I've had a pair of these for the last 3 years, use them all the time. Very very happy with them. Did try lots of brands in this price point before getting them, I like B&W sound. A lot. 👍👍
I have a set of CM8 S2 for my front speakers, CM5 S2 for my surround and a CM S2 Centre, coupled with an AW610 subwoofer, this set up is as close to perfection as I think I could obtain, it works well for all types of music, however, a single instrument or single voice, such as a soprano is simply stunning, it is hard to explain. I have friends who believed they had a top-end sound system until they came and listened to my system, now they also have B&W speakers. Go and audition some, they will blow your mind.
B and W speakers were always really sharp by design but really sharp to my ears. God! Ear fatigue within the first two minutes of a song. I recommend them by all means to those with much less sensitive ears.
I have owned two Bowers and Wilkins speakers and was disappointed with both. These were 600 series speakers. I realize that these are from a higher series but I think all B and W speakers have a similar balance. The midrange of B and Ws is easy on the ear but somewhat recessed. I found the highs to be harsh despite the alleged benefits of the Nautilus tweeter. I have since moved on to the NHT C-3. These also have aluminum dome tweeters but they are much smoother than those in the B and Ws. Midrange and bass response on the NHTs is also more linear. B and Ws are not bad speakers but they are a bit overhyped. There are other brands out there that offer better accuracy and better value. NHT, Revel, Ascend, and PSB are good examples.
Not so much a review as a sales pitch from a site/store that sells them. It may indeed be a good speaker, but what other alternatives are there for $1200?
Can you recommend me appropriate cable gauge for these cm8 s2 set? I am currently using Audioquest rocket 88 cable but these cable are rated at 13 gauge. Is it too low gauge for these? I set them to small so they will not take on bass that i have svs subwoofer for. thanks
I've had a pair of these for the last 3 years, use them all the time. Very very happy with them. Did try lots of brands in this price point before getting them, I like B&W sound. A lot. 👍👍
What receiver are u using..
I have a set of CM8 S2 for my front speakers, CM5 S2 for my surround and a CM S2 Centre, coupled with an AW610 subwoofer, this set up is as close to perfection as I think I could obtain, it works well for all types of music, however, a single instrument or single voice, such as a soprano is simply stunning, it is hard to explain. I have friends who believed they had a top-end sound system until they came and listened to my system, now they also have B&W speakers. Go and audition some, they will blow your mind.
Glad to hear you're enjoying your B&W's! They truly are fantastic speakers.
What amplifier do use , if you don't me asking? :)
Beauties!
B&W always makes great stuff, pricey but worth it!
We agree! Beautiful designs.
Great review!! Expecting a bit of sample audio.
Apparently every brand of speaker was used at skywalker ranch! I know ive heard that a least a few times from other manufacturers.
We know for sure they use both JBL and B&W.
B and W speakers were always really sharp by design but really sharp to my ears. God! Ear fatigue within the first two minutes of a song. I recommend them by all means to those with much less sensitive ears.
I have owned two Bowers and Wilkins speakers and was disappointed with both. These were 600 series speakers. I realize that these are from a higher series but I think all B and W speakers have a similar balance. The midrange of B and Ws is easy on the ear but somewhat recessed. I found the highs to be harsh despite the alleged benefits of the Nautilus tweeter. I have since moved on to the NHT C-3. These also have aluminum dome tweeters but they are much smoother than those in the B and Ws. Midrange and bass response on the NHTs is also more linear. B and Ws are not bad speakers but they are a bit overhyped. There are other brands out there that offer better accuracy and better value. NHT, Revel, Ascend, and PSB are good examples.
Not so much a review as a sales pitch from a site/store that sells them. It may indeed be a good speaker, but what other alternatives are there for $1200?
Wat Dis quite a few other speakers! Quad, Salk Sound, Ascend Acoustics, Elac, Klipsch, etc
What a great deal for these.
All of those reasons you like the speaker, you can thank the mix engineer for.
Can you recommend me appropriate cable gauge for these cm8 s2 set? I am currently using Audioquest rocket 88 cable but these cable are rated at 13 gauge. Is it too low gauge for these? I set them to small so they will not take on bass that i have svs subwoofer for. thanks
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