A CD player that turned music into art. Six albums displayed like paintings, making the act of choosing what to hear feel ceremonial.
Beosound 9000
Brand
Bang & Olufsen
Designer
David Lewis
Country
Denmark
Year
1996
Most stereo equipment tries to disappear. This one demands to be seen - and rightfully so. David Lewis looked at six CDs in a record store window and saw the future: your music collection as wall art. The way it displays albums vertically, the motorized glass that opens with anticipation, the seamless track switching - every interaction feels special. It appeared in countless movies not as product placement, but because it represented a certain sophistication. This is what happens when someone refuses to hide beautiful technology and instead celebrates it.
Vertical Display Innovation
Six CDs arranged vertically, breaking away from conventional horizontal players. This wasn't just functional - it transformed album covers into a rotating art gallery in your living room.
Intentional Curation
In our digital age, choosing CDs becomes a deliberate act of taste curation. Six slots force you to be selective, displaying not just music but your aesthetic choices as visual statements.
Weekly Ritual
Six CDs make Sunday planning a joy - selecting one to open each morning of the week. What might have been a design constraint becomes a delightful ritual of musical anticipation.
Motorized Theater
The motorized glass lid creates ceremony around music selection. Every interaction becomes a performance, elevating the simple act of choosing what to hear into something special.