B&W Home Speakers and Subwoofers

Important Buying Information About B&W Home Speakers and Subwoofers

B&W is a consumer electronics company that has been manufacturing stereo systems and home entertainment speakers since 1966. In that time, the company has created a variety of speaker models with specs and features to fit a myriad of different audio situation. eBay has a variety of affordable B&W speakers for sale.

B&W is responsible for a myriad of different speaker designs over the years. Before you purchase new or preowned home speakers, be sure that they are designed to give you the intended effect. The following B&W speakers are available for purchase on eBay.

• CC6 - The CC6 is what is known as a center speaker, meaning it sits in the center of the stereo field in a surround sound system and is usually responsible for the low-end frequencies.
• S3 - The S3 is a monitor speaker, mostly used in recording studios for mixing and mastering.
• S2 - These are bookshelf speakers meant to get maximum sound while blending into their environment. They can be used in small studios or as an entertainment device.
• 801 Series 2 - These floor-standing speakers with a three-way design broadcast the full sonic spectrum with clarity.
• DS6 - This is a surround speaker in the Bowers and Wilkins speaker line. It is used in an array and placed around the room to spread the signal.

The look of a speaker is just as important as the sound that it emits. Because of this, B&W has made speakers with a variety of finishes to suit the aesthetic of any room where they are placed. You can find the following wood finishes in B&W speakers for sale on eBay.

• Cherry
• Stained cherry
• Walnut
• Rosewood
• Mahogany

When you shop for B&W speakers, you will notice that most of the models are different styles of speakers. Each style of speaker has its own specific function and will not work properly if it is not used for the intended design. Learn about the different speaker styles below.

• Tweeter - This speaker is found in a three-way design and is tasked with broadcasting the higher frequencies in the signal, giving the signal sparkle and clarity.
• Horn - A middle-sized speaker in a three-way design that is responsible for emitting the bulk of the audio signal.
• Subwoofer - This is a non-directional speaker that broadcasts the subsonic frequencies, giving the signal a full sound.
• Center speaker - This speaker anchors a surround sound system and sits under the television in the center of the stereo field.
• Surround-sound speaker - This speaker is used along with usually five more like it and placed around the room to create a surround sound feel.