BANG & OLUFSEN SET TO MOVE OUT OF BETHESDA STORE (PHOTOS)

As I exclusively reported in May, Bang & Olufsen is moving out of its Bethesda store, and consolidating with its sister store at Logan Circle in the District. Operations at the Bethesda shop are winding down, inventory is moving out, and hours may be limited and sporadic until the final day in Bethesda, November 20.

Store manager Torsten Severtson said previously that Bethesda customers would not have cause for concern with product support, as B&O representatives will travel to them as needed. The store at 5001 Wilson Lane, in the distinctive Peripoint building, has been for lease by Bethesda real estate firm Streetsense for about six months.

During the remaining days in Bethesda, the store says it is best to call 303-951-5870 before venturing in, so you can be assured of an appointment if the store is not open full hours. Alternatively, you can go to the Logan Circle showroom at 1604 14th Street NW in the District.

TV, SPEAKER DEALS AT BANG AND OLUFSEN IN BETHESDA

If you own Bang & Olufsen speakers or a B&O television, there are a couple of promotions underway at their downtown Bethesda store worth checking out.

Through May 31, you can trade your B&O speakers (any condition) in for up to $1000 in credits toward select new B&O speaker models. And through July 31, your old B&O TV set could earn you up to $1500 off select new B&O TVs.

Bang & Olufsen

5001 Wilson Lane

301-951-5870

UPDATE: BANG AND OLUFSEN STORE FOR LEASE IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

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Update on May 4, 2014

Audiophile destination Bang and Olufsen's space at 5001 Wilson Lane is up for lease, by Bethesda real estate firm Streetsense. Although the store will eventually move, and be consolidated with the current Logan Circle location (as I mentioned in my initial report last Friday), Bang and Olufsen currently remains open for business on Wilson Lane, as usual. Furthermore, the store's manager, Torsten Severtson, says that even when the store moves in the future, Bethesda residents will still have the same high level of service, as store representatives "will travel to support our customers wherever they are."

So, despite the leasing situation, you can still be fully confident in doing business at Bang and Olufsen in Bethesda. The independent franchise will continue to provide the same on-site consultations, assistance and support with their products now, and even when the store consolidates with the Logan Circle location at a future date (currently unknown, but likely dependent on Streetsense finding a new tenant). The status of the Bethesda showroom will have no impact whatsoever on customers, who will continue to enjoy the same - or better - service, Severtson said.

So stop in to check out their latest products at 5001 Wilson Lane, they've got a lot of cool stuff for your home audio set-up.

BANG AND OLUFSEN

LEAVING

BETHESDA ROW

High-end Audio Retailer to

Open New Location in

Peripoint Building

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

Bethesda audiophiles may be shocked to find out that Bang and Olufsen is leaving its Bethesda Row location.

The longtime neighbor of Mon Ami Gabi exemplifies the high-end fashion and specialty boutiques synonymous with aspirational Bethesda Row.

There's no need to panic, however. B&O will open a new store in a famous Bethesda landmark, the Peripoint Building. Located at the intersection of Wilson Lane and Old Georgetown Road, the odd, art deco structure was once known as a vacuum repair shop.

More recently, a total refit earned the Peripoint "green" and Silver LEED status, as an environmentally-friendly building. Its latest, best-known tenant was the Neptune art gallery.

Now Bang and Olufsen will bring its 87 years of sonic excellence to one of Bethesda's busiest intersections.

The new store will open with regular hours on April 1, 2012.

B&O's management says it wants to stay in touch with its customers during any time it is unable to be open during the transition. They invite you to leave them a voicemail or send an email with any questions.

Then, on April 1, they expect everything to be back to normal, and their new store to be fully operational.

It's sad they are moving out, but now it's time to restart the Bethesda Row "Hot Stove League," meaning, passionate arguments among Bethesda Row patrons about what should take over the storefront on Woodmont Avenue.

What new store, restaurant, business or entertainment would you like to see replace B&O? Leave your suggestion in the comments below, if you like.

Then, on April 1, Bethesda will once again experience "AErlig musikgengivelse!"