The BeoSound 1 fitted into the range of smaller music systems alongside the established BeoSound Century. In exchange for one less sound source and the inability to record, the BeoSound 1 moved the emphasis away from the sources and towards the loudspeaker, which contained a total of 5 drive units. The styling truly reflected this, and the BeoSound 1 could be mistaken for being a loudspeaker only if were not examined too closely.