Bang & Olufsen takes a step further in technology and design with Beolab 28

Designed for an optimal, immersive sound experience, Beolab flexible wireless speakers 28 of Bang & Olufsen They combine advanced acoustic solutions with intelligent features to reproduce sound as it was intended.

Considered as “The launch of the year of Bang & Olufsen“, the Danish manufacturer has presented Beolap to the Spanish media 28, An advanced technology concept, Design and craftsmanship materialized in these flexible wireless speakers, delivering studio-quality adaptive sound.

Christoffer Poulsen, Vp. Senior and Head of Product Management at Bang & Olufsen, This is how he explains it: “Beolab 28 It's our most advanced speaker pair to date, offering powerful sound and flexible layout options thanks to its sleek, elegant aesthetic. Includes state-of-the-art wireless connectivity and streaming that allow you to enjoy music exactly how you want”.

If the Danish manufacturer introduced in 1986 Beolab Penta, One of the world's first active loudspeakers and the first with a signature column design, “Beolab 28 It is one of the most important advances so far of the company, with a more powerful and adjustable sound, A versatile design and innovative wireless connectivity”, Miguel Martín points out, Bang retail experience & Olufsen.

Although its target market is high-end consumer or premium, the possibilities offered by Beolab 28 contemplate its introduction in the facilities, “such as hotels, Auditoriums, Luxury Shops, etc. with the aim of offering a differential and unique audio experience”, Heidi Winkler points out, director assistant general counsel of B&Or, who presented the product via videoconference from Denmark.

Studio-quality adaptive sound

Beolab 28 Fits into any space to instantly stream any content and deliver powerful, studio-quality surround sound.

Bang's Sound Philosophy & Olufsen is embodied in Beolab 28, as the listener can physically feel the bass, faithfully achieved, thanks to a Subwoofer Integrated 6.5 Controller Based″ Tailor-made. The driver It has a large extension for powerful and precise bass.

Bang's Next Generation of Active Compensation & Olufsen adapts the bass response to the room, allowing speakers to be placed in any space.

The use of three Drivers full range of 3″, located at the front and one on each side, and a Tweeter of 1″ at the front for optimal treble quality, creates homogeneous directionality across the entire range of significant frequencies.

The Drivers and the Tweeter have exceptionally high sensitivity and have been developed specifically for Beolab 28 in order to create clear midrange quality, even at very high levels, as well as accurate and dynamic treble reproduction.

Thanks to the Beam Width Control, Beolab 28 Ensures the best sound experience in any situation. In 'narrow beam' mode”, The music reaches the listener directly and intact, minimizing interference from sidewall reflections and allowing the sweet spot to be heard.

In 'wide beam' mode, a greater amount of sound is diffused around the speakers, maintaining a natural tonal balance even when separated from the optimal listening zone in front of the speakers, all controlled with its patented processor by the manufacturer and the motorized curtains created for this model.

Simplicity to foster the sound experience

Beolab 28 Redefines the perception of an all-in-one speaker’ in which simplicity is accentuated. The Subwoofer integrated, that projects downwards, Amplifies bass capacity enough to envelop larger rooms, No need to add an external one.

Another advantage is its easy and simple installation, both in column mode and on the wall so as not to take up space in the room, which thanks to the wireless connection eliminates cables and synchronizes the speakers at 24bit/48kHz in microseconds.

Built-in music playback allows users to answer their phone and send their call directly to the speakers. They can also listen to music in a specific space, like the living room, or throughout the home through Airplay 2 or Chromecast, the application of B&O and Bluetooth.

The speakers will be fully compatible with Beolink Multiroom in autumn of 2021 through an automatic software update. Beolab 28 It can also be paired with a manufacturer's TV using Powerlink or Wireless Powerlink.

For convenience and manual interaction, The company's development team has created a simple touch surface that lights up when approached thanks to the built-in proximity sensors. A sleek and simple interface allows you to pause/play, change songs and turn the volume up or down.

The addition of four preference buttons makes it easy to access your favorite radio station via playlist Bang & Olufsen Radio or Spotify Incorporated. Users have the ability to control the speakers in multiple ways, either directly through the user interface, using a manufacturer's remote control or via your mobile phone.

The Beolab design 28 It consists of a column speaker with a round curvature at the lower end, followed by a conical shape containing the woofer. The speaker is held together by a backbone that hides the wires and gives the impression that it is floating in the air.

Known for its automatic movements, Beolab 28 Integrates a 'magical' opening system’ When it turns on, or when the sound beam is adjusted, indicating whether the speaker is in narrow or wide beam mode.

Materials designed to last

Beolab 28 has been created in the legendary Factory 5 by Bang & Olufsen in Struer (Denmark), following the development process that characterizes the manufacturer, in which engineering, Premium design and materials are balanced.

The anodized aluminum cylinder is formed by a spinning technique while being pressed into shape. To achieve the conical shape of the foot, The aluminium component is carefully moulded using expansion and reduction techniques to achieve an unusual and surprising shape.

Wooden decks are manufactured in Bjerrum Nielsen, a supplier with which Bang & Olufsen has been working since 1949, In it, each piece is supervised by hand to ensure the best quality.

Bang's Commitment & Olufsen with longevity also applies to technology, as the speaker includes the manufacturer's new replaceable connectivity module, which is equipped with enough processing power and connectivity technology to host new performance and functionality upgrades for years to come.

The Beolab 28 has been inspired by the iconic column shape used in Beolab Penta, Beolab 6000 and Beolab 8000, What a bang & Olufsen continues to maintain today.

Beolab Technical Specifications 28

Dimensions: 25,3x137x25.3 cm (Floor Stand Version) and 21.2x140x25.3 cm (Wall mount version).

Weight:18,6 Kg. per speaker

Speaker Drivers

One 6.5 woofer driver″.

Three drivers of 3″ and a 1-inch tweeter″.

Power amplifiers

Maximum untrimmed power (625 W) per speaker unit.
One Class D to 225 W for woofer.
Three Class D to 100 W for full range and one Class D to 100 W for the tweeter.

Frequency range 27 -23.000 Hz.

Sound pressure level @1m.

Maximum sound pressure level110dB (pair).

Maximum bass capacity 95dB (pair).

Streaming services: Airplay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect.

Integrated music services: Radio Bang & Olufsen

Remote control: Beoremote Halo, Beoremote One BT, Bang app & Olufsen.

Wireless Networking: Dual-band WLAN 2,4 and 5 GHz IEEE 802.11 B/G/A/N/AC; Bluetooth 5.0

Connections

Two Ethernet 10/100 Mbits.
One line input/optical connector combined with sensing.

A Powerlink (RJ45 -2 canals).

A USB-C (For Future Use) and another USB-A (for the service).

A microphone turned off.

A connection for woofer.

Multiroom

Apple Airplay 2 and built-in Chromecast built-in. Beolink Multiroom will be available via an upcoming software update.

Proximity sensors.

Listening Modes: Wireless Powerlink (24 bits/48 kHz) and WiSA (24 bits/48 kHz).