Bang & Olufsen

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BeoSound 5 represents a bold new direction for Bang & Olufsen. Featuring revolutionary control surfaces, it eliminates the days of smudged touch screens. As a result, the user experience is elevated, with intuitive interaction that enhances your digital music experience like never before.

MOTS Technology: How BeoSound 5 Creates Endless Playlists

What truly sets BeoSound 5 apart is its patented MOTS (More of the Same) technology. This technology uses a sophisticated algorithm to generate endless playlists based on your unique musical preferences. Consequently, once your playlist finishes, MOTS automatically finds similar tracks, continuing the musical journey seamlessly.

Perfect Pairing: BeoSound 5 and BeoMaster 5 for an Immersive Audio Experience

The BeoSound 5 pairs perfectly with the BeoMaster 5, which serves as the brain of the system. Featuring 500GB of storage, BeoMaster 5 can house up to 28,000 tracks in WMA Lossless quality. Therefore, it offers enough space for 75 days of uninterrupted music. In newer versions, BeoMaster 5 comes with a 1TB HDD, effectively doubling the capacity.

Intuitive Control: Interactive Features of BeoSound 5

Beyond just playing music, BeoSound 5 offers an engaging way to control your collection. The system features a 26 cm LCD display, an aluminum wheel for seamless navigation, and a ‘light beam’ display for easy mode selection. As a result, interacting with your music becomes an immersive, visually dynamic experience as album covers spin around the wheel.

BeoMaster 5: The Heart of the BeoSound 5 System

Hidden out of sight, the BeoMaster 5 is the powerhouse of the system. Acting as the replacement for BeoMedia 1, it houses the 500GB hard drive that stores up to 70 personalized playlists. In addition, BeoMaster 5 connects to BeoSound 5 through a DVI-I port and features multiple input/output options for versatility.

Key Features of BeoSound 5 Digital Music System

Graphical User Interface: Navigate your entire music collection with ease.

MOTS Technology: When your playlist ends, BeoSound 5 automatically creates more of the same.

Aluminum Wheel & 26cm LCD: Enjoy smooth scrolling and a crystal-clear display of album art.

Multiple Mounting Options: Place BeoSound on a wall, stand, or aluminum pedestal to suit your style.

Key Features of BeoMaster 5 Digital Music Hub

VIA 2.0 GHz Processor and 1GB RAM for smooth performance.

500GB Hard Drive for storing a massive music collection.

Connectivity Options: Including DVI-I, S-Video, and YPbPr for TV, MasterLink, USB ports, and Ethernet.

HD Display: Supports 1920×1080p HD resolution via DVI-I.

Challenges of BeoSound 5 Digital Music Player

While BeoSound boasts many impressive features, it does have some limitations. For example, it doesn’t support video playback, so you’ll need an additional system for movies. Some users have mentioned confusion with the navigation wheels, suggesting that a touchscreen could improve usability. Moreover, web navigation on the TV screen can be tricky, and BeoMaster can’t navigate media libraries through the main TV when used in a linked room.

In conclusion, BeoSound is a standout product that combines innovative technology with user-friendly design. Despite a few challenges, its ability to create endless personalized playlists and offer an immersive digital music experience makes it a top choice for audio enthusiasts.

Product specification

Beoosund 5 Product Specifications

Dimensions & Weight

12” x 7” x 3” (31 cm x 19 cm x 8 cm) / 5.8 lbs (2.65 kg)

Display

10.4” — 1024 x 768 resolution

Connections

Connects exclusively to BeoMaster 5 via DVI, power, and USB

Power Consumption

Power supplied through BeoMaster 5

Features

N.Music

N.Radio

MOTS (More Of The Same)

Accessories

Wall bracket (included); Aluminum/black

Extended wall bracket; Aluminum/black

Table stand; Iron/black

Floor stand; Iron/aluminum

Service manual

Beosound 5 service manual can be downloaded here for free.