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Te koop aangeboden in perfekte staat bowers & wilkins compacte audiofiele 2 weg basreflexspeaker voorganger van de 705 vele goede internationale testresultaten evenwichtige & ruimtelijke klank
€399 is ambitious versus the recent comparable market: it sits above the €384 75th percentile, with the median at €320 and the 25th percentile at €257. That means you’re paying a clear premium over the typical asking range rather than just buying at the top end.
That premium can still make sense if the pair is genuinely clean, fully working, and complete, because these are well-regarded compact B&W monitors with the kind of open, articulate midrange and easy placement that keeps them desirable. If the cosmetic and driver condition check out, and especially if the sale includes original grilles or stands, it’s still a sensible buy for someone who wants the sound, not just the spec sheet.
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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