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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

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Pros

  • nicely balanced
  • detailed speakers sound great
  • great-looking and -sounding set of computer speakers

Cons

  • on/off switch and hard volume controls
  • Sound pane
  • lower-mids too loud and highs over-emphasized

Key specs

  • 3.5 mm

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 - Pros & Cons

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

Pros

  • nicely balanced
  • detailed speakers sound great
  • great-looking and -sounding set of computer speakers
  • sounded great and was supremely functional
  • possesses great extension and poise when played back at reasonable volumes
  • the MM-1 performs quite admirably
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • DAC and improved headphone output
  • features articulate and deep bass response and handles mids and highs with delicacy

Cons

  • on/off switch and hard volume controls
  • Sound pane
  • lower-mids too loud and highs over-emphasized
  • the Bass for the money is severely lacking
  • no where near audiophile quality
  • bass and the heat produced from the right speaker
  • Mid is muddy and lows lack both punch and
  • The speakers should be angled upward slightly toward your ears
  • Remote control is awkward to hold
  • away was a lack of vibration from the intro heartbeat on the song
  • mix was muddy-sounding by design

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 - Full Specifications

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General
Number of drivers4
Recommended usagePC
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Housing materialAluminium
Speaker placementTabletop/bookshelf
Speaker enclosureClosed
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Features
Equalizerno
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter0.98 in
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.8 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Headphone output3.5 mm
Remotely operatedyes
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Dimensions
Weight3.75 lb
Height6.69 in
Width3.94 in
Depth3.94 in
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Audio features
AmplifierBuilt-in
RMS rated power72.0 W
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Woofer
Wooferyes
Woofer diameter2.95 in

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Bowers & Wilkins - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 desktop speakers
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Macworld
Published: 11.04.2010
Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 desktop speakers
4.5

At $500, B&W's desktop computer speakers are anything but inexpensive, but you're paying not only for style, but an impressively clean and balanced sound in computer speakers.

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 B&W MM-1 multimedia speakers
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CNET
Published: 18.05.2010
B&W MM-1 multimedia speakers

B&W MM-1 multimedia speakers

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Speakers Editorial Review
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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Speakers Editorial Review
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PCMag UK
Published: 14.11.2012
Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
4.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Computer Speakers Review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 20.10.2010
Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Computer Speakers Review - The Gadgeteer

There are a lot of things to like about the new MM1 computer speakers from Bowers & Wilkins, the makers of the famous Zeppelin iPod dock/speaker. And

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Bowers and Wilkins MM-1 review
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TechRadar
Published: 14.02.2011
Bowers and Wilkins MM-1 review

These desktop speakers from B and W offer excellent sound quality in a small form

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 07.05.2010
Home review

Best Premium desktop speakers, Awards 2011, but more exciting options are now available

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Computer Speakers Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 14.07.2010
Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Computer Speakers Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview
4.0

Designed to be computer speakers for people who care about computer sound, Andrew Robinson found the diminutive B&W MM-1 powered nearfield monitors delivered a great sound not only on his desktop, but also in his guest bedroom, office, and kitchen.

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Review: Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
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WIRED
Published: 19.04.2010
Review: Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
4.0

B&W's MM-1 desktop speakers are a perfect mix of business and pleasure, with rich tones and killer base tucked inside sleek black boxes.

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 B&W MM-1 Multimedia Speakers Review
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Published: 19.08.2010
B&W MM-1 Multimedia Speakers Review
4.0

When we cracked open the MM-1s we were less skeptical. That's good for us, but for B&W it just meant that they needed to maintain their rapidly-rising reputation among our staff of listeners.

Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 PC speakers
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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 PC speakers
4.5

Bowers & Wilkins' MM-1 PC speakers deliver great audio