The Bowers & Wilkins M-1 speaker and PV1D subwoofer have been improved to offer an enhanced experience to entertainment buffs out there. In addition to these developments, the company has also announced that the ASW608 subwoofer will now come draped in a matte white finish, besides the standard black hue.
The acoustic improvements within the M-1 speaker refer to its stereo performance which can be compared to that delivered by larger bookshelf speakers, according to the company. To proffer this quality, the internals of the M-1 have undergone a complete makeover, while its exterior shell displays only subtle changes made to its design. Apart from the addition of new drive units, it is now integrated with the Anti-Resonance Plug and improved speaker cable ports. The gadget is bundled with a table-top stand and a wall bracket, while buyers can also opt for a floor stand.
Then there is the PV1D subwoofer which retains its spherical shape but now comes embedded with an OLED display and touch buttons. This facilitates quick access to tuning options and a couple of pre-sets. Additionally, through the custom variant of the SubApp PC software, users can select between added set-up choices as well. As for the internals, new drive units and amplification have been integrated to deliver better output. Apparently, this refreshed subwoofer offers faster and deeper bass as compared to the previous version.
The Bowers & Wilkins M-1 speaker and PV1D subwoofer price tags are stamped at $250 (approx. Rs. 12,300) and $1,700 (approx Rs. 83,800), respectively. The white washed ASW608 subwoofer will be selling at $500 (approx. Rs. 24,600). These gadgets are expected to become available by early 2012 and potential users will also have the option to get their hands on the MT-50 and MT-60D bundles.
