Consumer electronics
December 17, 2025
The “Sound. Elevated.” campaign tracks the brand’s history through the design of six devices. Image credit: Bang & Olufsen
By Kiran Gill
Danish electronics and audio company Bang & Olufsen is marking a century.
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