B&W PM1

I think that the 800 series are made in Britain and everything else is made in china.

The PM1's I've heard are incredible for small speakers. They have very small woofers, but you'd never know it by their sound. Still, I wouldn't make these my first pick for a system that you want to play very loud. Great for an office or den though. Very natural sound with great imaging and the midrange is very nice for their price category. One of the most "grown-up" sounding small speakers I've heard.

Can anyone confirm where the PM1 is made?

These are looking good. Certainly oozes quality for an upmarket mini. At the level of the PM1s I seriously doubt they are assembled in China. I've been a long timer B&W user (11 years) and as far as I know only the low range models(600 series) are made in China. Even the mid-range CDM and 700 series are made in Britain. The new PM1 is just below the 800 series, shares a lot of similarities with the 800 series(minus the diamond tweeter) and is likely to be made in the UK. Just look at the fit and finish and the technology incorporated into the design. The Mocha Gloss wood panels of the cabinet and classy matching stands already suggest that they are not rolling out from a China factory.

The CM series and 600 series are made in China. I believe some earlier models of the CM range were made in England, however.

Because of its similarities with the 800 series, I really hope the PM1 is a Made in England speaker. If not, B&W may just as well move the 800 series to China.

Side by side comparison :
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