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Home Theater => Audio => Speakers => Topic started by: IS2000 on Feb 18, 2002 at 11:09 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?
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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.
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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! :)
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IS2000,
I edited the title so this thread will be dedicated for B&W CM series. Thanks.
Levi
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For a review on the B&W CM series, check out Sound & Vision's Sept. 2001 issue. 8)
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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.
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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.
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Anyone heard this bookshelf from B&W during the show.
Balita ko sold-out after the hifi show! :-\ ::)
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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/
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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......
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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. :'( :-*
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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.
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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? ;D
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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. :)
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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!
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Soft brush sir. Then pranela punas
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White is a nice colour. I got my 9s in white..
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/les888/1481090092309642388229_zpsft9mcxfc.jpg)
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(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/les888/1481091453875-412127545_zps4mq9fodp.jpg)
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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...
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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.
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Also stereo subs rock off of the dual rel s5.
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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
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Yes but not the xpa5. I wouldn't go emotiva even if they had a super hi fi line.
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My next set of speakers will be 804d3 and psb t3. I haven't used the t2 in a month though.
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White is a nice colour. I got my 9s in white..
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/les888/1481090092309642388229_zpsft9mcxfc.jpg)
wow bro nice gears ah, minsan patambay dyan. :)
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White is a nice colour. I got my 9s in white..
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/les888/1481090092309642388229_zpsft9mcxfc.jpg)
Lovely. I was in love when i saw that lalo na nung nadinig ko 😀
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I wanna hear that plinius bud!!!!!
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Cary Dac + Plinius P10 + CM9 = not nice... Kasi EXCEPTIONAL!
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Cary Dac + Plinius P10 + CM9 = not nice... Kasi EXCEPTIONAL!
Hehehe. ;D
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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!
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congratz brother!
what amp are you pairing it with? ;D
Nad classic 3020 sir luis. Super sarap sa tenga
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Hi CM owners. Planning to upgrade to CM3 S2 from 685 S1. Is it worth it? What are the main differences? Currently using Rotel A10 to drive to drive.TIA!
Hi Sir, I'm curious as well, have you tried auditioning the CM series?
Thanks
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Hi Sir, I'm curious as well, have you tried auditioning the CM series?
Thanks
Not yet. Yung natanungan kong store, wala silang demo eh.
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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!
Haven't heard that combo, but I've auditioned both CM6 and 685 S2 using audiolab 8200A and Onkyo 656 and here are my thoughts:
1. 685 s2 and CM6 sound almost the same with the Onkyo 656, with advantage to CM6 as more details are heard with more resolution and floating highs. For me, not worth the almost 50k difference.
2. with the audiolab, CM6 is miles better than the 685 S2. The audiolab is too bright with the 685 and while it sounds so much nicer compared to the Onkyo, I was annoyed by the highs in around 10 minutes. The CM6 was quite a delight, soundstage was wider and instruments have more depth.
Best to audition both; Most likely the CM6 wasn't brought to it's full potential, but for me in the case above, I'd rather get the 685 S2 and a asw610, and still have some funds for a china tube amp. Given your budget though, I'd suggest also auditioning the Elac UB6. It's very close to the sound of the CM6 for me, it doesn't have the pretty tweeter on top though.