Bowers and wilkins M1 5.1 system with As1 Subwoofer

Bargain price as each speaker cost over €300 each without Subwoofer
5x speakers and subwoofer

A great addition to any home cinema or Stereo system in great condition

These were over 2k new

The Bowers & Wilkins M-1 5.1 Home Theatre System is a premium, compact surround sound package consisting of five M-1 satellite speakers and a matched subwoofer
With groundbreaking performance

The original "Mk1" version featured a distinct sleek metallic silver finish,




Key Specifications

Driver Configuration: 2-way vented system featuring a 1-inch (25mm) metal dome tweeter and a 4-inch (100mm) woven glass-fibre bass/midrange driver.

Frequency Range: 64Hz – 23kHz (±3dB on reference axis).

Impedance & Sensitivity: 8Ω nominal impedance with a sensitivity of 85dB spl.

Power Handling: Compatible with amplifiers rated between 20W and 100W into 8 Ohms.

Weight & Dimensions: 2.3 kg per speaker; dimensions are 248mm (H) x 114mm (W) x 162mm (D). [1, 2]

Design & Versatility

Multi-Position Foot: Each M-1 satellite speaker features a built-in swivelling stem. It can sit vertically on a shelf, mount directly to a wall via included brackets, or tilt horizontally to serve as a low-profile center-channel speaker.

Discreet Cabling: The speaker cables feed directly through the heavy cast-aluminum base structure, keeping wire clutter completely hidden from view. [1]

Performance Insights

According to expert reviews and community audiophiles, the system excels at delivering a vast, detailed soundstage that punches far above its physical size. The metal dome tweeters render crisp, sparkling high frequencies, while the glass-fibre mid-bass drivers keep vocal dialogue highly intelligible. Because small satellite cabinets inherently struggle with low bass reproduction below 65Hz, proper integration with a dedicated active subwoofer and an AV receiver crossover set near 80Hz–100Hz is critical for home cinema performance.