An early Bowers & Wilkins monitor that combines electrostatic and dynamic drivers.
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins DM70 is an electrostatic loudspeaker from the company's early years. An electrostatic mid/high-frequency panel handles the top end, and a dynamic driver handles the bass. It was part of an early lineup that included the DM1. The company was working out of a seaside town at the time, which makes the engineering-first reputation it built a bit surprising.
Design
The DM70 uses an electrostatic mid/high panel with a dynamic bass driver. The electrostatic panel covers the upper frequencies. A conventional driver covers the low end.
Context
The DM70 is described as an early Bowers & Wilkins monitor. It helped set the company's engineering-first philosophy. Developing it was considered audacious for a small company based in a seaside town. It belonged to a product family with the DM1, and both were the company's first moves into high-fidelity monitor design.
Market
A pair of DM70 speakers was listed for sale with an asking price of $1800.00 (USD), which points to current collector interest in surviving units.
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