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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (Gen 3) Review: Perpetually Great

Chris Haslam

created: July 16, 2025, 12:03 p.m. | updated: July 19, 2025, 1:32 p.m.

Back in 2016, the original A1 Bluetooth speaker (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was one of the first from Bang & Olufsen under its more affordable Beosound sub-brand. First, there are two new finishes to go along with the classic aluminium—Honey Tone (my review sample), and Eucalyptus Green. The A1 Gen 3 is also the first Cradle to Cradle Certified (Bronze level) Bluetooth speaker in the world. Batteries can be replaced, for instance, if you take your speaker into a Bang & Olufsen store. Generation GamePhotograph: Chris HaslamTwo 30-watt Class D amplifiers (60 watts total power) run the new, super-sized 3¼ inch woofer and one 0.6 inch tweeter, and together they pump out impressive 360-degree audio.

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