I’ve always been a sucker for hi-fi gear. There’s something about a well-crafted turntable or speaker that just pulls me in. That’s exactly what happened when I first heard about Bang & Olufsen’s (B&O) latest creation, the Beosound Balance Natura speaker. To be unveiled at Milan Design Week 2025, the Beosound Balance Natura speaker features a base and a stand (pedestal) made of marble or quartz. This is courtesy of B&O’s latest partnership program with Antolini, an Italian natural stone maestro.
The original speaker model, which launched in 2020, was already a stunner with its solid wood base, but this is next-level. And it’s not just pretty for the sake of it. The stone plinth lifts the speaker to just the right height, so the music hits you exactly somewhere deep in your heart.
Engadget notes, the plinth not only serves the aesthetic purpose but also functions as an audio element. It comes incorporated with a sleek aluminum ring that ties it all together, connecting the earthy base to the techy top half. “Beosound Balance Natura features an innovative new pedestal design that pairs Antolini’s stone mastery with Bang & Olufsen’s expertise in aluminum. The sculptural base elevates the speaker to its optimal height, serving as both a striking interior statement and a functional audio element,” states Bang & Olufsen.
The company further informs, “The speaker is available in select Antolini quartz from the Exclusive Collection and petrified wood from the Precioustone Collection, including Cristallo Iceberg, Cristallo Vitrum ‘Wow,’ and Cristallo Rosa ‘Wow’ quartz, and fossilized woods Retro Grey, Retro Brown, and Retro Fancyblack. These materials offer unique translucency and depth, enhancing the interplay of light, texture, and sound.”
The speaker features seven drivers pumping out up to 850 watts of power, which is a matter of debate in tech circuits. But if this is to be believed, the sound wouldn’t just come at you, it will encompass you, thanks to that 360-degree design. Is the speaker smart? It’s 2025 and there is no way B&O’s would have emitted this aspect.
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Hook it up to Wi-Fi, stream from Spotify, or shout to Alexa to turn it down when the neighbors start banging on the wall. The best part? You can take it anywhere without worrying about wires. There is no specific upgrade on the technical front, and rightfully so, considering it’s being exhibited at a design fair and not a tech show.
There is no word on the price, but considering Antolini and B&O’s reputation, it’s not going to be cheap. The original Balance was already around $2,250, so I’m bracing myself for a number that might make me wince a little. The model would still be a limited edition with only 16 pieces up for grabs. I am sure people would lose their minds, considering it’s not every day you see a speaker that looks this good and sounds this great.
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