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Name: Bowers & Wilkins - Architectural Monitor 5" 100W 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers (Pair) - White
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 2094018
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (158 reviews)

Bowers & Wilkins - Architectural Monitor 5" 100W 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers (Pair) - White

Model:: AM-1 WHITEPAIR; |
SKU:: 2094018

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QuestionDoes this speaker require speaker wires?
- Answer Speaker wires are not included with this speaker.
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QuestionWhat material is the tweeter made of?
- Answer The tweeter is made of aluminum.
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QuestionCan this speaker be mounted on the ceiling?
- Answer Yes, this speaker can be mounted vertically or horizontally on a wall or ceiling.
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QuestionWhat is the lowest frequency response of this speaker?
- Answer The speaker has a minimum frequency response of 51 hertz.
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QuestionWhat is the peak power handling of this speaker?
- Answer The speaker has a peak power handling of 100W.
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QuestionAre these speakers suitable for outdoor use?
- Answer Yes, these speakers are suitable for outdoor use due to their rust-resistant aluminum grille and rigid glass-filled-plastic cabinet.
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QuestionWhat is the sensitivity of this speaker?
- Answer The sensitivity of this speaker is 86 decibels.
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QuestionI am concerned about the flexible part of the base cracking eventually with the sun and weather are those guaranteed to last without cracking in exposing the inside of that speaker
Asked 2 years ago by Brooks.
- Answer Hi Brooks. Great question/concern. Bowers & Wilkins has conducted extensive environmental testing using UV light, salt spray and extreme temperatures to simulate years worth of accumulated exposure to the elements. I don't believe you'll have any issues and we stand behind our warranty.
  Answered 2 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team
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QuestionCan these be used indoors for surround sound and as atmos speakers?
Asked 3 years ago by 2Smoove.
- Answer These are intended for indoor and outdoor use, so you could use them as surround speakers in an Atmos system.
  Answered 3 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team
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QuestionAre they completely waterproof? Even if driving rain hits them frequently.
Asked 5 years ago by Wet.
- Answer Yes, the are completely waterproof and can be left outside in the rain all of the time.
  Answered 5 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team
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QuestionI would need to run 30'-35' of wire through conduit for installation. With the proper gauge wire, will these speakers still sound amazing at this distance? What gauge wire is recommended for this distance?
Asked 10 months ago by Coloradoguy.
- Answer You would be fine with 14 When I did installations and bars and clubs for subwoofers, I would use 10 gauge 12 is always better
  Answered 1 month ago by BlairS
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QuestionWhat gauge of speaker wire is best for these speakers?
Asked 10 months ago by steve.
- Answer Well, if you know anything about audio if you use anything less than 14 gauge, you’re not an audio person 12 would be better but if it’s only 50 feet you don’t need it Don’t buy copper clad aluminum that’s some lame cable
  Answered 1 month ago by BlairS
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QuestionCan these speakers be paint to match my home color?
Asked 3 years ago by jb.
- Answer No they are not paintable, we asked before purchase and it doesn't state on description that they can be painted like some other speakers. We purchased white for a light beige wallpaper, looks ok, I wish they were paintable.
  Answered 8 months ago by JaniceM
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QuestionAre these bluetooth compatible? Do they plug into 2 outlets? Do I need an amp for these to make sound?
Asked 4 years ago by Billy.
- Answer You need an amp. They do not have bluetooth. They plug into the back of your amp with speaker wire. They are great sounding speakers.
  Answered 4 years ago by Ryang
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QuestionCould someone explain what "2-way" means?
Asked 4 years ago by TStith.
- Answer 2-way means that there are separate drivers that cover all of the sounds that the speakers can reproduce. The AM-1 features a separate Tweeter for high frequencies and a MidBass driver for middle and lower frequencies. The benefit of this approach is that the drivers specialize in reproducing the range of sounds that they have been designed for rather than one driver trying to do everything. Additionally, there is a passive bass radiator that helps to fill out the bottom end for better bass.
  Answered 4 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team
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QuestionDoes anyone know the weather rating for these? I know it says weatherproof, but do they list a temperature range? Trying to see if we can use these in Michigan with the extreme weather and cold. Do the speakers have a waterproof rating?
Asked 4 years ago by Dan.
- Answer No idea we installed them inside our home, sorry.
  Answered 8 months ago by JaniceM
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QuestionWhere are the speaker wire connection points? Are they for open wires or a plug in adapter?
Asked 5 years ago by JS.
- Answer The speaker wires attach to spring loaded posts located in the base of the speaker mount . Signal passes to the speaker through the speaker mount arm where it pivots . I would recommend a thin coating of di-electric grease to these rather large connection surfaces .
  Answered 4 years ago by CookieKingKennedy
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QuestionWhat type of amp would you need to power the B&W speakers?
Asked 5 years ago by Amplifier.
- Answer In my experience, you will need an amplifier with at least 80-120w of RMS (Continuous) power per channel at an 8Ω impedance rating to get the most out of these speakers. Your speakers need to have adequate power to realize their advertised potential. Just remember if you add two of these 8Ω speakers to one channel the resistance will change to 4Ω. So if you find a two-channel amp make sure it's 4Ω stable if you plan on using 2 speakers per channel.
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  Answered 4 years ago by Dimitri
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QuestionWould 2 provide enough power for An outdoor Church Quad for around 200 people. Quad is around 2500 sq ft and this will be used for speeches.
Asked 5 years ago by Gus.
- Answer No.
  Answered 5 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team
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QuestionWill the Geek Squad run the speaker wire from my receiver through the attic to the outdoor patio space and install the speakers where I want? Thanks!
Asked 2 years ago by DaveC.
- Answer Sorry, no idea, my husband installed them, they are hanging on the wall not inside. He just used the speaker wire we had with our floor speakers.
  Answered 8 months ago by JaniceM
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Bowers & Wilkins - Architectural Monitor 5" 100W 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers (Pair) - White

Q: QuestionDoes this speaker require speaker wires?

Q: QuestionWhat material is the tweeter made of?

Q: QuestionCan this speaker be mounted on the ceiling?

Q: QuestionWhat is the lowest frequency response of this speaker?

Q: QuestionWhat is the peak power handling of this speaker?

Q: QuestionAre these speakers suitable for outdoor use?

Q: QuestionWhat is the sensitivity of this speaker?

Q: QuestionI am concerned about the flexible part of the base cracking eventually with the sun and weather are those guaranteed to last without cracking in exposing the inside of that speaker

Q: QuestionCan these be used indoors for surround sound and as atmos speakers?

Q: QuestionAre they completely waterproof? Even if driving rain hits them frequently.

Q: QuestionI would need to run 30'-35' of wire through conduit for installation. With the proper gauge wire, will these speakers still sound amazing at this distance? What gauge wire is recommended for this distance?

Q: QuestionWhat gauge of speaker wire is best for these speakers?

Q: QuestionCan these speakers be paint to match my home color?

Q: QuestionAre these bluetooth compatible? Do they plug into 2 outlets? Do I need an amp for these to make sound?

Q: QuestionCould someone explain what "2-way" means?

Q: QuestionDoes anyone know the weather rating for these? I know it says weatherproof, but do they list a temperature range? Trying to see if we can use these in Michigan with the extreme weather and cold. Do the speakers have a waterproof rating?

Q: QuestionWhere are the speaker wire connection points? Are they for open wires or a plug in adapter?

Q: QuestionWhat type of amp would you need to power the B&W speakers?

Q: QuestionWould 2 provide enough power for An outdoor Church Quad for around 200 people. Quad is around 2500 sq ft and this will be used for speeches.

Q: QuestionWill the Geek Squad run the speaker wire from my receiver through the attic to the outdoor patio space and install the speakers where I want? Thanks!

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QuestionDoes this speaker require speaker wires?

QuestionWhat material is the tweeter made of?

QuestionCan this speaker be mounted on the ceiling?

QuestionWhat is the lowest frequency response of this speaker?

QuestionWhat is the peak power handling of this speaker?

QuestionAre these speakers suitable for outdoor use?

QuestionWhat is the sensitivity of this speaker?

QuestionI am concerned about the flexible part of the base cracking eventually with the sun and weather are those guaranteed to last without cracking in exposing the inside of that speaker

QuestionCan these be used indoors for surround sound and as atmos speakers?

QuestionAre they completely waterproof? Even if driving rain hits them frequently.

QuestionI would need to run 30'-35' of wire through conduit for installation. With the proper gauge wire, will these speakers still sound amazing at this distance? What gauge wire is recommended for this distance?

QuestionWhat gauge of speaker wire is best for these speakers?

QuestionCan these speakers be paint to match my home color?

QuestionAre these bluetooth compatible? Do they plug into 2 outlets? Do I need an amp for these to make sound?

QuestionCould someone explain what "2-way" means?

QuestionDoes anyone know the weather rating for these? I know it says weatherproof, but do they list a temperature range? Trying to see if we can use these in Michigan with the extreme weather and cold. Do the speakers have a waterproof rating?

QuestionWhere are the speaker wire connection points? Are they for open wires or a plug in adapter?

QuestionWhat type of amp would you need to power the B&W speakers?

QuestionWould 2 provide enough power for An outdoor Church Quad for around 200 people. Quad is around 2500 sq ft and this will be used for speeches.

QuestionWill the Geek Squad run the speaker wire from my receiver through the attic to the outdoor patio space and install the speakers where I want? Thanks!