New Bang & Olufsen speakers are an exercise in the exotic – but will you choose flamboyant or understated?

If you're in the market for a high-end speaker, chances are Bang & Olufsen is at least part of your consideration. The brand is renowned for its quality and design, with a sustainable ethos which also makes it a firm fan favourite.

Now, it has unveiled a new pair of finishes for its Beolab 90 speaker – and it's a real game of two halves. It might be a slight stretch to say there's something for everyone here, but there's certainly something for both ends of the taste spectrum.

First up is the Phantom edition, which is a statement of monochromatic black. It's about as understated as a speaker like this can get, and looks really smart and modern.

A translucent black PVD metal mesh sits upon a unified aluminium skeleton with integrates into a single, continuous structure. There's even accents of carbon fibre, which celebrate lightweight strength and lend a motorsport-inspired edge to proceedings.

That's counteracted by the Mirage edition which is pretty much the complete opposite. Here, gradients of blue and pink – or sapphire and magenta, if you're so inclined – work their way across every panel and strut.

Iridescent fabric covers the panels, while anodized aluminium framing also echo the colour scheme. It's a beautiful expression of colour, and cuts a commanding frame when sat alone in a stark room, as it is in the brand's press images. As a pair, there's even something of a Barbenheimer aesthetic at play, which is certainly a throwback!

These two follow on from the Titan edition, and mark the second and third of five limited edition pairs which celebrate the 100-year legacy of the brand. Each will be made in just ten pairs, and will have a certificate of authenticity to confirm its validity.

Pricing is currently unconfirmed, but don't expect this to be anything short of eye-watering. The base model for this speaker costs a whopping £141,000 / €167,200 / US$211,800 (approx. AU$283,500) per pair, and that's before we get into the limited edition nature and bespoke finishing. But hey – if you've got the cash, there are worse ways to spend.