B&W CDM 2SE

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... instead. FINAL VERDICT The B&W CDM 2 and its successor CDM 2SE is excellent value for money. Its neutrality, accentuation and atmospheric qualities make it the perfect speaker for classic music as well as instrumental and life recordings. Vocals are almost unbeatable, with one of the best midrange frequency performances available on the market, for almost any price. Its weakness in three-dimensional reproduction and its slight overemphasis in the upper bass range can be forgiven, and can be fixed with careful wiri...more

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B&W CDM 2SE: The Ultimate Speaker for a Midprice Hi-Fi Chain (2358 words)
by - written on 17/08/01 (Very useful, 9354 readings)
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The B&W CDM 2 is a bookshelf speaker at the size of a larger shoebox. At around £500 per pair, this is the entry model to the CDM series which also includes the slightly larger CDM 1 (£700 / pair) and the floor-standing CDM 7 (£1,000 / pair), plus a centre speaker and subwoofer for home cinema enthusiasts. Like the other models the CDM 2 employs a 2-way system consisting of a metal 25mm / 1 inch tweeter and a Kevlar 165 mm / 6.5 inch midrange/bass woofer. Yet, unlike with the more expensive models, the tweeter is not placed separate on top of the box, but built-in above the woofer. The cabinet is solid wood, available with three different finishings. None of the ... Read the complete review