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Beoplay A9 MK2 vs. Beoplay A9 MK3
Dec
At first glance, there is no big difference between the 2nd and 3rd generation of A9. But to meet future requirements we have updated the technical platform and hardware in our updated version Beoplay A9 MK3:
- The primary update is the addition of two full-range driver units on the back of Beoplay A9, which through reflective acoustic principles, provides a wider and more captivating sound image. With the two units, the A9 3rd gen. contains seven units.
- A new and stronger streaming platform ensures faster streaming (eg using Chromecast)
- Improved wi-fi connectivity
- With Apple AirPlay 2, Apple customers can now use the new multiroom platform
- The product price is increased by 300€-450€ for a suggested retail price of 2.500€ for the standard versions and 2.750€ for the special editions
- To be consistent with the rest of the range of flexible speakers, we have removed the USB port and Spotify Connect feature (which has been replaced by the AirPlay 2 and Chromecast features).
Retail prices:
Beoplay A9 MKII retail price from 2.200€ – 2.300€
Beoplay A9 MKIII retail price from 2.500€ – 2.750€
We hope the above has helped clarifying which updates you find in the new Beoplay A9 MK3. If any questions arise, you can always contact us at 2000@bcopenhagen.dk.
Update:
Both Beoplay A9 MK2 and MK3 are discontinued products – Discover our latest update of Beoplay A9 MK4.
Below is a comparison of the technical figures:
FACTS / NUMBERS
DESIGN & DIMENSIONS
DESIGNER
Øivind Alexander Slaatto
WEIGHT
Weight with legs: 15,0 kg
Weight without legs: 14,2 kg
DIMENSIONS
Legs: 70,1 x 90,8 x 41,5 cm. (dia. x height x depth)
Wall: 70,1 x 21,3 cm.
(dia. x depth)
MATERIALS
Aluminium, fabric, polymer and wood
PLACEMENTS
Floor or wall
DESIGNER
Øivind Alexander Slaatto
VÆGT
Weight with legs: 14,7 kg
Weight without legs: 14,0 kg
DIMENSIONS
Legs: 70,1 x 90,8 x 41,5 cm. (dia. x height x depth)
Wall: 70,1 x 21,3 cm.
(diameter x depth)
MATERIALS
Aluminium, fabric, polymer and wood
PLACEMENTS
Floor or wall
CONNECTIONS
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
WLAN – 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
DLNA wireless streaming
Apple AirPlay 2
Bluetooth 4.0
STREAMING SERVICES
Bang & Olufsen Multiroom
Chromecast built-in
Apple AirPlay 2
Spotify
TuneIn
Deezer
CONNECTIONS
1 x USB iPod/iPhone/iPad connector
1 x Line-in
1 x Ethernet
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
WLAN – 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
DLNA – DMR
Google Chromecast
Apple AirPlay 2
Bluetooth 4.2
STREAMING SERVICES
Bang & Olufsen Multiroom
Chromecast built-in
Apple AirPlay 2
TuneIn
Deezer
CONNECTIONS
1 x Line-in
1 x Ethernet
THE SOUND
DRIVER UNITS
1 x 8” woofer
2 x 3” midrange
2 x 3/4” tweeters
POWER AMPLIFIERS
1 x 160 watt for bass
2 x 80 watt for midrange
2 x 80 watt for treble
CABINET PRINCIPLE
Bass refleksprincip
DRIVER UNITS
1 x 8″ woofer
2 x 3” midrange
2 x 1½” fullrange
2 x ¾” tweeters
EFFEKTFORSTÆRKERE
1 x 400 watt – bass
2 x 200 watt – midrange
2 x 200 watt – fullrange
2 x 150 watt – treble
CABINET PRINCIPLE
Bass refleksprincip