Customers are impressed with the Architectural Monitor 5" 100W 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers' sound quality, noting excellent bass and clarity. Many also found them easy to install and attractive, complementing their sleek design. While some customers felt the price was high, the overall consensus points to a positive experience. The speakers' durability, especially in challenging weather conditions, was also praised.
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Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
B&W FTW!!! (for the win...)
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Let's be real. When it comes to interior and exterior speakers, your choices on which speakers to buy go on and on and on and on.... PLEASE...stay away from the speaker section that's out in the open and get your rear end over to the Magnolia room!!! BB has a Magnolia room for a reason....and that "other section" full of less than $100 speakers is there for a reason (buy an inferior product and you'll be back in a couple years buying another...aaaaand another - sorry BB, you are doing the right thing for the person who has a budget in mind, but the Magnolia room is the only place to buy GOOD quality speakers). You'll find the BEST long term, best sounding, highest quality speakers in the Magnolia room. Are they more expensive? Obviously! But, if you can understand the "once and done" method and if you live by it, you'll experience only the best...PERIOD. I picked up these speakers and installed them myself (for real...this isn't rocket science...anyone can do this...follow the directions!). Treble is phenomenal and the bass was surprising. Again, the guys at BB won't turn the speakers up full volume unless you insist. That's okay and all, but you need to hear the speakers at their best. The distortion that every speaker normally gets comes in at volumes that you will NOT listen to these exterior speakers at. I'm on the back patio right now listening to them and the sound quality is 2nd to none... I've had the others...Klipsch, Def Tech's, Polk, Yamaha... FINALLY, I was in a position to get the speakers I've always wanted and I'll NEVER look back! All the interior speakers are B&W's and now I have the entire house wired with the best that's ever been manufactured. Quality, clarity, durability, .... you won't be disappointed!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sound, Design and Finish.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've installed several outdoor speakers from various brands and these B&W speakers are by far the best in terms of installation, sound, and design. These use a single swing arm style mounting mechanism with integrated wiring and terminals. The way they mount is very unique compared to other offerings. The overall fit and finish give a very clean install. Keep in mind that prior install preparation and technique will always yield a flawless installation regardless of the speaker choice.
The sound is incredible. If matched to a good amplifier with adequate power these will more than satisfy your sound needs. For their size, they provide a great amount of bass projection and clarity. In part due to the bass radiator design on the back of the speaker housing and the shape/construction of the housing.
While these are not inexpensive, you are getting a well-crafted speaker that meets and exceeds all requirements for an outdoor speaker compared to others in this category.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great outdoor sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Sound quality is outstanding. Great lows for an outdoor speaker and very clear sounding at low volumes. Installation was easy. Love the mounting system.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass, Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is the third set I have purchased!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have both white and black now. I am so impressed that I bought a pair for my porch and also the pool area. Fills the backyard with sound. Bass is amazing. Very easy to install and high quality. You won't regret this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good sound quality, wish it were lower price.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Good sound and looks good when they are hung up. Makes for great conversation piece amongst visitors.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great find.
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Put these up last fall on my rooftop deck but did not get a chance to use them until just recently. Rich sound, sufficient base, vocals are clear when watching tv.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great smallish outdoor high fidelity speakers!
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
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Great highs, midrange and bass. Very full sound, clean with deep resonance. Great outdoors in covered area. Happy to listen to.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Crispy Sound!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I bought these Bad Boys for my Back yard, And WOW! Amazing speakers. Just what I needed! Amazing Job B&W
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound quality
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Great quality speakers and sounds excellent. One thing is the mount is only on one side which limits some mounting positions.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
enjoy the outdoors
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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great sound, bass and clarity are top notch for outdoor speaker
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speakers
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I have two pairs of these running on sonos amps, great speakers. You get what you pay for
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Speakers
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Have a great sound and being weatherproof makes then a great option for outside. I paired it with a Sonos Amp and it sounds great. Do recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Durable.
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
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I live in Texas, and purchased / installed the speakers in the heat of summer. They handle the Texas heat and humidity of the coast well. No issues. Great investment.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love these B&W speakers
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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These B&W indoor/outdoor speakers provide clean and clear music at any volume. Bought them for a sunroom where we socialize. You don't have to turn them up to get good sound, however, when you do turn them up they are amazing as well!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome speakers
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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My second pair for outside love them!! Sound great range is awesome!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Def a Loudspeaker
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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These surprised me pleasantly due to the fact they were advised by the geek tech and they did not disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent speakers
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great sounds and easy to install. Thay also have amazing bass response.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GreatSpeakers Makes a big difference
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great Speakers Sound Great & look good in my gazebo
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Well Made
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Very well made. Really like how they hook up to bracket/speaker wire. Sound is very good. Not great…However, I haven’t had much experience with outdoor speakers. So these very well could sound great when compared to others. Curious how well they hold up outside, but with their build quality they should be fine.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
loud and clear
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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the whole sonos system is great
we had it installed by magnolia at our vacation home
we love it very loud and clear
we have it at our pool