BY BANG & OLUFSEN
Beolab 8
Compact in form. Powerful by design.
Beolab 8 is a compact active loudspeaker designed to deliver powerful, refined sound while integrating seamlessly into modern living spaces. Built on Bang & Olufsen’s acoustic heritage and modern software platform, it combines advanced sound processing, flexible placement, and timeless Scandinavian craftsmanship in a form that adapts effortlessly to its surroundings.
Despite its size, Beolab 8 is engineered as a serious loudspeaker rather than a lifestyle accessory, offering performance and longevity that go far beyond typical compact speakers.
Features
Three-Way Active Loudspeaker
Beolab 8 is a fully active three-way loudspeaker, with a precision tweeter handling high frequencies, a dedicated midrange driver for vocals and instruments, and a long-throw woofer for bass. Each driver is individually amplified and digitally controlled, allowing the speaker to deliver clarity, balance, and control across the entire frequency range from a compact enclosure.
Dedicated Class-D Amplification
Each driver in Beolab 8 is powered by its own high-efficiency Class-D amplifier, delivering a combined output of approximately 300 watts per speaker. This approach ensures precise control, high dynamic range, and clean sound reproduction at both low and high listening levels.
Beam Width Control
Beolab 8 allows the sound dispersion to be shaped according to the listening situation. Narrow mode focuses sound toward a primary listening position for immersive and detailed listening, while Wide mode distributes sound more evenly throughout the room. These modes can be selected via the Bang & Olufsen app or remote control, making it easy to adapt the sound to both focused and social listening.
Active Room Compensation
Built-in microphones analyze the acoustic characteristics of the room and automatically adjust sound output to compensate for reflections and surfaces. This ensures balanced and natural sound whether Beolab 8 is placed on furniture, wall-mounted, or installed on a stand.
Adaptive Bass Linearization
Beolab 8 continuously monitors woofer movement and dynamically adjusts bass output in real time. This allows bass performance to extend beyond what the speaker’s size would normally allow, while preventing distortion and maintaining control at higher volumes.
Integrated Streaming and Multiroom
Beolab 8 integrates seamlessly with Bang & Olufsen’s multiroom ecosystem through Beolink. It supports direct streaming via AirPlay, Chromecast, and Bluetooth, allowing it to function as a standalone music system or as part of a whole-home audio setup.
Advanced System Integration
Beolab 8 supports Power Link, Wireless Power Link, and Digital Power Link when connected to compatible Bang & Olufsen televisions and soundbars. This enables high-resolution audio, precise synchronization, and seamless integration into surround sound systems with TrueImage processing.
Design & Craftsmanship
Beolab8 is designed by Bang & Olufsen’s in-house design and engineering teams, guided by a Scandinavian design philosophy that values material honesty, precision, and longevity. The cabinet is crafted from 99.97% pure aluminum, chosen for its strength and acoustic stability. Precision machining minimizes unwanted vibration, ensuring the enclosure remains acoustically neutral so that only the sound itself is heard. Aluminum components are interchangeable, allowing the speaker’s appearance to evolve over time rather than become outdated. The front cover is customizable, available in acoustically transparent fabric or natural wooden lamellas. Integrated sensors automatically adjust sound tuning based on the selected cover, ensuring consistent performance regardless of design choice. Its compact, sculptural form allows Beolab 8 to function as either a visual statement or a discreet architectural element, adapting effortlessly to different interiors and placements.
More Information
Beolab 8 is designed for listeners who want serious sound performance without the physical presence of large loudspeakers. It can be enjoyed as a compact streaming speaker, paired for high-quality stereo listening, or integrated into a Bang & Olufsen home cinema system.
Unlike many compact speakers that prioritize convenience over longevity, Beolab 8 is built with serviceable architecture and ongoing software support. Its combination of advanced acoustic engineering, durable materials, and future-ready design makes it a long-term investment in sound quality rather than a short-term technology purchase.
Why customers choose Beolab 8
They choose it because it delivers real loudspeaker performance in a compact form, adapts intelligently to both room and usage, and reflects Bang & Olufsen’s belief that even small speakers should be engineered without compromise.