Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c: $30K for Vinyl and Streaming—Luxury Markup Included

In the grand tradition of charging princely sums for things your parents hid in the attic instead of fixing, Bang & Olufsen has unveiled the Beosystem 3000c – a $30,000 masterclass in making “vintage” sound posh.

Limited to just 100 sets (because exclusivity sells better than vintage sound quality), this lovingly resurrected Beogram 3000 turntable from 1985 now comes bundled with the Beolab 8 wireless speakers – for those who like their analog ritual dipped in Wi-Fi and walnut.

Painstakingly refurbished at B&O’s Factory 5 in Struer (by what we can only assume are Danish elves wielding pearl-blasting wands), the 3000c now sports re-anodised aluminium, a solid walnut back cover, and the sort of floating silhouette that’ll make mid-century modern fanatics weep into their oat milk lattes.

And let’s not forget the Beolab 8s – sculpted from acoustic-grade aluminium and finely slatted walnut, like the dashboard of a vintage Bentley if it could stream Spotify Connect. Together, they form a system that promises “deep, dynamic sound” whether you’re spinning dusty Dire Straits LPs or streaming Taylor Swift in high-res.

This is the third installment in Bang & Olufsen’s Recreated Classics series—a high-design resurrection program where iconic products get pulled out of retirement, pampered like vintage race cars, and sent back into the world with a fresh coat of Danish smug. The Beosystem 3000c blends hand-crafted walnut with re-anodised aluminum, combining preserved and polished original materials with modern upgrades courtesy of B&O’s artisans in Struer, Denmark—because nothing says timeless like a 1980s hi-fi dressed up for 2025.

From Mads Kogsgaard Hansen, Head of Product Circularity & Portfolio Planning: “Through our Recreated Classics series, we honour the cultural impact of vinyl listening while showcasing the long-lasting value of Bang & Olufsen products, even beyond their first lifecycle,….The Beosystem 3000c invites our customers to rediscover their vinyl collections and enjoy the emotional richness of music as it was meant to be heard, while effortlessly integrating into how we listen today.”

Beogram 3000 Revitalized: Vintage Cool Meets Danish Overengineering

The original 1985 Beogram 3000 was a sleek exercise in Danish precision—tangential tracking, floating form, and just enough buttons to make you feel in control without overthinking things. It was compact, elegant, and unmistakably B&O: a turntable that whispered, yes, I cost more than your first car.

Fast-forward to the 21st century, and the Beogram 3000 gets the Struer spa treatment as part of the Beosystem 3000c. Still unmistakably ‘80s chic, but now with a precision-machined walnut back panel, a remastered aluminium control panel, fresh fabric cables, a new dust lid, and a cartridge ready to outlive your streaming subscription. The aluminium bits? Pearl-blasted and brushed back to their former glory by the folks at Factory 5—because if you’re going to reissue history, you may as well do it with Scandinavian flair and obsessive attention to finish.

Here are some core specifications.

Beogram 3000

Beolab 8: The $30K Flex Wrapped in Danish Aluminum and DSP Wizardry

Because when you drop thirty grand on a system, you’re not just buying speakers—you’re buying the kind of soundstage that makes your friends reconsider their life choices and your accountant ask questions. This isn’t just B&O showing off, it’s B&O reminding everyone else why they still get to charge car money for loudspeakers–which should raise more than a few eyebrows.

The Beolab 8 wireless stereo speakers wear the same tailored walnut and pearl-blasted aluminum threads you’d expect from Bang & Olufsen—because if you’re spending this kind of money, your speakers better match your Danish credenza.

But the Beolab 8 isn’t just another pretty face in a brushed-metal tux. Like its more expensive siblings, it packs serious tech under that minimalist shell—DSP smarts, acoustic lens wizardry, and enough wireless versatility to make even the most cable-averse minimalist smile. And yes, it’s more than capable of doing justice to that freshly revived Beogram 3000—even if most people will just use it to stream their “Jazz Vibes” playlist on a Tuesday night.

Let’s be clear: the Beolab 8 isn’t your average Bluetooth speaker. It’s what happens when Bang & Olufsen decides your living room deserves the same acoustic tech they put in their $100K setups—wrapped in pearl-blasted aluminum and walnut, of course. Starting at $7,200 per pair (yes, per), the Beolab 8 is a compact wireless speaker with a serious superiority complex—and the hardware to back it up.

Surround Sound Setup? Easy.

Got a B&O TV from 2006 collecting dust? No problem. Beolab 8 plays nice with both vintage and modern gear via Powerlink and Wireless Powerlink. It’ll gladly step into your surround sound rig as a rear speaker and instantly become the most competent thing in the room—no offense to your soundbar.

Stereo? Like You’ve Never Heard Before.

Pair two Beolab 8s and you’re in for a stereo soundstage that doesn’t just fill the room—it reads the room. A built-in mic listens to your space and adjusts the sound accordingly. Narrow beam for late-night listening that won’t wake the baby. Wide beam when you’re entertaining and want to flex. And yes, the LEDs actually show you what mode you’re in, because B&O doesn’t do guesswork.

Placement? Pick Your Poison.

Tabletop, floor stand, wall mount, or ceiling mount—they’ve engineered a way to place this thing everywhere but inside your soul. Each mounting option is more sculptural than the last. It’ll look expensive because it is.

Streaming? Of Course.

Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect—if it streams, the Beolab 8 probably already speaks its language. And with B&O’s Mozart platform inside, it’s not just future-proof, it’s future-arrogant. Think of it as the speaker equivalent of that guy who installed fiber in 2012—because he knew.

Beolab 8 Specifications

The Bottom Line

The Beosystem 3000c is the third installment in Bang & Olufsen’s Recreated Classics series—following the restored Beogram 4000c turntable and the glass-smooth Beosystem 9000c, complete with a resurrected Beosound 9000 CD player.

Now comes the Beosystem 3000c, which fuses the classic 1985 Beogram 3000 turntable with a modern pair of Beolab 8 wireless speakers. It’s a marriage of analog soul and digital swagger, hand-assembled in Denmark with just enough walnut and pearl-blasted aluminum to make Scandinavian design blogs cry with joy.

Only 100 units are being made, and at $30,000 a pop, it’s a masterclass in charging a luxury tax for nostalgia. You’re essentially paying $10K for the gear, and $20K for the vibe—but let’s be honest: if you’ve come this far, you’re probably not looking at the receipt anyway.

This is the system for people who want beautiful sound, beautiful design, and a subtle way to tell guests, “I spent a lot of money on this, and you should feel something about it.”

Bang & Olufsen calls it “elevated listening.”

Buyers will call it worth it—or at least, too late to return.

Availability & Pricing

The Beosystem 3000c (26,000 EUR – about $30,000 US) is made to order and available from select Bang & Olufsen stores and bang-olufsen.com from 27th May 2025.

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