Bang & Olufsen Turns 100: The Centennial Collection Brings a Century of Danish Audio Artistry to Life

Three reimagined icons celebrate B&O’s legacy of timeless design, craftsmanship, and sonic excellence.

A Century of Sound, Style, and Innovation

Few brands in the audio world embody luxury, design, and technical mastery like Bang & Olufsen. And as the Danish icon turns 100 years old, it’s celebrating not with nostalgia, but with a statement of enduring excellence.

Introducing the Bang & Olufsen Centennial Collection — a special-edition trio of beloved products that pay homage to the company’s rich design legacy and forward-looking innovation. Each piece carries the brand’s hallmark fusion of craftsmanship, material beauty, and acoustic performance, reminding the world why B&O remains a benchmark in sound and style.

Beoplay H100 Century Brown — Heritage in Motion

At the heart of the collection sits the Beoplay H100 Century Brown, an over-ear headphone that embodies everything B&O stands for — artistry, precision, and power.

These high-end wireless headphones boast custom-made 40mm titanium drivers hidden behind finely milled aluminium grilles, promising immaculate detail, open soundstage, and dynamic balance. With Dolby Atmos support and advanced adaptive noise cancellation, the H100s are engineered for immersive, spatial listening — anywhere.

The centennial edition is distinguished by its ‘Century Brown’ finish, a striking red headband, and exclusive anniversary engravings. The look nods to B&O’s early craftsmanship, while the technology under the hood propels it firmly into the future.

“The best pair of headphones we’ve ever created,” says Bang & Olufsen — and the H100 Century Brown makes that claim believable.

Beosound A5 Century Weave — 1950s Spirit, Modern Soul

Next up, the Beosound A5 Century Weave — a stunning reimagination of one of B&O’s most admired wireless speakers. Compact yet bold, it’s a 280W powerhouse with a quad-driver setup capable of delivering true 360° sound.

Wrapped in an exquisite paper raffia weave — a tactile beige-and-chestnut pattern inspired by the chequered speaker grilles of the 1950s — the A5 bridges decades of Danish design evolution. A brushed aluminium frame, “Century Red” leather strap, and engraved B&O Est. 1925 emblem complete the elegant tribute.

The result is not just a portable speaker — it’s a design object, a conversation starter, and a symbol of craftsmanship that refuses to fade.

Beosound A9 Century Blue — The Modern Masterpiece

Last, and perhaps most iconic, is the Beosound A9 Century Blue.This large circular speaker has long been a symbol of Bang & Olufsen’s sculptural design philosophy, and the centennial version makes it even more striking.

Adorned with a woven blue-and-brown fabric cover and heritage-inspired brushed aluminium ring, the A9’s visual presence is unmistakable. The ‘Cable Blue’ feet add a contemporary pop of color, grounding the speaker’s artistic minimalism in modern sensibility.

Behind the design lies a modular, upgradeable platform, ensuring the A9 remains future-proof — a fitting metaphor for B&O’s own ability to evolve without losing its soul.

A Century Engraved in Metal and Memory

Every piece in the Centennial Collection bears the “B&O Est. 1925 Anniversary” engraving, along with the company’s founding motto:

“A never failing will to create only the best.”

That guiding philosophy, spoken by founders Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, still resonates through every note, stitch, and curve of these centenary editions.

A Word from the Top

“Since our founding in 1925, timeless design has been at the heart of everything we craft,”says Kristian Teär, Bang & Olufsen’s CEO.“The Centennial Collection honours our past, celebrates our present, and looks to the future. It is a tribute to the icons that have shaped Bang & Olufsen and to the enduring values that define our legacy.”

Prices and Availability

Bang & Olufsen’s Centennial Collection launches globally on October 22. Each product blends museum-worthy design with audiophile-grade performance, making them as collectible as they are functional.

• Beoplay H100 Century Brown: £1,500 / €1,800 / $2,300

• Beosound A5 Century Weave: £1,250 / €1,500 / $1,750

• Beosound A9 Century Blue: £3,800 / €4,500 / $5,500

  
  

The Legacy Continues

Bang & Olufsen’s 100-year journey is not merely about sound — it’s about design that moves the senses and engineering that stands the test of time.

With the Centennial Collection, the brand isn’t just celebrating a milestone. It’s writing the opening note of its next century of innovation.