Bang & Olufsen 2702 (1979)
A speaker with the B&O 2702 designation shows up in Danish and international listings. No technical documentation or period reviews confirm its specifications, design, or production timeline.
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen 2702 is a model designation that turns up in marketplaces and vintage electronics listings. Its identity is unclear, because the product types conflict and the data is incomplete. The number "2702" goes with at least two products. One is the Beovision 2702, a television set produced in 1979 and described as a "landmark television set" that exemplifies Bang & Olufsen’s integration of industrial design and user experience. The other is the Beovox 2702, a passive loudspeaker system listed in European marketplaces as "Casse Passive Beovox 2702 Type 6232." The Beovision 2702 is confirmed as a 1979 release. No production years have been documented for the Beovox 2702 speaker. Listings on DBA.dk call the 2702 "Højttaler" (speaker), and Facebook Marketplace and PicClick FR offer original speaker grills for the Beovox / Bang & Olufsen 2702, so a speaker under this number does exist. The type number 6232 is tied to the passive speaker version, which suggests a formal model designation in B&O’s internal cataloging. No manufacturer specifications are available in any authoritative source, including official manuals, period reviews, or technical archives. That covers frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, driver configuration, cabinet type, dimensions, and weight.
Documentation is thin, but the Beovox 2702 does appear in a 1974 issue of HiFi-Stereo (March 1974, p.122), in a comparative listing of contemporary speaker systems. It is described there as a sealed, 2-way bookshelf system with a 7" woofer and dome-type 1½" tweeter, frequency response of 45-20,000 Hz, 4 ohms impedance, and 45 W dynamic power handling. This suggests a speaker with the 2702 designation was on the high-fidelity market by the mid-1970s, potentially placing its production years earlier than the 1979 television model. No direct link between this listing and the later Type 6232 passive speaker has been verified. Without corroborating reviews or service manuals, the continuity between these references is uncertain. The finish options for the speaker version reportedly include teak, rosewood, oak, and an unverified reference to "sanding," which may be a transcription error or an unclear finish description.
Collectibility & Value
The Bang & Olufsen 2702 holds niche appeal among collectors, particularly those focused on completing period-correct Danish audio systems. Actual units of the Beovox 2702 speaker are infrequently listed, with most market activity centered on accessories—such as a $18 Facebook Marketplace listing for original speaker grills and a EUR 18.58 listing on PicClick FR for the same. A complete pair of passive speakers, listed as "Casse Passive Beovox 2702 Type 6232," appeared on PicClick FR with a price of EUR 150.00, while a Danish DBA listing from April 26 priced a unit at 500 kr, offering a regional benchmark for value. No original pricing, performance data, or critical reception has been located, and without verified specifications or service documentation, the 2702 remains a footnote in Bang & Olufsen’s audio history—valued more for its association with the brand’s 1970s design language than for any proven sonic or technical distinction.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ BANG & OLUFSEN 2702 Jul 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $260 Latest $181 │ │ Median $181 Trend ▼ Down │ │ Low $157 Volume ~1/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $300 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ . │ │ $214 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ .│ │ │. │ │ $100 ┤ │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │█ █ █│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-03 2026-05 2026-07│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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