John Bowers Active 1

Data

General

• Manufacturer: B&W
• Model: John Bowers Active 1
• Years of manufacture: 1984-19?
• Made in: England
• Colour: Black Ash, Natural Oak, Walnut, Limited edition: Special lacquered finish
• Dimensions: 860 x 256 x 355 mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 30 kg (piece)
• Original price approx.: 8000DM (RRP pair)

Technical data

• Type: Active 2½-way bass reflex floorstanding speaker.
• Chassis:
  • Tweeter: 1x 26 mm
  • bass-midrange driver: 1x 150 mm
  • woofer: 1x 150 mm
• Power handling:
• Amplifier power: 300W (woofer/midrange: 200W, tweeter: 100W).
• Efficiency: -
• Frequency response: 45 - 18,000 Hz (±2 dB)
• Frequency response: ? Hz
• Impedance: 30kOhm

Special Features

Remarks

Absolute cult part of this renowned company - just imagine John Bowers with beaming eyes listening to the sound of this top class loudspeaker! top class loudspeakers! He gave them his name: John Bowers Active 1 . He is said to have favoured this speaker until his death. He loved its incomparable depth and warmth.