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B&W produces speakers for nearly every application and performance level, from the mighty 800 Series used in Abbey Road Studios to the diminutive Mini Theatre that will grace even the most minimal home.
MINI THEATRE
The MT systems all feature the tiny, but huge sounding, M-1 satellite speaker. Available in two system configurations using different subwoofers for increasing levels of performance.
The M-1 is available in three colour options - Black, White and Silver, each with chromium plated stem and table base.
The ASW608 subwoofer Matt Black only. The PV-1 subwoofer - Black, White and Silver
MT-30 Mini Theatre Package
For the ultimate M-1-based home theatre installation incorporate the visually and acoustically unique PV1 subwoofer, which develops some serious bass power from its 500W IcePower® amplifier and back-to-back 8" drivers.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1575.00
(Available separately see below).
MT-25 Mini Theatre Package
Looking for big movie sound from a small sound system? You’ve just found it. MT-25 is the latest in the award-winning mini theatre range from Bowers & Wilkins, makers of the world’s most advanced home cinema sound systems.
Compact and discreet it may be, but don’t let the size fool you: MT-25 will fill a room with rich, detailed multi-channel surround sound, thanks to a perfect partnership between the M-1 satellite speakers and the powerful ASW608 subwoofer.
Music, movies and games just got a whole lot more exciting.
Finishes M-1 - White, Gloss Black or Silver - ASW608 Matt Black Only
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £974.00
M-1 Satellite Speaker
The M-1 has been engineered with the same design attributes and ethos as B&W’s larger ranges. Perhaps the most striking thing about the M-1 is the weight and strength of its curved aluminium cabinet. This is combined with a strong, glass-loaded ABS front baffle. Together they provide an excellent cabinet: the curved aluminium is stiff and the ABS offers excellent and appropriate damping characteristics.
The M-1’s drive units were developed by B&W specifically for the design. The 1” metal dome tweeter benefits from refinements developed for the new B&W 800 Series and includes Nautilus™ tube loading and neodymium magnets (-6db at 50kHz). The 4” glass fibre bass/midrange cone’s ability to absorb standing waves has been further enhanced by the inclusion of five strategically placed resin filled slots that further minimise bell modes.
The result of this detailed cabinet and drive unit engineering has allowed B&W’s engineers to borrow another feature from the new 800 Series and utilise the simplest of electronic equalisation in the M-1’s crossover. Each of the M-1’s drive units is fed by only a single, carefully selected component. B&W believes that this approach to crossover design, although painstaking as it relies on optimising all of the physical components in a design, is crucial in achieving its aim of neither adding to nor subtracting from the original signal. Silver, Gloss Black or White each with chromium plated stem and table base.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £125.00
M-1 Speaker Stand
Dedicated Speaker Stand for the M-1 Satellite Speakers
Finishes: Black or Silver
Suggested Selling Price for guidance Per Pair £149.95
PV1 500W Subwoofer
Utilising technology developed over 5 years, the PV1
proves that big bass can be achieved using a small box. Its stylish looks make it ideal for matching with the lifestyle products. It works well with both Home Theatre & 2-Channel.
Finishes: Pearlescent White, Pearlescent Black or Gloss Silver
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £950.00
600 SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
The 600 Series is a bit of a star. Every edition since it first appeared has swept up rave reviews and product of the year awards, and trumped expectations of performance and design from speakers in the affordable price range. This, the fourth generation of the 600 Series, features improved drive units, minimalist crossovers and a whole new design. 686
The 686 is the baby of the 600 Series bunch, but doesn’t lack for the technologies and features to deliver outrageously good sound in smaller room settings. Mount a pair on a wall or stand, or simply sit them on a shelf or table for a compact stereo system or as surround speakers in a home theatre set-up.
The 130mm diameter Kevlar® cone bass/midrange is based on a tried-and-trusted B&W design, but its new fixed centre bullet helps to smooth the response in upper frequencies. Also, by setting the bass/midrange closer to the tweeter than in equivalent earlier speakers, we have improved the integration and vertical dispersion of sound from the two units. The Nautilus™ tube-loaded, aluminium dome tweeter, featuring a new surround material to improve spaciousness and imaging, adds needle-sharp top end all the way to 50kHz and beyond.
The improvements to the drive units in the new 600 Series make it possible, for the first time, to introduce a minimalist crossover to the range. The use of components that are fewer in number but higher in quality – hand-picked in exhaustive listening tests – reduces the degradation of the signal significantly. So, whether you’re enjoying hi-fi or home cinema, what you hear is that much closer to what was recorded.
Finishes: Black Ash or Red Cherry (Light Oak & Wenge no longer available)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £279.00
685
For hi-fi or home cinema in small to medium-sized rooms, you need a loudspeaker that doesn’t take up floor area, but whose sound can still command the space. You’ll find the 685, which can sit on a shelf, table, stand or wall-mount, an inspired choice.
Its 165mm diameter Kevlar® cone bass/midrange is based on a tried-and-trusted B&W design, but its new fixed centre bullet helps to smooth the response in upper frequencies. Also, by setting the bass/midrange closer to the tweeter than in equivalent earlier speakers, we have improved the integration and vertical dispersion of sound from the two units. The Nautilus™ tube-loaded, aluminium dome tweeter, featuring a new surround material to improve spaciousness and imaging, adds needle-sharp top end all the way to 50kHz and beyond.
The improvements to the drive units in the new 600 Series make it possible, for the first time, to introduce a minimalist crossover to the range. The use of components that are fewer in number but higher in quality – hand-picked in exhaustive listening tests – reduces the degradation of the signal significantly. So, whether you’re enjoying hi-fi or home cinema, what you hear is that much closer to what was recorded.
Finishes: Black Ash or Red Cherry (Light Oak & Wenge no longer available)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £379.00
684
The extended bass response and output capacity of the 2½-way 684 floorstander make it a great choice for hi-fi or home cinema in medium-sized to large rooms.
It features a new combination of a pair of Kevlar® cones for delivering its bass and midrange. The lower cone is dedicated to bass, which relieves the upper bass/midrange unit of the duty to handle heavy bass and leads to clearer, crisper midrange than you might find in smaller speakers. The Nautilus™ tube-loaded, aluminium dome tweeter, featuring a new surround material to improve spaciousness and imaging, adds needle-sharp top end all the way to 50kHz and beyond.
The improvements to the drive units in the new 600 Series make it possible, for the first time, to introduce a minimalist crossover to the range. The use of components that are fewer in number but higher in quality – hand-picked in exhaustive listening tests – reduces the degradation of the signal significantly. So, whether you’re enjoying hi-fi or home cinema, what you hear is that much closer to what was recorded.
Finishes: Black Ash or Red Cherry (Light Oak & Wenge no longer available)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £699.00
683
The imposing 683 is the genuine three-way speaker of the 600 Series, with a line-up of technologies and a level of performance that defies its entry-level place in the market. For large rooms, two 683s make a formidable partnership, either for stereo hi-fi or fronting a home theatre installation.
Deep, dynamic, bottom-end power is delivered by a pair of aluminium/paper/Kevlar® composite cone bass drive units. The 150mm Kevlar® midrange handles middle frequencies with its characteristic clarity and tunefulness, but, for the first time in a 600 Series speaker, includes FST cone surround technology for extra detail and resolution. The Nautilus™ tube-loaded, aluminium dome tweeter, featuring a new surround material to improve spaciousness and imaging, adds needle-sharp top end all the way to 50kHz and beyond.
The improvements to the drive units in the new 600 Series make it possible, for the first time, to introduce a minimalist crossover to the range. The use of components that are fewer in number but higher in quality – hand-picked in exhaustive listening tests – reduces the degradation of the signal significantly. So, whether you’re enjoying hi-fi or home cinema, what you hear is that much closer to what was recorded.
Visually, a refreshed, contemporary design language and a widened choice of wood finishes allows the 683 to fit in effortlessly with any interior.
Finishes: Black Ash or Red Cherry (Light Oak & Wenge no longer available)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £899.00
ACTIVE SUBWOOFERS
ASW610XP
The ASW610XP, the most powerful of the 600 Series subwoofers, delivers the finishing touch – or finishing thump – to a hi-fi or home theatre system for larger rooms. Serious bass power is developed in a compact cabinet thanks to the unit’s twin 200W amplifiers and dual voice coil, long-throw 250mm driver. Equipped with audiophile-standard Class D circuitry, the unit remains cool and efficient under pressure.
Finishes: Black Only
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £699.00
ASW610
The ASW610 subwoofer presents a very happy medium between the more diminutive ASW608 and the all-out power of the ASW610XP. Its long-throw 250mm driver allows the ASW610 to move the large volumes of air needed for high-quality low-frequency output, and its audiophile-standard 200W Class D amplifier keeps the compact unit running cool, even when the music or movie action is whipping up a storm.
In all of the 600 Series subwoofers, the bass driver diaphragms are constructed from a rugged, finely-tuned mix of paper pulp, Kevlar® fibres and resin, which provides the stiffness needed to withstand the tremendous physical forces exerted by the voice coil and pressures inside the cabinet.
Finishes: Black Only
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £449.00ASW608
For big sound in smaller spaces, you can’t beat the ASW608, the most compact of the 600 Series subwoofers.
Its long-throw 200mm driver allows the ASW608 to move the large volumes of air needed for high-quality low-frequency output, and its audiophile-standard 200W Class D amplifier keeps the unit running cool, even when the music or movie action is whipping up a storm.
Finish: Black Only
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £349.00
In all of the 600 Series subwoofers, the bass driver diaphragms are constructed from a rugged, finely-tuned mix of paper pulp, Kevlar® fibres and resin, which provides the stiffness needed to withstand the tremendous physical forces exerted by the voice coil and pressures inside the cabinet.
Ultra-solid construction delivers slamming bass, drum kicks, and special movie effects. Deformation is minimised; bass precision, power and enjoyment are maximised. In all 600 Series subwoofers.
CENTRE SPEAKERS
HTM62
For home theatre systems in small to medium-sized rooms, where it can team up with a pair of 684 floorstanders or 685 bookshelf units in the front positions, the HTM62 offers outstanding centre speaker performance.
Its symmetrical design allows for horizontal orientation or vertical, if room is running out. Twin 130mm Kevlar® bass/midrange units sit either side of a Nautilus™ tube-loaded tweeter, making a presence powerful enough to match the main speakers in the room.
Technical features
Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone bass / midrange
Flowport™
Magnetic shielding
Description
2-way vented-box system
Drive units
1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
2x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass / midrange
Frequency range -6dB at 45Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 55Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 20º arc
Vertical: over 60º arc
Sensitivity 85dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 100Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 4.3Ω)
Crossover frequency 4kHz
Crossover Filters 1st Order – tweeter
1st Order – bass/midrange
Recommended amplifier power 25W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance 0.1Ω
Dimensions Height: 170mm (6.7 in)
Width: 438mm (17.3 in)
Depth: 308mm (12.2 in) including grille and terminals
Net weight 9.1kg (20.1 lb)
Finishes: Black or Red Cherry
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £249.00
HTM61
The HTM61 is the larger of the two centre speakers in the 600 Series, and is tailor-made to partner either of the two floorstanding main speakers (the 683 or 684) in a commanding home theatre system.
It’s an impressive piece of equipment in itself: a full, three-way speaker comprising a 165mm diameter Kevlar® bass/midrange, a 150mm diameter Kevlar® midrange with FST cone surround technology, and a Nautilus™ tube-loaded tweeter. It doesn’t have to be laid horizontal beneath the screen, as is the custom with centre speakers. If space is lacking, stand it upright. Either way, the HTM61 is cut out for centre stage.
Technical features
Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone FST™ midrange
Kevlar® brand fibre cone bass
Flowport™
Magnetic shielding
Description 3-way vented-box system
Drive units
1 x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1 x ø150mm (6 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST™ midrange
1 x ø165mm (6.5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass
Frequency range -6dB at 42Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 49Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion
Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 20º arc
Vertical: over 60º arc
Sensitivity 90dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 90Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
Crossover frequencies 350Hz, 4kHz
Crossover Filters 1st Order – tweeter
2nd Order – midrange low pass
2nd Order – midrange high pass
3rd Order – bass
Recommended amplifier power 30W - 150W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance 0.1Ω
Dimensions
Height: 198mm ( 7.8 in)
Width: 545mm ( 21.5 in)
Depth: 339mm ( 13.4 in)
Net weight 15.4kg (34 lb)
Finishes: Black or Red Cherry
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £399.00
CM Series
CM1 Standmount/FS Stand
The CM1 may be ideal for smaller spaces, but don’t let the size of this bookshelf speaker fool you. Thanks to the quality of its construction, it’s capable of producing a sound that’s a match for its bigger brothers.
The partnership of a 130mm Kevlar® cone bass/midrange driver with a Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter helps the speaker handle musical detail with ease across the full frequency spectrum. Despite the size of the speaker, the CM1’s bass is always deep and under control thanks to the CM Series’ magnet and voice coil system technology, which keeps distortion to a minimum.
The quality of CM Series drive units has made it possible to use minimalist crossovers throughout the whole range. The resulting gentle transition between drivers avoids the unnaturally rapid changes in dispersion that bedevil more complex designs, while the high quality components, carefully chosen after exhaustive listening tests, ensure that as little as possible gets between you and the sound of the original recording.
All CM Series speakers come with aluminium driver trims. Grilles attach magnetically, so there are no unsightly grille-mounting features to spoil the clean lines of the speaker’s façade. For the finish, you can choose either one of two real-wood veneers in Rosenut or Wengé, or a highly polished gloss black.
Description 2-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass / midrange
Frequency range -6dB at 45Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 55Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc
Sensitivity 84dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 110Hz - 22kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 5.1Ω)
Crossover frequency 4kHz
Recommended amplifier power 30W - 100W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance 0.1Ω
Dimensions
Height: 280mm (11 in)
Width: 165mm (6.5 in)
Depth: 276mm (10.9 in) including grille and terminals
Net weight 6.7kg (14.7 lb)
Finishes available:
Wenge (shown) - Rosenut , Gloss Black or Satin White
CM1 Speakers Suggested Selling Price for guidance £499.00
FS-Stands Suggested Selling Price for guidance £200.00 Black or Silver
CM5 Standmount/FS-Stand
On a bookshelf or a speaker stand, the CM5 will give you a wonderfully big, expansive sound even if you don’t have the floorspace to match.
It’s a slightly larger speaker than its sibling the CM1, with even higher sensitivity and power handling, and better bass extension. It partners a sizable 165mm Kevlar® cone bass/midrange driver with a Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter, capable of keeping high frequencies crisp and sharp all the way up to 50kHz and beyond.
The quality of CM Series drive units has made it possible to use minimalist crossovers throughout the whole range. The resulting gentle transition between drivers avoids the unnaturally rapid changes in dispersion that bedevil more complex designs, while the high quality components, carefully chosen after exhaustive listening tests, ensure that as little as possible gets between you and the sound of the original recording.
All CM Series speakers come with aluminium driver trims. Grilles attach magnetically, so there are no unsightly grille-mounting features to spoil the clean lines of the speaker’s façade. For the finish, you can choose either one of two real-wood veneers in Rosenut or Wengé, or a highly polished gloss black.
Technical features:
Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone bass/midrange
Flowport™
Description 2-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø165mm (6.5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass/midrange
Frequency range -6dB at 45Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 52Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc
Sensitivity 88dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 100Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω)
Crossover frequencies 4kHz
Recommended amplifier power 30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance 0.1Ω
Dimensions
Height: 340mm (13.4 in) (not including feet)
Width: 200mm (7.9 in)
Depth: 301mm (11.9 in) (including grille and terminals)
Net weight 8.9kg (19.6 lb)
Finishes:
Cabinet - Real Wood Veneers
Wengé, Rosenut or Polished Gloss Black (shown)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £799.00
CM7 Floorstander
The CM7 is a superbly accurate and revealing wide-bandwidth speaker system.
Like its CM siblings, the CM7’s great strength is stereo music reproduction. A high technology, genuine three-way driver line-up, compromising a Kevlar®/paper cone bass unit, Kevlar® cone FST midrange unit and Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter. These endow the CM7 with an ability to portray musical scale from a whispered lyric to an orchestral crescendo without distortion or compression.
The ear-tuned, low-order crossover circuits, made possible by the remarkably wide bandwidth of the CM7 drivers, ensure that music is portrayed as a seamless, cohesive whole. Flowport™ technology to minimise turbulence, and a bass driver featuring magnet system technology that reduces distortion, mean that CM7 bass is extended, fast and tuneful. An optional port sleeve that modifies the low frequency response allows positioning of the speaker right up close to walls without musical compromise. The CM7’s Nautilus™ tweeter extends the top end all the way to 50kHz and beyond.
The CM7’s tall, slim enclosure is a classically manufactured and exquisitely veneered expression of traditional cabinet making and provides a visually understated and mechanically rigid environment for the drivers.
Cabinet - Real Wood Veneers
Finish: Wengé (shown), Rosenut or Polished Gloss Black
Grilles Black
Also, because the fabric grille is magnetically attached, removing it reveals no unsightly grille mounting features.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £999.00
CM9 Floorstander
If it’s hard to put the sound of the CM9 into words, that’s just as well. This top-of-the-range floorstanding speaker will fill even the largest domestic spaces with music so richly detailed, and so startlingly lifelike, that it will leave you speechless.
The three-way CM9 delivers truly commanding bass with the aid of twin 165mm paper/Kevlar® cone drive units. An FST® driver, with its characteristic compression surround supporting the outer edge of the distinctive Kevlar® cone, is specially developed for outstanding midrange performance. The CM9’s Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter keeps high frequencies crisp and sharp all the way up to 50kHz and beyond.
The quality of CM Series drive units has made it possible to use minimalist crossovers throughout the whole range. The resulting gentle transition between drivers avoids the unnaturally rapid changes in dispersion that bedevil more complex designs, while the high quality components, carefully chosen after exhaustive listening tests, ensure that as little as possible gets between you and the sound of the original recording.
All CM Series speakers come with aluminium driver trims. Grilles attach magnetically, so there are no unsightly grille-mounting features to spoil the clean lines of the speaker’s façade. For the finish, you can choose either one of two real-wood veneers in Rosenut or Wengé, or a highly polished gloss black.
Nautilus
Technical features
Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone FST midrange
Flowport™
Description 3-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø150mm (6 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST midrange
2x ø165mm (6.5 in) paper/Kevlar® cone bass
Frequency range -6dB at 30Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 56Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc
Sensitivity 89dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 90Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance 8? (minimum 3.0?)
Crossover frequencies 350Hz, 4kHz
Recommended amplifier power 30W - 200W into 8? on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance 0.1?
Dimensions
Height: 990mm (39 in) (cabinet only)
1025mm (40.4 in) (including plinth but not feet)
Width: 200mm (7.9 in) (cabinet only)
320mm (12.6 in) (including plinth)
Depth: 300mm (11.8 in) (cabinet only)
321mm (12.6 in) (including grille and terminals but not plinth)
370mm (14.6 in) (including plinth)
Net weight 26.6kg (58.5 lb)
Finishes
Cabinet - Real Wood Veneers
Wengé, Rosenut or Polished Gloss Black (shown)
Grille Black
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1799.00
CM Centre
Sleek, compact and more than equipped for the detail and nuances that movie sound demands, the CM Centre is the perfect centre channel speaker for a small to medium-sized home theatre system featuring CM Series speakers.
The two-way speaker features two 130mm Kevlar® cone drivers handling the midrange and the bass, while a Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter keeps high frequencies crisp and sharp all the way up to 50kHz and beyond.
The quality of CM Series drive units has made it possible to use minimalist crossovers throughout the whole range. The resulting gentle transition between drivers avoids the unnaturally rapid changes in dispersion that bedevil more complex designs, while the high quality components, carefully chosen after exhaustive listening tests, ensure that as little as possible gets between you and the sound of the original recording.
All CM Series speakers come with aluminium driver trims. Grilles attach magnetically, so there are no unsightly grille-mounting features to spoil the clean lines of the speaker’s façade. For the finish, you can choose either one of two real-wood veneers in Rosenut or Wengé, or a highly polished gloss black.
Technical features
Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone bass / midrange
Flowport™
Magnetic shielding
Description 2-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
2x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass / midrange
Frequency range -6dB at 45Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 55Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 20º arc
Vertical: over 60º arc
Sensitivity 85dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 100Hz - 22kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 4.3Ω)
Crossover frequency 4kHz
Recommended amplifier power 30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance 0.1Ω
Dimensions
Height: 166.5mm (6.6 in)
Width: 480mm (18.9 in)
Depth: 275mm (10.8 in) including grille and terminals
Net weight 11.5kg (25.5 lb)
Finishes
Cabinet - Real Wood Veneers
Wengé, Rosenut or Gloss Black
Grille Black
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £399.00
CM Centre 2
If you want to get the most from your movies, the CM Centre 2 is an ideal match for a pair of floorstanding CM9s or CM7s in larger home theatre set-ups.
The three-way centre channel speaker features a similar driver line-up to the CM9, including two 165mm paper/Kevlar® cone bass drive units and a Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter. In order to keep cabinet height to a minimum, the speaker uses a slightly smaller 100mm Kevlar® FST midrange driver.
The quality of CM Series drive units has made it possible to use minimalist crossovers throughout the whole range. The resulting gentle transition between drivers avoids the unnaturally rapid changes in dispersion that bedevil more complex designs, while the high quality components, carefully chosen after exhaustive listening tests, ensure that as little as possible gets between you and the sound of the original recording.
All CM Series speakers come with aluminium driver trims. Grilles attach magnetically, so there are no unsightly grille-mounting features to spoil the clean lines of the speaker’s façade. For the finish, you can choose either one of two real-wood veneers in Rosenut or Wengé, or a highly polished gloss black.
Technical features
Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone FST midrange
Flowport™
Description3-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø100mm (4 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST midrange
2x ø165mm (6.5 in) paper/Kevlar® cone bass
Frequency range -6dB at 40Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 56Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc
Sensitivity 89dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 90Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 3Ω)
Crossover frequencies 350Hz, 4kHz
Recommended amplifier power 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance 0.1Ω
Dimensions
Height: 218mm (8.6 in)
Width: 590mm (23.2 in)
Depth: 280mm (11 in) (cabinet only)
301mm (11.9 in) (including grille and terminals)
Net weight 18.7kg (41.1 lb)
Finishes
Cabinet - Real Wood Veneers
Wengé, Rosenut or Gloss Black
Grille Black
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £750.00
ASW 10CM
This versatile subwoofer compliments the rest of the CM range with the powerful, deep bass that has come to be expected from B&W's range of subwoofers.
Wrapped in an exquisitely veneered cabinet, the 10 inch dual voice coil paper/Kevlar® driver is driven and controlled by the mega efficient 500W audiophile standard Class D amplifier and switch mode power supply, delivering immense power when the signal demands.
This combination can move vast amounts of air yet not lose any of the control that is necessary for accurate low-frequency output.
Technical features
500W class 'D' power amplifier
Switch mode power supply
Description Active closed-box subwoofer system
Drive unit 1x f250mm (10 in) paper / Kevlar® cone long-throw
Frequency range -6dB at 18Hz and 40/140Hz adjustable (EQ at A)
Frequency response ±3dB 25Hz – 40/140Hz adjustable (EQ at A)
Amplifier
Power output: 500W
Rated power consumption: 94W
Input impedance: 33kW
Signal / noise: >80dB
Functions:
Input Level (line in)
Input Level (speaker in)
Low-pass filter frequency
Low-pass filter bypass (line in only)
Bass extension
Bass roll-off alignment
Auto sense on/standby
Phase switch
Inputs:
Line In (RCA Phono)
Speaker Level In (Binding post)
Low-pass filter Active 4th-order, variable cut-off frequency
Dimensions
Height: 325mm 12.8 in)
Width: 325mm (12.8 in)
Depth: 362mm (14.3 in)
Net weight 15.5kg (34.4 lb)
Finishes
Cabinet - Real Wood Veneers
Gloss Black Only
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £875.00
XT SERIES
XT8 Floorstander
The XT8 (see image above) is a true three-way speaker boasting a Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter, a Kevlar® FST midrange driver, and twin composite paper/Kevlar® cone bass drivers. The bass units provide low-frequency bandwidth and power handling in abundance, giving the XT8 a real sense of scale and dynamics. As with all XT speakers, the body is formed from a single, seamless piece of extruded aluminium, creating an immensely rigid, stable enclosure and reducing cabinet coloration almost to zero.
As either the front speaker in an AV system or in a conventional stereo set-up, the top-of-the-range, floor-standing XT8 delivers unrivalled performance with a sleek aesthetic that’s a match for any interior style, contemporary or traditional.
Just like the reference 800 Series speakers, the XT8’s tweeter is positioned on top of the cabinet, providing wider sound dispersion, better image stability and improved phase integration with the midrange driver. The purity of the tweeter’s signal is preserved with a first-order crossover using just a single filtering component, hand-picked after exhaustive listening tests.
The XT8 is available in two finishes: Natural Brushed Aluminium, and a stylish Gloss Black.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £2300
XT2 Standmount Loudspeakers
The XT2 (see image above) either on a bookshelf, floor stand or fixed to a wall, these versatile speakers perform brilliantly both in a stereo set up and providing the front or rear channels in an AV system. That’s down to ingenious cabinet design and cutting-edge acoustic technology, refined and developed for our most advanced reference speakers.
The XT2 features a Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter, positioned on top of the speaker cabinet for better image stability. A single Kevlar® cone driver handles the midrange and the bass. As with all XT speakers, the body is formed from a single, seamless piece of extruded aluminium, creating an immensely rigid, stable enclosure and reducing cabinet coloration almost to zero.
You have the option of placing the XT2 on our specially designed FS-XT floor stand, or fixing it to the wall with an adjustable wave-bracket that comes included with the speaker.
The XT2 is available in two finishes: Natural Brushed Aluminum, and a stylish Gloss Black.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £799.00
XTC Centre Speaker
The acoustic and mechanical benefits of the construction reap similar rewards regardless of orientation. So, matching the XT8 and XT2 is the XTC - a two-way system incorporating twin Flowport™ loaded 130mm Kevlar® cone bass/midrange drivers and a centrally mounted Nautilus™ tube loaded 25mm aluminium dome tweeter. As befits its role in systems integrated with the XT4 and XT2, the XTC offers the same tonal balance and detailed, revealing character.
The XTC is more than just a centre channel speaker however. Pairs can also be used in vertical orientation as front speakers - wall mounted with the included mounting bracket one each side of the screen. (see image above)
The XTC is available in two finishes: Natural Brushed Aluminium, and a stylish Gloss Black.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £599.00
PV1 Subwoofer
Utilising technology developed over 5 years, the PV1 (see image above) proves that big bass can be achieved using a small box. Its stylish looks make it ideal for matching with the lifestyle products. It works well with both Home Theatre & 2-Channel. CM Series
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £950.00 Pearlescent Black, Pearlescent White or Gloss Silver
FS-XTII Stands
Give your XT2 speakers the commanding position they deserve, on top of a pair of FS-XT/II floor stands. (see image above) Available in visually coordinated silver or black finishes, the stand supports the speaker at the optimum listening height and gives it the firm foundation necessary to preserve the nuances in the recording.
The base can be fitted with spikes or rubber feet to suit your floor surface, and the pillar can be filled with dry sand for extra stability. To make sure that no visually distracting cables spoil the elegant lines of your XT speakers, the stand has been designed so that cables can be routed directly into the underside of the speaker and through to the terminals without looping out.
FS-XT/II Specifications
Dimensions
Height: 700mm (27.6 in) (not including feet)
Base diameter: 290mm (11.4 in)
Depth: 290mm (11.4 in)
Total height - XT2 on stand 1013mm (40 in) not including feet
Net weight 9.6kg (21.2 lb) without sand filling
Finishes
Aluminium
Top: Silver paint
Pillar: Brushed aluminium
Base: Spun aluminium
Gloss Black
Top: Gloss Black
Pillar: Brushed aluminium
Base: Gloss Black
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £200.00
IPOD SPEAKER
Zeppelin
There are two models in the iPod speakers family to choose from. The original Zeppelin has become a modern design classic - the ideal all-in-one sound system for any space and occasion. And now there's also the streamlined Zeppelin Mini, perfect for when you want a big sound in smaller spaces. Whichever Zeppelin you pick, you can be sure that your digital music will never quite sound the same again.
Here are the speakers your iPod® has been waiting for.
Zeppelin is an integrated iPod speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins, makers of the speakers that much of the music on your iPod will have been monitored on. B&W creates technologies and systems that world-leading studios depend on and that find their way into even its most affordable speakers. Zeppelin will fill a room with crisp, deep, lifelike stereo sound, and deliver musical detail that you won’t believe your iPod could deliver. That’s because the two have so much in common: blissfully simple design and world-leading technologies that let you get the most out of your music. The sleeker speakerTake a look at your iPod. High quality digital copies of thousands of tracks, each one sitting there, waiting to be heard in all its glory. Zeppelin sets them all free. A full stereo system in one unit, it releases all of the detail and atmosphere that standard iPod speakers miss. Compact enough to tuck under your arm, it can set you free, too.
Zeppelin allows you to have real hi-fi stereo sound wherever you need it: upstairs, downstairs or perhaps in a den, bedroom, kitchen, office or second home. Or you might just need a simpler, smaller and more stylish replacement for your traditional audio system.
Zeppelin rocks, wherever you are, yet is simple to set up and use. Plug it in, place your iPod on the docking port and hit the play button. You can vary the volume on Zeppelin itself, on its remote control or on the iPod. And connections at the back let you play other sources through Zeppelin or channel images from your iPod to a TV. The reference speaker Zeppelin is a direct descendant of B&W's legendary reference speaker range. The 800 Series800 Series is sought-after by world-leading recording studios from Skywalker Ranch to Abbey Road. At Abbey Road StudiosAbbey Road Studios.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £399.00 Zeppelin Mini
Small sounds beautiful
They’ve done it again. It wasn't long ago that Zeppelin revolutionised the way we listen to our iPods, sweeping away the competition and scooping just about every award going for its incredible sound and sleek looks. And now it’s back. Only this time, it’s smaller.
With Zeppelin Mini, you get everything you love about Zeppelin – advanced acoustic technology, intelligent design, elegant connectivity – in a streamlined, compact sound dock package that’s perfect for desktops and bedside tables. Because even when your space is limited, it doesn’t mean your sound has to be.
Compatible models:
� iPhone 3GS
� iPhone 3G
� iPhone
� iPod Touch 3rd gen
� iPod Touch 2nd gen
� iPod Touch 1st gen
� iPod Classic
� iPod nano 5th gen (video camera)
� iPod nano 4th gen (video)
� iPod nano 3rd gen (video)
� iPod nano 2nd gen (aluminium)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £299.00
We'd like to remind you that both Zeppelin and Zeppelin Mini can take advantage of software upgrades that are available directly from the B&W website. It is worthwhile checking it regularly to make sure that your unit is up to date.
ZEPPELIN WALL BRACKET
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £50.00
MM-1
Ready for Anything - Mac & PC Compatible
MM-1s aren’t like other computer speakers. They’re true hi-fi speakers, shrunk to fit on your desktop. So they don’t just look great – they sound amazing, transforming your computer into a superb hi-fi stereo sound system. MM-1 brings true hi-fi quality sound to your desktop for the first time, giving your computer the audio it deserves.
Your computer is a versatile performer, happy to swap between many roles. So it makes sense that your computer speakers are just as versatile. Elegant connectivity and intuitive, intelligent design features help make sure that the MM-1 is ready for practically anything.
You might be a Mac purist or a PC fanatic, but MM-1 speakers hold no such prejudices – it will perform equally well with both.
NEAR AND FAR
MM-1 is design primarily as a near-field monitor, ideal for listening to music while at your computer. But in conjunction with your computer, these compact speakers double up as a small hi-fi system. So even when you aren't at your desk, they can still fill your life with music.
NO SUBWOOFER REQUIRED
Powerful bass is important for movies and games – and it's something MM-1 delivers in spades, thanks to Dynamic EQ technology that maximizes bass output. So no need for a separate subwoofer.
EXTRA CONNECTIVITY
MM-1 is designed for computers, but an aux line-in socket means you can hook up your speakers with almost anything, including your iPod or CD and DVD players.
Thanks to MM-1's ergonomic, pebble-shaped remote, you'll have complete control over your speakers, as well as iTunes or Windows Media Player, from anywhere in the room.
Technical features
2-way speaker
Fully active
Nautilus tube tweeters
Digital amplifier
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Switch mode power supply
USB streaming from PC/Mac
Remote control
Description
Fully active 2.0 Multimedia speaker system
Drive units
2x f75mm (3.0 in) woofers
2x f25mm (1.0 in) tweeter
Frequency range -6dB at 57Hz and 22kHz
Amplifier power output 4x18W
Power input voltage 100V - 240V ac 50/60Hz on external power supply
16V DC on product
Rated power consumption 12W (primary consumption)
Standby power consumption <0.8W
Inputs
3.5mm mini jack analogue
Mini USB B 2.0 for PC connection: Streaming & software upgrades
Outputs 3.5mm mini jack Headphone output
Height 170mm free standing
Width 100mm
Depth 100mm free standing
Net weight 0.85kg per speaker
Finish Enclosure: ABS with spun aluminium top plate
Grilles: Black cloth
Suggested Selling Price for Guidance £399.00
