Bang & Olufsen Beovox 3000
A bookshelf speaker system with a 25 cm woofer and dome tweeter, rated for 40W RMS and a frequency range from 28 Hz to 20 kHz.
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen Beovox 3000 is a bookshelf speaker system built with high-fidelity audio in mind. Manufactured by Bang & Olufsen, it features a 2-way configuration using two speakers: a 25 cm cone woofer for low frequencies and a dome-type tweeter for high frequencies. With a frequency response extending down to 28 Hz, it was designed to deliver full-range sound despite its bookshelf form factor. The cabinet comes in a rosewood finish, combining aesthetic refinement with functional acoustic design.
Specifications
| Model Rating Method | 2-way / 2-speaker / bookshelf type |
| Units Used | For low band : 25 cm cone type, For High Frequency : Dome Type |
| Frequency characteristic | 28 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Rated input | 40W (R.M.S.) |
| Max Input | 60W (MUSIC) |
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Distortion factor | Not more than 1.5% |
| Crossover frequency | 2kHz |
| Cabinet volume | 37 liters |
| External dimensions | Width 635 x Height 280 x Depth 305 mm |
| Weight | 12kg |
Design
The Beovox 3000 uses a 25 cm cone woofer for low-frequency reproduction and a dome tweeter for high frequencies, mounted in a bookshelf-sized enclosure. The cabinet features a rosewood finish.
Market
The Beovox 3000 originally sold for ¥68,500 around 1973, according to the Audio Database.
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