Author Topic: B&W CM series (Read 7036 times)

IS2000 · « **on:** Feb 18, 2002 at 11:09 AM »

I would just like to know your opinions regarding the B&W CM series speakers. In terms of pricing, they are almost 2x the price of the 600 series. Are they worth it?

downtown · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 18, 2002 at 06:17 PM »

I have not critically tested the series but if it is already at that price why don't you add a little more and go for the CDM series which sounds and looks better.

manila · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 19, 2002 at 04:51 AM »

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I would just like to know your opinions regarding the B&W CM series speakers. In terms of pricing, they are almost 2x the price of the 600 series. Are they worth it?

IS2000,

I would like to say beforehand that my opinions are based on my listening way back around September last year. Back to back with CDM1NT, latest release CM series then.

As far as im concerned, if your hooked on the CM series and your budget refrains you from going up to the next level, the CM series is damn good on it's own. When I listened to the CM then vs the CDM1NT, I needed to go ask the dealer to plug it back to the CM because I didn't hear any huge difference whatsoever. There were differences with the character but they were hard to say which were the more "accurate" to the recording. The CM series had less forward treble (this could be down to equipment matching), midrange is almost as good as the CDM1NT and the bass is almost at par! The CDM1NT excels in the soundstage depth and sonic detail but there's not alot in it. I would say, if you are really serious and have quality electronics, go for the NT series but if not, the CM is a very good speaker itself and looks good with those golf ball style port flares!

Just my 2 cents, your ears are your BOSS!

levi · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 19, 2002 at 05:00 AM »

IS2000,

I edited the title so this thread will be dedicated for B&W CM series. Thanks.

Levi

backmarker · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 01, 2002 at 01:40 AM »

For a review on the B&W CM series, check out Sound & Vision's Sept. 2001 issue.

j3d · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 22, 2005 at 11:52 AM »

just wondering if anybody has compared the CM2 and the 602? im thinking of upgrading, is it well worth it? any reviews? i'll be using it mostly for music, probably 70-30. thanks.

Lung_Butter · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 08, 2005 at 05:12 PM »

First of all, the CM series is wood not a poser like 600 series, If you check B&W's website they have phased- out this lovely creation of simplicity by Morten Warren, there's a big difference in performance and dynamics, has better drivers pretty much replaced the CDM line, if you can swing it go for the 700 series. Last time I checked Audiogon CM series are being bought out right away since some would like to have in their collection, i've seen a used 9/10 condition sold for $1295.00 , for a brand new of about $1400.00 so the numbers really tell you that it has good resale value for a phased out product. Try to do a blindtest on both and CM & 600 series and your ears will decide.

Dday · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 25, 2006 at 03:58 PM »

Anyone heard this bookshelf from B&W during the show.

Balita ko sold-out after the hifi show! $:-\$

lithium_deuteride · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 25, 2006 at 09:32 PM »

CM1 finished a close second to the Epos M12.2. Now I've heard the Epos and I used to own a 602S3. The M12.2 IMO is definitely worth twice the price of the 602S3 (more in fact) so I guess the CM1 is worth it too.

http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/UAN/682/v/2/sp/

5Speed · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 30, 2006 at 01:38 PM »

B&W 602 to CM1?? in music??

worth the price IMHO.... not even close in comparison......

BTW, to make it sound better, you need to hooked it to a powerful amp........

one of our member here has one for pure music application and hooked in Nad Integ. amp and it sounds great......

Dday · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 04, 2006 at 10:21 AM »

Let"s hear when the units arrived.

First week pa raw ng Feb ang dating ng CM1.

Very interesting to hear this new speaker from B&W.

I can't wait to see and hear it. :'(

Hammerheart · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 05, 2016 at 04:22 AM »

Buhayin ko lang. recently got the cm 5 s2 the highs are so much refined than the s1. The finish is absolutely gorgeous (gloss black). The balance is very good, carefull in positioning though. Don't get too close to the wall to avoid dominant bass.

luis · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 06, 2016 at 05:21 PM »

Quote from: TormentoR on Dec 05, 2016 at 04:22 AM

Buhayin ko lang. recently got the cm 5 s2 the highs are so much refined than the s1. The finish is absolutely gorgeous (gloss black). The balance is very good, carefull in positioning though. Don't get too close to the wall to avoid dominant bass.

congratz brother!

what amp are you pairing it with?

elco · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 06, 2016 at 05:56 PM »

That gloss black finish scratches easily... very easily. I learned the hard way. Haha.. I suggest cotton gloves or microfiber cloth and handle very gently.

magic. · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 06, 2016 at 06:34 PM »

to preserve and avoid marring the gloss black finish, would it be okay to spray paint the speakers body it with rubber paint like plasti dip? will it affect the sonic character? naisip ko lang lols!

Hammerheart · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 06, 2016 at 09:25 PM »

Soft brush sir. Then pranela punas

too jazzy cool · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 01:59 PM »

White is a nice colour. I got my 9s in white..

too jazzy cool · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 02:20 PM »

magic. · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 03:18 PM »

Quote from: jazzed up on Dec 07, 2016 at 01:59 PM

White is a nice colour. I got my 9s in white..

anong amplifier ang i match mo sa cm9's mo sir?

i'm inspired with sir elco's cm10's with the emotiva, very nice build...

too jazzy cool · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 04:24 PM »

Quote from: magic_dvd on Dec 07, 2016 at 03:18 PM

anong amplifier ang i match mo sa cm9's mo sir?

i'm inspired with sir elco's cm10's with the emotiva, very nice build...

I use a plinius p10 alternate with a musical fidelity m6 prx off a cary dac 100 that I use as preamp. Looking at the hegel hd30 or the ps audio directstream junior as alternate dac. Emotiva bro, diba pang home theater yan?

Also have a mundorfed cayin cs55 I'm not using.

too jazzy cool · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 04:33 PM »

Also stereo subs rock off of the dual rel s5.

magic. · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 04:42 PM »

Quote from: jazzed up on Dec 07, 2016 at 04:24 PM

I use a plinius p10 alternate with a musical fidelity m6 prx off a cary dac 100 that I use as preamp. Looking at the hegel hd30 or the ps audio directstream junior as alternate dac. Emotiva bro, diba pang home theater yan?

Also have a mundorfed cayin cs55 I'm not using.

drool worthy gears you have bro

. i read good reviews with the hegel hd30 too.

btw, emotiva have its own ht and audio line...and at a reasonable and affordable price i think

too jazzy cool · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 04:44 PM »

Yes but not the xpa5. I wouldn't go emotiva even if they had a super hi fi line.

too jazzy cool · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 05:13 PM »

My next set of speakers will be 804d3 and psb t3. I haven't used the t2 in a month though.

shoktongxxx · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 06:40 PM »

Quote from: jazzed up on Dec 07, 2016 at 01:59 PM

White is a nice colour. I got my 9s in white..

wow bro nice gears ah, minsan patambay dyan.

Hammerheart · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 07:14 PM »

Quote from: jazzed up on Dec 07, 2016 at 01:59 PM

White is a nice colour. I got my 9s in white..

Lovely. I was in love when i saw that lalo na nung nadinig ko 😀

Hammerheart · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 07:14 PM »

I wanna hear that plinius bud!!!!!

CoolTOYZPH · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 07:53 PM »

Cary Dac + Plinius P10 + CM9 = not nice... Kasi EXCEPTIONAL!

too jazzy cool · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 07, 2016 at 07:56 PM »

Quote from: CoolTOYZPH on Dec 07, 2016 at 07:53 PM

Cary Dac + Plinius P10 + CM9 = not nice... Kasi EXCEPTIONAL!

Hehehe.

scoob · « **Reply #29 on:** May 30, 2017 at 07:21 AM »

Hi CM owners. Planning to upgrade to CM5 S2 from 685 S1. Is it worth it? What are the main differences? Currently using Rotel A10 to drive to drive.TIA!