For a century, Bang & Olufsen has shaped the landscape of luxury audio through a relentless pursuit of craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design. To mark this milestone, the Danish brand unveils The Centennial Collection – a special-edition trio of reimagined products that pay tribute to its past while looking boldly toward the future.
Drawing from decades of design language, the collection blends historic references with the precision and performance B&O is known for today, offering longtime fans and new collectors the chance to own a piece of its enduring legacy.
Inspired by the defining eras of the brand’s history, each piece brings archival elements to life through colour, materiality, and meticulous detailing. The palette – Century Red, Chestnut Brown, and Century Blue – nods to the vibrancy of 1970s design, while brushed aluminium finishes echo the raw, industrial beauty perfected by B&O in the 1980s.
Meanwhile, signature checkered patterns reference early radios from the 1950s, and each product bears the commemorative “B&O Est. 1925” anniversary logo. Every element reinforces the founders’ guiding principle: “A never failing will to create only the best.”
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At the heart of the collection is the Beoplay H100 Century Brown, a pair of performance-driven headphones crafted for immersive, modern listening. With titanium drivers, advanced noise cancellation, and Dolby Atmos optimisation, the H100 embodies B&O’s acoustic mastery.
Visually, it stands out with a Century Red leather headband, Chestnut Brown ear cushions, and subtle Century Blue accents – a vibrant interplay of colours grounded in archival influence. A matching leather pouch completes the set, transforming the H100 into both a functional companion and a collectible keepsake.
The Beosound A5 Century Weave continues the narrative through a fresh reinterpretation of B&O’s iconic 1950s chequered speaker grills. Wrapped in a paper raffia weave in Beige and Chestnut Brown, the portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker blends texture, warmth, and nostalgia while delivering deep, room-filling sound.
Its brushed aluminium frame, Century Red leather strap, and anniversary engraving underscore the craftsmanship behind the piece, while a Century Blue cable adds a playful final flourish. Designed for home or outdoor listening, the A5 balances heritage-inspired aesthetics with modern versatility.
Completing the trio is the Beosound A9 Century Blue, the sculptural speaker celebrated for its minimalist form and seven-driver acoustic power. This edition features Kvadrat’s Centennial Cadence fabric – a bold checkered weave in Century Blue and Chestnut Brown – visually striking yet deeply rooted in B&O’s archive.
Natural aluminium legs finished in a heritage brushed treatment and vibrant Century Blue details reaffirm the attention to every finishing touch. The result is an artful centrepiece that elevates any interior while delivering rich, room-filling sound.
Limited in availability and rich in storytelling, The Centennial Collection serves as both a tribute to the brand’s past and a statement of its continued commitment to innovation. A hundred years on, Bang & Olufsen remains devoted to crafting objects that stand the test of time – beautiful, expressive, and engineered for a lifetime of listening.
The Centennial Collection can be purchased online here and in-store at the Bang & Olufsen flagship showroom located at Scotts Square, 6 Scotts Road, #01-18/19
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