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product_id: 164491920
title: "AM-1 Architectural Monitor Weather-Resistant Outdoor Speakers for Patio or Poolside, 1\" Aluminum-Dome Tweeter, 5\" Glassfibre Cone Midrange & Auxiliary Bass Radiator (Pair, Black)"
brand: "bowers & wilkins"
price: "KSh354461"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/164491920-am-1-architectural-monitor-weather-resistant-outdoor-speakers-for-patio
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# 110° rotatable mounting 1" Aluminum dome tweeter Weatherproof durability AM-1 Architectural Monitor Weather-Resistant Outdoor Speakers for Patio or Poolside, 1" Aluminum-Dome Tweeter, 5" Glassfibre Cone Midrange & Auxiliary Bass Radiator (Pair, Black)

**Brand:** bowers & wilkins
**Price:** KSh354461
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your outdoor vibe with sound that braves the elements!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AM-1 Architectural Monitor Weather-Resistant Outdoor Speakers for Patio or Poolside, 1" Aluminum-Dome Tweeter, 5" Glassfibre Cone Midrange & Auxiliary Bass Radiator (Pair, Black) by bowers & wilkins
- **How much does it cost?** KSh354461 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/164491920-am-1-architectural-monitor-weather-resistant-outdoor-speakers-for-patio)

## Best For

- bowers & wilkins enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bowers & wilkins brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible Installation:** 110° rotation in landscape or portrait mode for perfect sound direction
- • **Sleek, Discreet Design:** Minimal wall projection with a rust-proof aluminum grille blends seamlessly into any environment
- • **Indoor-Outdoor Versatility:** Premium sound quality and rugged build make it ideal for patios, poolside, bars, and indoor communal spaces
- • **Precision Audio Engineering:** Nautilus tube-loaded tweeter and glassfibre cone deliver crystal-clear highs and rich bass
- • **Unmatched Weather Resistance:** Built to withstand rain, dust, UV, and salt spray for year-round outdoor use

## Overview

The Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 Architectural Monitor is a premium weather-resistant outdoor speaker system featuring a 1" aluminum dome tweeter, 5" glassfibre cone midrange, and an auxiliary bass radiator. Designed for patios, poolside, and indoor use, it offers flexible 110° rotatable mounting, rust-proof aluminum grille, and a durable glass-filled plastic cabinet tested against UV, dust, and salt spray for long-lasting performance.

## Description

These versatile speakers deliver pristine sound quality, durability, and maximum flexibility; making the Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 Architectural Monitor Loudspeakers perfect for installation in indoor and outdoor spaces such as pool sides, gardens, patios, bars, restaurants, and more. Featuring a 1" Nautilus tube-loaded aluminum dome tweeter, a 5" glassfibre cone bass/midrange, and a rear-mounted auxiliary bass radiator (ABR); the home speakers provide room-filling audio with exceptional bass response. Designed to be positioned in both landscape or portrait mode while mounting, these speakers wired for stable connections can be rotated through 110 degrees from center in both directions. For homeowners planning outdoor gatherings and seeking durable outdoor audio, the rust-proof aluminum grille and glass-filled plastic cabinet brave the elements while delivering extraordinary audio output. The AM-1 is put through continuous testing in an accelerated salt-spray chamber and outdoor UV accelerated life tests to ensure the parts don’t discolor.

## Features

- HIGH-PERFORMANCE WEATHERPROOF LOUDSPEAKER - Perfect for patios, gardens and pool-sides, the ultra-durable B&W AM-1 Architectural Monitor is designed to brave the elements and deliver rich, high-quality audio in an incredibly versatile chassis.
- STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY - Featuring (1) 1" Nautilus tube loaded aluminum dome tweeter, (1) 5" glassfibre cone bass/midrange, and Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR), this outdoor speaker system ensures optimum sound dispersion when mounted on a wall
- EASY TO INSTALL - It comes with a cast aluminium wall bracket for outdoor wired speakers plus a one-plug mounting system and rotates 110° each way in landscape or portrait for maximum flexibility
- WIDE RANGE OF INDOOR APPLICATIONS - Featuring premium sound quality, discreet styling, and durable construction combined with minimum wall projection, this small speaker is equally appropriate for indoor venues and other communal areas
- PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY - The AM-1 outdoor patio speakers are built with rust-proof aluminium grille and a rigid glass-filled plastic cabinet to resist dust, moisture and UV exposure; each speaker must pass rigorous weather tests for durability

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bowers & Wilkins
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 Watts
- **Frequency Response:** 22 KHz
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it
*by A***R on January 14, 2024*

I did a ton of research reading reviews both from audio publications to customer reviews. All spoke highly of these. It was between these and the Definitive 6500's. The Definitive's had quite a few reviews of speaker failure in a short amount of time so that pushed my decision even more to the B&W's.The house I purchased already had outdoor speakers mounted but they were 20 year old Speakercraft's which sounded ok but kind of flat in my opinion. I wanted something with more lower end bass to fill in. These do have more bass & overall I'm happy with the purchase but they do not have the same punch as if you had an actual subwoofer nearby. I used to take my JBL bluetooth Extreme speaker outside and it has a nice punch to it way more than the Speakercrafts so was wanting to avoid having to take out a portable speaker when I already have wired ones so these seem to come a lot closer.Mounting these I had some concerns as the mounting bracket is fairly small and when screwing into the wall did not want to hit the speaker wire and also did not want to cut too much length off the existing speaker wire in case in the future I replaced these with something else, the AM-1's do not need a lot of wire from the wall. Fortunately, I was able to cut some wire and force the excess under the cover in the mounting bracket.No doubt these are pricey but they are worth it, have nice clean and deep sound. They look nice and sleek with the propriety mounting system. I hope they last 20 years like the Speakercrafts did.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WILL REQUIRE UPDATE - Improve Your Space
*by J***. on April 1, 2024*

Can't speak completely to longevity or complete waterproofing, but so far, so good. I looked at Bose, Sonos, Kicker, etc., and landed on the Bowers and Wilkins.Let me give you the TL:DR on reviews... These are not a comparable speaker to the aforementioned brands. They cost more, because they're worth more, and B&W is playing a different game. I ordered a set of used from Amazon, which ended up missing quite a few pieces. I had a chat with support and provided them with the part numbers and prices from Encompass, and they refunded me the difference. I hooked them up to a simple two-channel 85W 8Ohm amp and have fallen in love again with my garage and deck.They look stunning and unique, have an excellent sound profile, wide range, great directional output, and were definitely worth the money.As for the longevity and weatherproofing, I will update after they've been through a few more Iowa seasons.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loving them so far.  Install was a little rough, but not the speaker mounts engineering.
*by B***E on May 27, 2024*

Ordered some speakers to replace the 20+ year old AudioSource speakers that were there when we got the house. Was tired of their weak tinny sound. Pool part coming up and speakers not here.....found these speakers on Amazon plus onsale for $250 off. Sold! Cancelled my delayed order and glad I did.Install was a pain......had a ton of trouble finding studs through the stucco around the door frame. Had to move them out which is probably a blessing. Wire run was garbage, but I had a pool party on Saturday so no time to make it look pretty. I've never drilled into the outside of a stucco home.... originally had 2" drywall screws. Nope. Not long enough. Tried 3" and it barely reached the studs. Had to get 4" for a nice firm fit. Stud finder was not accurate as well so right side was right on. Left side I had to angle them to get a firm grip.Sound.....I heard instruments, stereo effects, and even voices I never heard before in songs. The opening of Pain it back from the Rolling Stones.....WOW. Never heard it like that before. I am not a true audiophile, but I do have a decerning enough hearing to now good speakers when I heard them.Ignore the stucco.... its dirty as well and we just patched the 20 test drills trying to find a stud LOL. Next step is cleaning the area where the old speakers were at.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*