BOWERS & WILKINS CM8 S2

Second-hand, in good condition, both speakers have some scratches (see pictures). Without their original package.

Pair of floorstanding bass reflex loudspeakers.

All the authority and power of a true floorstanding speaker in a remarkably slim and compact model that features two woofers and a Kevlar® midrange paired with a decoupled double-dome tweeter. With a cabinet just over 16 cm wide, the CM8 S2 can easily fit into any environment. Thanks to the absence of visible screws, a magnetically attached grille, and a tweeter protector, this model combines sleek proportions with a modern and linear design.

The reduced width of the cabinet is made possible by the use of two 130 mm paper/Kevlar woofers paired with a similarly sized Kevlar FST midrange. The unique FST suspension absorbs waves propagating along the diaphragm, enhancing midrange accuracy.

The CM8 S2 is not only designed to deliver powerful sound with minimal footprint. Thanks to the refined FST midrange and the new double-dome tweeter, decoupled from the cabinet to isolate it from vibrations, this speaker can also deliver exceptionally detailed sound.

This 3-way floorstanding speaker features a rear bass reflex with “Flow Port System” technology, a 25mm decoupled aluminum double-dome tweeter with Nautilus tube loading, a 130mm Kevlar fabric cone FST midrange, and two 130mm paper/Kevlar cone woofers. It supports 30-150W, 8 ohms, and 88dB sensitivity.

Technical Specifications:

• Tweeter: 25 mm decoupled aluminum double-dome with Nautilus™ tube loading

• Midrange: 130 mm Kevlar® fabric cone FST™

• Woofers: Two 130 mm paper/Kevlar® cone woofers

• Port: Flowport™ for optimal bass management

• Frequency Range: -6dB at 43Hz and 50kHz

• Frequency Response: 48 Hz – 28 kHz ±3 dB on reference axis

• Dispersion: 2nd and 3rd harmonic (90 dB, 1 m) <1% 100 Hz – 22 kHz, <0.5% 300 Hz – 20 kHz

• Sensitivity: 88 dB SPL (2.83V, 1m)

• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω (minimum 3 Ω)

• Crossover Frequencies: 350 Hz, 4 kHz

• Recommended Amplification: 30 W – 150 W on 8 Ω of undistorted power

• Maximum Recommended Cable Impedance: 0.1 Ω

• Dimensions:

  • Height: 960 mm (without feet)
  • Width: 165 mm (cabinet only), 252 mm (including base)
  • Depth: 277 mm (including grille and terminals, excluding base), 298 mm (including base)

• Net Weight: 19.5 kg