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B&W PM1

I heard the B&W PM1's yesterday. I was blown away by their sound. Really good. Smooth, clear, detailed, wide soundstage, and amazing bass for a small speaker. We all thought there was a sub on, but there was none. They were hooked up to simple Rotel electronics. An RA-05SE integrated amp and a 06SE CD player. About $500 each only. I am trying to imagine the sound quality with better electronics.
Just curious if anyone else here has listened to them yet and what your impressions are? I am thinking of buying a pair. Also, anyone know where they are made? Still in England or in China now? Any good advice on matching integrated/amp for them? Thanks.
mezzanine
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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.
roxito
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Side by side comparison :
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=21259992#post21259992
ryder
1,689 posts
 
Just found out that the PM1 is made in China.

Link below. To zoom in for a clearer view, save the picture onto the desktop and open it with a picture viewer application.
http://www.uni-hifi.de/cms/upload/bilder/Lautsprecher/Kompaktlautsprecher/B_W_PM1/PM1_7_Term.jpg

The text shows "Designed in the UK. Made in China"
gfcf424892
77 posts
 
Good lord...almost $600 for the matching stands?
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dave_b
3,159 posts
 
I heard them and bought them on the spot...got the stands free plus no tax:O) I judge things on merit and not by a pre-determined bias.
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