Bowers & Wilkins M-1 Satellite Speaker - Black - Each

One Speaker, Many Jobs

Not every speaker needs to be part of a matched pair built for one specific role. The Bowers & Wilkins M-1 is a compact satellite speaker designed to work almost anywhere in a system: as a stereo speaker, as a surround or rear channel in a home theater setup, or as a center channel, with or without a subwoofer backing it up.

Inside its small cabinet, a 1" metal dome tweeter and a 4" woven glass fiber woofer cross over at 4kHz, tuned to sound consistent whether it's paired with its own kind or mixed into a larger system. Because the M-1 is sold individually, you can buy exactly the number you need, whether that's one center channel, a stereo pair, or a full set of surrounds.

Recommended amplifier power runs from 20 to 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, so it's easy to match with a wide range of receivers and amplifiers.

Built for Wherever You Need It

At just 9.8" tall, 4.5" wide, and 5 lbs, the M-1 is small enough to tuck onto a bookshelf, mount on a wall, or place on a stand without dominating a room. An included wall bracket and an adjustable table stand with a swiveling, multi-position foot cover most placement needs without buying separate mounting hardware.

The cabinet and grille are available in matte black or matte white, so a single M-1, or several placed around a room, can blend into the background rather than call attention to itself.

What Reviewers Are Saying

The Audio Tailor called the M-1 a "little powerhouse" whose "ability to deliver room-filling sound from such a discreet form factor is nothing short of remarkable," adding it's "a speaker that will continue to impress long after the initial excitement of unboxing has faded." Lisanne Zegwaardt of HifiPicks scored it 7.5 out of 10, praising its "exceptional sound clarity" and noting that "for their size, the M-1s deliver surprisingly strong and tight bass," while flagging limited deep bass without a subwoofer as a tradeoff of its compact size.

Who Is This Speaker Best For?

• You need a speaker that can fill more than one role — stereo, surround, or center channel duty, all from the same compact design.
• You're building a system one speaker at a time — since the M-1 is sold individually, you can add exactly as many as your room and system need.
• You want flexible placement — the included wall bracket and adjustable stand cover most mounting situations out of the box.
• You want a speaker that disappears visually — its compact size and matte black or white finish keep it from standing out.
• If you want deep bass on its own, the M-1's small woofer has real limits — pair it with a subwoofer for full-range sound.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

The M-1 is a passive speaker: it connects to an amplifier, receiver, or powered speaker system using standard speaker cable and binding posts, with no power cord or setup of its own required.

The included wall bracket and adjustable table stand let you mount it flush to a wall, angle it toward a listening position, or set it on a shelf, whichever suits its role in your system.

Pairs Well With

Building your system? Here are some great companions for the M-1:

• Subwoofer: Add the deep bass this compact speaker isn't built to deliver on its own — see our Subwoofers.
• AV Receiver: Power the M-1 as part of a surround or stereo setup — see our AV Receivers.
• Cables: Good speaker cable matters even for a compact speaker like this — see our Speaker Cables.
• Additional M-1: Since it's sold individually, add more to build out a stereo pair or a full surround array.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this speaker sold as a single unit or a pair?

Single unit. Buy as many as your system needs, whether that's one center channel, a pair, or a full surround set.

Can I use this as a center channel?

Yes. The M-1 is designed to work as a stereo speaker, a surround/rear channel, or a center channel.

Do I need a subwoofer with this speaker?

Not strictly, but its compact woofer has real limits on deep bass. Pairing with a subwoofer gives more complete, full-range sound.

What mounting options are included?

A wall bracket and an adjustable table stand with a swiveling, multi-position foot are both included.

What amplifier power does it need?

Bowers & Wilkins recommends 20 to 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms.

What finishes are available?

Matte black or matte white, for both the cabinet and grille.

See It in Action

SmartBuy Reviews covers what to know before buying the M-1:

Gus Gus shares hands-on impressions of its sound and build:

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