Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2: 17 facts and highlights

There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.

A passive radiator looks like a normal driver (speaker) from the front, but on the backside all of its 'guts' are removed. Passive radiators allow woofers to produce deep tones that otherwise may not have been possible. They can have the same sonic output as larger speaker cabinets, but in a much smaller size.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.