HP partners with Bang and Olfusen to boost PC audio

HP and Bang & Olufsen recently announced a collaboration that brings sound of Bang and Olufsen and B&O PLAY to HP’s new devices. HP launched their new and improved Pavilion 15 and the HP Omen which will have the sound of Bang and Olufsen.

HP announced HP Omen with Bang and Olufsen and a range of HP Pavilion Notebooks with B&O Play to deliver audio experience. Bang and Olufsen transforms HP Notebooks into a soundstage. These devices also feature customizable graphic equalizer that helps the user create a personalized audio experience.

“By introducing new range of notebooks with Bang and Olufsen, HP is looking to blend high end technology seamlessly into the lifestyle of the new age consumer enabling the consumers enjoy rich and immersive audio experience,” said Ketan Patel, director  personal systems, Printing and Personal Systems, HP India. “We are thrilled to work with Bang and Olufsen to create exceptional sound experiences for customers through HP Notebooks.”

Customers expect their devices to have fantastic sound reproduction whether using headphones or built in speakers.  HP and Bang and Olufsen will custom tune each notebook for precise sound. The new range of notebooks has a dedicated audio island that isolates the sensitive audio circuits from other signals on the motherboard. The headphone jack limits the amount of metal parts to reduce ground noise to help further perfect the audio experience on the devices.

HP devices will include an audio control panel which allows customers to customize and enhance their audio experience based on preset configurations tuned by HP and Bang and Olufsen.

"Bang and Olufsen and B&O PLAY have had an unprecedented legacy of delivering great music and audio experiences to its patrons via various forms of media. We are extremely thrilled to partner with a global IT brand like HP to deliver seamless audio experience through their latest Pavilion notebooks. Having integrating Bang and Olufsen systems with luxury automotive brands such as Aston Martin, BMW, Audi & Mercedes AMG; this new collaboration is the hallmark and extension of Bang and Olufsen's philosophy of engaging with consumer's lifestyle at a new levels.” said Gaganmeet Singh, MD, Bang and Olufsen India.

While B&O Play brand is available with the newly launched Pavilion range of notebooks, the HP Omen features Bang and Olufsen.

The HP Omen with Bang and Olufsen is available in the Indian markets currently at a price of Rs. 1, 59,990. The HP Pavilion 15 Notebook with the B&O play is available in the Indian markets currently with a starting price of Rs 44,490/-.