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Portable Bluetooth Speaker · 2024 Collection

Beosound Explore

Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Crafted from durable anodized aluminum with a rugged IP67 rating, Beosound Explore delivers Bang & Olufsen's signature sound in a compact, adventure-ready design. Up to 27 hours of playback on a single charge.

Model1734002
ColorBlack Anthracite
Designed inDK
Identification

Product Details

BrandBang & Olufsen
Product NameBeosound Explore
Model Number1734002
GTIN05705260092844
Serial NumberBEX-2024-00491
CategoryPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Date of Manufacture2024-09-12
Accountability

Economic Operator

Responsible operatorBang & Olufsen A/S
Country of manufactureDenmark
Operator countryDenmark
Operator IDLEI:549300W2KFBLQVMP6537
Production date2024-09-12
Materials

Composition & Origin

45%
25%
18%
12%
Anodized Aluminum (45%) — Enclosure body. Durable, corrosion-resistant, recyclable. Sourced from certified suppliers with recycled-content targets.
Plastics & Polymers (25%) — Grille mesh, internal structure, IP67 seals. Includes recycled ABS and silicone gaskets.
Electronics (18%) — PCB, Bluetooth 5.2 module, Class D amplifier, DSP chip, USB-C connector, custom drivers.
Li-ion Battery (12%) — 3.7 V, 3 200 mAh lithium-ion. Up to 27 hours playback. 500+ charge cycles to 80% capacity.
Environment

Environmental Impact

8.4 kg
CO₂ Footprint
Cradle-to-gate
68 %
Recyclability
By weight, at end of life
0.4 W
Standby Power
EU Ecodesign compliant
B
Energy Class
Product Energy Footprint
10+ years (aluminum body designed for longevity)
Design for Longevity
Reduces environmental impact per year of use
Cradle-to-gate LCA per ISO 14040/14044. Excludes use-phase charging.
Performance

Reliability, Repair & Spare Parts

Recyclability68% by weight at end of life
Durability

Repairability & Spare Parts

7.2/10
Repairability Index
Modular construction with accessible internal components. Battery and key modules are replaceable by authorized service centers.
B
Battery Replacement
7+ years
S
Speaker Drivers
7+ years
U
USB-C Port Module
7+ years
E
Exterior Grille / Mesh
Limited
M
Main PCB / DSP Board
7+ years
Spare parts guaranteed for minimum 7 years from date of manufacture per EU ESPR requirements. Service available through Bang & Olufsen stores and authorized service partners worldwide.
Transparency

Supply Chain

1
Design & Engineering
DEDesign & Engineering
Struer, Denmark — Acoustic engineering, industrial design, product development since 1925.
2
Aluminum Processing
DEAluminum Processing
Struer, Denmark — CNC machining and anodization of aluminum enclosure in-house.
3
Electronics Assembly
CHElectronics Assembly
Shenzhen, China — PCB assembly, Bluetooth module integration, speaker driver mounting.
4
Battery Cell
SOBattery Cell
Cheonan, South Korea — Samsung SDI — Li-ion battery cell manufacturing.
5
Final Assembly & QC
CZFinal Assembly & QC
Czech Republic — Final assembly, firmware flashing, acoustic tuning, quality control.
Supply chain information reflects typical production routes. Specific supplier details may vary by production batch.
Compliance

Certifications & Standards

CE MarkingIP67 WaterproofRoHS Directive 2011/65/EUREACH CompliantWEEE 2012/19/EUBattery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542Bluetooth 5.2 SIG CertifiedFCC / RED 2014/53/EU
EU Declaration of ConformityAvailable
SCIP Database Number4f2a8c91-7d3e-4b1f-TODO-fill
No SVHC Above 0.1%Confirmed
Circularity

End-of-Life Instructions

R
Recyclable by weight
68%
WEEE SymbolCrossed-out wheelie bin (on product)
Battery TypeLithium-ion (Li-ion)
Hazardous SubstancesLi-ion cell (UN3481)
Do Not Dispose InHousehold waste
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