Bang & Olufsen Beosound 4000 (1991–?)
A CD and cassette player with integrated RDS radio tuner, auxiliary input, and headphone jack, manufactured starting in 1991.
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound 4000 combines a top-mounted CD player, a lower cassette deck, and an RDS radio tuner. It has an automatic door, a headphone jack, and an auxiliary input for external audio sources like a phono player. It was designed for high-fidelity playback. The package includes a remote control, necessary cables, user manuals, and a wall mount. It weighs 28 pounds and was originally priced at $1,174.79. Service documentation, including an exploded service manual, is available for maintenance and restoration.
Specifications
| Product type | CD and Cassette Player; Music System; CD player/cassette deck/radio |
| Production years | Manufactured starting in 1991 |
| Original price | $1,174.79 |
| Item weight | 28 pounds |
| Features | CD player up top, cassette player below, automatic door, headphone jack, RDS radio tuner, auxiliary input |
| Included accessories | Remote control, all necessary cables, user manuals, wall mount, antennae (AM and FM) |
Market
On the collector market, the Beosound 4000 has sold for prices from $1,174.79 to $1,350.00, depending on configuration and included parts, such as matching Beolab 2500 speakers or wall mounts. Units are described as fully functioning, with working radio, CD, and tape playback. A complete replacement belt kit is available for restoring the cassette deck, which points to belts as a known maintenance need.
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