Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 All-Weather Outdoor Speakers (Pair), Black
Outdoor runs need burial-grade cable. Allow about 10m per speaker for the pair. QED QX16/2 PE has a water and UV resistant jacket and can be buried without conduit.
The Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 is a premium all-weather speaker built for gardens, patios, poolsides and outdoor dining or retail spaces where sound quality shouldn't be compromised by the elements. It's equally at home indoors, giving installers and homeowners a genuinely versatile, high-performance option wherever durability and discreet styling are required. Sold as a pair, finished in matte black.
Why we like it
- Nautilus tube-loaded 25mm aluminium dome tweeter delivers crisp, detailed treble with minimal resonance
- 130mm glass-fibre mid/bass cone provides a solid, articulate midrange and bass foundation
- Sealed cabinet with rear auxiliary bass radiator extends low-frequency output without sacrificing weatherproofing
- Rust-proof aluminium grille and UV-stable glass-reinforced cabinet shrug off rain, humidity and sun
- Supplied wall bracket rotates up to 220° for precise sound aiming in either orientation
Installation notes
The AM-1 is a passive speaker measuring 310mm (H) x 180mm (W) x 210mm (D) and weighing 4kg, designed for wall mounting via its included bracket rather than ceiling or in-wall installation. It pairs well with a weatherproof-rated amplifier or a multi-room streaming amp such as a Sonos Amp or WiiM Amp, run outdoors to a suitably protected location, with 20-100W recommended into 8 ohms for best results.
Specifications
| Configuration | 2-way, passive |
| Tweeter | 1x 25mm aluminium dome, Nautilus tube loading |
| Mid/Bass Driver | 1x 130mm glass-fibre cone |
| Bass Loading | Sealed enclosure with rear ABR |
| Frequency Response | 51Hz - 22kHz |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V, 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohm (min 5.2 ohm) |
| Recommended Amp Power | 20W-100W into 8 ohm |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 310mm x 180mm x 210mm |
| Weight | 4kg |
| Finish | Matte Black |
