Bang & Olufsen Beolab 5
The beautiful aluminium column with an acoustic lens and electronics in the foot.
David Lewis designed the Beolab 5 for Bang & Olufsen. An acoustic lens spreads the sound at a wide angle so that you can sit almost anywhere in the room.
The speaker is active, with built-in amplifiers, and adapts to the room. It is an example of how the Danish brand combines technology and appearance.
Materials: Aluminium, active amplifiers in the foot
Manufacture: Made by Bang & Olufsen in Struer, Denmark, from 2003.
The slim aluminium column that resembles a vase.
The treble lens that spreads the sound.
The amplifiers built into the heavy foot.