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5.0 out of 5 stars A great little product and better than I expected.
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay A1 2nd gen is a very well built, neat and stylish wireless speaker - as one should expect from B&O and a product priced at the higher end of this segment.Set up is exceptionally easy once you identify which App you need to use - B&O need to put a little card in the box to provide links to App stores. So far, the connection has been very stable.We use this speaker on a desk while using my desktop computer, doing hobbies or cooking as well as in the garden / summer house. I haven't tested it in the garden yet as the UK weather in spring 2024 has been poor to put it mildly.Once you get used to the controls, they are fine, but take a little getting used to as the look touch sensitive - but they aren't.Sound quality is a matter of taste, and I was concerned that some reviewers felt the bass was lacking. Placed on a desk, table or kitchen worktop, I found the bass to be more than sufficient. It may not go really deep down in frequency (function of speaker size) but the quality of the bass is surprisingly good. I've heard hifi systems costing a few thousand pounds that actually do worse on bass quality. A good test is always a double bass and how the strings vibrate after the initial note is played - this speaker is very good on that count.The sound quality is excellent and probably should be for £190ish - clean, clear and very coherent, giving a really good musical experience. Treble and midrange are really good and both male and female vocals come across very well. In a 6x4m room the volume is more than adequate and even at high volumes this little thing doesn't get harsh.One important tip - to get the best sound, turn your phone or tablet volume up to maximum and then control the volume you want on the device itself. That helps a lot and if the phone / tablet volume is set too low, the device can sound anaemic. The device seems to need a high input level to work well.We don't use it for critical listening and to be fair, if that's the use case, one should consider a full blown hifi system.A great lttle device for keeping you company while working or relaxing.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound quality
This item is very well made and looks amazing. The sound quality is superb and is nicely controlled. Bass level, whilst not exceptional is more than adequate for most music genres and is improving as time goes on. To get the best from this item, it needs a high quality streaming service but will work with any. Very easy to set up though the app leaves a bit to be desired. Not cheap but then quality never is. Battery life is better than I expected but takes a while to fully recharge.
5.0 out of 5 stars The best for Audiophiles at this price
Ever since my trusty Monic Psych lost some of it's volume, I have searched for a replacement. This is not just a replacement, but in a whole other league. I'm a bit of a one-man Which? reviewer when it comes to hi-fi. Never bought a thing without a listening test. So, before buying this, I had a line-up of the top sub-£200 Bluetooth speakers as rated by many sources including Hi-Fi Magazine. Out of fairness I am not going to criticise any of the devices I tested. They were all good, depending on your music taste and requirements. Generally though, they seemed tuned for bass and treble but lacked the mid-range and warmth of 'proper' hi-fi. Great if thumpy bass is your thing, not great if you want something close to decent hi-fi.This Beosound A1 Second Gen is a minor miracle. It lacks in huge volume, even though the power rating suggests otherwise, but I get the feeling the power is taken up by driving high-quality units inside rather than for volume. It's more than loud enough for normal everyday use but don't expect to use it for a party or to wake up the neighbours.I listen to various types of rock, blues and folk. The details this speaker brings out, and the warmth of the sound, is just perfect considering the size and price. Bass is good without being boomy.. nice and tight and deep. Treble is smooth and sharp, with cymbals sounding like cymbals, not splashes onto a tin can. Vocals are honest and realistic.Genuinely, this little speaker was the only one to approach 'proper hi-fi' where you're getting close to the sound you'd get on a properly set up and matched hi-fi system. In the end there was only one choice, despite it costing more than I originally wanted to pay.As for the device itself it is strong, aesthetically pleasing and discrete. A small aspirin-shaped silver bun that only draws attention to itself by the sound it makes and no other reason. Just what I wanted!Phots attached to show what I base my demands on for quality and to show the size of the Beosound A1 2nd Gen.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great upto three quarters of it's volume
App good enough. You have an equaliser circle to use with some presets, make your own custom ones or adjust on the fly. Mobile calls work well, the other end says much clearer than just hands free from the phone.My android phone seemed to auto dectect that it needed setting up, downloaded the app, paired all with no fuss.Volume at high level is too harsh even with EQ adjustments. Anything to three quarters is fine. Fot it's size and use/ volume intentions (camping, hands free calls in a van) all good. To blast out party volume...no.I like the size, good balence between weight, size, portability, sound quality and bass. I like a bit of bass. This provides enough and at lower volumes the bass comes through really super well.The buttons feel nice. The light telks you enough. The instruction booklet is poor though and does not tell you everything about the light!! Crazy. You have to follow the app, it links to the web and you can download a full guide which does cover everything. A table would be far better, as it is, the light states are spread over multiple pages.Come on, give me better than that!Overall happy with my purchase on prime day for £169. Also bought a random chinese case you get nothing included...not even a cloth bag.It's just played me a Randon Access Memories track, wow, sounds great. That album has amazing production quality and the speaker lets that shine through.
Stellar sound quality
Stellar sound quality and ample volume. The modifiable EQs are nice and it does a good job as a hands free phone/conference call system as well. I got it for my office and combined it with a stand for elegant looks and wonderful music quality.
Amazing price point for B&O
Needed another small, portable Bluetooth speaker to take along while traveling. Having used Bose Sound Link and similar speakers over the years, I noticed this B&O A1 2nd generation on sale and decided to purchase it based on my previous experiences with B&O. For roughly $200 US dollars on sale, I decided to purchase this speaker because of it’s relatively small footprint, having Bolo Alexa built in, and the sound quality (60 watts total power) of B&O. The design and build quality are what you’d expect from B&O. Beautiful brushed aluminum and a nifty little hand loop for carrying, the large donut-shaped speaker lies flat, while dispersing 360 degree stereo sound.After charging the battery to full, I quickly added the speaker via my iPhone’s Bluetooth settings and then upgraded the speaker software via the B&O app. You can easily change the sound output of the speaker through the customizable EQ settings via the app. Bolo Alexa is easily setup (via the Alexa app) and works like it’s supposed to. There are 3 microphones on the speaker and they function well. Sound is clear and bright. Soundstage is fairly wide for this little speaker and the volume gets plenty loud for my needs.Overall, I would recommend this product as an amazing value to anyone who wants a little BT speaker from B&O. It is water and dust proof (IP67 rated) and easily fits into a backpack or travel bag. In terms of durability, time will tell, but this thing is built like a tank, and weighs just one pound. I have not had any Bluetooth connectivity issues and the battery is rated to last 18 hours after a full charge (3 hours charging time via included USB-C cable). Any changes to the aforementioned specs and I’ll update this review. All in all, I’m happy with this purchase. If you like B&O, you can’t go wrong with a portable speaker at this price point.
sonido genial
Muy buen sonido, realmente un excelente producto, entre los altavoces portátiles creo que es el mejor (de características similares), tiene un buen sonido, los bajos se escuchan realmente bien no se distorsiona el sonido, su batería es regular no dura mucho tiempo a un volumen alto pero bueno es un producto portátil la mayoría es así, la he ocupado para reuniones por videoconferencia y el micrófono funciona y se escucha muy bien. entre la bose soundlink flex que siento es su competencia directa, es mejor la B&O Beosound A1 2ª generación. llevo 8 meses utilizándola. (cómprenla con descuento)
Excelente calidad de audio pero, ¿y la conectividad?...
El sonido es fantástico. No tengo queja alguna del audio: nítido, profundo y claro pero, ¿Qué pasó con la conectividad? Bueno, algo falló.El bluetooth simplemente funcionaba bien cuando quería. Estoy de acuerdo en que, como todo lo que se produce en serie, puede haber algún artículo que tenga problemas o defectos, pero eso no quiere decir que la totalidad del producto o la marca sean malos. Así es la producción en serie y digamos que me tocó una que no funciona bien de entre todas las que, con total certeza, jamás presentarán algún problema.En mi experiencia, después de usarla a ratos durante algunos días, puedo decirte que el bluetooth resultó pésimo. Se perdía la conexión a cada rato o se volvía intermitente (la música se trababa todo el tiempo). Había que apagar y prender la bocina para hacer un intento más de conexión que esperaba que fuera "exitosamente duradera". Pensé en conservarla con todo y eso pero ¿Para qué pagar por algo nuevo que funciona defectuosamente y conservarlo si hay una garantía de por medio?En fin. Va de regreso tal y como la recibí pero ya mismo generé la orden de compra de otra. Cualquiera podría preguntarme el por qué de volverla a comprar si la experiencia fue medianamente desagradable si, además, hay otras marcas ofreciendo otras "ventajas" a menor costo. Bueno, la respuesta es simple: primero que nada, confío en las políticas de devolución y satisfacción de Bolo. Llevo años con Bolo y jamás he tenido algún problema a la hora de atender un inconveniente relacionado con la calidad, satisfacción o funcionalidad del artículo. La atención es siempre la mejor y por eso la plataforma se ha convertido en mi primera opción de compra aunque el costo sea más elevado que en otros sitios. En segundo lugar y teniendo en cuenta lo anterior, el artículo satisface y supera mis expectativas "audiófilas" (aclarando que no soy experto en el tema). ¡Suena riquísimo! Y no, no es para levantar el volumen hasta hacerla reventar esperando que suene como cualquier bocina de Coppel (sin ofender, claro) que hace retumbar cristales y te pinta el cuarto de luces (vaya, todo un festival de música en la recámara). Si buscas eso, anda por otra cosa de mayor tamaño y de otras marcas que, te aseguro, encontrarás a menor precio que esta de aquí, listas para oídos gustosos de bajos "profundos" o lo que sea que quieran decir con eso.Es pequeña, sí, pero tiene el volumen suficiente para darme el sonido que quiero con una calidad indiscutible en bocinas de su tamaño (habiendo tenido otras marcas como Bosé y Harman). De hecho, jamás superé el 50% del volumen disponible porque no la compré pensando en un sonido ridículamente alto, la compré para disfrutar calidad de audio, no potencia. Es más, mientras escribo la reseña, ya habiendo generado la nueva orden de compra, te confieso que me pesa tener que esperar varios días a que me llegue la otra. Y es que te acostumbras a un audio tan perfecto como este en un tamaño increíblemente compacto. Era el complemento ideal para estar en la cama oyendo música, viendo películas o cualquier otra cosa. Todo se oye bien, TODO.La aplicación de la marca te permite personalizar el audio a tu antojo, nada de rayitas o puntitos para ecualizar la música. Un punto al centro en la pantalla y lo diriges a donde quieras enfocando algunos perfiles predeterminados y acentúando graves o agudos, eso es todo y es suficiente. Alexa integrada, por cierto.En síntesis te diré que, a pesar de haber corrido con mala suerte en la conectividad, de haberme fastidiado con sus "trabaderas" por su bluetooth defectuoso, me dejó sin palabras la calidad de audio. Ya sé, ya sé: "mi bocina de medio metro con luces de colores nunca se traba". Acepto la crítica que cualquiera podría devolverme por el comentario. Pero, la neta, dudo que una bocina de este tamaño, de marcas rivales o marcas de otro segmento, pongan en tus oídos el sonido tan delicioso como lo hace esta. Cosa de gustos, creo yo.Hazle un cariño a tus oídos y dáles esta bocina.
Excelente bocina
Muy a gusto!!! Muy buena calidad de audio y acabado..la aplicación b & Olufsen..Muy buena también.. valió la pena !!!!!
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) - Premium Wireless Portable IP67 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker with 360 Degree Sound, Alexa Voice Assistant, Speakerphone, Up to 18 Hrs Playtime - Anthracite/Oxygen
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