High-end audio brand Bowers & Wilkins, together with luxury supercar maker and Formula 1 team Mclaren, have announced an extension to their long-term multi-year partnership, which sees Bowers & Wilkins become Official Audio Partner across both McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team.
This development builds upon a decade-long partnership that has seen Bowers & Wilkins craft premium audio systems for McLaren’s supercars. Since 2015, the two have collaborated on creating in-car sound experiences.
The British audio brand’s engineering expertise, honed at its research and development facility in Southwater, just 30 miles from McLaren’s Technology Centre, aligns with McLaren’s commitment to precision innovation, says Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, Chief Commercial Officer of McLaren Automotive.
“Specialist engineers from McLaren Automotive and Bowers & Wilkins have worked in partnership since 2015 to develop and deliver the sound technologies that ensure the levels of audio system excellence our customers demand,” he notes.
This development builds upon a decade-long partnership that has seen Bowers & Wilkins craft premium audio systems for McLaren’s luxury supercars…
Expect to see the collaboration extend further beyond the racetrack, with co-branded products designed to appeal to McLaren’s vast global fanbase. Having already launched the Px8 McLaren Edition headphones and Zeppelin McLaren Edition speaker, the duo are known to be developing more products that reflect their shared dedication to craftsmanship and performance.
Bowers & Wilkins’ audio expertise will also play a crucial role in supporting McLaren Racing’s drivers and team personnel throughout the upcoming F1 season.
“Both brands share a commitment to innovation and technical excellence, and we look forward to creating exciting new products for our fans together,” says Nick Martin, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing
UK Hi-Fi specialist Ruark has announced a limited-edition version of its flagship R810 radiogram, using marquetry and premium veneers, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The R810 occupies a particular niche in today’s audio landscape. Styled as a modern radiogram, it combines mid-century furniture design with contemporary streaming, high-resolution audio support and a wide…
Combining ravishing industrial design with advanced tube technology and vibration control, Swiss audio specialist Nagra’s newest preamplifier is aimed squarely at posh audiophiles for whom price is secondary to performance. Designed and built in Romanel-sur-Lausanne, the Preamp II-S is the first component in Nagra’s Series II range, positioned between the company’s Compact and HD lines.…
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High-end audio brand Bowers & Wilkins, together with luxury supercar maker and Formula 1 team Mclaren, have announced an extension to their long-term multi-year partnership, which sees Bowers & Wilkins become Official Audio Partner across both McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team.
This development builds upon a decade-long partnership that has seen Bowers & Wilkins craft premium audio systems for McLaren’s supercars. Since 2015, the two have collaborated on creating in-car sound experiences.
The British audio brand’s engineering expertise, honed at its research and development facility in Southwater, just 30 miles from McLaren’s Technology Centre, aligns with McLaren’s commitment to precision innovation, says Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, Chief Commercial Officer of McLaren Automotive.
“Specialist engineers from McLaren Automotive and Bowers & Wilkins have worked in partnership since 2015 to develop and deliver the sound technologies that ensure the levels of audio system excellence our customers demand,” he notes.
Expect to see the collaboration extend further beyond the racetrack, with co-branded products designed to appeal to McLaren’s vast global fanbase. Having already launched the Px8 McLaren Edition headphones and Zeppelin McLaren Edition speaker, the duo are known to be developing more products that reflect their shared dedication to craftsmanship and performance.
Bowers & Wilkins’ audio expertise will also play a crucial role in supporting McLaren Racing’s drivers and team personnel throughout the upcoming F1 season.
“Both brands share a commitment to innovation and technical excellence, and we look forward to creating exciting new products for our fans together,” says Nick Martin, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing
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Combining ravishing industrial design with advanced tube technology and vibration control, Swiss audio specialist Nagra’s newest preamplifier is aimed squarely at posh audiophiles for whom price is secondary to performance. Designed and built in Romanel-sur-Lausanne, the Preamp II-S is the first component in Nagra’s Series II range, positioned between the company’s Compact and HD lines.…
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New Sony turntables are something of a rarity, so it’s with some excitement that we greet two new decks from the brand, the PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT. Combining fully automatic operation with Bluetooth connectivity, they’re aimed at both newcomers to vinyl, and record collectors looking to upgrade their analogue game. In addition to one-button, fully automatic…
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