{"product_id":"beosound-century-type-2652-black","title":"Bang \u0026 Olufsen | B\u0026O BeoSound Century","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px 0\"\u003eThe BeoSound Century is one of Bang \u0026amp; Olufsen's most elegantly resolved designs — a wall-mountable, all-in-one music system by David Lewis that combines CD, cassette, FM radio, and AM radio into a single slim cabinet barely 11cm deep. Introduced in 1993 and awarded the Danish Design Centre's IP Prize in 1994, its glass sliding door opens on proximity to a hand, and its backlit laser-engraved buttons illuminate only the controls relevant to the current function. There are no external amplifiers and no external speakers: the cabinet contains two active two-way loudspeakers with independent Class G amplifiers for bass and treble, an electronic crossover, and Adaptive Bass Linearisation — a complete, self-contained stereo system in a single piece. Type 2652 is the UK market variant, which adds AM reception (Long Wave and Medium Wave) alongside the FM stereo tuner — a more capable unit than the FM-only variants. It is supplied here with the original Active FM Handle, which doubles as a carrying handle and houses the active FM antenna for optimal FM reception wherever the system is placed. The AM loop antenna is also included. The system can be wall-mounted, placed on a shelf, or used on a tabletop stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#555;margin:0 0 4px 0\"\u003eThis example is in stunning overall condition — very well cared for, with clean presentable cloth covers free of holes or tears, and minimal cosmetic wear for its age. CDs play flawlessly and the cassette deck has been tested and operates smoothly. Some wear is present on the rear of the unit — please inspect all listing images closely before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D4A017;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #D4A017\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 4px 0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDavid Lewis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eType \/ Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2652 — UK \/ GB market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1993 – 2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFM stereo (87.5–108 MHz) + AM: LW (150–279 kHz) \u0026amp; MW (522–1610 kHz) — 30 presets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCD Player\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12cm + 8cm discs — Bitstream DAC — 20–20,000 Hz — \u0026gt;91 dB SNR — random play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCassette Deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAuto-reverse — HX PRO — noise reduction — 50–14,000 Hz — \u0026gt;64 dB SNR — chrome tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003eClass G — separate bass \u0026amp; treble power stages — electronic crossover — ABL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2× built-in active 2-way bass reflex (1.1 L each) — 70–20,000 Hz — 95 dB SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAUX input (7-pin DIN) — FM aerial (75Ω) — headphone jack — no PowerLink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#D4A017;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:36%;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBeo4 compatible (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D4A017;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #D4A017\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 4px 0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:12px;color:#228B22;font-weight:700;padding:8px 14px 8px 0;width:32%;vertical-align:top\"\u003e✓ Condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;padding:8px 0;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTested and working — please inspect listing images.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D4A017;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #D4A017\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 0 18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:3px 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003eBeoSound Century — Type 2652 (Black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:3px 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003eActive FM Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:3px 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003eAM Loop Antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Bang \u0026 Olufsen","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57399752261967,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/3850\/6319\/files\/DSC03151.jpg?v=1775313028","url":"https:\/\/beoverse.co.uk\/products\/beosound-century-type-2652-black","provider":"BeoVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}