Bang & Olufsen – B&O – Amplifier 1

OverviewAmplifier 1 was announced at CES in Las Vegas on 8 January 2013 as part of the BeoLab 15/16 system — a built-in sound solution comprising two-way active speakers (BeoLab 15), an active subwoofer (BeoLab 16), and a rack-ready amplifier (Amplifier 1), all designed by Anders Hermansen for in-wall or in-ceiling placement.The system it powersBeoLab 15 is a closed-cabinet, two-way active speaker with a 20 mm tweeter and a 75 mm midrange, featuring a motorised tilt function that can direct sound up to 45° from the flush positionThe BeoLab 16 subwoofer measures 35 cm in diameter with just under 10 cm of installation depth, using four 10 cm woofers mounted in facing pairsAdaptive Bass Linearisation keeps the deep bass controlled and crisp all the way down to 45 HzPrice and launchBeoLab 15, BeoLab 16, and Amplifier 1 became available from January 2013 priced at $4,595 US (excluding fitting), and in Europe the complete set (2 satellites, 1 subwoofer, and the amplifier) was priced at €3,500.The product is discontinued today but can be found second-hand — for example, the Amplifier 1 is sold on its own via eBay and similar sites. B&O’s official user guide (“Beolab 15, 16 & Amplifier 1 Multilanguage”) is still available through their support pages.Would you like help with anything specific — such as connections, servicing, or evaluating a used unit?