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The latest haute couture from Bang & Olufsen might be described as a Wave Radio for the Wallpaper* set. A metal grille in a choice of five colors dominates the gently curved front of this AM/FM tuner and CD player. No dials or switches mar its face; the controls are tucked discreetly behind its top lip. Touch a butåton and a motorized antenna slides up, whisper quiet.
I put the system through the brutal electro beats of Autechre's Chiastic Slide and Björk's sci-fi soul of Homogenic. The five speakers and subwoofer, each with a dedicated amplifier, produced astonishing results. Autechre boomed with tight, gut-quaking bass, thanks to B&O's patented circuitry that optimizes low-frequency output. Björk's vocal acrobatics were crystal clear.
The BeoSound 1 has no tone controls, yet its sound is rich and precise. And the unit's slight backward tilt helps it fill a good-size room with glorious sound.
Bang & Olufsen: www.bang-olufsen.com.
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