the best.”
Beoplay H100 Century Brown
Beoplay H100 combines immersive sound with a design crafted to stand the test of time. Optimized for Dolby Atmos, the headphones feature titanium drivers and advanced noise cancellation for an elevated listening experience.
The leather headband in Century Red complements the Chestnut Brown inner headband, paired with Chestnut Brown leather ear cushions and refined Century Blue detailing for a vibrant contrast. The glass disc in natural silver tone features the anniversary logo, while a matching leather pouch in Century Red with accents of Century Blue completes the design to create a contemporary collectible infused with archival character.
Beosound A5 Century Weave
Beosound A5 is a portable speaker with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, long-lasting battery life, and built-in wireless charging. This special edition features a paper raffia weave in Beige and Chestnut Brown, reinterpreting the iconic checkered speaker grilles of the 1950s and echoing the textures of Bang & Olufsen’s earliest radios. A brushed aluminum frame, Century Red leather strap, and anniversary engravings underscore its craftsmanship, while the Century Blue cable adds a touch of playful vitality.
Beosound A9 Century Blue
An icon of minimalist design, Beosound A9 unites sculptural form with room-filling sound, powered by seven finely tuned drivers. This reimagined edition is wrapped in Kvadrat’s Centennial Cadence fabric, a bold checkered weave in Century Blue and Chestnut Brown that brings a dynamic, contemporary vision. The natural aluminum ring and legs are finished with a heritage-inspired brushed treatment recalling Bang & Olufsen’s aesthetic of the 1980s. Anniversary engravings honor the founders’ enduring vision, while the Century Blue feet and cable add a vibrant finishing touch.
Beosound A5 Century Weave ($1750/RRP £1250/€1500), Beoplay A9 Century Blue (RRP $5500/£3800/€4500), and Beoplay H100 Century Brown (RRP $2300/£1500 / €1800) form a special-edition collection, now available from selected Bang & Olufsen stores and on bang-olufsen.com.
