LM1

About the LM1

The Bowers & Wilkins LM1 (Leisure Monitor 1) is a versatile, bookshelf-sized speaker system introduced around 1987, suitable for two-channel hi-fi, home theater surrounds, or 2.1 setups with a subwoofer. It features a 2-way 4th-order vented-box design with a 125mm (5in) polypropylene cone bass/midrange driver and a 25mm (1in) polyester dome tweeter. Weatherproof construction allows use in humid areas like bathrooms or undercover outdoors. Key features include a balljoint mounting bracket for flexible positioning (tabletop, wall, horizontal/vertical), adjustable base with keyhole slots, and anti-magnetic design. Available in colors like Pearl White, Black, Silver, Turquoise, Burgundy Red. Original retail price was $175 each (not per pair), with full surround systems at $875. Discontinued, now available only on aftermarket at varying prices (e.g., $200/pair, up to $350). Praised for build quality, sound exceeding budget expectations, and stylish integration.