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Bowers & Wilkins warranty for speakers & soundbars

65/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 1 of 27 brands
The short version

Bowers & Wilkins covers speakers & soundbars in full for 5 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 27 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Bowers & Wilkins's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
  • Full coveragePassive speakers5 years
  • Full coveragePowered speakers2 years
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original owner only and can't be transferred.
  • You pay shipping and any removal or setup costs.
  • Speakers that plug in for power get 2 years; passive speakers get 5.

How other brands compare for speakers & soundbars

  • 2. Marantz65/100 · Full: 5 years
  • 3. SVS65/100 · Full: 5 years
  • 4. Denon43/100 · Full: 3 years
  • 5. Fusion43/100 · Full: 3 years
  • 6. Kicker43/100 · Full: 3 years
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Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for speakers & soundbars.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  3. Kohl'sMost items90 days
  4. Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
  5. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  6. CrutchfieldMost items60 days
Show all 21 stores
  1. Guitar CenterMost items45 days
  2. B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
  3. NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
  4. TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
  5. VerizonMost items30 days
  6. WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
  7. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
  8. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
  9. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  10. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  11. RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
  12. Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
  13. CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
  14. Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
  15. SweetwaterSoftware, authorization keys, earphones and in-ear products, tubes, replacement speakers and parts, turntable cartridges and styliNo returns

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for speakers & soundbars where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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