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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage Review

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Updated Dec 20, 2023 11:28 AM

True Score

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The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage soundbar doesn’t quite up its offering to its high ticket price, as it misses out on a low-range bass output and a satisfying surround sound experience. However, it has good wireless connectivity.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage is a premium 3.0 channel soundbar that was first released in late 2019. Like the best speakers around, it also supports many audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital.

This support allows for better surround sound performance, creating a slightly more immersive listening experience. Its port selection is also good, sporting three HDMI ports, two Ethernet ports, and an AUX port for wired device connections.

The speaker supports both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and also has Chromecast built-in. These are the kinds of connectivity options to expect from some of the best soundbars, the best wireless soundbar, or the best wireless speaker for TVs.

Its connectivity options surpass those of the Bomaker Odine II (which we covered in our Bomaker Odine II review).

Consensus

our Verdict

Even though the top-tier Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage struggles to produce a strong bass output, its sound can be adjusted to emphasize vocals or bass depth when listening to music, playing movies, or watching TV shows with a lot of dialogue through its easy-to-use app.

Its stereo soundstage also sounds a little wider than the bar itself for added immersion. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with a subwoofer, but the Hisense HS218 does, per our Hisense HS218 review.

Its tested, low 43ms latency o facilitates in-sync audio-visual content, and its excellent wireless connectivity through Bluetooth, WiFi, Chromecast, and Apple AirPlay is great for problem-free streaming.

However, despite lacking an Optical Audio In port, it boasts a wide port selection and support for many audio formats.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Great sound quality
    • The Beosound Stage is great for music and movie watching as it has a very well-balanced sound profile, with vocals and instrumentals clearly reproduced. It also has an Eq for sound adjustment.

  • Good voice clarity
    • Vocals on the Beosound Stage are clear and precise, making it ideal for dialogue-focused content.

  • Smart features and connectivity
    • The Besound Stage supports both Bluetooth and WiFi for seamless wireless streaming, and in terms of wired connectivity, the soundbar has two Ethernet ports, an HDMI ARC/eARC port, and a 3.5mm audio port. Its tested 38ms latency ensures that audio-visuals are well in sync, which places it among the top 25% of soundbars in its category. However, there’s no support for Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and its app is not as user-intuitive.

  • Gets loud
    • The Beosound Stage has a tested max volume rating of 92dB, placing it in the top 20% of our certified tested soundbars.

Reason to Avoid

  • Virtual surround sound output
    • The soundbar lacks up-firing height-channel speakers and dedicated surround sound drivers, so its output is not as immersive.

  • Poor bass output
    • The soundbar’s bass output is unsatisfactory, and it also doesn’t ship with a subwoofer. Check out our Hisense HS218 review for an alternative that does.

  • Doesn’t ship with a remote
    • This soundbar also doesn’t ship with a remote, so users will have to buy one separately.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage Specs

Bluetooth EnabledBluetooth EnabledYes
DepthDepth6.7"
Dialogue Enhancement FeatureDialogue Enhancement FeatureYes
Energy Star CertifiedEnergy Star CertifiedNo
Equalizer SettingsAdvanced
HDMI ARCHDMI ARCYes
HeightHeight3"
Number of Audio ChannelsNumber of Audio Channels3
SubwooferSubwooferOptional (sold separately)
Surround Sound SupportedSurround Sound SupportedDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Voice AssistantVoice AssistantNo
Wall MountableWall MountableYes
WeightWeight17 lbs
WidthWidth43.3"
Wireless ConnectivityWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Subwoofer ConnectivityWireless Subwoofer ConnectivityYes
Works WithWorks WithBluetooth, Chromecast

All Specs

Test Results

Low End Roll Off (Hz)62.586
High End Roll Off (Hz)6,639.818
Max Volume Test (db)92.4
Latency (ms)38
THD @ 80dB0.52

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Market Context

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage is a premium 3.0 channel soundbar that was first released in late 2019. Like the best speakers around, it…

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage is a premium 3.0 channel soundbar that was first released in late 2019. Like the best speakers around, it also supports many audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital.

This support allows for better surround sound performance, creating a slightly more immersive listening experience. Its port selection is also good, sporting three HDMI ports, two Ethernet ports, and an AUX port for wired device connections.

The speaker supports both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and also has Chromecast built-in. These are the kinds of connectivity options to expect from some of the best soundbars, the best wireless soundbar, or the best wireless speaker for TVs.

Its connectivity options surpass those of the Bomaker Odine II (which we covered in our Bomaker Odine II review).

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Bluetooth Enabled

Yes

Depth

6.7"

Dialogue Enhancement Feature

Yes

Energy Star Certified

No

Equalizer Settings

Advanced

HDMI ARC

Yes

Height

3"

Number of Audio Channels

3

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Score Card

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Expert Score

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Customer Score

82

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True Score

77

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Expert Scores

  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    74
    The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage is decent for mixed use. It has a slightly… Read More

    By:

    John Panoryios
  • PC Mag
    51.6

    Category Trust Rating

    70
    The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage is the most attractive soundbar we’ve tested, and it… Read More

    By:

    Tim Gideon
  • Trusted Reviews
    57.5

    Category Trust Rating

    90
    The Beosound Stage is a rip-snorting sound system, capable of prodigious bass and an expansive… Read More

    By:

    Steve May
  • Digital Trends
    48.7

    Category Trust Rating

    60
    “If it had better Dolby Atmos, this gorgeous soundbar would be worth the price.” Read More

    By:

    Simon Cohen
  • Pocket Lint
    49.1

    Category Trust Rating

    NR
    Bang & Olufsen has a fine heritage in audio and the Beosound Theatre looks set… Read More

    By:

    Rik Henderson
  • Expert Reviews UK
    43.7

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    A beautiful object capable of delivering glorious audio but it’s unashamedly expensive Read More

    By:

    Jonathan Bray

Customer Scores