SoundCenter Surround: With Motor Control & WiSA HT (Ultimate Edition)

The almando SoundCenter Surround is the essential bridge for modern home theater, allowing you to seamlessly integrate any brand of TV with your cherished Bang & Olufsen speakers or other active speaker systems.

The four models below are ordered by increasing features, from the standard wired decoder to the ultimate wireless and motorized solution.

1. SoundCenter Surround: Standard (Wired Speakers, No Motor Control)

The foundational model providing robust B&O integration for wired active speaker setups without the need for motorized TV stand control.

• Key Differentiator: Simplified Connectivity. Focuses on traditional wired connection, providing all core features at the most accessible price point.

• Wireless Speaker: No integrated WiSA-HT transmitter. All active speakers must be connected via Powerlink or RCA cables.

• Motor Control: No motorized stand control included. Designed for fixed TV mounts or non-motorized stands.

• Ideal For: Users who need to connect a non-B&O TV to their existing wired B&O or active speakers and do not require motorized stand functionality or WiSA wireless connection.

2. SoundCenter Surround: With Motor Control (Wired Speakers)    Buy here

This configuration is designed for traditional wired B&O speaker setups, providing the added luxury of automatically adjusting your TV's viewing angle.

• Key Differentiator: Motor Control Included. Enables automatic or manual rotation and tilt control for specific Bang & Olufsen motorized stands (e.g., BeoVision 6, 7, 10, 11, and Avant).

• Wireless Speaker: No integrated WiSA-HT transmitter. All active speakers must be connected via Powerlink or RCA cables.

• Ideal For: Owners of compatible B&O motorized TV stands who use wired active speakers and want the convenience of automatic TV stand movement linked to the audio.

3. SoundCenter Surround: WiSA Wireless (No Motor Control)    Buy here

This model is the perfect choice for a clean, cable-free installation using active WiSA-compatible speakers, while maintaining a fixed TV setup.

• Key Differentiator: Integrated WiSA-HT Transmitter. Enjoy a completely wireless connection to your active WiSA-HT compatible speakers.

• Wireless Speaker: Yes, integrated WiSA-HT for wireless connections.

• Motor Control: No motorized stand control included. Designed for fixed TV mounts or non-motorized stands.

• Ideal For: Users prioritizing wireless speaker setup and B&O system integration without needing to control a motorized TV stand.

4. SoundCenter Surround: Motor Control & WiSA HT (Ultimate Edition)    Buy here 

The ultimate solution, combining all available advanced features for maximum flexibility in both installation and control.

• Key Differentiator 1: Motor Control Included. Full support for automatic or manual rotation and tilt control for specific Bang & Olufsen motorized stands (e.g., BeoVision 6, 7, 10, 11, and Avant).

• Key Differentiator 2: Integrated WiSA-HT Transmitter. Provides the flexibility to connect active WiSA-compatible speakers wirelessly, or to use a traditional wired (Powerlink/RCA) setup.

• Ideal For: Users demanding every premium feature: motorized stand control, wireless speaker freedom, and full wired connectivity options.

Every almando SoundCenter Surround offers a rich set of features regardless of the variant you choose:

• Universal TV Integration: 5.1 Surround Decoder for seamless integration of any TV brand (LG, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, etc.) with B&O or active speakers.

• Modern Connection: Connects to the TV via HDMI ARC or eARC port for crystal-clear digital audio transmission.

• Center Speaker Flexibility: Use any Soundbar with HDMI ARC (such as B&O BeoSound Stage or Sonos ARC) as your Center Speaker.

• B&O Compatibility: 100% compatible with Bang & Olufsen Powerlink inputs and outputs, including automatic activation of classic speakers (e.g., Beolab 5, 28, 50).

• Streaming & Network: Network-capable (LAN/WLAN) with built-in AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, and Integrated Internet Radio.

• Sonos Ready: 100% compatible with SONOS Connect and SONOS Port, allowing volume control directly via the Sonos app.