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Aston Martin announces Bowers & Wilkins as official audio partner
Aston Martin drivers will be able to enjoy the newly developed Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System in their cars for the first time, as the two British brands announce […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: UK restricts Microsoft, Activision from buying interest in each other
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has restricted Microsoft and Activision Blizzard from “acquiring an interest” in each other. It published an interim order stating they would need “prior written […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: iPhone 13 numbers slashed due to chip shortage
Apple’s shares dropped on Tuesday following reports it could slash its iPhone 13 production targets due to the ongoing global computer chip shortage. The electronic giant had expected to make […]
Bowers & Wilkins reveal Z2 and revamped Zeppelin Air Airplay wireless music systems
Bowers & Wilkins have lifted the covers off two wireless music systems today, the brand new Z2 and a revamped Zeppelin Air model. Both support Apple's Wireless Airplay streaming standard, and include the new Lightning connector dock for the iPhone…
B&W collaborates with ex-Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel for Music Club community
A hardware company launching a music store? Who do they think they are – Apple?
Not Bowers & Wilkins (or B&W as you probably know them), as the high-ish-end audio company has announced their collaboration with Peter Gabriel for the launch of their B&W Music Club, a community offering music fans a DRM-free, lossless album once a month, in exchange for £23.95 for six months of your support, or £33.95 for a year’s membership. That works out to less than three quid an album!…
Bowers & Wilkins unveils Jaguar XF Premium In-Car Sound System
Following on from their Jaguar XXR audio system, Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the 14-speaker audio system fitted in the luxurious Jaguar XF.
Engineers from Jaguar and B&W worked in collaboration right from the car’s conception, performing extensive analysis and prototype testing to determine the ideal layout and locations for the speakers. Goal: to develop the best ever audio experience in a car.
B&W technologies included its patented woven-Kevlar diver material, the uniquely textured square-weave cones made from bulletproof material which eliminates standing waves in its midrange and bass drivers, and their metal-dome tweeter transducer.
Bowers & Wilkins launch limited edition Signature Diamond hi-fi speakers
British speaker specialist Bowers & Wilkins has launched a limited edition hi-fi speaker. The Signature Diamond has at its heart diamonds and marble, and is a co-operative effort between B&W's Senior Development Engineer Dr John Dibb, and the company's long-term…
Review: B&W Mini Theatre MT-30
The propaganda Bowers & Wilkins are one of the few speaker manufacturers who have consistently managed to combine stylish design with top acoustic quality, and somehow without compromising on either. But staunch B&W enthusiasts must have had some doubts…
