B&O

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B&O
Stands forBang & Olufsen
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B&O stands for Bang & Olufsen, a company and brand abbreviation.

Danish maker of high-end audio products, including speakers, headphones and televisions, known for distinctive design. Headquartered in Struer, Denmark.

Example: The hotel suite has a B&O speaker system built into the walls.

Usage notes

Founded in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, who started out making radios. Several B&O products are in the design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In US railroad history, B&O means the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

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