Bang & Olufsen Opens Beosound Premiere to Older Beolab Speakers
A beta software update lets legacy Beolab speakers and subwoofers connect to the Beosound Premiere soundbar system.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Home Entertainment
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Bang & Olufsen is testing a software update for the Beosound Premiere soundbar that expands compatibility beyond Mozart-based wireless speakers. Older Beolab speakers can connect through the Beosound Core using wired connections.
Why it matters
The update could let owners of older Beolab equipment extend its use within a newer system instead of replacing it. It also changes the cost picture for buyers seeking multi-speaker home entertainment setups.
The update covers Beolab 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20, 6000 and 8000 speakers, plus Beolab 2, 11 and 19 subwoofers. A subwoofer uses two of the Premiere's available speaker slots, and no release date has been announced.
The players
Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen is a Danish luxury audio company headquartered in Struer, Denmark, known for premium speakers and home entertainment systems.
The details
Before the update, the Premiere worked only with additional speakers running the Mozart platform. Legacy Beolab speakers could be configured as additional front or rear speakers once connected through the Beosound Core. The Beosound Stage soundbar will not gain external speaker expansion options.
Timeline
Currently: the software update is in beta testing.
Release date: not yet announced.
Culture Shift
The update reflects a broader shift among audio brands toward extending the working life of existing equipment rather than requiring full system replacement. Bang & Olufsen's move follows its own earlier Beosound Theatre approach for legacy Beolab speakers.
Owners of older Beolab speakers may be able to reuse them with a Beosound Premiere once the update ships, without buying the costlier Beosound Theatre. Buyers should watch for the official release date before planning purchases around the feature.
The takeaway
Compatibility updates can add real value to existing home audio gear, so check manufacturer beta and release notes before replacing equipment. Confirm supported models and speaker-slot limits before buying expansion components.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ChannelNews.
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