BOWERS AND WILKINS (B&W) EDUCATION EVENT

This past week Barrett’s Home Theater hosted its annual Bowers and Wilkins (B&W) event with B&W’s foremost speaker expert, John McIntosh. McIntosh, a world traveler who shares his expertise on the art of listening as well as what makes a quality speaker, spoke to a group of audiophiles while engaging them in the process.

Dave Baumgardner, 10 year customer of Barrett’s Home Theater Chicago and resident of Naperville, attended the seminar and said this after listening to the 802D speakers in one of the custom installed home theater rooms: “When I sit back and REALLY LISTEN to the speakers, I notice an openness and detail not found in other speakers I have owned.”

According to McIntosh, this openness comes from the diamond dome tweeters (literally diamonds) which earned Bowers and Wilkins (B&W) the award for European High End Audio Component of the Year for the 803D series. Baumgardner also believes the quick reaction of the woofers with good amps is one of the best features. Mr. McIntosh also demonstrated the design qualities, including layers of wood, Kevlar mids and explained the XT series including aluminum as a cabinet speaker material. The crystal clear sound is so vibrant, an astute listener can hear a bird signing over the sound of waterfall.

In addition to the B&W 803D series, one of our newest unique offerings is the portable Bowers and Wilkins “Zeppelin” iPod speaker system. Danny Carroll, veteran sales consultant of Barrett’s Home Theater Chicago said this about the B&W system: “Because this system is transportable it works perfectly in offices, kitchen and even outside. The sound is fantastic!”

So whether you are shopping for new speakers, or just want to stop in and experience our Bowers and Wilkins Gallery, our staff at Barrett’s Home Theater Chicago will welcome all visitors.

By Dianne Barrett

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