Testseek.com have collected 62 expert reviews of the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bowers & Wilkins MM-1.
May 2010
(88%)
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The editors liked
Great sonic detail and clarity
Elegant design
Perfectly balanced sound for near-field listening
Understated good looks - especially when matched with MacBook or iMac
Impeccable build quality.
Stellar audio performance with excellent clarity in mid and high frequencies. Laudable bass response without a subwoofer. Pulls audio from USB port for cleaner signal. Remote can control iTunes on your PC.
Well-balanced near-field sound
DAC provides superior headphone sound
Flexible remote
Stylish design
Excellent volume and clarity. Compact size. No need for a subwoofer. Beautifully designed.
Unbelievable lows
Tactile bass
Slick
Modernist design
Well-balanced
Detailed sound
Punchy bass
Remote control included
Digital connection via USB to computer
Terrific sound across the entire spectrum. Included remote lets you control volume and jump between tracks (iTunes and Windows Media Player only). Inputs concealed beneath speakers (peekaboo!). Coffeemugsized footprint.
Awesome sound quality
Very attractive design
Easy to set up
Exquisite audio reproduction
Elegant design.
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Optimized for closerange listening
If you want volume for volume's sake
Look elsewhere
Expensive.
Expensive. Remote control is awkward to hold. Cables could be longer.
Audible damping with high volume and analog input
Bottom Line
Pricey though they may be
They look and sound great on your desktop.
Nonstandard interconnect between speakers. Expensive.
Narrow soundstage
Lackluster power supply
Potential for midbass bloat
Extraordinarily expensive
Audio quality isn't as good when you move out of the sweet spot (three feet away from speakers)
Sound is so detailed it makes MP3s and streaming audio of already iffy quality sound worse
Sound isn't quite as bold as MAudio's AV 40s' — a bit muffled at higher volumes. Not cheap.
Abstract: Bowers & Wilkins has an enviable reputation for its studio monitors and hifi speakers, but it's best known among Mac users for its Zeppelin iPod speaker dock. That, however, could be about to change with this pair of desktop speakers. ...
Flawless performance, Very natural sound, Compact size
Looks too boring for a B&W product, Gets hot during operation
Jolly Good SoundThe new Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers might look plain and uninspiring, but it sounds anything but that. To be honest, it completely bowled us over, and it's been some time since we've heard anything this good. Where some systems are tune...
Flawless performance, Very natural sound, Compact size
Looks too boring for a B&W product, Gets hot during operation
The new Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers might look plain and uninspiring, but it sounds anything but that. To be honest, it completely bowled us over, and it's been some time since we've heard anything this good. Where some systems are tuned specificall...
Design sobre mais pratique, Son excellent, très propre, équilibré, Capable de descendre très bas sans caisson
Nécessite un placement précis pour une bonne écoute
Les MM-1 sont un peu le pendant stéréo des Focal XS. Malgré leur petite taille, elles produisent un son exceptionnel, à condition de ne pas tenter de sonoriser toute une pièce....
