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Ter verkoop aangeboden ivm nieuwe speakers. Op enkele gebruikssporen na in zeer goede staat. Het geluid blijft voortreffelijk; uiterst helder, krachtig en vol. Ik maak erg graag een mede muziekliefheb
Are you getting a clean pair at a fair ask, or paying too much for a well-liked classic? At €350, this sits above the €302 75th percentile from the recent comparable EUR listings, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. Unless condition, finish, or extras are unusually strong, I’d want room to negotiate.
That said, the DM601 S3 is a solid small bookshelf: lively, detailed, and generally easy to place if you want a punchy nearfield or modest-room setup. It’s the kind of B&W that can still sound very engaging when set up well, so a tidy pair with original grilles and good cabinets can be worth paying for. At this level, though, I’d want evidence of soundness and be ready to walk if the cosmetics or drivers aren’t especially nice.
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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