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Opmerking : dit zijn hoogrendement monitoren ( 95 db ) ( matched pair ), die ook zeer geschikt zijn voor buizenversterkers,.maar uiteraard ook voor lichte en zware versterkers. Edwin : voor audio die
With recent EUR comps centered at €151 and spanning roughly €140 to €155, this €169 asking price sits a bit above the top of the pack, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than a bargain. It is not wildly out of line, but it should probably buy a cleaner-than-average example or at least some added confidence on condition.
That still leaves room for a good buy if the cabinets, drivers, and crossover are genuinely tidy, because these classic B&W monitors are admired for a smooth, coherent presentation and serious midrange credibility. Best-case upside here is a well-kept, ready-to-play pair from careful ownership; if cosmetics, foam, or provenance are uncertain, the price needs to soften a little to feel fully compelling.
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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