Catalyst Beosound A9 | Bang & Olufsen X Haydenshapes
Sound and shape unite in this iconic speaker by Bang & Olufsen in an exclusive collaborative release with Haydenshapes. Seven drivers bring the power. A century of craft brings the form.
The collaboration highlights the unique parallels and kinetic movement of light and sound through material and forms. Resin’, like the ocean interacting with the sun, absorbs and refracts light to create ever changing hues throughout the day. This reaction is sensitive to volume and shape, much like the motion and intensity of sound waves moving through a speaker. The term ‘Catalyst’ references the key additive in the chemical process of casting resin which generates heat causing the material to harden and take shape. A shared vision for shape, material and performance was the ultimate ‘catalyst’ in uniting Haydenshapes and Bang & Olufsen to reimagine the brand's most iconic design.
The limited edition Beosound A9 ‘Catalyst’ key features are an interchangeable printed speaker cover along with custom developed legs made from translucent resin. Cast and shaped by hand in Hayden Cox’s custom formulated material and process, as the legs taper in shape, the internal resin textures created during the catalysis process absorb and interact with light creating an iridescent colour gradient. This radial blue fade informs the speaker cover art, drawing directly from this unique connection between the resin material and light.
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
70.1 W x 90.8 H x 41.5 D cm
Weight
14.7 kg
Power consumption
Typical: 23 W Standby: 8 W
Power Supply
Power supply built-in Power Cable
Sound:
Recommended Room Size
15-100 m² 150-1000 ft²
Speaker Configuration
2 x ¾" tweeter 2 x 3" mid-range 2 x 1 ½" full-range 1 x 8" woofer
Amplifier
2 x 150 W class D for tweeter 2 x 200 W class D for mid-range 2 x 200 W class D for full-range 1 x 400 W class D for woofer
Total: 1500 W
Frequency Range
33- 23.000 Hz
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) @ 1 m
100 dB SPL
Bass Capability
95 dB SPL
Stereo Pairing
Pair two Beosound A9 5th Gen to enjoy a stereo listening experience.
Advanced Sound Features
Active Room Compensation Thermal Protection Adaptive Bass Linearization
Customizable Sound EQ
Presets available and fully customisable through the Bang & Olufsen App
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