Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen A2 Portable Speaker
The original behind the Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen A2 Portable Speaker is the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $399 retail vs Supreme's $460.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Beoplay A2 is a Bluetooth 4.0 portable speaker built around an extruded aluminum core, with two 3-inch woofers, two 3-inch passive bass radiators, and two 0.75-inch tweeters driven in a True360 omnidirectional configuration. It measures 10.1 x 5.6 x 1.7 inches, weighs 2.4 pounds, and runs 24 hours on a single charge. Bang & Olufsen was founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen; the A2 was designed by Cecilie Manz and launched in 2014. The FW16 Supreme collaboration rendered the Supreme wordmark through the grille perforations on a red aluminum body, and retailed for $460. The standard Beoplay A2 retailed for $399 at launch and remains available through Amazon and B&O's direct channels.
About Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen is a Danish consumer electronics company founded on November 17, 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen in Struer, Jutland. The company began in the attic of the Olufsen family manor and shipped its first product, the B&O Eliminator mains-powered radio, in 1927. B&O has built its reputation on aluminum-bodied, designer-led audio products including the Beoplay P2 portable speaker and the IP67-rated Beosound Explore, designed by Cecilie Manz. The company manufactures aluminum components at its own Struer factory. Supreme collaborated with B&O on the Beoplay P2 wireless speaker in 2017 and two iterations of the Beosound Explore in 2022.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $460 |
|---|---|
| Bang & Olufsen retail | $399 |
| Hype tax | +15% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen A2 Portable Speaker?
The Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen A2 Portable Speaker, released in Fall/Winter 2016, is based on the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $460 for the Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen A2 Portable Speaker; the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker retails for $399. That's a 15% markup — buying the original saves you $61, or 13% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker?
You can buy the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker from Amazon. Retail price is $399. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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