Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen P2 Wireless Speaker
The original behind the Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen P2 Wireless Speaker is the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Wireless Speaker — $169 retail vs Supreme's $198.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Beoplay P2 is a palm-sized Bluetooth 4.2 speaker with a machined aluminum grille and 360-degree omnidirectional sound. It delivers up to 10 hours of battery life and includes a built-in microphone for calls. Bang & Olufsen was founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark by engineers Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, originally producing AC-powered radios. The company has manufactured every product line in Struer for a century. The B&O PLAY sub-brand launched in 2012 to target portable, everyday-carry audio at lower price points than the flagship line. The Supreme FW2017 collaboration added a box logo to the standard P2 body and retailed for $198, $29 above the Beoplay P2's $169 launch price.
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 | $198 |
|---|---|
| Bang & Olufsen retail | $169 |
| Hype tax | +17% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen P2 Wireless Speaker just the regular Beoplay P2 Wireless Speaker?
The Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen P2 Wireless Speaker, released in Fall/Winter 2017, is based on the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Wireless 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 P2 Wireless Speaker is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Wireless Speaker than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $198 for the Supreme x B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen P2 Wireless Speaker; the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Wireless Speaker retails for $169. That's a 17% markup — buying the original saves you $29, or 15% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Wireless Speaker?
You can buy the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Wireless Speaker from Amazon. Retail price is $169. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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