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Bowers & wilkins pm1 luidsprekers + originele b&w stands (mocha gloss, doorlopend houtmotief) beschrijving: te koop: prachtige bowers & wilkins pm1 bookshelf speakers inclusief de originel
With just 3 recent EUR comparables, the €1,400 ask sits above the €1,290 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than a clean bargain. It’s not absurdly out of line, but it is priced at the top end of the recent market and would need a genuinely strong condition story or extras to justify it.
That said, the PM1 is a well-liked compact monitor with serious build quality and a polished, revealing presentation that still holds up with good amplification. If the cabinets, drivers, and original stands/packaging are all intact, it remains a smart buy for someone who values refinement over raw output; at this price, though, expect room to negotiate unless the listing is unusually complete and pristine.
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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