The stunning Beosound A5 in Dark Oak has finally arrived in Japan!
Japan first introduced the light woven color back in May, and now the sleek dark variant has made its grand entrance (currently available on the official Japanese website and Rakuten store, with Biccamera and Yodobashi coming soon).
When I experienced it at Bic in May, the audio quality blew me away – even the staff couldn’t stop raving about it!
As many enthusiasts have noted, the light color gives off charming picnic basket vibes, while the dark version exudes an air of refined elegance.
Pick whichever hue complements your space best!
**One Week of Pure Audio Bliss:**
① The sound performance is simply phenomenal – for a home Bluetooth speaker, it’s practically flawless. Finding this perfect marriage of studio-grade audio and Scandinavian design is rare, and I’m absolutely thrilled with my purchase.
② Need music on the go? This beauty doubles as a portable powerhouse with rechargeable battery – a feature even higher-end models in the lineup currently lack. Portability fans, take note!
**Pro Tip (For those struggling with the “Installation Failed – Product Not Found” app issue):**
My setup journey wasn’t smooth sailing either. After downloading the Bang & Olufsen app, it refused to connect despite multiple attempts. Tried every trick – switching login methods, restarting devices – nada. Turns out many faced this hurdle, but here’s the golden solution:
**[Factory Reset + App Pairing = Success]**
Here’s how: While plugged in, hold the < > arrows for 8 seconds (see manual P4). You’ll hear a chime as the white light flashes, then blinks for 2 minutes before turning orange – that’s your pairing sweet spot!
💡 Pro Tip: When unboxing your new treasure, resist the urge to immediately Bluetooth-pair with your phone. First, download the app and let it guide the setup.
Once properly connected through the app, you can then use regular Bluetooth and jam out via your favorite music platforms like QQ Music.
(Update: Just spotted a new B&O app update – maybe they’ve already fixed the A5 pairing glitch! *wink*)
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I had similar app connection issues with my Beosound A5 Dark Edition, but following the solutions in this article really helped. Disabling Bluetooth on my phone and then reconnecting seemed to do the trick. It’s great to see more retailers carrying this model in Japan. The sound quality is worth the troubleshooting effort!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m glad the solutions in the article worked for you. Disabling and re-enabling Bluetooth is often a simple yet effective fix. Thanks for the kind words about the sound quality—it’s truly impressive, isn’t it?
I’ve been having some trouble connecting my Beosound A5 Dark Edition to the app, so it’s helpful to know others are experiencing similar issues. The dark oak finish looks amazing in person—definitely worth the wait! I appreciate the tips on troubleshooting; hopefully, they’ll help me get it working smoothly.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that the dark oak finish is as stunning in person as it looks online. I hope the troubleshooting tips help resolve your connection issues soon. Let us know how it goes, and thanks for being part of our community!