Oct 30, 2013 12:15 PM

Gallery: Bang & Olufsen Unveils a Stunning, $14,000 Speaker System

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The speakers in their natural habitat. Image: Bang & Olufsen
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The new series of Immaculate Wireless Sound products is Bang & Olufsen's first real step into the wireless audio market. *Image: Bang & Olufsen*

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The BeoLab 17 is a compact speaker that can be positioned multiple ways. *Image: Bang & Olufsen*
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The design on the front panel is meant to mimic the structural ribbing on the inside of the panel. *Image: Bang & Olufsen*

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The BeoLab 18 is an update to David Lewis' BeoLab 8000 standing speaker, which is B&O's best seller speaker. *Image: Bang & Olufsen*
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The wood detailing is meant to represent the sound dispersing through the room. The bottom of the speaker is curved like a high-heel shoe. *Image: Bang & Olufsen*

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The BeoLab 19 is a subwoofer that's meant to be displayed. Its design inspiration is taken from a jet engine. *Image: Bang & Olufsen*
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The acoustic sound lens on top. *Image: Bang & Olufsen*

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