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B&w cdm9 nt luidsprekers red stained in uitstekende staat incl originele spikes
Given how long this generation has been out of production, timing matters mostly because clean, original pairs are getting harder to find rather than because a newer replacement has made them obsolete. At €1,500, this sits a bit above the €1,424 median and over the €1,460 75th percentile, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, these are well-loved for their smooth, spacious midrange, easy musicality, and genuinely refined balance when properly set up. The real upside is finding a tidy, original pair with matching cosmetics and intact drivers/crossovers, because that saves a lot of future hassle. At this price, buyers should confirm driver condition, veneer/cabinet health, and whether any refoam, recap, or repair history exists; if the pair is clean and original, it can still be a worthwhile buy.
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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