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Bowers & Wilkins CM8 User Manual

Bowers & Wilkins CM8
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B&W Group Ltd
Dale Road
Worthing West Sussex
BN11 2BH England
T +44 (0) 1903 221 800
F +44 (0) 1903 221 801
info@bwgroup.com
www.bowers-wilkins.com
B&W Group (UK Sales)
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B&W Group North America
T +1 978 664 2870
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B&W Group Asia Ltd
T +852 3 472 9300
E info@bwgroup.hk
Copyright © B&W Group Ltd. E&OE
Printed in China
II11823 Issue 2
CM8
CM9
CM Series
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Bowers & Wilkins CM8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
WooferNo
TweeterYes
Driver diameter25 mm
Tweeter diameter130 mm
Number of drivers4
Speaker enclosureReflex
Speaker placementFloor
Audio output channels2.0 channels
Product colorWhite
Housing material-
Recommended usageSpeaker set unit
Amplifier output power150 W
Impedance8 Ω
Sensitivity88 dB
Frequency range43 - 50000 Hz
Crossover frequency4000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)1 %
Depth (imperial)10.9 \
Width (imperial)6.5 \
Height (imperial)37.8 \
Weight (imperial)43 lbs
Dimensions (WxDxH)165 x 277 x 960 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)6.5 x 10.9 x 37.8 \
Connectivity technologyWired
Power source typeAC
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth277 mm
Width165 mm
Height960 mm
Weight19500 g

Summary

Unpacking

Positioning

Speaker Installation

Guidance on attaching the plinth and fitting spike feet for stable speaker placement on the floor.

Speaker Positioning

Conventional Stereo Systems

Recommended placement for stereo systems, forming an equilateral triangle with the listening area.

Home Theatre Systems

Placement for front channels in home theatre systems, closer together than stereo.

Stray Magnetic Fields

Advice on keeping magnetic-sensitive articles away from speakers.

Connections

Speaker Connection and Cable Selection

Details on making connections, bi-wiring, polarity, and selecting appropriate speaker cables.

Fine Tuning

Adjusting Bass Response

Methods to adjust bass volume by moving speakers or using port plugs/rings.

Addressing Room Resonance

Tips for mitigating room resonance issues by adjusting speaker or listening position.

Improving Stereo Imaging

Guidance on adjusting speaker toe-in or spacing for better central image focus.

Balancing Sound Brightness

Advice on using soft furnishings to adjust sound brightness or dullness.

Running In

Initial Listening Period

Describes how speaker performance changes during the initial listening period and factors affecting it.

Aftercare

Cabinet Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning cabinet surfaces, including advice on cleaners and avoiding damage.

Veneer Finish Care

Guidance on protecting wood veneer finish from heat and sunlight, and rectifying colour differences.

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