Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17

B&O Play Beolit 17 Review

The B&O Play Beolit 17 speaker provides a bass-forward, balanced Bluetooth audio experience at a slightly lower price than its predecessor. B&O Play's portable Bluetooth speaker lineup gets an update with the Beolit 17. At $499, the Beolit 17 is more powerful than its predecessor, the Beolit 15, yet it costs $100 less. From a design standpoint, B&O Play succeeds once again—the Beolit 17 is easy to operate and retains the simple, refined aesthetic of its predecessor. Sonically, it delivers a strong audio experience, and you can even adjust the EQ to your taste using the free B&O Play app. It is a bass-forward system, so audio purists may not be enamored, but it brings the lows with balance. Like the Beolit 15, the more affordable, more powerful Beolit 17 earns our Editors' Choice award. Design Available in matte finishes of light or dark gray, the Beolit 17 looks a little like the coolest lunchbox ever made, or at least the most Scandinavian. The 9.1-by-7.4-by-5.3-inch design (HWD) features a wraparound aluminum speaker grille on the front, back, and side panels, with a sturdy leather strap fastened near diagonally opp...

Poor build quality...connectivity issues

Bought this to replace a Bose Soundlink Mini II for a therapy room. I was expecting a hard metal case instead was quite shocked to find a cheap plastic casing which made the unit feel like a plastic bucket. I used to do product development and know this is a very cheap plastic, not even painted!

Insult to my intelligence!

Product ambiguously claims 24 hour battery life, try 1.5 at high volume, and possibly 4 at low volumes. In my opinion this is misselling on the part of the company. This item is poorly executed on so many levels that they cannot be listed. It might look pretty, but don't let the facade fool you.

Following hot on the heels of the Beoplay A2 Active, B&O Play releases the Beolit 17 Wireless Speaker – a refresh of the respected Beolit 15. On the surface, it looks pretty similar to the previous version, but with a few upgrades.

B&O Play Beolit 17 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

If you're an audiophile, you likely already know the incredible quality that Bang & Olufsen is famous for. Sure, their audio-products are some of the most expensive, but they're typically leading the way with hi-fidelity sound and lasting quality.