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SPRING/SUMMER 2018

Bang & Olufsen of Marylebone High Street BeoVision Eclipse:

UPGRADE TO PERFECTION

Jonathan Molyneux STORE MANAGER

W E LCOM E Hello and welcome to this newsletter from Bang & Olufsen of Marylebone High Street.

Inside this edition, you can read about the latest products and services available from us and discover why, as part of Bang & Olufsen NuConnect, we’re now more focused than ever before on demonstrating how the latest technology can help you to become fully connected in your home.

Our boutique showroom is now looking sharper and more spacious following its recent revamp so it could be the perfect time to pop in for a closer look and a personal demonstration of any products in which you’re interested.

Please don’t forget that if you can’t come to us then it would be our pleasure to come to you for a complimentary smart home consultation.

My colleagues and I look forward to being of service and seeing you again soon.

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Up close and personal Our boutique showroom offers an intimate setting, where customers can sit back and savour an unrivalled and uninterrupted visual or audio experience over a coffee whilst considering the latest Bang & Olufsen products.

We offer a demonstration by appointment service whereby customers can enjoy a personal presentation exclusively arranged for them. To book, please contact the store team.

Sign of The Times Bang & Olufsen of Marylebone High Street hit the headlines when it featured in Bricks & Mortar, The Times’ homes supplement.

The BeoSound Shape was put forward by Store Manager Jonathan Molyneux in an article highlighting how an increasing number of people are opting for the stylish and visual appeal of standalone speakers over their built-in counterparts.

I N TE G R ATED TEC HN O LO GY

NUCONNECT. NEW HORIZONS These are exciting times for Bang & Olufsen NuConnect that we hope you will want to be part of.

The Group is expanding to offer customers new experiences and more choice than ever before when it comes to your audio-visual enjoyment and simplifying life by turning your house into a smart home.

Amongst the exciting developments is the opening of a fully-functioning

connected home showroom within our Knightsbridge store, where you can see and sample the multiroom potential of the Bang & Olufsen range and discover the delights of integrating the technology within your house into a total smart home solution operated at the touch of a button, via a smart device or a vocal command.

The addition of new products such as Pro-Ject turnables and Innuos music servers mean that the possibilities are truly endless.

With partnerships and collaborations with the leading names in interior design and the automotive industry, there has never been a better time to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Bang & Olufsen NuConnect.

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To visit our connected home showroom at Knightsbridge, please make an appointment via our Bang & Olufsen NuConnect store. www.nuconnect.co.uk 3

LATEST A DDITIO NS TO OUR B RAND PORTFOLIO

All hands on decks With vinyl sales at their highest level since the nineties, the exciting news that one of the world's finest turntable brands has been added to the NuConnect product portfolio could put customers in a spin.

For high-end hi-fi, they don't come any better than Pro-Ject Audio Systems – a name that is literally music to the ears of the most ardent audiophile in the wake of 4.1 million record sales last year.

With more than 25 years'

Digital delight experience, Pro-Ject's extensive turntable collection blends high quality, traditional styling and modern technology with superlative sound performance. What's more, they can be linked to your existing Bang & Olufsen products so you can listen to your cherished vinyl anywhere in your home.

We sell a full range of premium Pro-Ject turntables. Prices start from £558.

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Take your digital music enjoyment to new heights with an Innuos server now available in-store.

Simply feed your CDs in and the server will copy the music across – creating a complete music library with full album artwork and track details that you can access from your tablet or smartphone. With all of your digital music organised in one place, you can sit back and enjoy pristine playback through your Bang & Olufsen multiroom set-up as a matter of course.

HOM E AUTOM ATION

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE Turn your home into a smart home and simplify your life with the very best in cutting edge and contemporary home automation.

Systems from Control4 and Savant are now available in-store that co-ordinate the technology within your house through one interface to make your lifestyle even more comfortable, convenient and secure.

The possibilities presented by these easy-to-use systems are endless but mean that you can connect to and manage all of the many devices within your home from a single platform, including your Bang & Olufsen products, and operate them from the press of a button.

Dim the lights, stream high-resolution music, turn up the heat, draw the curtains and lock the doors with a single touch or set the gates of your home to open automatically when you pull up in your car, the lights on your driveway to illuminate sequentially, the garage door to open and your favourite tune to be playing as you walk through the front door – anything is possible.

As part of a smarter living experience,

mobile apps ensure that you can undertake tasks such as monitoring cameras, adjusting the heating, turning the lights on and off remotely and you can also programme to send alerts if someone has entered the house, a door has been left open or a water pipe is leaking via your iOS or Android mobile device or even your Apple Watch.

Talk to us to find the home automation system that’s right for you.

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BEOVISIO N EC LIPSE

UPGRADE TO PERFECTION

RECEIVE UP TO £1,800 OFF* WITH OUR TV TRADE-IN 6 www.nuconnect.co.uk

The prospect of owning the incredible, new BeoVision Eclipse is now more appealing than ever.

Until 31st May 2018, you will receive up to £1,800 off* when you trade-in your old set against our new webOS Smart TV. Combining ultra-sharp OLED 4K images and the world’s most powerful TV sound, the BeoVision Eclipse offers an incredible viewing experience.

What’s more, its built-in audio system with integrated 450-watt, threechannel speaker set-up takes wireless

music and radio streaming to unprecedented heights.

Available in 55" and 65" formats and with floor stand or floating wall mount options, the BeoVision Eclipse’s sleek and stylish design means that it is an attractive and now even more affordable addition to any home. *Contact us to find out more. Save up to £1,300 when trading in for a BeoVision Eclipse 55” or £1,800 for BeoVision Eclipse 65”. Offer applies to one TV of any brand and is valid until 31st May 2018 subject to availability. Energy class A. Excludes installation fees.

Terms and conditions apply.

Wood Edition enhances Eclipse offering Oak has played an integral part in Bang & Olufsen products since 1925 and now the Company is honouring that tradition on its latest TV. BeoVision Eclipse Wood Edition features a handmade oak speaker cover that exudes elegance.

Aluminium and fabric speaker covers are already available and the new oak version can be purchased separately by existing BeoVision Eclipse owners, who could choose the same finish to complement their BeoLab 18 and BeoLab 50 speakers.

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B EOSOUND SHAPE

DISCOVER HOW LOOKS COULD TH RILL You don't just have to take our word about how incredible BeoSound Shape looks and sounds.

The highly innovative modular speaker system recently won the Design of the Year and Readers' Choice accolades at the prestigious Danish Design Awards and was also named as 2017 Innovation Product of the Year by What Hi-Fi?.

And now you can discover just how impressive BeoSound Shape might look in your own home too with the help of our online configurator.

You can tailor the design of the speaker system to your own tastes by comparing numerous pattern and colour options, editing the background wall to your preferred shade and defining the sound profile with speaker, amplifier or acoustic damper tiles for your desired sound experience.

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Of course, its customisation capability is not the only reason why BeoSound Shape is worthy of consideration.

Powerful, concert-like performance is assured by its multiple speaker set-up that seemingly brings the band into the room, whilst its connectivity credentials mean that, with the help of the built-in BeoSound Core hub, you can stream music directly from your phone or tablet via Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth and link it to your other Bang & Olufsen products as part of the Multiroom Collection.

So why not create your ideal Shape today by visiting the configurator at www.bang-olufsen.com/shape and then talking to our store team to bring your design to life.

This stylish, modular and bespoke wireless music system obliterates the line between traditional systems and interior design. If this is how the future of hi-fi is going to shape up, count us in.

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M ULTIROOM SPEAKERS

MU LTIROOM SPEAKERS

A Core addition

Compact and compelling

Unleash the full potential of your speakers and enjoy the majesty of multiroom with a simple addition to your Bang & Olufsen portfolio.

The BeoSound Core connectivity hub delivers impressive power and practicality by turning your speakers into a complete, futureproof wireless speaker system with multiroom capabilities. It is phenomenally functional too by enabling direct streaming to the highest digital quality from your mobile device or favourite music app.

Beoplay M3 is the most compact member of Bang & Olufsen’s wireless speaker family but certainly measures up when it comes to both sound and style.

At just over 15cms tall, the latest arrival to the celebrated collection is a genuine small wonder – delivering a finely-tuned audio experience that defies its size whether being enjoyed as a standalone speaker or as part of a multiroom set-up.

Immersive sound, a simple user experience and a stylish design are amongst the hallmarks of the Beoplay M3, which comes with Chromecast built-in and supports QPlay 2.0 as well as the latest version of Apple AirPlay that enables music to be played from any iPhone and savoured through your Bang & Olufsen speakers.

Its simple silhouette and exchangeable cover options that include premium, acoustically transparent wool blend fabric – created by the renowned Danish textile company Kvadrat – or a pearl blasted anodized aluminium choice mean the Beoplay M3 can be matched to any interior within the home. £279

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Best bar none

Sweet Harmonies

'It's a tremendous selection of beautiful and adaptable products for every pocket' – that was the verdict of T3, the technology and gadgetry buyers' guide, in naming Bang & Olufsen as the winner of its review of premium multiroom speakers.

The BeoSound 1 was named 'Best on Test' in the head-tohead comparing design, sound and flexibility against two rival brands.

Bang & Olufsen has gone back to nature to complement the current design trend towards bolder and more colourful home interiors with its Harmonies Collection of soughtafter wireless speaker systems.

These special versions of BeoSound 1, BeoSound 2, Beoplay A9, Beoplay M5 and BeoSound 35 feature lush and organic Infantry Green tones on aluminium surfaces and fabrics and carry the same multiroom functionality and price tag as the standard variants.

From classic to contemporary Customers can now upgrade their vintage speakers themselves to today's wireless standards with a new DIY open-source product developed by Bang & Olufsen in partnership with HiFiBerry.

The Beocreate 4 Channel Amplifier is a combination board designed for high-quality music playback in combination with passive loudspeakers, which customers can install themselves to add wireless functionality to their own classic speakers.

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FRE ED OM TO LISTEN

Great sound at the double Beoplay H9i are the brand’s most luxurious wireless headphones to date and deliver a supreme listening experience, with a luxurious design and lavish specification.

A solid and lightweight aluminium headband covered in stitched cowhide leather, anodized aluminium ear cups and softer, slimmer lambskin ear cushioning combine for stylish comfort, whilst an intuitive touch interface means you can switch from a tune to a telephone call with ease.

More streamlined and even smarter than its predecessor, Beoplay H8i shares several of the H9i's ingenious features such as dual device connectivity.

Amongst the lightest headphones in their class, the H8i also leads the way on playtime – doubling the capacity of the previous H8 to an impressive 30 hours.

H9i £449, H8i £349

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New portable speaker launched Bang & Olufsen's acclaimed range of portable speakers has a new addition.

The Beoplay P6 is meticulously crafted, beautifully proportioned and easily transportable to deliver Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound – its distinctive hole pattern design ensuring superb 360-degree sound dispersion wherever you go.

Designed for simplicity and a delightful tactile experience, this latest speaker is a joy to behold and operate thanks to the OneTouch

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Button that means you can access the voice assistant on your phone, accept calls or switch between your ToneTouch presets in an instant.

The Beoplay P6 has already been launched in Black with a Natural option available to pre-order now for delivery in May. £349

Small wonder Let’s hear it for the acclaimed range of Beoplay E8 wireless earphones that have been earning rave reviews and have established themselves as Bang & Olufsen’s fastest-selling portable product.

Designed in premium materials for comfort and delivering an industryleading sound experience on the move, the Beoplay E8 collection features intuitive touch control so you can switch effortlessly between changing/pausing tracks, taking calls or activating voice commands with a simple tap on the earpiece and without fumbling for your smartphone.

Four hours of music can be enjoyed on a single charge but power can be easily replenished on the go by clicking the earphones into the pocket-friendly, leather charging case for an additional eight hours of playing time. £269

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PARTNERSHIPS

On the road to success Sharing a reputation for the finest craftsmanship, powerful performance and the usage of luxurious, genuine materials, Bang & Olufsen has cemented its association with the motor industry by developing a 1,500-watt audio system with 16 active speakers for the new Bentley Continental GT and a 21-loudspeaker, surround sound system for the new Lamborghini Urus Super SUV. The partnerships are the first with these motoring brands and follow Bang & Olufsen’s longstanding work with Aston Martin.

Lip-smacking Currently exclusive to Bang & Olufsen NuConnect stores, renowned interior designer Maurizio Pellizzoni has created a series of four design covers for the Beoplay A9 – following up his initial classic red lip design with a trio of striking pop art versions that are inspired by Italian cinema.

“The inspiration is based on the Federico Fellini movies and some of the classic, iconic imagery of the stunning Sophia Loren in her earlier career days. I have always been a huge fan of those beautiful Italian movies and inspired by the attention to detail they pervade,” said Chelsea-based Maurizio. “The statement design brings a dimension of sensuality, the narrative glamour of iconic Italian films and classic Italian style to the speaker.”

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Houzz that The hottest 2018 interiors trends were showcased in an incredible London property renovation of a five-storey townhouse that attracted thousands of visitors and displayed Bang & Olufsen products amongst this year’s must-haves.

With deep green tones amongst this year’s trends, the Houzz of 2018 featured BeoVision Eclipse, the BeoSound Shape wall-mounted speaker system and products from the Harmonies Collection and highlighted the potential for multiroom entertainment offered by Bang & Olufsen. www.houzz.co.uk

The possibilities are endless Everything is possible when it comes to making the most of your Bang & Olufsen collection.

Ongoing advances in audio-visual technology certainly doesn’t mean that your existing equipment still cannot be enjoyed as the day you first bought it. Indeed the full range of BeoLab speakers can be seamlessly connected to the latest televisions and sound systems from Bang & Olufsen and other leading brands to create the ultimate viewing and listening experience.

If you're interested in upgrading any of your Bang & Olufsen equipment then please talk to us about our tremendous trade-in opportunities. However you will need to be quick to take advantage of our current BeoVision Eclipse offer, which runs out at the end of May – see pages 6/7 for full details. www.nuconnect.co.uk 15

YOUR CONNECTED HOME EXPERTS Please talk to us for expert advice and assistance on any of the following products and services:

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• Automated lighting • CCTV • Customised home cinema installations • Automated blinds and curtains • Home networks and wi-fi installations • Complimentary warranty on purchases in-store – three years on core Bang & Olufsen products and two years on B&O PLAY

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