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MINI THEATRE UPDATE FROM BOWERS & WILKINS
Martins are delighted to inform you that the long wait for the all new Mini Theatre products is over.
The Mini Theatre series has been one of the major success stories in the world of home cinema. Since launching six years ago, Mini Theatre has garnered many glowing reviews and won numerous awards. But nothing can stand still forever, and the new Mini Theatre series takes performance to a whole new level.
To learn more about the new M-1 and PV1D click here to read the full product presentation.
M-1
One of the most dramatic upgrades from the out-going M-1 is this speaker's full range performance: it now offers a stereo performance comparable to Bowers & Wilkins bookshelf speakers. In order to achieve these improvements the M-1 has been completely redesigned internally, with subtle but significant styling differences externally. It features all new drive units, including an in-house designed tweeter, and a bass/mid-range driver that uses the new Anti-Resonance Plug first seen on the high-end PM1 loudspeaker. As well as these acoustic improvements, the mechanics of the M-1 have been updated, with improved speaker cable terminations and a more robust connection to the stands.
PV1D
The PV1D subwoofer gets a dramatic update. While it retains its iconic, acoustically principled shape, the PV1D now moves to the digital platform developed for the flagship Bowers & Wilkins DB1 subwoofer. This provides increased flexibility and performance enhancements that coupled with new drive units and amplification, lead to dramatically improved output. It delivers deeper and faster bass than the previous model, and is equally at home with music and movies.
A new OLED display and touch button array provide easy access to a number of pre-sets and tuning options, while a custom version of the SubApp™ PC software provides more advanced set-up options. Subtle styling updates and new finishes bring the PV1D bang up to date.
ASW608
The third element in the Mini Theatre series is the ASW608 subwoofer. While this model remains the same acoustically, it is now available in the same stunning Matte White finish as the M-1 loudspeakers.
The new series will be offered as systems as well as individual models. The suggested retail pricing is as follows:
MT-50 (5.1 inc ASW608) £1094
MT-60D (5.1 inc PV1D) £1945
M-1 speaker £149 each
M-1 floor stand £199 per pair
PV1D subwoofer £1200 each
