Bang & Olufsen proudly unveils the new Beolab 90 Titan Edition, a bold reimagining of its flagship speaker, crafted to celebrate the brand's 100-year anniversary. A decade after the debut of its most ambitious acoustic masterpiece, the Beolab 90 Titan Edition is a celebration of Bang & Olufsen's relentless pursuit of elevated craftsmanship. Conceived through the brand's exclusive Atelier service, this edition represents a new pinnacle of bespoke artistry - honouring the storied legacy while shaping the future of high-end audio design.
"For 100 years, innovation and design have been at the heart of Bang & Olufsen. The Beolab 90 Titan Edition pays homage to our iconic, flagship speaker - a product that has shaped much of our acoustic philosophy. But more than a celebration of our legacy, this edition showcases a level of craftsmanship and bespoke capability that only Bang & Olufsen can create. It is a bold statement of what's possible when artistry, technology and vision converge," says Kristian Teär, CEO of Bang & Olufsen.
A Tribute to Sound in its Purest Form
Born from the visionary minds of Bang & Olufsen's Atelier artisans, the Beolab 90 Titan Edition transcends conventional audio design. Merging technical brilliance with sculptural elegance, this exclusive edition exemplifies the brand's mastery in transforming acoustic engineering into a work of art. The Titan Edition reimagines the Beolab 90 - stripped of its acoustic veils to reveal its structural essence. A tribute to pure sound and industrial beauty.
At the heart of the Beolab 90 Titan Edition lies its bespoke 65kg aluminium cabinet, which has been hand-sandblasted using fine particles from crushed volcanic rock to produce a raw yet elegant texture. And while the structural core of the speaker comes across as raw and exposed, the polished base panels give the Titan Edition a sense of elegance - visually giving the illusion of levitation to reinforce the speaker's architectural stance.
Upon closer inspection, the Atelier artisans have imbued the Titan Edition with refined details that render it a masterclass in aluminium artistry. Every detail - from precision engineered fittings to the delicate aluminium rings encircling each woofer - has been obsessively refined to highlight the contrast of matte and polished finishes
The face mask atop the speaker is machined from a single block of solid aluminium, requiring 12 hours of precision milling to craft each finished piece, and the fine machine grooves surrounding every speaker are milled to radiate like sonic ripples, creating a visual echo of sound waves, while the top lid of the speaker is meticulously machined to evoke the glow of a lighthouse. Even the fasteners are uniquely crafted, and the front knots features light-passing apertures holes that adds visual intrigue when illuminated - subtle details that elevate the speaker's bespoke character.
Upon closer inspection, laser-engraved details pay tribute to Bang & Olufsen's centenary and the legacy of the original Beolab 90. Each fastener bears a commemorative engraving, while discreet inscriptions around the speaker drivers highlights the pioneering acoustic innovations that defined the original model - a quiet nod to its enduring impact on high-end audio.
A Pinnacle of Acoustic Innovation
Originally launched in 2015, the Beolab 90 remains the pinnacle of Bang & Olufsen's acoustic innovation - a flagship loudspeaker that combines bespoke industrial craftsmanship with advanced DSP and beam-forming technology. Each sculptural tower houses 18 hand-made speaker drivers driven by a dedicated amplification and processing architecture that delivers the speaker's extraordinary headroom and control.
The result is a speaker capable of delivering incredibly precise "sweet-spot imaging" for solitary listening, or open to a full 360-degree soundfield for social listening - all while delivering the transparency and power expected at the highest end of audiophile performance.
Many of these pioneering technologies have since become foundational to Bang & Olufsen's acoustic philosophy. As a technology incubator, the Beolab 90's innovations - advanced room compensation and beam-forming control - have trickled down to a wide range of products, from the Beolab 50 and Beolab 28 loudspeakers to the Beosound Theatre soundbar and Beosound Balance wireless speaker. The same pursuit of precision, control and clarity that defined the flagship loudspeaker now also inspires the engineering philosophy behind the flagship Beoplay H100 headphones and the brands latest wireless earphones Beo Grace. Through the artful miniaturization of sound, the company has distilled the acoustic mastery of the Beolab 90 into a portable form - bringing the character of Bang & Olufsen's high-end speakers to the intimacy of personal listening.
The First of Five Masterpieces
The Beolab 90 Titan Edition marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey - the first in a series of five exclusive creations handcrafted by Bang & Olufsen's Atelier in celebration of the brand's centenary. Crafted in exceptionally limited numbers, this edition is a rarefied expression of acoustic and aesthetic excellence. Every set is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity underscoring its collectible stature. Over the coming months, four additional editions will be unveiled - each one a distinct interpretation of the Beolab 90, designed to captivate collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Together, these five editions will form a curated celebration of Bang & Olufsen's 100-year legacy. A crescendo of innovation, craftsmanship and timeless design.
