Bang & Olufsen 2702 (1979)
A speaker bearing the B&O 2702 designation appears in Danish and international listings, but no technical documentation or period reviews confirm its specifications, design, or production timeline.
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen 2702 is a model designation that appears across multiple marketplaces and vintage electronics listings, though its identity remains ambiguous due to conflicting product types and incomplete data. The number "2702" is associated with at least two distinct products: the Beovision 2702, a television set produced in 1979 and described as a "landmark television set" that exemplifies Bang & Olufsen’s integration of industrial design and user experience, and the Beovox 2702, a passive loudspeaker system identified in European marketplaces as "Casse Passive Beovox 2702 Type 6232." While the Beovision 2702 is confirmed to have been released in 1979, no production years have been documented for the Beovox 2702 speaker variant. Listings on DBA.dk refer to the 2702 as "Højttaler" (speaker), while Facebook Marketplace and PicClick FR offer original speaker grills for the Beovox / Bang & Olufsen 2702, reinforcing the existence of a speaker model under this number. The type number 6232 is specifically tied to the passive speaker version, suggesting a formal model designation within B&O’s internal cataloging system. However, no manufacturer specifications—such as frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, driver configuration, cabinet type, dimensions, or weight—are available in any authoritative source, including official manuals, period reviews, or technical archives.
Despite the lack of technical documentation, the Beovox 2702 appears in a 1974 issue of HiFi-Stereo (March 1974, p.122) as part of a comparative listing of contemporary speaker systems, where it is described as a sealed, 2-way bookshelf system with a 7" woofer and dome-type 1½" tweeter, frequency response of 45–20,000 Hz, 4 ohms impedance, and 45 W dynamic power handling. This entry strongly suggests that a speaker bearing the 2702 designation was present in the high-fidelity market by the mid-1970s, potentially placing its production years earlier than the 1979 television model. However, no direct link between this listing and the later Type 6232 passive speaker has been verified, and the absence of corroborating reviews or service manuals leaves the continuity between these references uncertain. The finish options for the speaker version reportedly include teak, rosewood, oak, and an unverified reference to "sanding," which may be a transcription error or unclear finish description.
Collectibility & Value
The Bang & Olufsen 2702 holds niche appeal among collectors, particularly those focused on completing period-correct Danish audio systems. Actual units of the Beovox 2702 speaker are infrequently listed, with most market activity centered on accessories—such as a $18 Facebook Marketplace listing for original speaker grills and a EUR 18.58 listing on PicClick FR for the same. A complete pair of passive speakers, listed as "Casse Passive Beovox 2702 Type 6232," appeared on PicClick FR with a price of EUR 150.00, while a Danish DBA listing from April 26 priced a unit at 500 kr, offering a regional benchmark for value. No original pricing, performance data, or critical reception has been located, and without verified specifications or service documentation, the 2702 remains a footnote in Bang & Olufsen’s audio history—valued more for its association with the brand’s 1970s design language than for any proven sonic or technical distinction.
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