Bang & Olufsen proudly presents The Centennial Collection, a special edition release inspired by the brand’s heritage, paying tribute to a century of uncompromising design and sound.
The Centennial Collection draws from decades of design inspiration by blending archival details with contemporary craftsmanship, reimagining three of Bang & Olufsen’s iconic products Beoplay H100, Beosound A5, and Beosound A9 5th Gen.
“Since our founding in 1925, timeless design has been at the heart of everything we craft. 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,” says Kristian Teär, CEO of Bang & Olufsen.
The collection celebrates defining decades of Bang & Olufsen’s history. From the checkered grill patterns of early radios to the vibrant colour palette of the 1970s in Century Red, Chestnut Brown and Century Blue, each detail carries the spirit of its time. The brushed aluminium surfaces perfected in the 1980s reflect the raw beauty of the brand’s signature material, while the refined leather accents and precision-turned dials speak to the design codes of the last decade. Each product in the collection is finished with the B&O Est. 1925 Anniversary logo and carries a tribute to the founder’s vision of Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen: “A never failing will to create only the best.”
Beoplay H100 Century Brown combines immersive sound with a design crafted to stand the test of time. Optimised for Dolby Atmos, the headphones feature titanium drivers and advanced noise cancellation for an elevated listening experience. The leather headband in Century Red complements the Chestnut Brown inner headband, paired with Chestnut Brown leather ear cushions and refined Century Blue detailing for a vibrant contrast. The glass disc in natural silver tone features the anniversary logo, while a matching leather pouch in Century Red with accents of Century Blue completes the design to create a contemporary collectible infused with archival character.
Beosound A5 Century Weave is a powerful portable speaker with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, long-lasting battery life, and built-in wireless charging, designed for effortless listening at home or outdoors. This special edition features a paper raffia weave in Beige and Chestnut Brown, reinterpreting the iconic chequered speaker grills of the 1950s and echoing the textures of Bang & Olufsen’s earliest radios. A brushed aluminium frame, Century Red leather strap, and anniversary engravings underscore its craftsmanship, while the Century Blue cable adds a touch of playful vitality.
Beosound A9 Century Blue, an icon of minimalist design, unites sculptural form with room-filling sound, powered by seven finely tuned drivers. This reimagined edition is wrapped in Kvadrat’s Centennial Cadence fabric, a bold checkered weave in Century Blue and Chestnut Brown that brings a dynamic, contemporary vision. The natural aluminium ring and legs are finished with a heritage-inspired brushed treatment recalling Bang & Olufsen’s iconic aesthetic of the 1980s. Anniversary engravings honour the founders’ enduring vision, while the striking Century Blue feet and cable add a vibrant finishing touch.
Beosound A5 Century Weave (RRP €1500 / $1750), Beoplay A9 Century Blue (RRP €4500 / $5500), and Beoplay H100 Century Brown (RRP €1800 / $2300) form a special-edition collection, available from 22 October at selected Bang & Olufsen stores and on bang-olufsen.com.
