Product: MM-1
Manufacturer: Bowers & Wilkins
Wired Rating: 8
SPEAKER ROUNDUP
You’ve
got, like, a petabyte of music on your PC, but those built-in speakers
can barely squeeze out a new-email alert. Pump up the volume with a
proper desktop sound system.
SPEAKER ROUNDUP
You’ve
got, like, a petabyte of music on your PC, but those built-in speakers
can barely squeeze out a new-email alert. Pump up the volume with a
proper desktop sound system.
If you crave luxury and fine-tuning, you might have once thought that desktop speakers weren’t for you. Those fancy, overpriced floor speakers teetered at the top of your must-have list (and budget) for years. Well, now the overlords of audio at B&W have finally brought their signature combination of sonic virtuosity and aesthetic awesomeness to the home office. These sleek speaks smell like a pair of new sneaks and elevate your workspace to the very definition of nerd chic. Fully wrapped in cloth and banded with a polished silver stripe, the MM-1s are beautiful from every angle. Plus, their compact size won’t have you reorganizing your desktop in search of extra space.
More than just trophy speakers, the MM-1s produce deep, rich tones and killer bass. The depth of sound excels across genres and mediums, which makes these a welcome addition to any home office. While these units are much slimmer than M-Audio’s AV 40s, the sound couldn’t quite reach their level. And the $300 price difference makes it hard to favor look over function.
WIRED Terrific sound across the entire spectrum. Included remote lets you control volume and jump between tracks (iTunes and Windows Media Player only). Inputs concealed beneath speakers (peekaboo!). Coffee-mug-sized footprint.
TIRED Sound isn’t quite as bold as M-Audio’s AV 40s’ — a bit muffled at higher volumes. Not cheap.