Bang & Olufsen has just released its new Beosound Explore speaker, a portable device designed specifically to be taken out on the trail. The lightweight and waterproof speaker is the first on the market to feature Type 2 anodized aluminum for improved scratch resistance—which is handy if you want to bring a great speaker with you to enjoy the view from the top. In addition, Bang & Olufsen claims the speaker is IP67 rated dust and waterproof.
As for the sound quality of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore, inside are two 1.8-inch full-range drivers that are tuned for outdoor performance. More specifically, Bang & Olufsen says those components deliver 59dB of bass output, blasting sound in all directions thanks to True360 sound and the design of the speaker grille. Up top, onboard controls give users access to play/pause, volume, Bluetooth pairing, and power functions. Like a lot of portable speakers, two Beosound Explores can be used together as a stereo pair. The company says users can expect up to 27 hours of battery life at “typical listening volumes,” which Bang & Olufsen lists as around 70dB. The Explore features Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and also works with fast pairing tech from Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The Beosound Explore is available now in Black Anthracite and Green, while the Grey Mist color will become available this summer.
For another Bang & Olufsen release, check out B&Os Beolab 28.