Quick B&W MM-1 Active Speakers Review

[david25]

Sorry no pics, but check the review links below.

I'm using the analogue input, not USB.

Advantages

- Compact design
- Blue power light not too bright
- High quality finish
- Cable management, underneath the speaker

Disadvantages

- Expensive
- Needs feeding with high quality sources (CDs)
- Treble quality dependant on placement, near to be ear level

Sound quality, I've nothing really to compare with apart from my memory of some T20's I sold back in Christmas and some cheap headphones;

- Very detailed sound, possibly a little bright
- Saying that, the remaining frequencies are neutral
- Good soundstage with just 75cm placement
- Good bass for their size, definately better compared to the T20s
- Excellent low volume clarity, good for night use

I think the most impressive quality is the 'resolution' of their output (for me) I can return to old CD's and hear new things (remember I have rubbish kit to compare with). Really impressive with, a really good DTS-MA soundtrack e.g Quantum of Solace intro. However, poor MP3's will suffer, as these speakers will see right through them.

www.electricpig.co.uk/.../bowers-wilkins-mm-1-speakers-review-design-and-build/

www.macworld.com/reviews/product/463953/review/mm1.html

 

[Geek.]

i had to laugh! I think the most impressive quality is the 'resolution' of their output i don't know how! i think they must have got some better speaker drivers at last because i know what they are like i used to work from them!

 

[david25]

i had to laugh! I think the most impressive quality is the 'resolution' of their output i don't know how! i think they must have got some better speaker drivers at last because i know what they are like i used to work from them!

OK, is there anything compact/active you would recommend?

 

[Geek.]

the only one speaker company i recommend is kef i would take a look at them they have a very good build quality! i hope this helps.