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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

Hi-fi computer speakers

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Our take on the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

by Tara W.

Turn your desk into a musical oasis

Warm, rich guitar notes, a smooth, clear saxophone solo, and accurate vocals that place you in the middle of a concert hall. Bowers & Wilkins' MM-1 speakers take up very little room on your desktop but reproduce the music stored on your computer in lifelike detail. These speakers are a great choice for folks who enjoy high-fidelity lossless or high-bitrate audio files.

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Custom-tailored for computer use

MM-1 with laptop

These speakers connect to a USB port on your computer, bypassing its built-in sound card. That kind of direct digital output means there's less potential for noise and interference to degrade the sound quality. A built-in high-performance DAC (digital-to-analog converter) gives you far greater sonic fidelity than the DACs found most sound cards. A high-quality headphone output means you'll enjoy that sonic upgrade even when you're wearing a pair of headphones. Bower & Wilkins designed the MM-1s for "near-field" listening: the sweet spot (where the speakers sound their best) is just a few feet away, right where you'll sit at your computer.


MM-1 with remote

Spectacular audio performance

Unlike many other desktop computer speakers, which rely on a single full-range driver to reproduce all the frequencies, each MM-1 features a carefully engineered 1" tweeter and a 3" woofer. The system has four separate amplifiers built in, one for each driver, for clarity and impact. Plus, digital signal processing keeps the bass sounding powerful and music sounding rich and detailed at any volume level.


From the review Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 computer speakers -- A joy for the senses

"The separately powered speakers and built-in DAC helped each track live up to its full potential — whatever that was as determined by its bit rate. My lossless files sounded full and finely detailed. It was as if there was large sphere of sound encompassing the area around my laptop. My compressed MP3 files still had some detail, but tended to sound thinner and a little harsher — but much better than through the laptop's sound card."


— Ralph Graves, Crutchfield Blog Editor and A/V Writer

Highlights:

  • stereo speakers
  • high-quality built-in digital-to-analog converter
  • 18 watts x 4 (one amplifier for each driver)
  • frequency response: 38-22,000 Hz
  • 3" woofer
  • 1" Nautilus™ tube-loaded tweeter for purer high-frequency sounds
  • pebble-shaped remote lets you change volume and control programs like Windows® Media Player and iTunes®
  • USB input bypasses your computer's sound card for better performance (cable included)
  • stereo minijack audio input for connecting an iPod® or CD player
  • headphone output
  • 3-15/16"W x 6-11/16"H x 3-15/16"D
  • warranty: 2 years
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    Features and Specs

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    Video Shielded
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    Tweeter Type
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    18 x 4
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    38-22k Hz
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    6-11/16
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    2 Years
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    • Right computer speaker
    • Left computer speaker (with attached 56" system cable terminated by a proprietary connector)
    • AC power supply (with attached 6.5' DC cord)
    • 59" AC power cord
    • Remote control (with installed CR2032 3V battery)
    • 59" USB cable (with a USB type-A connector on one end and a mini-USB type-B connector on other end)
    • 59" Stereo minijack cable (with a male 3.5mm connector on each end)
    • Quickstart
    • Bowers & Wilkins brochure
    • Warranty information

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    Features

    MM-1 Powered Speakers: The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 powered speakers bring true hi-fi quality sound to your desktop or laptop computer, transforming your computer into a hi-fi stereo sound system. The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 powered speakers are ideal for enjoying music, video, and games from your computer.

    Full-Range Sound: The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 is equipped with two drivers; one dedicated to bass and midrange frequencies, and another for the treble. Each speaker features a 3.0" woofer and 1.0" tweeter. The MM-1 is powered by an 18-watt x 4-channel integrated amplifier. This is how the MM-1 can reproduce sound with the accuracy of a true hi-fi speaker (38Hz to 22,000Hz).

    Nautilus Tube-Loaded Tweeters: The MM-1's tweeters incorporate the tube-loaded design, Bowers & Wilkins first developed for their famous Nautilus speakers, which dampens resonance and produces purer high frequency sounds.

    Near-Field Monitors: All hi-fi setups have a sweet spot, the area in the listening space where music sounds at its best. The MM-1 is designed primarily as a near-field monitor, ideal for listening to music while at your computer. The Bower's & Wilkins MM-1 speakers have been electronically adjusted to provide its best sound just a few feet away from your computer screen, so you have the best seat in the house.

    Digital Signal Processing: Thanks to built-in Digital Signal Processing, the MM-1 can produce big sound from a small speaker. By adjusting the sound balance depending on the signal, DSP keeps bass effects powerful and music sounding rich and detailed; no matter how loud you play it.

    Dynamic EQ: The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers provide powerful bass thanks to its Dynamic EQ technology which maximizes bass output.

    USB Audio Streaming: Computer speakers normally have to rely on the varying quality of the computer's analogue output signal. The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 is different. It streams audio directly from your computer via USB (2.0) and converts the signal from digital to analogue internally. So you will always get the best possible audio quality, independent of the computer output.

    PC and Mac Compatible: The Bowers & Wilkins powered speakers perform equally well with either a Mac or Microsoft computer, through its USB 2.0 input. The MM-1 features a mini-USB type-B port, and comes with a mini-USB type-B to USB type-A cable to connect to your computer.

    Auxiliary Input: The MM-1 speakers also features an 3.5mm auxiliary input, and comes with a stereo minijack cable to connect your digital music player or CD player.

    Remote Control: Thanks to the MM-1's ergonomic, pebble-shaped IR remote, you will have complete control over your speakers, as well as iTunes or Windows Media Player, from anywhere in the room. The remote operates off of a single CR2032 3V lithium battery (included).

    High-Quality Headphone Output: The MM-1 makes private listening also possible, thanks to its high-quality headphone output (3.5mm). When you plug your headphones directly into the speakers, the audio from your computer is enhanced by high quality DACs used in the MM-1, producing a sound that is a noticeable improvement over the standard PC or Mac headphone output.

     

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    5 out of 5

    B&W MM-1

    Written By John, PA on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
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    The best way I can describe these computer speakers is to say they are accurate, balanced & detailed. Highly recommended.
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    4 out of 5

    Excellent sound.

    Written By Jose, TExas on Friday, February 15, 2013
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    As a previous owner of B&W products, I was expecting the best in sound quality from these mini speakers. Have no fear, these little things provide crystal clear sound. Bass is more than OK (some reviewers complain about their "lack of bass"). Sweet spot is quite wide so as long as you position them side by side from your monitor, you will get the best sound around. Great speakers, especially for office use!
    Pros:
    Deligthful sound quality ++++++ Form +++++ Sweet spot ++++ Bass ++
    Cons:
    As all the others have mentioned.... PRICE. Still its B&W, so do not expect cheap products from them. Also, their DAC can handle ONLY 16bit files higer rez files become truncated.... their Society of sound files come at 24 bit / 48 / 96 khz.
    3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great little speakers

    Written By Adam, Philadelphia on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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    One of my favorite purchases ever, despite the price tag (ouch). They take up very little desktop real estate, yet they sound amazing. Really well balanced, clear and warm sounding. Good imaging. For the first couple weeks I couldn't get myself away from my desk because they were just so fun to listen to. Bass is as good as you could ever get from 2.0. I find a 2.0 system useful because it is less disruptive to my neighbors and my roommates. If you want a sub and hard thumping bass of course you should not get these.

    They sound best when you are close, but I've actually used them for a party and they can get the job done.
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    4 out of 5

    Small, impressive and modern sound

    Written By Christopher Eddy, Avon, CT on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
     
    The B&W MM1s are extremely impressive for the amount of sound and range they throw from such a small footprint. They sound very modern in a tasteful way. Scooped EQ with extended highs and lows, and a massive and immersive soundstage that almost has a pseudo surround sound feel to it. For the size, I was impressed with their bass response, but I am used to a 2-channel setup and rarely listen with a subwoofer. There are no tone or DSP controls. They are very revealing, bringing out small details in the upper mid-range to high end - tape hiss is accentuated. Modern recordings can sound harsh in this context if they are super compressed because of the accentuation.

    The bottom line for me, is that the B&W MM1s are "impressive, exciting and fun," which is good for non-critical listening on a computer system that you are watching movies or gaming on. After extended listening they may be fatiguing or unnatural - they are very in your face in their presentation. That said they are solid and tasteful, and not fake sounding, but compared to Swan M-200s for example, they sound very modern and "surround-soundy." For my use I want a more neutral setup for critical and honest source evaluation, so the Swans get my nod. I would go with the B&Ws for a very portable high-end solution for listening to music, movies, and gaming and their "WOW" factor.
    Pros:
    small and light, large frequency range, massive soundstage, good for multimedia sources
    Cons:
    hookup on bottom of unit seems as though it could become unsound with repeated break-down and set-up, borderline flashy and modern tone and eq
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

    Written By Nick C., Rochester NY on Monday, October 15, 2012
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    Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 PC speakers are nothing short of breathtaking. I just finished listening to Abbey Road from start to finish (2009 Remastered EMI) Sound was phenomenal. Listened to several other recordings and was not disappointed. B&W make some of the best loudspeakers in the world and these are the finest PC speakers you can but at any price. My main system is one of those audiophile set-ups. These speakers make my Mac sound like a mini version sans sub and about 10K. I have read many reviews some that concern bass response. It's here. With all the detail you get from these speakers you will appreciate your music that much more.
    Pros:
    A Little Pricey compared to what is available.
    Cons:
    Worth every single penny and then some. Thank You Crutchfield for carrying some of the finest products available.
    4 out of 4 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

    Written By Madanda, New York, NY on Monday, September 24, 2012
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    Very nice and clear sound, no distortion.
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    5 out of 5

    Where's the sub?

    Written By valleyguyva, Roanoke, VA on Monday, August 27, 2012
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    Where's the sub? That's the first question most people ask upon experiencing the MM-1. No soundstage that enveloping, that accurate and that loud should emanate from a box that small. Of course, calling the MM-1's a abox is like calling Thomas Jefferson a political hack. Vocals are spot-on and male voices in particular are rich and resonate with warmth. Part of that is good design, exemplary construction and critical tuning, and part of it is the internal DAC that bypasses your computer's built-by-the-lowest-bidder circuitry. As a result, these speakers will reveal nuances in jazz and classical music you've never heard. After settling into the speakers and living with them a few weeks, I have to concede I miss the earth-shaking thump of sub on some material, revealing that technology can bend the laws of physics but so far. But if you are a critical listener who appreciates a warm, subtle low end over one that leaves your internal organs vibrating, then you're in luck. The MM-1's are not cheap and therein resides the dilemma for most buyers. Can you get B&W quality, clarity and accuracy for less money? Frankly, no, not in my experience. Can you get more sound for less money? To be fair, yes. As with all speakers, the proof is in the listening and each of us hears differently. Undoubtedly, you would be doing yourself a grave disservice if you make a purchase without listening to the B&W MM-1 speakers. Yes, they are that good, even without the sub.
    Pros:
    Quality sound, construction, styling. Uncanny ability to reproduce the human voice as though the singer was sitting on your desktop. B&W reputation for sweating the details. Amazingly small footprint.
    Cons:
    A bit pricey. Some will lament the absence of a sub. Placement inflences sound stage more than most speakers.
    5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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    3 out of 5

    B&W MM-1

    Written By FrancisM, Chico, CA on Thursday, August 23, 2012
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    Great highs and mids which are very clear and spatially full. It is definitely, and quite disappointingly, lacking in low frequencies, even for classical and jazz.. The system would benefit greatly with a sub or the ability to add sub, or a more substantial woofer. I expect more for a pricey set of speakers, especially if they are Bowers and Wilkins. I returned them. Crutchfield handled the return with ease.
    3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Great Product But Not For Bass Lovers

    Written By JohnW, Colorado on Sunday, July 29, 2012
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    I had an earlier Bose set of speakers -- Companion 3 Series II -- go paws up. I have some other B&W products and thought I would try these. Have had them for about a week and would roll out this cliche: I have heard elements of my iTunes songs using these speakers that I never heard before. The clarity of these speakers is amazing. That said, I do miss the bass power that the Bose set delivered; it's just not there in these B&W speakers. So bass lovers beware. (Ditto if you're trying to replicate surround sound.) I'm keeping these because a) they're simpler than the Bose, b) they're more portable for when I take my laptop on road trips, c) I think they'll last longer than the Bose because d) my other B&W products have lasted 10+ years.
    Pros:
    - Exceptionally clear sound - Really nice stereo separation - Apparent build quality - Small size - Simple setup
    Cons:
    - $$$ - expensive - Weak bass - it's there but it's not strong
    3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great sound in a small package

    Written By E. Balch, Cambridge, NY on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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    I spent lots of time reviewing the various speaker alternatives before purchasing the B&W speakers for my desktop. I found the reviews here at Crutchfield to be especially helpful especially since I was not able to actually listen to them in person before making a decision. I was after a 2.0 system since I do not have room for a subwoofer in my relatively small home office space and the size of the speakers needed to be fairly small. I was a bit nervous about spending this much but since I had a 60 day window to return them, I went ahead. I currently own several Bose products (Companion 2, sound dock and Companion 3) but none of these produced the sound quality I wanted.

    After a couple of weeks with the B&W speakers I can definitely tell you I won't be returning them. These are, without a doubt, the BEST desktop speakers I have ever heard and meet my needs perfectly. They have completely exceeded my expectations. The sound is astonishing, the build quality is excellent and the size is perfect for my needs. They produce more than adequate bass and the mids and highs are really on a par with systems costing far, far more. I am hearing depth and clarity in my music that is just unbelievable. They perform equally well in a small room setting and they certainly compare favorably with many 2.1 systems. If you have room for a sub woofer and feel the need for deeper bass then something like the Focal 2.1 system might appeal more to you.
    Pros:
    Well made, great sound, built in DAC, headphone jack takes advantage of the DAC.
    Cons:
    Some feel the price is high but I believe they are well worth it.
    5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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    3 out of 5

    Nice Sound - Not much Bass

    Written By Speaker Now or Forever Hold Your Piece, NYC on Thursday, May 03, 2012
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    The speakers are beautiful and sound great in the high and mid ranges BUT they have very limited bass which is very unsatisfying. Paired with a decent subwoofer it would be ideal but the option is not available with my computer. Switched to the Bose 5 Surround Sound with subwoofer and it is multiples better - the small Bose speakers are 80% the quality of the B&W but the Bose subwoofer makes it 150% of the listening experience. There is no comparison overall.
    4 out of 5 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    B&W MM-1 STUNNER

    Written By threadz1, Effingham, IL on Thursday, February 16, 2012
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    These speakers show the truth behind hearing. I find myself looking around the room for no apparent reason when I listen to these speakers. I have found myself surfing the web for all different genres of music and instruments to listen to. I have them on my desk in my store and when people walk in the room is filled with an ambiance of sound.
    Pros:
    sound quality, look, easy to hook up. SOUND F'n GREAT
    Cons:
    $$$$ and bass for you bass heads
    5 out of 6 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Absolutely AMAZING!

    Written By French, Bluefield, VA on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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    After much research for a pair of high-end computer speakers I decided to give the MM-1's a try. Why not? Haven't we all wanted to own a pair of B&W's someday? I have had these speakers for a week now and all I can say is WOW! Every time I turn my computer on they seem to get better and better. The soundstage that is created at your computer screen is absolutely AMAZING! Crank up your favorite tunes, close your eyes and you will be in a state of nirvana! For the price you cannot find anything that comes close! Bowers & Wilkins is truly in an Elite Class!
    Pros:
    Audiophile Sound. Great looks. Simple hook-up.
    Cons:
    I cannot think of a flaw with these speakers.
    28 out of 30 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Best Speakers for the Top of a Desk, Period.

    Written By JBrad, Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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    I devoted a lot of time reading reviews and doing listening comparisons in stores before this MM1 purchase over Bose and several others with multiple surround speakers and sub-woofers. It was a huge waste of time. These speakers are simply the very best for near, clear, local sound on top of a desk. They are not designed for filling a room with sound. Instead, B&W clearly has mastered the technology for near sound perfection for speakers positioned on the sides of a computer monitor. I will never again reluctantly sit at my desk to work on the computer or anything else, because I know another superior sound treat awaits.
    Pros:
    For these speakers, this is the first time for me that the old lame expression that "you hear things you've never heard before from your old favorites" is absolutely true.
    Cons:
    None,other than pricey - but worth it.
    6 out of 7 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Really Impressive if You're a Critical Listener

    Written By mweasel, Snohomish, WA on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
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    After building a music server, I was hoping for better sound than what was coming from my 5.1 computer speaker system. Though the highs and lows were there, the system lacked musicality and soundstage - it wasn't very long before I realized the 5.1's would have to be replaced.

    After much on-line reading, I decided to give the diminutive MM-1's a try. Truthfully, it wasn't love at first listen: that first day I found myself really missing the bottom end that my 5.1 subwoofer had delivered. However, by the next day, I discovered the MM-1's produced a fabulous soundstage right in front of my monitor -- when I closed my eyes, I could no longer tell the sound was coming from each speaker. It wasn't long before I realized these speakers just sound great: from high to low, it was easy to distinguish between bells, tambourines and cymbals... even bass guitar and bass drum sound great - bass is just on a smaller scale. Give Rush's Spirit of Radio a listen on these and I think that you'll hear what I mean.

    So, I guess that is the key: if you're listening at your desk and prefer musical accuracy and a tangible soundstage over room-filling sound and heavy bass, these speakers just might be for you. If you crave thick/heavy/loud bass, you'll probably want to keep shopping.





    Pros:
    Small size, quality construction, advanced driver designs, easy on the eyes and well, great sound.
    Cons:
    It takes a full day to get used to the absense of those muddy 5.1 computer subwoofer lows; however that goes away quickly.
    7 out of 7 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Big sound in small size box !

    Written By Chaz M, Riverside , CA on Sunday, December 11, 2011
     
    Best speakers ever had for my comp. These sound even better when used w/ Hear software . Fine tune the sound and you won't believe your ears ! Can't believe the sound comin out of these little guys ! Definitely worth every penny !
    Pros:
    Size & the sound that comes out of these little guys .
    Cons:
    Very expensive !!
    1 out of 2 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Bowers & Wilkins MM-1

    Written By Gerardo, Mcallen Texas on Friday, August 26, 2011
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    They are simply the Best Super Incredible Amazing Great I'm very happy with them My Best Computer Speaker i ever had I LOVE THEM I RECOMEND 100%
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    4 out of 5

    I just sold my Bose 2.1 and got these. I made a great choice!!!

    Written By PG67, New York, NY on Saturday, June 25, 2011
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    I just bought the B&W MM-1 speakers. I LOVE them!!! I cannot believe such rich bass could come from just 2 small desktop speakers. Now, these do NOT have a wall shattering deep bass that sub-woofers offer. BUT...if you're sitting at your desk, the low end is tight and punchy and the overall sound of these is really fantastic. Others have mentioned that lower bit-rate music in your collection will sound bad. I agree, it does. 256 and higher is recommended, BUT I have some music at 192 that sounds good. I also needed to tweak the iTunes EQ. I upped the highs a bit and brought down some of the low-mids as well. If I had to listen to these flat, I MAY have returned them. If you're an audiophile and you just want a pure sound with no EQ, these may not be for you. If you don't mind adjusting the EQ a bit to get them "right for your own ears", there are no better 2.0 computer speakers than these. These are still brand new and have not fully broken in yet. So, I look forward to them sounding even better. If you get these, you will not be disappointed.
    7 out of 7 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    It's like hearing again - amazing

    Written By BillR, Atlanta, Ga on Monday, February 21, 2011
     
    I have had my B&Ws for a week now and I literally get chills listening to my music on my PC. The ranges are incredible. The whisper highs and lows are distinctly identifiable. I've heard things in my music that I've never heard before. As these are speakers for my PC I listen while I work and listen to a lot of piano, native flute, meditation music. Every sound is insanely crisp with a huge range.

    When I first installed them I did have background noise and distortion, but then I reset them and it immediately went away. They are a peripheral as well as a speaker, so as a piece of hardware that needs to be recognized by the PC. You connect both the USB cable and the audio cord. The speakers bypass the internal soundcard.

    I was using the Bose computer speakers which I thought were great, knowing that the highs and lows are cut off in order to create that big round bose sound. I compare this move from going from a regular to an HD TV. You just plainly hear things you never heard before in a way that gives you chills on the right music.

    Pricey, yes. But if you love music and spend a good amount of time at your desk, a pretty solid investment.
    10 out of 10 people found this helpful
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    2 out of 5

    Not Worth the Money

    Written By Scott N., Orlando, FL on Sunday, December 19, 2010
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    Bought these from Crutchfield after reading review after review of how great they were. In short, they don't live up to the hype. Mids and highs sound clear and wonderful, but they've got very little bottom end (say, below around 150Hz). Turning up the volume while playing any music that has appreciable bass results in significant distortion.

    Second, B&W touts the advantage of going through a USB output right into the speaker, where "there's less potential for noise and interference to degrade the sound quality." Unfortunately, the signal still goes through the Windows mixer, which is notorious for adding noise and distortion. I was very surprised that they went to all the trouble of using their own DAC and processing, and yet provided you with no software to control it.

    Third, they were finicky in turning on or off (using either the remote or the controls on the speaker). I usually had to press on/off more than once in either of these places to get the speakers to do what I wanted.

    On the positive side, they were well made and the remote was nice. Absolutely *not* worth the price, though. I had them for about 3 weeks, then returned them to Cructhfield, which has wonderful customer service by the way. A couple weeks later I ordered the AudioEngine A5 system (again from Crutchfield) and have been *extremely* pleased.

    I feel like the kid in the story of the Emperor's New Clothes, because I had read so many good things about these MM-1's; they're just not true.

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    • Front

      Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
    • Back

      Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
    • Channels for cable management

      Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
    • Remote

      Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
    • Shown with computer (not included)

      Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
    • Shown with laptop (not included)

      Bowers & Wilkins MM-1
    • Shown with pebble remote (monitor not included)

      Bowers & Wilkins MM-1