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Een paar legendarische engelse b&w dm14, matched pair, met originele drivers en frontjes, klinken vol, warm en zeer muziekaal. Ze spelen best met stabiele versterkers die tenminste 40w rms per kan
Compared with the obvious alternative at this price point — a more common vintage floorstander or a “budget” modern speaker — this is a strong deal. At €100, it sits well below the €165 25th percentile and far under the €229 median, so this is priced like a bargain rather than a merely fair buy.
That’s attractive because these B&W classics are still respected for a clean, lively presentation with good image focus and a surprisingly grown-up low end when properly matched and placed. If the cabinets, drivers, and crossover are intact, the upside is real: you’re buying a well-regarded speaker at a price that leaves room for any needed stands, refoam work, or minor restoration. The main job here is simple due diligence on condition, because at this age driver surrounds, veneer, and terminal hardware matter more than the asking price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bowers & Wilkins traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, England, when John Bowers, a passionate audio enthusiast and former electronics shop owner, founded the company with the help of a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight. Bowers, who had honed his speaker-building skills as a hobby while running a radio and TV rental shop with partner Roy Wilkins, launched the venture from the back of that very shop. This modest beginning fueled a relentless pursuit of audio perfection, establishing Bowers & Wilkins as a British icon in high-fidelity sound reproduction.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers, from flagship studio monitors like the legendary 801 series—adopted by Abbey Road Studios in 1979—to accessible Domestic Monitor lines such as the enduring 600 Series. Its portfolio has expanded to encompass high-end headphones, including the iconic P5 and Zeppelin designs, alongside wireless speakers and formation systems, all emphasizing advanced driver technology, precision cabinetry, and Continuum cones for unparalleled clarity.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its engineering excellence, musical accuracy, and heritage of innovation. Far from mid-tier or niche, it rivals the elite, blending cutting-edge research from facilities like Steyning with a reputation for reference-grade performance that defines luxury hi-fi.
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