Renowned Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen has combed through its nearly century-old archives to recreate a Y2K classic with the Beosystem 9000c music system.
This latest revival is part of its Recreated Classics series, resurrecting the iconic Beosound 9000 CD player that was first launched in 1996, now with plenty of cutting-edge new tech inside.
The Beosystem 9000c pairs the nostalgic allure of 90s CD players with the latest technology of the modern Beolab 28 speakers, offering a sophisticated all-in-one audio system. The original Beosound 9000 was celebrated for its innovation, showcasing a stack of six discs through a motorised glass lid — a feature that epitomised Bang & Olufsen’s magical approach to product design.
This was conceptualised by the late British industrial designer David Lewis, and the system was a marvel of its time; allowing users to queue hours of music with its signature theatrical mechanisms. The reimagined Beosystem 9000c not only caters to die-hard CD enthusiasts, but also integrates modern technology including AM/FM radio, wireless streaming through Airplay 2, Chromecast, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 via B&O’s smartphone app.
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Each Beosystem 9000c began as a Beosound 9000 model, which were meticulously restored at Bang & Olufsen’s facility in Struer, Denmark. Technicians stripped, cleaned, repaired, and updated each component, using original workbenches… and by some of the very same technicians who worked on the initial product, no less.
This painstaking process involved reversing the original colour scheme and pairing the units with new aluminium lamellas on the cylindrical Beolab 28 speakers, now finished in black and natural aluminium, complemented by a striking red LED display. For CD collectors and audiophiles alike, the Beosystem 9000c represents a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern tech, offering a testament to Bang & Olufsen’s legacy in design and audio excellence.
Only 200 examples will be produced and set you back US$55,000 (AU$84,300).
