I have always been a huge Bang and Olufsen fan and I have multiple speakers from this brand as well, so I'll just rank it from what I have (including Apple Homepod for perspective) with different aspects:
Sound field: A9 4th gen > Beosound Balance > A9 MKI > Beosound stage > HomePod > A6
Bass: Beosound stage > A9 4th gen > A9 MKI > Beosound Balance > A6 = HomePod
Mid~high range(piano, vocal, etc) A9 4th gen> Beosound Balance > A9 MKI > A6 > HomePod > Beosound stage
Inheriting Bang and Olufsen's excellent design, this speaker, by the appearance itself adds accents to your home decor. I bought the gold version and when I received it, it was slightly different from the picture, showing a really beautiful rose gold tone, similar to the color of the rose gold iPhone (weirdly when I was trying to take a picture of it, the picture shows only gold color :/). I used it mainly on Apple Airplay, and if you have an A6 you would know there's a significant delay after casting your music onto the speaker. Well not on Beosound Balance. The connection was almost instantaneous and I didn't sense any lag or delay from my experience.
Sound-wise, I can clearly see the target audience for this speaker. If you love the amazing sound field and clear mid-high range that Beoplay A9 provides but have a smaller room, this is definitely your choice. The bass has a kick to it as well, as a matter of fact when I first hear it, I was surprised that it could produce much detailed yet powerful bass. Unlike the Beosound Stage where the bass just blows you away like a tornado, this music speaker focuses more on how to deliberately show you all details from the lower range. About 60% volume is more than enough for a bedroom, and cranking up the speaker will not have any distortion effects on the sound whatsoever.
In conclusion, Beosound Balance is a great speaker, a cheaper(not really) Bang and Olufsen A9 substitute, and a beautifully designed piece of furniture.
BTW IF YOU HAVE PETS IN YOUR HOME DO NOT BUY IT BECAUSE THE FABRIC COVER CANNOT BE REPLACED!
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Devialet Inc |
| speaker size | 5.25 inches | 82 centimeters | 5.25 inches | 40 millimeters | 13 centimeters | — |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | — |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth Version 4.2 Inputs and Outputs USB-C For Charging 3.5mm Mini-Jack On-Device Controls Power Button Bluetooth Connect Button Play/Pause Button Volume up/down buttons | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth |
| speaker type | Wireless, Multi-Room, Bookshelf | Multi Room | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Multi Room | — |
| mounting type | Shelf Mount | Floor Standing | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Speaker |
| weight | 7.2 kilograms | 32.4 pounds | 3 pounds | 5.95 pounds | 8.2 pounds | 13.68 kilograms |
| control method | — | touch | application | touch | application | remote |
| model name | Beosound Balance | Beosound A9 5th Gen | Emerge | Beolit 20 | Beosound A5 | MM615 |
| woofer diameter | 5.25 inches | — | — | 18.9 centimeters | 8 centimeters | — |
| subwoofer diameter | 5.25 inches | 82 centimeters | 4 inches | — | 9.5 centimeters | — |
From the manufacturer
Audio and Design: Beautifully Balanced
Sophisticated Interior Speaker
Wireless shelf speaker
Crafted from soft and well-curated materials like natural solid oak wood, seamlessly knitted textile and precision-crafted aluminum components, Beosound Balance is the manifestation of the perfect balance between elegant and approachable beauty and unspoiled, pure sound performance. Its design aesthetic is combined with cutting edge audio technology to create room-filling sound.
- Exterior beauty with sophisticated sound
- Different sound experiences in one
- Soft interior silhouette
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Unique acoustic drivers
Pure audio
A unique acoustic configuration of seven drivers for room-filling sound.
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Luxurious design
Gracefully balanced
Honest, beautiful exterior design inspired by Scandinavian minimalism.
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Cutting-edge technology
Spacious and directional sound
Beam forming technology for focused listening from several positions.
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Welcoming technology
An intuitive interactive experience
Interface wakes when you approach and dims after interaction.
Sculpted, not built
Rooted in Scandinavian minimalism, Balance's minimal design contrasts its stop-in-your-tracks sound. The materials? As rich and textured as your favorite song. From its sculpted solid base, to its Fibonacci patterned aluminum, this is artistry of the highest order.
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20 x 38 x 20 cm | Dimensions | 34.8 x 23 x 5.6 cm |
7.2 kg | Weight | 3.3 kg |
104 dB | Max SPL at 1 meter | 96 dB |
10-80 m² | Recommend. room size | 10-50 m² |
| | Wi-Fi/Multiroom | |
| | Customizable | |
20 x 38 x 20 cm | Dimensions | 6.7 x 25.5 X 16.5 cm |
7.2 kg | Weight | 1.3 kg |
104 dB | Max SPL at 1 meter | 92 dB |
10-80 m² | Recommend. room size | 5-30 m² |
| | Wi-Fi/Multiroom | |
| | Customizable | |
20 x 38 x 20 cm | Dimensions | 20 x 43.1 x 20 cm |
7.2 kg | Weight | 4.1 kg |
104 dB | Max SPL at 1 meter | 94 dB |
10-80 m² | Recommend. room size | 10-60 m² |
| | Wi-Fi/Multiroom | |
| | Customizable | |
20 x 38 x 20 cm | Dimensions | 70.1 x 90.8 x 41.5cm |
7.2 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
104 dB | Max SPL at 1 meter | 100 dB |
10-80 m² | Recommend. room size | 15-100 m² |
| | Wi-Fi/Multiroom | |
| | Customizable | |
Balance the Sound Indeed
Design- The design of this speaker is really good. The materials are gorgeous, and it all works very well. The aluminum is cold to the touch, and the wood looks great. It is really good to the eyes and hands if that makes sense.Sound- The sound of this speaker is really good. There is a lot of customization via the app, however my preference was -3 bass on the omni setting. The bass has great depth, and punch. With their push/push technology, there really is no vibrations coming from the exterior of the speaker, which is astonishing with how much is coming out of it. The sound is a little focused on the lower mids, so it does have some warmth which is nice. The highs are quite resolving, but lack a little sparkle which I would have appreciated. But no complaints because they are very well integrated to the midrange. I would not go past 65 percent volume, I am usually around 40-55 percent in my 350-400 sq ft living room. However it does get a little hot around the aluminum base on the bottom, but B&O says its normal so I won't worry about it.
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oscharko
Laufend Probleme mit der Verbindung...
Reviewed in Germany on December 6, 2022Color: BlackStyle: BalancePattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
marc spudsy
pricey granted, but as a stereo pair these sound magnificent
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Mathias
Amazing sound and incredible clarity. Stereo mode with 2 speakers a little unreliable
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