Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 Outdoor Speakers (Pair)

Overview

The Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 is a 2-way, all-weather outdoor loudspeaker sold as a pair, built around a sealed cabinet and a rear-mounted Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) instead of a traditional port. It pairs a 25mm aluminum dome tweeter loaded with B&W's Nautilus tube design with a 130mm glass-fibre cone bass/midrange driver, giving it the kind of detail and low-end weight you'd expect from an indoor bookshelf speaker in a cabinet rated for dust, moisture, and UV exposure.

Mounting is handled through a single aluminum wall bracket with a one-plug connection, so the speaker can be positioned vertically or horizontally and rotated up to 220 degrees to aim sound exactly where you need it. The sealed enclosure means there's no open port for wind noise or water intrusion to worry about, and the rust-proof aluminum grille is built to hold up season after season.

Finished in Matte Black or Matte White, the AM-1 is designed to blend into siding, stucco, or timber framing rather than stand out, while still delivering genuine two-channel sound quality outdoors.

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Outdoor speakers are usually a compromise: open-port designs let in moisture over time and rarely have real bass extension. The AM-1's sealed cabinet and rear ABR sidestep both problems at once, giving you a speaker that's built to stay outside year-round without the thin, boxy sound most all-weather speakers are known for. The one-plug bracket and 220-degree rotation also solve a real installation headache under eaves, pergolas, and covered porches, where getting the aim right the first time matters because you're not moving it again once it's wired in.

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Why the AM-1 Stands Out

Nautilus Tube-Loaded Tweeter

The 25mm aluminum dome tweeter is loaded with Bowers & Wilkins' tapered Nautilus tube, the same principle used across the brand's home speaker lines, to control resonance and keep high frequencies clean.

Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR)

In place of a standard port, the AM-1 uses a rear-mounted ABR paired with a sealed enclosure, delivering deeper bass without an opening that can let in wind or moisture.

Sealed, Weather-Resistant Cabinet

The enclosure is resistant to dust, moisture, and UV exposure, so it's built to stay mounted outdoors through every season.

One-Plug Aluminum Wall Bracket

A single-connection aluminum bracket lets the AM-1 mount vertically or horizontally without exposed wiring at the speaker itself.

220-Degree Rotation

The bracket rotates up to 220 degrees, making it easy to dial in the exact aim you need once it's installed.

Matte Black or Matte White Finish

Available in two finishes so the cabinet and grille can blend with your existing exterior colour scheme.

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

  • Homeowners with covered outdoor spaces: Patios, pergolas, and covered porches where you want real sound quality without bringing indoor speakers outside.
  • Custom home builders and designers: Projects that call for weatherproof audio built into the outdoor living plan from the start.
  • Commercial and hospitality spaces: Restaurant patios and outdoor lounges that need durable, all-weather background audio.

How It Compares

The AM-1 is purpose-built for full outdoor exposure, with a sealed cabinet and dust, moisture, and UV resistance that our indoor stand mount speakers, like the 706 S3, simply aren't designed for. If your listening space is indoors or fully enclosed, the 706 S3 is the better fit; if it's an open patio, deck, or covered porch, the AM-1 is built for that environment.

Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 Outdoor Speakers (Pair) Specifications

General Information
Model AM-1
Brand Bowers & Wilkins
Type 2-way passive all-weather monitor system with Auxiliary Bass Radiator (Pair)
Available Finishes Matte Black, Matte White
Grille Assembly Rust-proof aluminum grille
Driver Specifications
High-Frequency Driver 1x ø25mm (1 in) Aluminum Dome high-frequency driver utilizing Nautilus™ tube-loading technology
Mid/Bass Frequency Driver 1x ø130mm (5 in) glass-fibre cone bass/midrange driver
Passive Radiator 1x rear-mounted Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR)
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response On Reference Axis 51Hz - 22kHz (Wall Mounted)
Frequency Range Limits -6dB at 46Hz and 50kHz (Wall Mounted)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% measured from 200Hz - 20kHz (86dB, 1m on reference axis)
Input Impedance / Sensitivity Nominal: 8Ω (minimum 5.2Ω) / Sensitivity: 86dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Power, Mounting & Protection
Suitable Amplifier Power Range 20W - 100W into 8Ω on unclipped programme paths
Environmental Protection Resistant to dust, moisture, and UV exposure
Cabinet Build Super-rigid, sealed cabinet construction
Bracket & Cable Interface One-plug aluminum wall-mount bracket
Rotation Range Capacity 220-degree rotation on horizontal or vertical axes
Dimensions & Weight (Per Speaker)
Total Height (Including Mounted Wall Bracket) 12.25" (310 mm)
Total Width 7.0" (180 mm)
Total Depth (Including Mounted Wall Bracket) 8.25" (210 mm)
Net Weight 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) per speaker unit

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