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Customer Reviews for Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
Model: MM1
SKU: 2582053
UPC: 714346310616
Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation Enjoy brilliant audio with these speakers that feature 3" woven glass fiber woofer cones for amazing bass response and 1" aluminum dome tweeters for clear-sounding highs and lows. The USB and auxiliary inputs allow for an easy connection.
Average Customer Rating:
4.2
out of 5
(5 Reviews) 5
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Customer Reviews for Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
Review 1 for Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
Garbage Speakers
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Appearance
3.0
Power
2.0
What's great about it: Nothing
What's not so great: Sound awful overpriced
These are the worst speakers I have ever heard as soon as I played something the sound was full of static and hissing, a five dollar pair of speakers sound better. B&W needs to pull this worthless product.
About me... Tech savvy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-13points
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Review 2 for Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
AWESOME!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Great sound quality.
What's not so great: A little bit pricey..
I got my speakers about a year ago and it just blew my mind. Although I'm not really all into speakers but I got this because my cousin was crazy about the manufacturer. Well, it turned out to be the most amazing, clear, crisp sound I've ever heard. I thought speakers were just that...amplifying the sounds...but geez...this was life changing for me. Now I like listening to music from my ipod or watching movie on my laptop. The prize is a little bit too much but when i heard the sound coming from those speakers i didn't mind how much it cost me anymore. Excellent sound indeed!
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Technically challenged
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 3 for Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
These are fantastic speakers, a definite buy.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Everything, no complaints. Quality is excellent.
What's not so great: Look beyond the price! These are great speakers. The right speaker does tend to get very hot though.
A little background information for anyone who hasn't heard of Bowers & Wilkins, they are a British speaker company with one goal which is to offer the best sound in whatever size and price they are offering and that is what they pride themselves on. The began in the 60's and build speakers for some of the leading recording studios around the world.
Now to the speakers themselves, although they are only a 2.0 they carry a ton of bass for their size and this is something I was pleasantly surprised with. I personally don't listen to a lot of music which has emphasis on the bass but for the songs I do listen to you can hear every drumbeat crystal clear. They have great highs and just like their floor standing and book shelf speakers the mids are phenomenal. I've been needing to get a new set of computer speakers because mine where starting to go and I was hesitant at first due to the price, but once I brought these home all my concerns vanished. If you are serious about your audio and you don't want a compromise your sound experience than look no further.
I also have a friend with Klipsch 2.1 computer speakers and I thought I was going to get those as well, I must say now after hearing these I made the right choice.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 4 for Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
No compromise small room system
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
4.0
What's great about it: Amazing audio, Tiny Footprint, Easy
What's not so great: Price is hard to swallow, not good for bass junkies
Experience:
I actually had to return the first set, they would buzz when playing piano music at high volumes (but only piano music, rock, folk, techno was no problem at full volume), for a speaker this expensive, that is unacceptable. The second pair fared much better. Setup is a breeze, i run Ubuntu and it recognized the speakers via usb and the remote controls vlc, movie player, banshee etc as well as system volume without tinkering with anything. Also, the remote only increases loudness by 10 percent and the first 50% of the volume range is useless but i think this is an ubuntu problem since in windows the remote increases by 1% increments etc.
The remote is also a fingerprint magnet but actually very comfortable to hold and use, it just fits in your hand, albeit a bit daintily. Also, if you plan on moving these speakers a lot, that cloth covering does not feel too durable but not any less so than the fabric on any other speakers I've owned.
Audio:
First, let me say, these are considered a "no compromise" solution for those who place a lot of value in both sound quality and design over value. The reality is, there is some tradeoff, but it is not as bad as many reviews i have read make it seem.
The detail these put out will blow you away. Most recordings sound like the band is playing in the room in front of you. even normally flat techno and hip-hop will have a more lively sound through these. I would say it is their single greatest strength. And yes, you will notice the difference between 128kbps recordings and 320kbps.
Many reviewers have complained that these do not get loud enough. In my experience, it is not that they don't get loud enough - i can't listen to them in my room at full volume (12' x 12') but they do get a bit harsh as you up the power since the dsp cuts power to the poor woofer to prevent distortion at high volumes. This is not noticeable with anything other than techno,hip-hop,and some rock so if you like pumping Celine Dion, you'll be fine.
As for bass, the low end is remarkable in that it can reproduce bass pretty low in the spectrum. The difference is the lack of presence that only a larger speaker can create. That being said, sitting both at my computer desk and across the room, the sound was always full bodied, accurate, and deep. moving to the middle of the room (which puts acoustics against the speaker) you will notice a lack of anything below 60hz or so.
Conclusion
All in all, for filling a small room, or for listening at a desk, there really is nothing better of comparable size (thats the key). I would recommend this system to anyone looking to up their music experience save for bass junkies. Go for the Klipsch system for rock your socks bass.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
+17points
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Review 5 for Bowers and Wilkins 3" Computer Speakers (Pair)
top notch high quality speakers
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: yellowsub821
on 06/21/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Clarity, style, USB use
What's not so great: right speaker can get a little hot which worries me, but from what I've read this is normal
If you're in need of a great pair of computer speakers, look no further. These bad boys are worth every penny and have a hell of a punch.
Sleek, modern style is a huge plus for me. These look phenomenal right next to my macbook pro.
As far as sound, these crush everything else I've heard clarity wise. I was skeptical since they were only a 2.0 system and not 2.1, but they have plenty of bass to keep the heavy drive going.
The USB connection is great, these use they're own DAC to convert the sound instead of your computers sound card. This was a huge factor for me, as B & W is known for all of their high quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+25points
27out of 29found this review helpful.
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