Cm9-cmc2-cm5

[Tweir]

Has anyone seen these yet? Can't wait to see them!

http://blog.svconline.com/briefingroom/2008/08/28/bowers-wilkins-launches-new-cm-series-models/

[markov]

Here is the press release with Picture. Please be aware its MS Word Format.

http://www.nicollpr.com/BowersWilkins/Files/CM9/CM%20Release-Final.doc

[mjb]

Has anyone seen these yet? Can't wait to see them!

[artv4]

Dope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mjb]

Dope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

who, me?

[Alpha231]

Has anyone seen these yet? Can't wait to see them!

I got to hear an early version of the CM5 bookshelf speakers when I went to England...

... Amazing

[wettou]

I got to hear an early version of the CM5 bookshelf speakers when I went to England...... Amazing

Nice they look very hip and zen and I am sure they sound terrific,

When is B&W going to release an 805D would be great for my room system

[style]

Hy,

Very nice serie. No words.

A dreams:available in pionablack!! :T

Originally Posted by Alpha231
I got to hear an early version of the CM5 bookshelf speakers when I went to England...... Amazing

I life in Europa too, but I dont think that arrive very quickly ....

Omar

[Alpha231]

Hy,

Very nice serie. No words.

A dreams:available in pionablack!! :T




I life in Europa too, but I dont think that arrive very quickly ....

Omar

I'm a dealer and I got to tour the factory and R&D facility...

[style]

Alpha 231

I'm a dealer and I got to tour the factory and R&D facility

And the result? impressions?

Omar

[beden1]

Nice they look very hip and zen and I am sure they sound terrific,

When is B&W going to release an 805D would be great for my room system

I would want 805D's as well, but I was told that B&W actually put one together and later decided to shelve the speaker as they didn't think there is market demand.

If you figure the 805S retails for $2,800 a pair, and around 33% more for the diamond tweeter would make the 805D retail for about $3,800 (the 803D is 33% more than the 803S). I'm not sure how much the stands are, but a pair of 805D's along with the stands would bring them in around the price of a single HTM2D that retails for $4,500. This would definitely be worth it to me (B&W, please hear my wish!)

[sikoniko]

I would want 805D's as well, but I was told that B&W actually put one together and later decided to shelve the speaker as they didn't think there is market demand.

If you figure the 805S retails for $2,800 a pair, and around 33% more for the diamond tweeter would make the 805D retail for about $3,800 (the 803D is 33% more than the 803S). I'm not sure how much the stands are, but a pair of 805D's along with the stands would bring them in around the price of a single HTM2D that retails for $4,500. This would definitely be worth it to me (B&W, please hear my wish!)

B&W will eventually fill the entire 800 series with Diamonds. They will most likely drop a redundant model (either the 804s or 803s). The only exception will be that the wall mounted speakers won't have diamonds.

[beden1]

B&W will eventually fill the entire 800 series with Diamonds. They will most likely drop a redundant model (either the 804s or 803s). The only exception will be that the wall mounted speakers won't have diamonds.

That would be sweet . . . and I feel would make a great compliment to my 803D's, HTM2D, and hopefully soon to arrive SSP-800. Possibly we can look forward to an announcement at the upcoming Cedia?

[RebelMan]

I've always been a big supporter of the new CM Series since its inception and the extension to the line will make it a huge hit. Finally, it will get the attention it always deserved especially now that it's available in piano black finish. Awesome!

[Briz vegas]

Is it my eyesight or is that midrange driver in the center speaker smaller than in the other speakers. Essential drivers to keep the same you would think.

I'm sure that is why so few people like the HTM7 with 703.

[Mikael]

They look like the missing speakers in B&W range,and I love the 3 way center,it's about time they did a 3 way center in the smaller series.Is it just me or do the fst midrange on the CM 9 looks like a 6.5" and not like a 5" as the press release says?
I am looking forward to listen to them.just can't wait

[fordster]

I was hoping for a smaller centre as even the CMC won't fit in my rack. And why have they dropped the maple?

[Alaric]

who, me?

I think that means "cool" , "neat-o" , "keen" , etc. I believe it's an expression that is agreeable to your summation. "Dope" apparently means 'good' now. 8O

[hifiguymi]

I was hoping for a smaller centre as even the CMC won't fit in my rack. And why have they dropped the maple?

You will have to check with B&W in the UK on maple. There is a chance that it will be available there (just a guess on my part). In the 600 Series, there is a light oak finish that is not available in the US that is available elsewhere. I believe the UK is one country that still sells light color woods on speakers. They don't sell in the US.

Eric

[dknightd]

Are grills available for this line?

[wgriel]

Are grills available for this line?

They probably use the same magnetically attached grills as the rest of the CM line (ie, no posts).

[dknightd]

It would be interesting to compare the new cm-9 and the 703. Price is about the same. Makes you wonder what might happen to the 700 line . . .

[hifiguymi]

It would be interesting to compare the new cm-9 and the 703. Price is about the same. Makes you wonder what might happen to the 700 line . . .

Since the 700 Series is the oldest current line up, and the CM Series has been expanded, something is bound to happen. All of the technologies in the 700 Series have been surpassed by the 600 Series, CM Series, XT Series, and 800 Series. The 700 Series is staying in the line for now, but I don't think that will last for too long in their current form. I give the 700 Series 6 - 9 months of life before they go away or are replaced.

Eric

[Briz vegas]

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't a CM speaker a 600 series in evening attire?

PS if you remember why the cat is wearing a bow tie then you either have a photographic memory or you have been reading this forum too closely and for too long (like me)

[hifiguymi]

No, the 600 Series and CM Series are not the same speakers. The CM Series are closer akin to the 800 Series. The CM1, which was the first model, was developed along side of the 805S and has very similar drivers. The 805S has a better cabinet, better crossover components, better wiring, the tweeter mounted outside the cabinet, etc. All of the rest of the CM Series were developed from the CM1 and the 600 Series are their own design.

The ASW610XP and ASW-10CM are the same outside of the cabinet. The CM has a real wood veneer instead of the vinyl on it's "kissing cousin". Those are the only models that are the same.

Eric

[Mikael]

[QUOTE=Briz vegas]Correct me if I am wrong but isn't a CM speaker a 600 series in evening attire?

If you read the press release you can see that is nothing like the 600 series,It has a different treble and the bass drivers has bigger magnets and is not paper/alu as the 683 got.

[Briz vegas]

[QUOTE=Mikael]

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't a CM speaker a 600 series in evening attire?

If you read the press release you can see that is nothing like the 600 series,It has a different treble and the bass drivers has bigger magnets and is not paper/alu as the 683 got.

Yup, right you are. I skipped that link to the press release.

[sikoniko]

http://uk.cinenow.com/articles/8566-cedia-expo-08-bowers-wilkens-showcases-new-cm-series-models

[Mikael]

they look amazing in the black gloss finish,hope they sound as good as they look!

[wgriel]

They do look great!

Nice to see another center with an FST.

[Mikael]

Just found some pictures.I hope it is my eyes or the picture and not for real that the 2 floor models have a different color FST unit.

[btf1980]

Just found some pictures.I hope it is my eyes or the picture and not for real that the 2 floor models have a different color FST unit.

What site did you get the pics from?

[Mikael]

A few more.I found the pics here.http://blog.hometheatermag.com/cedia2008/ and here http://blog.ultimateavmag.com/cedia2008/

[Mikael]

Here is some very nice pics.http://www.engadgethd.com/photos/bow...-tour/1020732/

[style]

Hy Mikael,

they look amazing in the black gloss finish,hope they sound as good as they look!

Agree 100%.

I have all 800 (center htm2d) but this new center in pianoblack is really amazing.
This new center is easier to incorporate in a rack vs. all center of the series 8 that with tweeters outside the cabinet have some problems in several
(for me ..if do you dont have a dedicate HT room can be a important point..)
Also be able to match the sound design ... and also an all this new series is much less expensive series 8 ...
the match with 80xD is to be tried but this cmc2 can compete with htm3S...
Omar

[Mikael]

Hi Style

I don't have a dedicated room for a cinema,so when the time comes for a whole cinema setup the new CMC2 has the perfect combo of size and have the same sound as the front speakers.

[Ted]

Oooo, I've been out of the loop for awhile, but have been dying for something like the CMC2 to go with my CM7s... but what do I do with my CMC? Perhaps I need some CM1's in the bedroom along with the CMC. This could get costly!

[aquaanox]

I actually like both the piano black and the rosenut.. Apprantely the piano black is not a real wood veneer.

[marky mark]

piano black is made from MDF i believe. still sexy looking. b&w was have a hard time producing the piano black, that's why it was delayed, you could have got the others colors earlier than the piano black

[aquaanox]

piano black is made from MDF i believe. still sexy looking. b&w was have a hard time producing the piano black, that's why it was delayed, you could have got the others colors earlier than the piano black

I think ill be picking up a pair of rosenuts tonight

[marky mark]

I think ill be picking up a pair of rosenuts tonight

your lucky, still waiting for it to arrive in canada. let us know what you like and some PIC's

[aquaanox]

your lucky, still waiting for it to arrive in canada. let us know what you like and some PIC's

will do.. i just called my dealer and bought em over the phone.. the entire company had only 2 in rosenut in stock.. piano black is on backorder (kinda glad it is, made my decision easier).

I have a set of QUAD L series in piano black btw.. for HT duty.. they look cool, but after a while i think it gets a big boring.. the wood finishes are timeless in some ways, even though there isint much real about rosenut

[aquaanox]

here ya go boys n gurls

they are the sweetest sounding speaker i have ever heard.. seriously.. im in love with the CM-9... the rosenut is beautiful..listening to eva cassidy on vinyl.. drinking a blue label.. wife's not home.. total bliss..

[Russ L]

they are the sweetest sounding speaker i have ever heard.. seriously.. im in love with the CM-9... the rosenut is beautiful..listening to eva cassidy on vinyl.. drinking a blue label.. wife's not home.. total bliss..

Very nice. Love the Clearaudio Emotion TT. What sort of Amp is that?

[aquaanox]

Very nice. Love the Clearaudio Emotion TT. What sort of Amp is that?

Its a sansui au-719 integrated from the late 70s.. 90 wpc.. a sweet powerhouse ..