Bowers and Wilkins CMC Brochure

CM C

Magnetically shielded centre channel loudspeaker system

Product Summary

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The magnetically shielded CMC centre speaker opens up the whole world of home

entertainment. It is available in two real wood veneers, Maple and Rosenut and the

brushed aluminium baffle emphasises the clean, modern design approach.

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Tube loading the tweeter ensures far greater absorption of unwanted radiation from the rear of

the diaphragm. The resulting effect is to create a more focused and natural high frequency

sound. Flowport is integrally moulded with the terminal tray at the rear of the cabinet, its surface

is dimpled like a golf ball to smooth the airflow and reduce turbulence. Magnetic shielding

allows the speaker to be used close to a TV. Timbre-matching the CMC to the other CM Series

speakers ensures seamless integration of sound in a home theatre.

Technical highlights

Nautilus™ Tweeter: B&W's Nautilus™ Tweeter technology ensures that the

sound remains focused and time-sensitive and that the stereo-image is presented

with unparalleled three dimensional accuracy.

Kevlar®: B&W developed and patented the method of using Kevlar® for

loudspeaker cones to reduce unwanted standing waves. DuPont originally

created Kevlar® for use in bulletproof vests.

B&W Loudspeakers Ltd reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice in line with technical developments. E & OE. All trademarks acknowledged.

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Flowport™: Golf ball aerodynamics theory points the way towards lower

distortion reflex ports. Dimples improve the way the air flows over the surface of

any object. In the case of reflex ports, they offer a significant improvement over

simply flaring the port ends in reducing air flow turbulence at each end of the

port; so you get less chuffing noise and less compression at high sound levels.

Description

Drive units

Frequency response

Sensitivity

2

1

/2 -way vented-box system with

magnetic shielding

1 x 25mm alloy dome high-frequency

2 x 130mm woven Kevlar® cone

bass/midrange

65Hz – 20kHz ± 3dB on reference

axis

89dB spl (2.83V, 1m)

Nominal impedance

Power handling

Dimensions

Finishes

8Ω (min 3.6Ω)

50W - 120W into 8 ohm on unclipped

programme

Height: 175mm Width: 460mm

Depth: 230mm

Cabinet: Real wood veneers, Maple,

Rosenut

Grilles: Black cloth