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Bowers & Wilkins M-1 Mini Theater 20 Speaker System |
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Home Theater Loudspeakers Speaker Systems
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Written by Tim Hart
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Monday, 01 May 2006 |
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The Downside
As
great as this mini package performed, it does have limitations. If you
want crack-the-paint-from-the-ceiling dynamics that can physically move
the extra fabric of your baggy jeans, the Mini Theater 20 won’t get it
done for you. This is no fault of the system itself. There are simply
limitations to a package of this size, so these speakers are best
suited for smaller to mid-sized rooms. B&W has other systems that
are more suited to larger rooms.
The stands B&W
supplied are, in my opinion, quite necessary to get the best
performance from the M-1. Putting the M-1 on a shelf or a tabletop that
is too close to the wall will affect the performance dramatically. Plan
on the reasonable extra cost and you will be duly rewarded.
Conclusion
At
this price range, there isn’t a speaker that has come through my room
that can touch the M-1’s performance, engineering and the fit and
finish of the Mini Theater 20 for the cost. The well-balanced demeanor
of the M-1s and the seamless blending with the AS2 produced a nice,
almost full-range presentation. Music sounded engaging and enjoyable
and movies are where this package really shines. There were places,
mainly on extremely loud music, where the M-1s displayed some very
minor duress, but movies seemed to be a better match and performed
admirably. The aesthetics are modern and classy, and the small
footprint will reward the listener with a big sound that will blend
with most décor. Looking for something that will match that new
flat-screen TV? This could be your ticket. This speaker package is an
absolute eye-opener. I clearly didn’t expect this much performance from
such a small speaker and was happily surprised. I would highly
recommend these speakers.
| Manufacturer |
Bowers & Wilkins
| | Model | M-1 Mini Theater 20 Speaker System | | Reviewer |
Tim Hart
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