( 01 / 01 )Bowers & WilkinsAM-1
Bowers and WilkinsAM-1 OutdoorSpeaker
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Estimated from today, excluding weekends.Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 is a weather-resistant architectural monitor for outdoor and demanding indoor spaces: NautilusTM tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter, glassfibre bass/mid and auxiliary bass radiator (ABR).
Key Features
- 2-way system with rear-mounted Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) for sealed, weather-tight bass loading
- 25 mm (1") aluminium dome HF (Nautilus tube-loaded) + 130 mm (5") glassfibre cone bass/mid
- Inverted driver array (tweeter below bass/mid) for downward listening axis when wall-mounted high
- Rust-proof aluminium grille; cast aluminium wall bracket with one-plug mounting; ~220° angle
- Sensitivity 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m); nominal 8 Ω (5.2 Ω min); recommended amp 20-100 W into 8 Ω
- Finishes: White, Black
Overview
AM-1 adapts Bowers & Wilkins drive-unit technology to outdoor duty: UV- and salt-spray tested materials, ABR instead of a conventional port, and a discreet bracket for wall installation indoors or out. Typical retail packing is a pair.
Specifications
Source: official Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 brochure technical specification block. Metric preferred. Product is in the B&W archive; brochure remains the official printed TDS. No price or stock.
Acoustic
| Description | 2-way system with Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) |
|---|---|
| Technical features | Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter; glassfibre cone bass/midrange; ABR |
| Drive units | 1× ø25 mm (1") aluminium dome HF; 1× ø130 mm (5") glassfibre cone bass/mid |
| Frequency range | −6 dB at 46 Hz and 50 kHz (wall mounted) |
| Frequency response | 51 Hz - 22 kHz on reference axis (wall mounted) |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Total harmonic distortion | <1% 200 Hz - 20 kHz (86 dB, 1 m) |
| Nominal impedance | 8 Ω (5.2 Ω minimum) |
| Recommended amplifier power | 20 W - 100 W into 8 Ω on unclipped programme |
Physical
| Dimensions (includes wall bracket) | H 310 mm; W 180 mm; D 210 mm |
|---|---|
| Net weight | 4 kg |
| Finishes | White; Black |
Datasheets
Public manufacturer documents (link only - this does not add a downloads module):
( Specifications )
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Distortion | <1% 200Hz - 20kHz (86dB, 1m) |
| Frequency Range | -6dB at 46Hz and 50kHz (wall mounted) |
| Frequency Response | 51Hz - 22kHz on reference axis (wall mounted) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ohm |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 20W - 100W |
| Sensitivity (1W@1M): | 86dB (2.83V, 1m) |
| AirPlay 2 Support | No |
| AUX input | 3.5 mm |
| Battery Life | N/A |
| Bi-Wire Capability | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Brand | Bowers and Wilkins |
| Cabinet Shape | Rectangular |
