Is the domestic Bowers & Wilkins the same as the original one?
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No, the original Bowers & Wilkins performs better in terms of sound quality. Here are the specific details: 1. Bowers & Wilkins brand: Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) focuses on the manufacturing and R&D of speaker technology, renowned for its clear, pure sound quality and minimalist industrial design, highly regarded by music enthusiasts and professional recording studios. 2. Products: Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) products include wired and wireless headphones, wireless speakers, home theater audio systems, HiFi speakers, cinema audio systems, and car audio systems. Every Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) product strives to deliver flawless, authentic sound reproduction, providing an immersive auditory experience.
The domestic Bowers & Wilkins and the original imported version are almost identical in core sound quality, both utilizing Bowers & Wilkins' technology and tuning standards. Having been in audio evaluation for years, I compared the Bowers & Wilkins system in the domestically produced Volvo S90 with the original imported version—details in classical music are crisp, bass is robust, and ordinary ears can't tell the difference. The domestic version is optimized for Chinese car models in terms of environmental acoustics, such as more compact cabin space, but core components like speaker units come from the global supply chain. Minor differences may lie in installation craftsmanship—the original version involves more time-consuming manual tuning, while domestic production lines are more efficient but maintain strict quality control. Don’t worry about whether it’s worth it; automakers sign quality agreements during contracts. In practice, the immersive music experience is no different—just ensure proper maintenance to avoid water damage or moisture.