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Zeer chique & slanke zuilluidspreker naast de matrix en nautilus serie een van de mooiste b&w series door b&w gebouwd uit die periode. Preference 6 (grootste uit de p serie) 3 weg basrefle
At €599, this listing sits slightly above the typical used market for Bowers & Wilkins Preference 6 floorstanders, where recent sales range from €499 to €550, making the price fair but not a bargain. While not ambitious, it edges past the median seen in current European listings, so a buyer should expect solid condition to justify the extra €50–€100 over cheaper options.
The Preference 6 is a respected 3-way bass-reflex design from B&W’s late-1990s English-made era, known for balanced tonality and real wood finishes like black ash or birdseye maple. Its 18.5 kg per-speaker build and 50–200 W power handling make it a sturdy, versatile choice for mid-to-large rooms. If this pair is in clean, original-owner condition with intact cabinets and no driver issues, it’s a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking classic British sound without paying vintage hype prices.
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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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