Beosound A5 Review: Why Is This Stunning Speaker So Hard to Use?

Sound Quality Warning [sweatdrop emoji]
If audio performance matters to you, steer clear of this. If you’re swimming in cash, maybe display it as a fancy decoration [angry emoji][angry emoji].

After saying goodbye to my trusty college-era Bose speaker, I upgraded to B&O – and what a downgrade it’s been! Beyond its Instagram-worthy looks, this thing delivers mediocre sound and operates like a stubborn mule. Reminds me of my overpriced Gaggenau cooktop: all show, no go.

My old 2014 Bose? That workhorse still puts up a fight despite its aging battery – featherlight, ultra-portable, and connects before you can say “Bluetooth”!

But this Beo? Connection nightmare alert!
At my mom’s place, we’ve got two B&O products collecting dust because they’re such a pain to pair. I blamed it on older models… until I bought the A9 myself. Turns out “frustrating connectivity” is this brand’s signature feature 🥲.

1. **Connection Woes**: Designed for Wi-Fi first. No network? Enjoy resetting Bluetooth every single power cycle – not just slow, but requires manual reconnection each time…
2. **Useless App**: Seriously, what’s the point? Looks pretty but does nothing.
3. **Range Issues**: Can’t handle basic movement.

Walk to the kitchen? Prepare for audio stuttering like a broken record.
4. **Control Panel Fails**:
– Tiny, unsatisfying buttons
– Wasted space on obsolete radio preset buttons (Hello, it’s 2025!)
– The built-in Apple charger? Completely useless
– That psychotic status light never stops blinking without Wi-Fi (My new place isn’t wired yet – must we suffer?

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5. **Backbreaker Weight**: Lugging this around makes me miss my featherweight Bose even more.

Silver Lining: It’s gorgeous. Each wooden handle boasts unique grain patterns – at least it’s a conversation starter.
Guess I’ll be shopping for a replacement soon……………………