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Te koop aangeboden: een set van twee b&w vm1 speakers. Deze veelzijdige luidsprekers van bowers & wilkins staan bekend om hun heldere geluid en strakke design. Ze zijn zowel staand als aan de

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Condition is unknown, and at €77 this is still a very strong buy if the drivers, grilles, and mounting hardware are intact. Typical used VM1 pricing usually lands around €80–€150 per speaker depending on condition and whether stands/brackets are included, so this asking price is below the usual floor and reads as a bargain rather than a stretch.

That’s why these stay popular: they’re compact, genuinely polished-sounding satellite speakers with the clean, balanced B&W voicing that works well for surrounds or a small stereo setup. The upside is best if you need a discreet pair and can verify they’re working properly; check for foam/suspension issues, tweeter output, and any missing wall/stand fittings, since those parts matter more than cosmetic wear on a speaker like this.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Bowers & Wilkins

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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