bowers & wilkins

(April 1, 2024) On this week's Home Theater News Review Podcast, we take the time machine back to the 70s and early 80s, and talk shop about SVS, Bowers & Wilkins, RSL Speakers, and VIZIO. We also examine @Michael Scott's recent disc reviews, dive into industry numbers, and reveal some deals of...

(March 27, 2024) Bowers & Wilkins has officially announced its 700 S3 Signature Series, a new take on its 700 Series loudspeakers. This release comprises the 702 S3 Signature floorstanding loudspeaker, the 705 S3 Signature standmount speaker, and, for the first time, a center speaker designed...

Personally, I’m a fan of Bowers & Wilkins speakers. I have always been a fan of their sound. But I’m also a former owner of their entry-level bookshelves, which left me wondering what to expect from these when they arrived. Several years ago, I found a trio of Bowers & Wilkins DM-601-S2 speakers...

(October 11, 2023) Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren Automotive have reinvigorated their collaborative partnership to celebrate McLaren's 60th anniversary. The result is a new spin on B&W's Zeppelin speaker, giving music fans the "Zeppelin McLaren Edition." This specially designed version of its...

(June 28, 2023) Today, Bowers & Wilkins is launching a new take on two 800 Series favorites, the 801 D4 and 805 D4. Being released as Signature models, both speakers benefit from a varieity of upgrades. We have full coverage of the release, along with an indepth look at improvements and...

(May 10, 2023) When it comes to memorable speaker designs, few are more iconic than Bowers & Wilkins' shell-inspired Nautilus. It's a speaker with a mesmerizing oceanic twist that gives the eye plenty to chew on. And, as it turns out, it's easy on the ears too. Nautilus was born from a...

It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since I first reviewed Bowers & Wilkins' flagship entry in the true wireless earbud space. The original Pi7 tested as a fantastic-sounding pair of buds, with solid active noise cancellation (ANC) performance. I liked them so much, they’ve remained...

(January 26, 2023) Yesterday, Bowers & Wilkins introduced its next generation of wireless noise cancelling earbuds. Nearly two years ago, we reviewed the original Pi7 model and found a bold, full-range sound backed by comfort and impressive noise cancellation capabilities. The new S2 series...

(July 6, 2022) What's the next move for an audio-heavy hitter when it has a successful, well-reviewed product on its hands? Reinvent and make it better. That's exactly what Bowers & Wilkins has done with its most recent reveal, the all-new Px7 S2. Replacing its decorated PX7, B&W's latest...

(March 8, 2022) Esteemed speaker manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins recently unveiled the third installment of its all-in-one soundbar line, Panorama. Initially launched in 2009 and refreshed in 2013, the new Panorama 3 builds upon past successes by adding Dolby Atmos functionality to an elegant and...

(November 18, 2021) Bowers & Wilkins has launched two new versions of its 705 Signature stand-mount and 702 Signature floor-standing loudspeakers, graced by gorgeous finishes featuring a Midnight Blue Metallic paint. Both speakers carry the same proprietary drive unit design and carefully...

(August 26, 2021) Harnessing the passions and knowledge of more than five decades of audio excellence, engineers at Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) have spent the last six years reimagining every aspect of its vaunted 800 Series. The result is the 800 Series Diamond, an advanced collection of seven...

It's hard to argue against the simplicity and performance factors offered by Apple's popular AirPods Pro. From design and usability to ecosystem integration, Apple has given the masses access to competent sound coupled with effective noise-canceling capabilities. Of course, any product achieving...

(February 14, 2021) Bowers & Wilkins is using the early stages of 2021 to strengthen its Formation technology platform. The launch of its new Music App is one of several developments that Formation users will experience this year. The all-new Bowers & Wilkins Music App delivers immediate...

(September 2, 2020) For the last 25 years, Bowers & Wilkins has reserved its 600 Series to be its most affordable speaker option. Designed in-house and benefiting from proprietary trickle-down technologies, the 600 Series is anything but a compromised budget offering. Now, announced today, the...

(June 16, 2020) Like a tsunami appearing to grow stronger by the moment, the most dominant company in the AV world has officially entered into a preliminary letter of intent to purchase Bowers & Wilkins. For those of you keeping track at home, the storied speaker brand would join Denon...