Beolab 90 Monarch

B&O Unveils the Beolab 90 Monarch & Zenith: A £410,000 Centenary Masterpiece

ByRonald

Bang & Olufsen is closing out the fifth series of its prestigious Atelier anniversary project with a bang. To mark the brand’s 100-year legacy, the Danish luxury icon has revealed the final two installments of its bespoke collection: the Beolab 90 Monarch and Zenith Editions.

These ultra-limited speakers join the previous Shadow, Mirage, and Titan editions, completing a series that blends high-fidelity engineering with haute couture design.

Exclusivity in Every Detail

If you’re looking to add these to your listening room, you’ll need to act fast. B&O is producing only 10 pairs of each edition globally. To cement their status as collector’s items, each purchase includes:

  • An official certificate of authenticity.
  • A bespoke miniature aluminum model of the Beolab 90.

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The Monarch Edition: A Study in Rosewood

The Monarch Edition is an exercise in “organic luxury.” It pivots away from traditional speaker aesthetics by utilizing a sophisticated blend of rosewood and aluminum.

  • The Structure: Angled wooden lamellas wrap around the cabinet, creating a seamless, continuous contour from top to bottom.
  • The Craftsmanship: These lamellas are secured by six visible, precision-engineered fasteners, leaning into an “industrial-chic” vibe.
  • The Finish: With solid rosewood top rings and base panels, the look is completed by translucent fabric inserts that offer a ghostly glimpse of the internal drivers.

The Zenith Edition: The Future of Aluminum

Where the Monarch is warm, the Zenith is futuristic. This edition focuses on the tactile and visual complexity of metalwork.

  • The Spheres: Each of the six panels is composed of 289 anodized aluminum spheres.
  • Textural Play: These spheres feature varying surface finishes to catch the light differently from every angle.
  • The Palette: The front panel is finished in a dark gray pearlescent aluminum, matched by a circular textured insert on the crown of the device.

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Technical Specifications: 8,200 Watts of Power

While the “skins” are new, the internal “beast” remains the legendary Beolab 90 platform. This is widely considered one of the most advanced speakers ever built.

FeatureSpecification
Driver Count18 premium Scan-Speak drivers
Total Power8,200 Watts per speaker
Sound Field360-degree Directional Sound Beam Control
Active Room CompensationBuilt-in calibration for any acoustic environment

Pricing and Availability

As expected from the Atelier series, the price tag reflects the craftsmanship. Both the Monarch and Zenith editions are priced at £410,000 per pair in the UK.

For the dedicated tech audiophile, these represent the absolute ceiling of home audio—a literal “centenary” of Danish innovation housed in a limited-edition shell.

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