Bowers and Wilkins CT-8-SW Brochure

Subwoofer: CT8 SW

Integral to the system’s no-compromise approach to
bass management is the subwoofer, illustrated here
with a pair deployed at extreme left and right for low
frequencies that will push your sound envelope to
the limit. The CT8 SW features a 15” driver. Like all
the bass drivers in the range it features a rigid
composite sandwich cone.

CT8 SW

Bass drivers

As you might imagine, one of the secrets of
developing a high performance bass driver is finding
a cone material with high enough strength to keep
its shape under the heaviest of strain, yet not too
heavy that it loses its responsiveness. Our choice
is a modern carbon fibre and rigid foam sandwich
construction used in car and aircraft bodies. Its
outstanding mechanical properties and relatively
low mass make it tailor-made for the job of turning
low frequency effects into real-life sound.

Technical features Composite sandwich

cone bass
Matrix cabinet

Active bass crossover
Description Closed-box subwoofer
Frequency range -6dB at 13Hz and 750Hz

-3dB at 18Hz and 500Hz

Sensitivity 93dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 4Ω)
Recommended 50W – 1000W into 8Ω

amplifier power on unclipped programme
Max. recommended

cable impedance 0.1Ω
Dimensions Height: 475mm (18.7 in)

Width: 475mm (18.7 in)

Depth: 475mm (18.7 in)
Net weight 35kg (177 lb)
Finishes Cabinet: Black