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This is a pair of Bowers & Wilkins V201 bookshelf speakers from the early 90s. Despite some obvious wear and a missing grille, these still sound great, like a pair of B&Ws should. We have graded them at Good. They likely won't become your main/front speakers, but maybe in a garage or workshop or as rears in a surround setup, where the sound is more important than appearance.Enclosure Type: 2-way bass reflex (vented enclosure).Drive Units:Woofer: 6.5" composite short fiber cone.Tweeter: 1" polyester dome.Frequency Response: 66 Hz – 20 kHz (dB).Sensitivity: 90 dB spl (2.83V at 1m).Impedance: Nominal 4ΩPower Handling: Suitable for amplifiers up to 100W continuous; 60W DIN.Dimensions: 14.2" x 8.9" x 7.1"Service History: No service records were included from the prior owner. Here at the shop we did routine testing, cleaning and inspection.Cosmetic Condition: Overall we rated this at Good.In the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoSee our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised.
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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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