The A1 is still a great speaker, but it’s not as popular as it once was. That’s because people are more likely to buy new speakers or headphones rather than keep using an old one.
The six buttons on the wristband are for playback, volume, power, Bluetooth, and the microphone. The buttons are larger and more clearly labeled but still not easy to use since they are on the side near the bottom. ..
The A1 (2nd generation) is a compact and portable speaker that is available in a range of colors. It is also rugged and IP67 certified, which means it is completely dust and waterproof. ..
The B&O A1 2nd generation audio system features a 3.5-inch woofer and a 0.6-inch tweeter, both of which naturally radiate upwards. However, B&O has upgraded to Bluetooth 5.1 (previously 4.2), along with Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codec – and AAC as well.
Qualcomm has announced a new codec called A1 that offers features like dynamic low latency, adaptive bitrate to avoid noise, and HD audio up to 24bit/96kHz. The codec is said to offer longer playback time than the original B&O A1, but it also claims that you can get up to 48 hours at lower volumes.
