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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

 

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  • User Score (6)
    9.3 9.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    9.1 9.1 from 7 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    8.9 8.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (6)
    10 10 from 6 reviewers
  • Durability (2)
    6.7 6.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Wired

    Wired
    27 July 2010

    If you crave luxury and fine-tuning, you might have once thought that desktop speakers weren’t for you. Those fancy, overpriced floor speakers teetered at the top of your must-have list (and budget) for years. Well, now the overlords of audio at B&W have finally brought their signature combination of sonic virtuosity and aesthetic awesomeness to the home office. Read more

    • Terrific sound across the entire spectrum. Included remote lets you control volume and jump between tracks (iTunes and Windows Media Player only). Inputs concealed ben...
    • Sound isn’t quite as bold as M-Audio’s AV 40s’ — a bit muffled at higher volumes. Not cheap.

  2. consumersearch.com

    16 October 2011

    According to reviews, the two-channel MM-1 speaker system from British speaker maker Bowers & Wilkins delivers audiophile sound quality for PC users. Reviewers praise the music quality, with its highly accurate sound reproduction, which is helped by the onboard digital-to-audio (DAC) technology. Bass integrates well with the other ranges, but there's no subwoofer, so action movies, games and bass-heavy music may suffer. Read more

    • Great sonic detail and clarity, Elegant design
    • Expensive, Optimized for close-range listening

  3. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    10/10
    16 June 2010

    The MM-1 are a bit like a stereo version of the Focal XS speakers. In spite of their small size, they deliver exceptional-quality sound. They won't, however, fill a whole room with sound and are best used at your computer. Read more

    • Minimalist but practical design, Excellent, crisp, clean well-balanced sound, Can handle low frequencies with no separate subwoofer
    • Need to be positioned correctly for a decent overall experience

  4. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    9.0/10
    16 November 2011

    The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 is a stereo speaker system for the desktop, offering a taste of audiophile sound from the British loudspeaker specialist Read more

  5. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    27 May 2010

    If you're seeking some good-quality PC speakers, the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1s have no equal. They sound fantastic. Read more

    • Astounding sound
    • Expensive, Not very portable

  • User Reviews

  1. top notch high quality speakers

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: yellowsub821, Bestbuy
    22 September 2011

    If you're in need of a great pair of computer speakers, look no further. These bad boys are worth every penny and have a hell of a punch. Sleek, modern style is a huge plus for me. These look phenomenal right next to my macbook pro. As far as sound, these crush everything else I've heard clarity wise. I was skeptical since they were only a 2.0 system and not 2.1, but they have plenty of bass to keep the heavy drive going. Read more

    • Clarity, style, USB use
    • right speaker can get a little hot which worries me, but from what I've read this is normal

  2. gdgt

    gdgt
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: thesheep, gdgt
    8 May 2010

    These things are very expensive, no doubt. But the sound is so precise and clear, that it is probably just about worth it, if you are a perfectionist :) Despite their size the speakers sound amazingly balanced. Although it is not a 'big' sound like a set of full-sized hi-fi speakers, they have a detail and warmth that is startling. Before I got these I tried B&W's Zeppelin Air which people also rave about. Read more

  3. Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: JoelT, CNET
    14 April 2010

    I've bought two pairs of these speakers in the past year which I feel is testament to their amazing quality of sound but I have found a much better use for them. In a world currently obsessed with the thinness of TVs I'd like to highlight the absolutely horrid, tinny audio that 99% of them produce due to their ever-shrinking cavities. Read more

    • They sound great in almost any conceivable household scenario.

  • WikiFreak Description

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 is a desktop speaker system for the PC and features two sound drivers, two woofers measuring f75mm (3.0 inch) with dedicated bass and midrange frequencies and a two f25mm (1 inch) Nautilus tube tweeter. Each drive is powered by a dedicated 18W amplifier (giving a total output of 4 x 18W). The MM-1 also features integrated Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and comes with standard 3.5 mm output and input jacks. The unit also supports a USB port that allows…

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 is a desktop speaker system for the PC and features two sound drivers, two woofers measuring f75mm (3.0 inch) with dedicated bass and midrange frequencies and a two f25mm (1 inch) Nautilus tube tweeter. Each drive is powered by a dedicated 18W amplifier (giving a total output of 4 x 18W). The MM-1 also features integrated Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and comes with standard 3.5 mm output and input jacks. The unit also supports a USB port that allows users to connect the device to a PC to stream audio directly. The MM-1 has the ability to convert digital to analog internally. The device requires a 100V - 240V ac 50/60Hz on external power supply and has a power consumption of 12 W (less than 0.8W on standby). It measures 170 x 100 x 100 mm and weighs 0.85 kg per speaker.

Features

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 is a desktop speaker system that is designed for the PC. The unit features hi-fi speakers that caters to a user’s audio needs, such as socialising, playing games, listening to music, and watching videos. The tweeters on the unit incorporates the tube-loaded design first developed for the company’s Nautilus speakers, which dampens resonance and produces high frequency sounds. The speaker is compatible with Mac or PC system, and comes with an ergonomic, pebble-shaped remote that allows users to control the speakers, as well as iTunes or Windows Media Player. Other features on the MM-1 includes Dynamic EQ technology that maximises bass output that does away with the need for a separate subwoofer, and an auxiliary line-in socket that lets users hook up the speakers with most anything, including an iPod or CD and DVD players. The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 is designed with spun aluminum top plate form factor and black cloth grills. It will be available in February 2010.

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