Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Speakers

• Very impressive

  5.0 out of 5 stars

  Let me start by saying I've been looking for a speaker to go with my iPod for a long time. I read good things about the Zeppelin, the Mini, Yamaha, Klipsch, and Bose. To be fair, I didn't bring any of them home because they just didn't sound that good in the store. And the other thing was that I didn't want a "dock" type system that displayed my iPod. I wanted something that I could either connect to another source or at least hide the iPod. So when I read about this coming, I was interested.
  
  I turned them on with my iPhone 3GS after getting them home. I sat them about 2.5 feet apart just on either side of my laptop on the counter.
  
  I'm SHOCKED at the imaging of these things. If I close my eyes (heck, even with my eyes open) I SWEAR the lead singer's voice is dead center in the middle of my screen as I type this and you can tell exactly where each instrument is. The overall sound quality is excellent. Some very acceptable bass output as well for a computer speaker without an extra bass module. It's a very big sound for two speakers not much bigger than a large mug.
  
  Obviously, the big sonic advantage for these speakers is the ability to separate them for better imaging. And they sure do deliver on that. These are perfect for listening to music from your Mac or iPod. It's not a dock, it doesn't charge your iPod, it doesn't display your iPod. And it's not cheap. This is a very high quality pair of stereo speakers for your Mac or iPod. They do what they do very well. … More (Read full review)

  • Written by DAVID J from Summerfield
  • 23-Mar-2010

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• Best Computer Speakers Period!!

  5.0 out of 5 stars

  I had been using the Companion 5's for two years before the MM-1's. I never thought I would find a computer speaker that would ma ke my $400 Bose speakers pale in comparison.
  
  Initial Impressions:
  - The soundstage produced is amazing. It was like the 2D sound created by the Bose suddenly became 3D on the MM-1's.
  - Because it lacks a subwoofer, the bass is not as powerful as the Companion 5's. This is not to say that it lacks bass. I found the overall sound much more balanced and detailed. It made the Bose sound like the heavy bass was just covering up the inadequate mids and highs.
  - The speakers really shine at higher volumes with more pronounced bass.
  - Gorgeous design and impressive build quality. Much thought was put into the design like the cable management system on the bottom of the speakers.
  
  I also want to compare these speakers to the Zeppelin Mini. I had been using the Mini as a computer speaker for five months and found it to be quite good. However, I felt that it lacked bass, even though it produced mids and highs much better than the Bose. It made me skeptical with the MM-1’s bass, but I have found it much better than the Mini’s.
  
  At $500, I was not going to settle for a speaker that was just "amazing for its size." They had to be freaking good, period. These are also the best computer speakers I've ever heard and purchased. I recommend spending the extra $100 over the Companion 5's and do your music justice with the MM-1's. … More (Read full review)

  • Written by Jonathan Y from Los Angeles
  • 30-Mar-2010

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• Magnificent!

  5.0 out of 5 stars

  These speakers are perfect for an uncluttered desktop. The soundstage is vast and well-defined with clear highs, clean mids, and r easonably good bass response (spectacular at this size). Definitely the best sounding (and possibly best looking) computer speakers I've owned -- they sound like quality bookshelf monitors but much smaller. Excellent build quality!
  
  Here are some things you may not know from the pictures: Expect three black cables into the right speaker (connection to the left speaker, power, and the usb cable). The top of the right speaker stays warm while in use (I assume that this is where the amp is). Blue/red LED to signify on/off. Nicely understated power button and volume control on the right speaker, which can also be controlled by the included remote (or via your computer). Quality rubber 'feet' keep these speakers solidly in place and isolated off your surface. Range of the remote is about 15 feet -- but it must have line-of-sight to the right speaker. Why not RF? That's my only (very minor) gripe.
  
  Highly recommend the MM-1! You won't be disappointed! … More (Read full review)

  • Written by TAE S from LAS VEGAS
  • 24-Mar-2010

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• Best speakers I've ever owned

  5.0 out of 5 stars

  Great sound, great cable management. They simply work, without a lot of unruly wires protruding or taking too much space.

  • Written by Kristopher M from Glendale
  • 10-Jun-2013

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• The best computer desktop speakers...PERIOD!

  5.0 out of 5 stars

  I did a lot of research before I purchased these from the Apple Store last night. The reviewers who knew what they were talking a bout gave these MM-1's rave reviews. The only criticism was from the "boomers" who want the walls to shake, and who really do not care about sound quality, imaging, openness, etc.
  
  I went to the Apple Store, hoping to audition them (I know, not the best environment for that). However, they no longer had them setup in the store. So, I just purchased them sight unseen (and unheard). That was a BIG leap of faith to spend $500 based on company reputation and customer reviews.
  
  Once I set them up next to my 27" iMac, plugged them into the USB port, turned them on and routed my sound to the MM-1's, they were up and running. All I can say is WOW!! The stage imaging is amazing. You here the instruments and vocals exactly where the sound engineer put them in the recording! Lower bit rate MP3s sound amazing. However, you can really tell a difference in higher bit rate recordings, CDs, DVDs. The "openness" of these speakers is incredible. I put on Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, and just sat back and enjoyed the performance. I was hearing it again for the first time!
  
  The sweet-spot listening distance is perfectly located where you sit at your computer.
  
  If you are researching the best, audiophile-quality desktop speaker, stop looking and buy these. Don't get caught up with them not having a sub-woofer. There is plenty of clean, punchy, crisp bass for all music tastes. I am officially on the Bowers & Wilkins bandwagon! … More (Read full review)

  • Written by Charley C from Corinth
  • 23-May-2013

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• Speakers for people who love to listen to music

  5.0 out of 5 stars

  I have had these speakers for over one year. I also have Bowers and Wilkins floor-speakers for my audio stereo set-up. Those speak ers are about 15 years old and they are no match to the MM-1. I even prefer the sound of the MM-1 for the living room compared to the large standing floor speakers.
  
  I listen to a wide range of music, from classical to alternative rock and the quality (clarity and a perfect distinction between sounds) is more important than volume. I think the bass is amazing for such a small package. I like to playback the music like it is recorded. I would not turn up bass or treble on any stereo.
  
  For those who want loads of bass, this is not for you, for those who listen to music all day, this is the stuff you want, perfect stereo set-up around your work-place.
  
  Some reviews mentioned white-noice, I have none of that. Even though they are plugged in through an additional USB ports-cable. … More (Read full review)

  • Written by Robbert V from Veldhoven
  • 17-May-2013

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