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BeoVox RL 60.2

BeoVox RL 60.2

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility. A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor.

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You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies. You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

BeoVox RL 60.2 Product Details

Type Numbers

6513 (1988 - May 1992)

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1988 - 1992

Colour Options

Grey

BeoVox RL 60.2 Product Specification

Dimensions W x H x D: 54 x 40 x 18cm
Weight 8.3 kg
Long-term max. input power 75 W
Maximum noise power 45 W
Speaker impedance 8 ohms
Frequency range 42 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL 2 watts
Sensitivity 1 W 93 dB
Distortion < 0.5 %
Cabinet principle: Bass Reflex
Woofer: 2 x 13cm
Tweeter: 2.5cm
Crossover frequency 350 Hz
Net volume 19 litre
Connections: spring terminals
DIN socket

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Posted on June 10, 2024September 17, 2024 by Multicare

BeoVox RL 45.2

BeoVox RL 45.2

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility. A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor.

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You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies. You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

BeoVox RL 45.2 Product Details

Type Numbers

6514 (1988 - Jan 1992)

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1988 - 1992

Colour Options

Grey

BeoVox RL 45.2 Product Specification

Dimensions W x H x D: 54 x 40.5 x 16cm
Weight: 6.8 kg
Long-term max. input power: 75 W
Maximum noise power: 45 W
Speaker impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency range: 48 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL: 2.5 W
Sensitivity 1 W: 92 dB
Distortion: < 1 %
Cabinet principle: Bass Reflex
Woofer: 16cm
Tweeter: 1.9cm
Crossover frequency: 3500 Hz
Net volume: 16 litre
Connections: spring terminals

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Posted on June 10, 2024September 17, 2024 by Multicare

BeoVox RL 45

BeoVox RL 45

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility. A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor.

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You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies. You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

BeoVox RL 45 Product Details

Type Numbers

6504 (1984 - May 1987)

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1984 - 1987

Colour Options

Grey

BeoVox RL 45 Product Specification

RMS power handling capacity 45 W
Music power handling capacity 60 W
Impedance 8 ohms
Frequency range +4 -8 dB 48 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL 2.5 W
Sensitivity 1 W 92 dB
Distortion 250 – 1000 Hz < 1 %
Distortion > 1000 Hz < 1 %
Acoustic principle ABR, Auxiliary Bas Radiator
ABR unit 15 x 33 cm
Woofer: 16cm
Tweeter: 2.5cm
Crossover frequency: 2500 Hz
Net volume: 16 litres
Dimensions W x H x D: 54 x 40.5 x 16 cm
Weight 7.5 kg

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Posted on June 10, 2024September 29, 2024 by Multicare

BeoSound 2 (2002)

BeoSound 2 (2002)

People who consider the world their home shouldn’t be restricted from true Bang & Olufsen solutions.

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With Bang & Olufsen earphones and the new BeoSound 2, it’s easier than ever to bring music with you. BeoSound 2 is our version of a light and pocket-friendly digital music player that allows you to enjoy hours of your favourite music when you’re on the move – without compromising on quality” B&O Catalogue 2001 – 2002

With BeoSound 2 you can download up to four 5 compact discs’ worth of music (depending on bitrate) and listen to it wherever you are, thus freeing up the hard drive of your home computer. It has a form and size that sits easily in the hand and in the pocket – and with no internal moving parts you never have to worry about knocks and vibrations ruining the musical experience.

The unit is made to be moved and built to last. Manufactured in hard-wearing stainless steel and firm rubber, it has been designed to withstand all the knocks that portability can throw its way. The keypad can be locked when on the move and with no internal moving parts, jogs and bumps will never interrupt the playing of the recorded music.

BeoSound 2 has been designed for transferring Internet-downloaded MP3s or music tracks that you have created yourself, into its solid-state memory for later playback through the supplied pair of A8 Earphones. Its built-in battery gives the user between 2 and 4 hours’ worth of uninterrupted use; the batteries should last for around 8 hours before they need recharging by placing BeoSound 2 into its specially-designed docking station. This special station provides the connection to a computer and acts as a convenient power charger for the player. Its 128 MB SmartMedia memory card (which may be expandable to 256MB) allows you to download up to 4 albums’ worth of music; the card itself may be reused as many times as you like. BeoSound 2 also plays back AAC and WMA-compatible files.

With simple and straightforward Bang & Olufsen operation, you can step easily from track to track and between different play lists. However, there is no display on the unit. Bang & Olufsen has made BeoSound 2 so simple to operate that you don’t need to look at it while in use. The intuitive layout of the keypad ensures that everything can be carried out with a thumb.

You can adjust the volume, step up or down through tracks or switch between different play lists – without ever having to take BeoSound 2 out of your pocket. And to make operation even easier, its one-touch control has been combined with a series of sounds that guide the user through each operation. In the same way, a light indicator on the docking station gives you the current status on the different functions including battery recharging.

Did you know?

If you upgrade the firmware on your BeoSound 2 and it locks itself ‘out’, then reset your apparatus by pressing “Vol Up” & “Vol Down” together and at the same time pressing “GO” for 2 seconds.

BeoSound 2 is created to be used together with BeoPlayer and Beolink® PC2, but will also function with Windows Media Player. However there is no point having a product that will last for years if its software is outdated in a matter of months. That’s why Bang & Olufsen has ensured that future software updates may be downloaded via the official BeoPlayer Web site. In March 2006 BeoSound 2 had an updated software version: 2.5, which allows for easier downloading to its SD card and also allows the use of a 2 GB card.

As from late 2002 BeoSound 2 may also be used by Mac users.

BeoSound Press Release – June 2002

Music on the move from Bang & Olufsen – Portable BeoSound 2 always on hand

Bang & Olufsen takes another step into the digital music world with the introduction of BeoSound 2, a pocket-friendly digital music player. As with the successful Beolink® PC 2 concept, BeoSound 2 draws upon the computer as a source for musical entertainment and allows you to enjoy your MP3 files in a myriad of environments.

Navigation at your fingertips

Fitting comfortably into the palm of your hand, you navigate simply between tracks or adjust the volume in your accompanying Bang & Olufsen earphones without ever needing to glance down. Utilising a minimum of buttons, BeoSound 2 provides you with both audible and tangible feedback during operation.

The smooth stainless steel cabinet and absence of sharp edges allow BeoSound 2 to slip comfortably into your pocket – and prevent it from disturbing you when you’re on the move.

“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

“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 organisation

BeoSound 2’s musical experiences take place in close co-operation with BeoPlayer, Bang & Olufsen’s Web music organiser, which can be downloaded free of charge to a computer from the Bang & Olufsen Web site.

BeoPlayer automatically sorts all your digital music by artist, genre, song title and album title, as well as allows you to create your own specially composed play lists. Just drag-and-drop your songs from BeoPlayer to BeoSound 2, and you are on your way out the door.

Future-safe

Two-way communication between BeoSound 2 and the computer allows BeoSound 2’s software to be updated simply and easily. In this fashion, BeoSound 2 endures as an up-to-date and relevant music player, benefiting from the rapid evolvement of the Internet-based music arena.

Additionally, the stainless steel cabinet takes on an appealing patina the more it is used, gaining character from sharing the pocket with keys, coins and the like. BeoSound 2’s robust construction supports Bang & Olufsen’s commitment to quality and ensures a long physical lifetime.

Music included

Six pre-recorded music samples are included on the 128 Mb SD memory card that accompanies BeoSound 2. Approximately four hours of tunes may be contained on this size card, and additional cards may be purchased separately.

Out of the office

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)

From 14 June 2004 the product specifications of BeoSound 2 will be changed. To allow customers greater freedom in the selection of memory cards, as from 14 June 2004, BeoSound 2 will be delivered without the standard 128 MB SD card. However, three higher capacity cards may be bought from Bang & Olufsen – 128MB, 256MB and 512MB – although BeoWorld recommends that customers shop around for other more economical, equally-compatible SD cards. A8 Earphones come as standard accessories to use with BeoSound 2 XSD

BeoSound 2 (2002) Product Details

Type Numbers

Please let us know

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

2002 - ?

Colour Options

Silver

BeoSound 2 (2002) Product Specification

Weight 90g
Cabinet finish Polished stainless steel

Flash Memory card Exchangeable MMC/SD, 128-Mbyte – gives 2-4 hours play time depending on type of coding
Music files MP3, WMA

Battery Rechargeable Lithium ion, approx. 8 hours before recharging
On/off Acoustic indication
SW Firmware updates via BeoPlayer
Docking Station: external mains adaptor SMPS – 100-240 V AC
Supported file formats: MP3, WMA

Connections:
USB for computer connection via docking station
Earphones’ mini jack
Mains adaptor: charging battery via docking station

System requirements
One free USB port
10 MB of available disc space
Windows 98,Me,2000 or XP

How much playable music?
When used with a 128MB SD card BeoSound 2 allows you to download and store up to five compact discs for later playback. The SD card may be used as many times as you wish. The built-in battery gives you around 8 – 10 hours of uninterrupted use. Re-charging the battery is simply a matter of clicking BeoSound 2 onto its docking station.

Connecting up
The specially designed docking station provides the connection to your computer and also acts as a convenient power charger for BeoSound 2.

Put it in your pocket
BeoSound 2 has a form and a size that allows it to sit as easily in your pocket as it does in your hand. The keypad can be locked when you are on the move, and with no internal moving parts, you never have to worry about knocks and vibrations interrupting the music.

Made to last
BeoSound 2 is made to be carried around and built to last. Formed in stainless steel and hard rubber, it will withstand all the knocks that may come its way. Future software updates may be downloaded from the BeoPlayer Web site.

Software compatible
BeoSound 2 is created to be used together with BeoPlayer and Beolink® PC2, but will also function with Windows Media Player.

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BeoSound 2 (2002) FAQs

BeoSound 2 won't write to my SD card.

Often this is because the SD card has been used in another device like a camera.

The card needs to have all hidden files deleted. The BS2 will not do this through simple formatting, so you will need to use a separate card reader.

BeoSound 4 / BeoSound 2 - SD cards recorded on my BS4 don't play on my BS2

Some tracks can be missed on a BeoSound 2 Personal Mp3 player when playing an SD card recorded on a BeoSound 4. Newer software on the BeoSound 4 should resolve this.

Posted on June 10, 2024May 27, 2025 by Multicare

BeoSystem 9000C

BeoSystem 9000C

The Beosystem 9000c is a beacon of beautiful sound, and your personal record store window. Paired with the Beolab 28 speakers, we’ve brought the Beosound 9000 CD player to the present.

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Imagined in London. Born in Denmark.

Your home your choice

isn’t just for show. It is the show.

Only 200 of these exist

We’ve stripped the original Beosound 9000 CD player to its core and rebuilt it from the ground up. Guided by design legend David Lewis’ original vision to proudly display your music, instead of hiding it in a black box. Its tall, transparent form makes a gallery of your albums. A duo of Beolab 28s showcase the unbeatable fidelity of your CDs. It’s a goosebump-raising partnership of acoustics and aesthetics. This is Beosystem 9000c.

All the benefits of cutting-edge tech. All the beauty of classic design.

Beosound 9000c is an icon of the past. With an ear to the future. A new anodised floor stand and fabric cable add texture to the famous silhouette. Want to truly bring past into present? The integration of Beoconnect Encore enables the player to connect seamlessly with two Beolab 28s – and all their modern features. Sound you can direct as you choose. Bass that adapts to any room and placement. Precise stereo coordination. In an age where CDs are considered obsolete, Bang & Olufsen celebrates the legacy of the CD with the Beosound 9000c. As champions of fidelity, we meticulously recreated this iconic CD player to give you every note, detail and beat of your collection. Like you’ve never heard it before. It’s not just about the superior sound. It’s feeling the music in your hands. Lingering on the artwork. Carefully choosing your lineup. With a 90s style control panel and six-CD changer to play with, Beosystem 9000c brings that back in the biggest way possible. Every listening session becomes an event. Each time you press play, you touch the music and it touches you.

The engineering of Beosystem 9000c isn’t just for show. It is the show.

The CD clamp accelerates as quickly as a sports car. An LED ring shines as it takes your discs for a spin. And with that speed comes seamless switching between individual album tracks – no matter which CD they’re on. It’s a single, endless stream of sound. 31 years before digital got there. All housed under a glass case to keep the artwork and movement as crystal clear as the music.

Imagined in London. Born in Denmark.

Soho, London, 1995. Bang & Olufsen designer David Lewis walks past a record store window and stops in his tracks. He sees six CDs, laid out in a row. A gallery of album art. It gets his mind turning: imagine you could put your music on display, instead of hiding it away in a black box. The idea for the Beosound 9000 was born. A six-CD changer and record store window in one. Designed so that everyone can bring a CD to the mix. And fill the home with an endless stream of beautiful sound.

BeoSystem 9000C Product Details

Type Numbers

Please let us know

Designer

Beosound 9000: David Lewis

Beolab 28: Noto GmbH

Manufactured

Please let us know

Colour Options

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BeoSystem 9000C Product Specification

Number of CDs

6 CDs

Recommended Room Size

15-50 m²
150-500 ft²

Speaker Configuration

Per Speaker:
- 1 x 1″ tweeter
- 3 x 3″ full range
- 1 x 6.½” woofer

Amplifier

Per Speaker:
- 1 x 100 watt, Class D, tweeter
- 3 x 100 watt, Class D, full range
- 1 x 225 watt, Class D, woofer
- Total: 625 W

Frequency Range

27 – 23.000 Hz

Maximum Sound Pressure Level @1m

Per Pair: 110 dB (SPL)

Bass Capability

Per Pair: 95 dB (SPL)

Advanced Sound Features

Active Room Compensation
Adaptive Bass Linearization
Beam Width Control
Thermal Protection

Customizable Sound EQ

Presets available and fully customisable through the Bang & Olufsen App

Materials

Beosound 9000c:
- Aluminium
- Polymer
- Glass
Beolab 28:
- Aluminium
- Fabric
- Polymer

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

Beosound 9000c with Floor Stand: 38.2 W x 137 H x 38.2 D cm
Per speaker with Floor Stand: 25.3 W x 137 H x 25.3 D cm

Weight

Beosound 9000c: 24.6 kg
Per Speaker: 18.6 Kg

Power Consumption

Beosound 9000c:
- Typical: 12 W
- Standby: < 1.2 W
Beolab 28:
- Typical: 30 W
- Network standby: 4.5 W
- Standby: 0.5 W

Power Supply

Beosound 9000c: 100-240V 50/60Hz mains cable
Beolab 28: 100-240V 50/60Hz mains cable

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth 5.0

Bluetooth Codecs

Android: SBC
iOS: SBC, AAC

Wi-Fi

Beolab 28:

Dual-Band Wi-Fi (2.4 & 5 GHz)
IEEE 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac

Streaming Services

Beolab 28:
Apple AirPlay
Spotify Connect
Google Cast
TIDAL Connect
B&O Radio
Deezer
QPlay 2.0

Beolink Multiroom

Yes

Wireless Powerlink / WiSA

Yes (up to 24 bit / 96 kHz)

Physical Connections

Beosound 9000c:
- 1 x AM aerial
- 1 x FM aerail
- 1 x Masterlink
- 1 x Powerlink (DIN)
- 1 x Digital output (SPDIF)
- 1 x AUX socket (DIN)
- 1 x AC power
Per Beolab 28 speaker:
- 2 x Ethernet
- 1 x Power Link (RJ45)
- 1 x Line-in/Optical combi-jack
- 1 x USB-C (Service)
- 1 x USB-A (Service)
- 1 x Power

Remote Control

Bang & Olufsen App
Beoremote One BT
Beoremote Halo

On-Device Controls

Yes

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Posted on June 9, 2024September 17, 2024 by Multicare

BeoCenter 2300 DAB

BeoCenter 2300 DAB

This special 2300 was produced in 500 examples for a test of DAB by Danish Radio.

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Built on B&O’s 2300 platform, the 2300 DAB was modified with a Motorola Power PC 821 processor to control the special DAB-functions. The DAB receiver itself was placed in the accompanying “black-box” made by Bosch/Blaupunkt.

The radio can be used directly via the push buttons, or with help from a remote control unit, which is a modified computer made by Apple Newton NotePad.

A PCMCIA (PC Card) slot on the top left-hand side of the back casing was another difference from the ordinary 2300.

Mounting Options

This classic design was reincarnated over a 21 year period with various mounts and stands. Floor stands were available with a pole stand or CD and tape storage, wall mount solutions allowed for the Hi-Fi only, or with BeoLab2500 speakers until these were discontinued

BeoCenter 2300 DAB Product Details

Type Numbers

7400

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1995 – 1995

Colour Options

Aluminium, Black

BeoCenter 2300 DAB Product Specification

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Posted on June 9, 2024September 29, 2024 by Multicare

BeoCenter 2300

BeoCenter 2300

Beocenter 2300 was dedicated to the CD enthusiast who, for example, like to store the titles of favourite CDs, or permanently skip unwanted tracks. It was known as Beosystem 2300 when connected to the BeoLab 2500 active speakers. It was eventually surpassed by BeoSound 3000 when it included more features and received a facelift in 2001.

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Beocenter 2300 was developed from the idea of a flexible music system that could compete with the sound quality of heavy music systems. Thanks to the advent of active speakers, this was a possibility with both Beocenter 2300 and its similarly-equipped sibling (which also had cassette tape recording and playback) the Beocenter 2500. With active speakers, each of the powerful bass and treble units were equipped with their own separate amplifiers. In addition, the electronic cross-over network ensured full bass reproduction.

The loudspeakers were located on both sides of a centre console, where two clear glass covers automatically glided to the side when a hand was passed in front of them. Behind the glass covers there was access to the operating panel, receiver, CD player and a cassette recorder.

The receiver allowed the option of presetting 2 x 20 FM/AM radio stations. The cassette recorder featured Auto Reverse, Automatic Recording level, search function and Bang & Olufsen’s HX-PRO recording system, a system which ensures that the sensitive treble range is captured in recording. The memory in Beocenter 2300’s CD player allowed you to edit up to 100 CDs.

Both systems could be operated via their operating panel or a Beolink 1000 or Beolink 5000 remote control. There were sockets for headphones and connection to additional sound sources; extra loudspeakers can also be connected.

Beocenter 2300 was available with loudspeaker panels in cobalt grey, black, white, cerise or jade and could be made up to the Beosystem 2300 when incorporated with the BeoLab 2500 active loudspeakers.

Mounting Options

This classic design was reincarnated over a 21 year period with various mounts and stands. Floor stands were available with a pole stand or CD and tape storage, wall mount solutions allowed for the Hi-Fi only, or with BeoLab2500 speakers until these were discontinued

BeoCenter 2300 Product Details

Type Numbers

2611 (EU) (1994 – June 2000)
2616 (EU) (Two-way) (1991 – June 2000)
2617 (GB) (Two-way) (1991 – June 2000)
2612 (GB) (1994 – June 2000)
2618 (USA)(1994 – June 2000)
2619 (J) (1994 – June 2000)
2620 (AUS)(1994 – June 2000)
2615 (KOR) (1994 – June 2000)
2626 (TWN) (1996 – June 2000)
2611 EU FM-AM RDS 230V
2612 GB FM-AM-RDS 230V
2515 KOR FM-AM 220V
2616 EU FM-AM 230V
2617 GB FM-AM 230V
2618 USA-CDN FM-AM 110V (BeoSound 2300)
2619 J FM-AM 100V
2620 AUS FM-AM 240V
2626 TWN FM-AM 120V

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1991 – 2000

Colour Options

Aluminium, Black

BeoCenter 2300 Product Specification

Tuner: Built-in
Pre-tuned radio programs 2 x 20 FM or AM
Radio ranges FM 87.5 – 108 MHz; 76 – 90 MHz (Japan)
LW 150 – 350 kHz
MW 520 – 1610 kHz
Compact disc: built-in
Disc size 12 cm, 8 cm
Frequency range 20 – 20,000 Hz +/- 1 dB
Signal-to-noise-ratio Typical 101 dB, A-weighted
D/A converting Bitstream, Analogue filtration
Features Programming, Scan, Random, Edit, Naming
Remote control: Beo4

Connections: Power Link 2, AUX 1
FM aerial 75 ohm 1
AM aerial (Dedicated) 1
Headphone/Mini-Jack 1

Link compatibility: Master Link (via Beolink® Converter)
Master Control Link (via ML/MCL converter)

Dimensions W x H x D 32 x 36 x 16cm
Weight: 6.9 kg
Power consumption: typical 23 W/stand-by 5.5 W

Optional RDS kit
Wall bracket system 2201 2087
Wall bracket, center 2052
Stand 2051 Aluminium, Black, Blue, Green, Red

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BeoCenter 2300 FAQs

BeoCenter 2300 doors are slow to open.

There is some tape over the IR receivers designed to make the doors less sensitive.

Simply removing this will cure the problem! It was placed there as the doors were thought to be over-sensitive when first introduced. The tape is in position 9001 and 9019 (Refer to service manual!)

BeoCenter 2300 clock keeps resetting itself

You need to upgrade the Software to Version 1.2 in order to rectify this problem.

This upgrade available from your nearest Bang & Olufsen dealer.

Posted on June 5, 2024July 16, 2025 by Multicare

BeoSound Ouverture

BeoSound Ouverture

“BeoSound Ouverture: the design may be a Bang & Olufsen classic, but BeoSound Ouverture and BeoSound 3000 refuse to rest on their laurels. Access to new musical sources and fresh loudspeaker options ensure that the concept remains an open invitation to make something special out of your music” (B&O catalogue 2001 -2002)

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This stereo has two different names: BeoSound Ouverture in Europe and BeoSound 4000 in the rest of the world. This is the only stereo system, so far, to support the new MasterLink system without any add-ons. It’s really a follow up to the Beocenter 2500 which was the first and original stereo with this somewhat different look. Along with the launch of this unit in 1991 (as the BeoSound 2500) Bang & Olufsen also started selling the new remote control – Beo4. The difference between the Ouverture and Beocenter 2500 is that the newer model doesn’t feature two-way communication and it has instead a completely new CD mechanism. It also holds some new features when it comes to the CD. But the most important difference is the MasterLink connection. With this system you can connect the unit to, for example, a BeoLab 2000 or BeoLab 3500 without any further electronics. Reach out and the doors glide quietly aside, while a gentle light spreads from within. It’s BeoSound Ouverture’s way of saying, “welcome” and part of the experience every time you put on a new tape or CD. CD player with programming, tape recorder with auto reverse, FM/AM radio with pre-set, timer function, optional Beo4 remote control operation, connections for Beolink® and headphones, optional wall bracket and floor stand. BeoSound Ouverture’s unassuming rubber key pad hides a contact foil, which, in turn, covers a matrix of vertical and horizontal cords. When a control is pressed, the cords connect and the microprocessor is activated.

Design

Music is more than just something you listen to, it’s an emotion you experience. So isn’t it time your favourite music was played on something that lets it express itself to the full? BeoSound Ouverture stands up and invites you to make something special out of your music – over and over again.

Features

Bring new life to old CDs by changing their track sequence with the Random Play function. Or programme it to skip over any unwanted tracks and to play the ones you want in the order you prefer. Transferring the music of a CD onto tape doesn’t have to mean poorer quality. The Ouverture constantly monitors and adjusts the signal during any recording to ensure a uniform sound level throughout – and will automatically stop recording when the CD finishes playing. There’s room for up to 30 pre-set stations on the Ouverture’s intelligent AM/FM radio.

So how do the sliding glass doors work?

The glass doors on the BeoSound 3000 and BeoSound Ouverture are opened and closed by steel wires driven by an electric motor via a gearbox. The motor is triggered by an infrared system that detects your approach… Why wake up to an annoying alarm clock when it could be your favourite piece of music instead? The timer function on the Ouverture can be programmed for the entire week and will automatically turn itself off again after playing for any length of time you choose.

Specials

Just raise a hand and watch as the glass doors glide silently aside. It’s the Ouverture’s way of saying “welcome” and reveals that a special experience is about to begin. Of course, a simple on/off button would do, but then what would be so special about that?

Easily Placed

It’s a dream come true – a music system that can fill your life with music without filling your home with equipment. The flat upright design of BeoSound Ouverture means that it’s slim enough to sit by itself upon the narrowest shelf or light enough to be hung directly on a wall with a pair of loudspeakers.

Use

With its mix of glass and aluminium, the Ouverture grabs the attention without shouting out loud. Its compact size and visual presence ensures that it enhances rather than dominates the surroundings in which it’s placed – which makes it the perfect audio system for the home and place of work. The stereo can also be controlled by the optional Beo4 remote control.

Mounting Options

This classic design was reincarnated over a 21 year period with various mounts and stands. Floor stands were available with a pole stand or CD and tape storage, wall mount solutions allowed for the Hi-Fi only, or with BeoLab2500 speakers until these were discontinued

BeoSound Ouverture Product Details

Type Numbers

Type 2640 - AUS
Type 2631 - EU
Type 2636 - EU
Type 2632 - GB
Type 2637 - GB
Type 2639 - J
Type 2642 - TWN
Type 2635 - KOR

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1994 – 2003

Colour Options

Black, Silver

BeoSound Ouverture Product Specification

Dimension W x H x D / Weight:
32 x 36 x 16 cm / 7 kg

Cabinet finish: Black/aluminium
Power consumption: Typical 32 watts, standby < 3,5 watts
Tuner: Built-in
Pre-tuned radio programmes: 30 FM or AM
Radio ranges: FM-LW-MW
RDS: According to type

Compact disc: Built-in
CD sizes: 12 cm, 8 cm
Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz, +-1 dB
Signal-to-noise-ratio: Typical 101 dB, A weighted
D/A converting: Bitstream, analogue filtration

Features:
Programming, Random , Repeat , Edit
Tape recorder: Built-in
Recording system: HX PRO
Tape transport: Auto Reverse
Noise reduction: Dolby B NR
Frequency range: 30 – 16,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise-ratio: > 65 dB, Dolby B, chrome

Radio: Built-in
Pre-tuned programmes: 30 AM or FM
Radio ranges: FM-LW-MW
FM frequency range: 87.5-108MHz
AM frequency range: 153-279/522-1.610 kHz

Connections:
Power Link (two)
AUX
FM aerial, 75 ohm
AM aerial (Dedicated)
Master Link (ML)
Headphone/Mini jack

Beolink®: Master Link (ML)
Remote control: Beo4

Accessories:
Stand: Aluminium, Black, Blue, Green, Red No 2051
Wall bracket, Black No 2052
System wall bracket, Black No 2087
Floor Stand, Aluminium

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Type	Language	Type	Type
User Guide	EN		BeoSound Ouverture User Guide	View label
Setup Guide	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Setup Guide	View label
Reference Guide	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Reference Guide	View label
Product Info	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Product Info	View label
Install Guide	EN	2807	BeoSound Ouverture Wall bracket Install Guide	View label
Install Guide	EN	2502	BeoSound Ouverture Wall bracket Install Guide	View label
Service Manual	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Service Manual CD Replacement	View label
Service Manual	EN	2631, 2632, 2633, 2634, 2635, 2636, 2637, 2638, 2639, 2640	BeoSound Ouverture Service Manual	View label
Service Manual	EN	2631, 2632, 2633, 2634, 2635, 2636, 2637, 2638, 2639, 2640	BeoSound Ouverture Service Manual	View label
Service Manual	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Service Manual Door Sensors	View label
Service Manual From serial no. 13458707	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Service Manual Door Sensors MKII	View label
Service Manual	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Service Manual CDM 12	View label
Service Manual From serial no. 13284323	EN		BeoSound Ouverture Service Manual CD PRO	View label

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Posted on June 3, 2024September 17, 2024 by Multicare

BeoCenter 2200

BeoCenter 2200

Beocenter 2200 was a distinctive high fidelity system offering 3-waveband radio, record player and cassette facilities in a very compact, slim-line format. Maximum power output was 2 x 25 watts RMS.

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The radio section covered long, medium and FM bands. Four favourite FM stations could be pre-set for instant recall. A horizontal thumbwheel on the front of the unit controlled manual tuning: the large graph-grid tuning scale was very easy to see and use.

The record deck featured the (then) latest Bang & Olufsen tone arm carrying the ultra-light MMC 5 pickup. Operation was entirely automatic and needed just a single touch on the PHONO button. Built-in logic circuits identified the size and speed of any record placed on the lightweight turn-table and would cue the pickup arm onto the run-in groove with absolute accuracy and safety.

The cassette recorder had electronic control so you could switch directly between, say, fast rewind and PLAY without danger of straining the mechanism or damaging the tape. Dolby B noise reduction and automatic selection between ferric and chrome tapes was included. Metal tapes could also be used, so you were assured of top class sound quality for those really special recordings.

Listening to tapes was also quick and easy: the NEXT button allowed you to scan the tape track by track until you found the one you wanted to hear.

The recommended speakers for use with this system were the Beovox X25.

Connections: Mono microphone; 2 pairs speakers; headphones; external tape recorder with two-way copying; AM and FM aerials

BeoCenter 2200 Product Details

Type Numbers

2421 (1983 – Sept 1986)
2422 (GB) (1983 – Sept 1986)
2423 (US)(1983 – Aug 1986)
2425 (AUS) (1983 – Jan 1986)
2427 (GB) (1983 – Nov 1986)
2428 (CDN) (1983 – May 1986)
2429 (D) (1983 – May 1986)

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1983 – 1986

Colour Options

Aluminium, Black

BeoCenter 2200 Product Specification

Power output RMS DIN/IEC: 2 x 25 watts / 4 ohms; 2 x 20 watts / 8 ohms
Type No. 2423: 2 x 15 watts / 4 ohms
Total harmonic distortion < 0.2 %
Intermodulation < 0.5 %
FM usable sensitivity mono < 15 dBf-2.5 µV/75 ohms
FM usable sensitivity stereo < 19 dBf-2.5 µV/75 ohms
FM Harmonic Distortion 65 dBf < 0.5 %
MW range 520 – 1610 kHz

Stylus (MMC 5) Elliptical diamond 6 x 17 µm
Recommended tracking force 15 mN / 1.5g
Frequency range 20 – 20,000 Hz +/- 3 dB
Wow and flutter, DIN < +/- 0.07 %
Wow and flutter, WRMS < +/- 0.035 %
Rumble weighted > 70 dB
Rumble unweighted > 50 dB

Noise reduction: Dolby B
Tape switch Auto ferro/chrom, manual metal
Wow and flutter < +/- 0.2 %
Frequency range metal/chrom/ferro 30 – 15,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
Metal Dolby NR
Chrome Dolby NR
Ferro Dolby NR
> 66 dB
> 65 dB
> 63 dB

Power supply:
2421: 220V
2422: 240V
2423: 120V
2425: 240V
2427: 240V
2428: 120V
2429: 220V
Power consumption 18 – 135 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 74 x 9.5 x 32.5 cm
Weight: 11 kg
Sockets for:2 pairs of speakers, extra cassette recorder, Compact Disc player, headphones, Microphone, AM10 Active Antenna
Connections: Headphone jack

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Posted on June 3, 2024September 17, 2024 by Multicare

BeoCenter 2100

BeoCenter 2100

Beocenter 2100 – three variations and a one-finger exercise

Beocenters 2200, 2100 and 4000 – each with a totally distinctive style but sharing the unmistakeable themes of Bang & Olufsen quality and simplicity.

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If you loved true hi-fi but you weren’t a record fan, then Bang & Olufsen ‘had your radio perfectly taped’! Beocenter 2100 had all the features of Beocenter 2200 but without the record deck so that it took up even more of a conveniently small space.

Beovox X25 loudspeakers were the offered choice but you could equally mix and match the Beocenter with any other Bang & Olufsen speaker on the market at that time. When linked with Beovox X25 loudspeakers, the combined system was known as Beosystem 2100. A recommended record deck to complement your system would be either the Beogram RX2 or TX2.

BeoCenter 2100 Product Details

Type Numbers

2441 (1985 – May 1988)
2442 (GB) (1985 – May 1986)
2449 (D) (1985 – Sept 1987)

Designer

David Lewis

Manufactured

1985 – 1988

Colour Options

Aluminium, Black

BeoCenter 2100 Product Specification

Power output RMS DIN/IEC 2 x 25 watts / 4 ohms
2 x 20 watts / 8 ohms
Harmonic distortion < 0.2 %
Intermodulation < 0.4 %
Frequency range 1.5 dB 20 – 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio > 78 dB
Channel separation 1000 kHz > 50 dB

Tuner:
FM frequency range 87.5 – 108 MHz
LW frequency range 147 – 350 kHz
MW frequency range 520 – 1610 kHz Tape deck:
Compact cassette C46 – C60 – C90 – C120
Wow and flutter < +/- 0.2 %
Frequency range 30 – 15,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio CCIR/ARM
Metal Dolby NR > 67 dB TDK-MA
Chrome Dolby NR > 65 dB TDK-SA
Ferro Dolby NR > 63 dB BASF LH I
Metal > 59 dB
Chrome > 57 dB

Power supply:
2441: 220V
2442: 240V
2449: 220V
Power consumption 25 – 140 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 64 x 9.5 x 33cm
Weight 10 kg

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