While not a deal-breaker, it's a sobering reminder that these are, in fact, consumer products aimed at listening to pleasure first. Not critical listening. So if that is a high priority, do consider this factor. Here's the Beosound Edge vs Beoplay A9 vs Beosound 2 chart: https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/us/comparison/products?slug=speakers&p1=beosound-2&p2=beosound-edge&p3=beoplay-a9 This is why Spinorama was apparently groundbreaking news for audio industry. Hence in the mid-late 2010's, most brands and magazines began publishing Spinorama measurements, despite the challenges of making such measurements. Beosound 2: Received a complete revision in 2017. This is the most recent model of Beosound 2 on B&O's web-store. Beamforming technology makes it possible to deliver directional sound for focused listening experiences from multiple positions – all in one solution

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Fortunately, now we have the Spinorama data for a bunch of quite popular speakers. Pierre Aubert put all this untidy data together and put it into https://www.spinorama.org/. This is a stunning source. Pretty valuable stuff from him right there. BeoSound 2 was discontinued by 2011. It was not replaced by any other product. BeoSound 2 (2002-2011) technical specifications Beosound 2 is designed in pure aluminum, giving a cooler and simpler look. If you choose Beosound 2 in the aluminum color, it will also reflect the surroundings, blending in but at the same time, due to the naturally anodized, tapered and slightly curved cabinet, it creates a compact visual expression, which gives the edge and style to the interior. Both shine in this department. Google compatibility and assistance aside, they also come with Spotify, Deezer, QQ Music, and TuneIn internet radio integrated into the system. What’s more, these can be accessed without your gadget.

Music included

Beosound 2 is also a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connected speaker, which allows you to stream via AirPlay 2, Chromecast or Bluetooth, but unlike Beosound Balance, Beosound 2 also offers streaming via Bang & Olufsen Multiroom which gives you the possibility to use the Bang & Olufsen app to start your music via Deezer or radio via TuneIn, as well as touch to join if you have multiple Bang & Olufsen multiroom products in your home installation. Furthermore, your digital music can also be moved about in your home with Bang & Olufsen's Beolink® PC 2, which utilises your computer as a source in a Beolink® system. BeoPlayer again takes care of all file organization, providing you with identical operation whether in the home office, kitchen or on the go. BeoSound 2 XSD Update (June 2004) Beosound Balance is designed in warm materials such as oak and woven fabric, giving a softer yet more marked expression. Beosound Balance is inspired by furniture, and the use of soft, exclusive materials such as natural solid oak, woven fabrics and aluminum components, made with great precision, is the manifestation of the perfect balance between elegant, beauty and unspoiled, pure sound. THE SOUND Positioning against the wall is ideal for optimal listening experiences, whether it is sound that fills the whole room or sound that is aimed at the listener. With Beamforming technology, Beosound Balance delivers directional sound for focused listening experiences from multiple positions. And if the home, on the other hand, is full of guests, the unique acoustic configuration of seven units will deliver deep, precise bass and great sound that fills the entire room – all in one solution.

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The colormap provides you the locations with the best (green) and worst (red) listening experience. Let's begin with the summary of the biggest differences you should be aware of when comparing the Beosound 2 vs Beoplay A9: BeoSound 2 is a shining example of how Bang & Olufsen puts the user situation ahead of industry hype. We aim to provide simplicity and clarity in the otherwise swirling sea surrounding Internet music, just as we do in the field of home entertainment" continues Sørensen. Automatic organisationWith the introduction of BeoSound 3 and BeoSound 4, users can now swap over their SD cards to use on any one - or more - of their machines. Beosound 2 offers slightly fewer speaker units than the Beosound Balance. A total of 5 amplifiers and 4 speakers. But don’t be fooled by the technical data, Beosound 2 no doubt offers a great and powerful sound experience, while the acoustic lens provides an incredibly clear and precise sound. STREAMING On top of that, the plate-like speaker is also pointed slightly upwards, aiming to respond better to high ceiling environments.

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Needless to say, Beoplay A9 doesn't provide 360 degree sound propagation. I mean, look at it. You don't need a feature like that with it anyway. However, it too allows adjusting the sound according to its room positioning. Ease of use

After all, B&O is always a safe bet when it comes to sound quality - especially with high-end products like these two. B&O på Frederiksberg er altid lynhurtige til at reagere og til at levere en service i højeste kvalitet. If your new speaker will take place inside a mostly 50-60 square meters apartment flat, then Beosound 2 can mostly be a better choice. Any room larger than that and Beoplay A9 can be more suitable - especially for detached houses. Digital music has proven itself to be an important player in today's world of musical entertainment. BeoSound 2 harnesses the strengths of these file formats and combines them with Bang & Olufsen skills within ease of use, craftsmanship, design and sound quality. Whilst physically small, the BeoSound 2 experience is large - where integration with additional Bang & Olufsen products plays an considerable role", says Bang & Olufsen President & CEO Torben Ballegaard Sørensen. The concept The most important thing when it comes to speakers, the sound quality, of these speakers are comparable. Unless you have a PhD on speakers and studied these two for weeks, I'm pretty sure you won't notice a difference.