The latest product from Bang & Olufsen celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Beogram 4000 series turntables, with the Danish brand launching 30 new, limited units of the Beosystem 72-22.
The launch of the system is part of the Recreated Classics initiative, a platform B&O created to redefine “long-lasting luxury through handcrafted, circular manufacturing” of historic design pieces.
The unit itself is a fully integrated music system featuring a replica version of the Beogram 4000 series turntable originally designed by Jacob Jensen in 1972, along with matching Beolab 18 stereo speakers and a Beoremote Halo remote control. Each component within the system is connected via a central hub packaged in a solid walnut gift box that can be repurposed for use as a turntable stand, record storage cabinet and Halo charging station. This is very much the “all” in an all-in-one system.
As you’d expect from Bang & Olufsen, the system has a sleek finish, a matching walnut color with a bead-blasted titanium-colored anodized aluminum finish (try saying that three times quickly).
When the turntable is not in use, the sound of vinyl is connected to the brand’s modern speakers, allowing audio content to be wirelessly streamed to the Beolab 18 stereo speakers via the hub.
The Beoremote remote control
Part of B&O’s goal with the Beosystem 72-22 and its Recreated Classics initiative as a whole is the company’s drive to overcome technological obsolescence and increase product longevity through circular design and remanufacturing; The new Beosystem is an example of fusing a 50 year old idea with modern technology to make it a more functional and sustainable product worth keeping for the next 50 years.
However, this system is neither cheap nor widespread. The Beosystem 72-22 is priced at $45,000 / CAD$60,000 and as you might have guessed from the pricing, they’re only available exclusively through Bang & Olufsen stores in North America and Canada. As there are only 30 Beosystem 72-22 to make, it becomes a collector’s item. So if you’ve got the deep pockets for it, you should (at least) grab one real quick.