Huhn interesting indeed. Agreed that it is quite specific in its 'use case' - a hidden sound wall that basically requires an unobstructed wall and not really a main set. Concept is actually been done in some ways before; an inoffensive wall mount audio system. Though I have to agree that the price point is a consideration that's for sure.

I have the space ( 3m ceiling ..open space) for something like this however my new Beolab 9s have nothing to fear👍

My mother's dining room would a perfect use case for something like this.

Funny how their connectivity gets more and more these days. I find that more promising for the 'new' b&o. 

certainly an interesting idea....but my initial thoughts you echoed....i.e. how good can something of that form factor actually sound? (guess i will have to try them out before judging, but for me sound quality / experience is paramount, so will need convincing)......and secondly, even if i did love the look, you need a very large living space to do them justice......and even then, its likely a separate system / setup to the BV + BL setup that many have.........

anyway, good to see some innovation, for want of a better word.....and only my early thoughts......

Really quite bizarre!! At a time they can't really afford to be messing around on the fringes and are desperately in need of a mainstream hit they manage to pull off the most niche thing they've ever done (certainly within my memory) which looks particularly "nice today, but what was I thinking tomorrow" and so will have a limited shelf life.

Reading about daily updates/issues with various wireless speakers I certainly wouldn't be an early adopter even if it appealed to me.

I suspect the sound quality is pretty much irrelevant,  in a non-domestic environment it will never even be discussed and for those that buy it for home use it will be mainly for the visual aspect.

I suspect 2nd hand values to be low!

Having said all of that, if it floats your boat and you wont mind maintaining an Andy-esque long thred of current issues I say got for it - it will certainty have rarity on its side.

The marketeers who led this is either a certified genius and future CEO or else is on borrowed time.

to quote the review on pocket-int...."The Beosound Shape is very much a lifestyle audio product, B&O admits it's not going after the audiophile with this one, but is for those who want to come home from a long day at work and put some music on in the background while they cook dinner or entertain guests, all in a stylish and effectively hidden package.".......

though perhaps not suitable for my current environment, i can see how it will appeal to some in the market, especially those with a dislike for boxes (be they speakers or receivers).....and the idea that the core can be swapped out in the future is neat, making a theoretical upgrade very straightforward......

I'm speechless.

in a good or bad way? or just unsure way?

Thanks for the nice detailed review! 🤒

I like very much the concept and it's design. It reminds me on the Ligne Roset Clouds wall decoration from the french designers brothers Bouroullec... https://www.ligne-roset.com/fr/modele/tapis-et-accessoires/textiles/clouds/1636

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Although I leave in a small flat I could imagine having it to one wall of my living room. BUT, for my 5m long wall I think I would at least need 4 'basic sets' and some extra damping tiles too make a nice shape with the Shape... This would cost I guess close to 20k€ :-( . This is a HUGE amount of money and sound wise I don't know if it will overpass that much my Beosound 2 in my 20sqm living room.

This said, I see it much more for hotels lobbies...