New Sophisticated Speakers with a Stylish New Finish
Since its Australian launch 12 months ago the CM1 Mini Monitor from Bowers & Wilkins has become a firm favourite among discerning customers and now with the introduction of two new three-way floorstanders, a larger standmount model, two centre channels and the range’s dedicated subwoofer, the CM Series offers more choice to customers who desire stylish looks without compromising on performance.
Offering a combination of high performance and exquisite styling at a very affordable price, the CM Series sits comfortably between the exceptional value of the 600 Series and the high-end excellence of the 800 Series.
For the finish the CM Series speakers have the choice of either one of two exceptional real wood veneers in Rosenut or Wenge, or a polished gloss black which gives the option of a completely different style statement – at no extra cost. The speakers also come with aluminium driver trims and the grilles attach magnetically so there are no unsightly grille-mounting features to spoil the clean lines of the speaker’s façade.
As you’d expect from Bowers & Wilkins, the outward style is backed up with serious sonic substance. The B&W-built drive units are custom designed by the engineers at its world-famous Research Establishment in Steyning, West Sussex specifically to work optimally in each CM cabinet. The inherently smooth response of the drivers allows the use of minimalist crossovers in crucial sonic areas. Quite simply, having fewer components means purer signals. This simplified but most sonically effective design approach allows the engineers to spend many, many hours of listening time rigorously auditioning and selecting the correct components for the job.
The CM Series bass drivers also benefit from longer voice coils and stronger magnets than the 600 Series. This provides the speakers with more punch and attack, while also cutting down on distortion. All of which combines to ensure that while the CM Series is certainly one of the most elegant speaker ranges around, their performance is first class.
The new Bowers & Wilkins CM Series will be available at selected dealers from March 2009 for the following recommended retail prices:
- CM9 - 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker - $4,499 pr
- CM7 - 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker - $2,999 pr
- CM5 - 2-Way Bookshelf / Standmount Speaker - $1,999 pr
- CM1 - 2-Way Bookshelf / Standmount Speaker - $1,499 pr
- CM Centre 2 - 3-Way Centre Speaker - $1,799 ea
- CM Centre - 2-Way Centre Speaker - $1,199 ea
- ASW 10CM - 250mm (10") Active Subwoofer - $2,499 ea
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