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Offered is „Aktiver Subwoofer PV1 500W Class D“ by B&W as second-hand device from the category „Subwoofer Active“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3276090259 ends on 21.12.2026 at 15:20 o'clock.
This is a fair ask, sitting exactly at the top of the supplied typical range: €580 versus a €573 median, with the 75th percentile also at €580. It is not a bargain, but it is sensibly priced for a clean, working example of the PV1 rather than overpriced.
The PV1 remains a distinctive and genuinely capable music subwoofer, using opposed twin 8-inch drivers and a rigid spherical enclosure to keep cabinet vibration exceptionally low while delivering fast, controlled bass. Its compact footprint and excellent build remain major attractions, especially in a smaller or design-conscious system. At this price, confirm that the amplifier, controls, inputs, and both drivers operate quietly; otherwise, the listing represents a solid buy rather than a steal.
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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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