B&W Silver Signature with Original Stands – Professionally Restored High-End Legend
The B&W Silver Signature is widely regarded as one of the finest and most desirable bookshelf loudspeakers ever produced by Bowers & Wilkins. Originally created as a special anniversary model celebrating the company's 25th anniversary, the Silver Signature has achieved legendary status among audiophiles and collectors worldwide.
The offered pair is in very good cosmetic and technical condition and includes the original heavy-duty factory stands.
The loudspeakers have been professionally restored. The external crossover networks have been completely rebuilt using Audyn True Silver capacitors. All restoration work has been thoroughly documented, and the loudspeakers were professionally measured after completion. Both the restoration documentation and measurement reports are included with the sale.
Sonically, the Silver Signature embodies everything that made classic British high-end loudspeakers so admired: exceptionally natural vocals, outstanding spatial presentation, remarkable low-level detail and effortless long-term listening enjoyment. These loudspeakers disappear into the room and create a believable, highly precise and beautifully layered soundstage.
One of their most impressive qualities is their ability to combine extraordinary resolution with a relaxed and natural presentation. Vocals, acoustic instruments, jazz, classical music and high-quality studio recordings benefit particularly from the capabilities of this exceptional design.
The original stands form an important part of the overall concept, providing optimal mechanical grounding and the correct listening height.
Cosmetically, the pair remains in very attractive condition. Due to different exposure to sunlight over the years, one loudspeaker appears slightly lighter in color than the other. This is purely cosmetic and has no impact whatsoever on performance.
The housings of the external crossover units also show several clearly visible scratches, as shown in the photographs. These cosmetic imperfections do not affect functionality or sound quality in any way.
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most important high-end bookshelf loudspeakers ever built, complete with original stands, restoration documentation and measurement reports.
Technical Condition
- crossover networks fully restored
- original Silver Signature capacitors installed
- fully functional
- professionally measured after restoration
- measurement reports included
- complete restoration documentation included
Cosmetic Condition
Very well-preserved condition with minor signs of age and use.
One loudspeaker has been exposed to more sunlight over the years and therefore appears slightly lighter in color than the second speaker.
The external crossover housings show several visible scratches (please refer to the photographs).
Scope of Delivery
- 2x B&W Silver Signature loudspeakers
- 2x original B&W Silver Signature stands
- Original external crossover units
- measurement reports
- restoration documentation
Notes
- Due to the substantial weight and delicate original stands, shipping is not available.
- Collection only from our showroom in Frankfurt am Main.
- 1 year warranty
- Margin taxation according to §25a UStG
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