Tempo 3i vs Bowers & Wilkins CM9
The CM9's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Tempo 3i's 90 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω, its woofer 6.5" against 6.69", and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 34 Hz.
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,068.86
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About the Tempo 3i
The Audio Physic Tempo 3i is an improved version of the original Tempo 3 floorstanding speaker, manufactured by Audio Physic in Germany around the early 2000s. It features a 2.5-way design with two 170 mm bass/midrange drivers and a 25 mm tweeter. The speaker cabinet is designed with a 7-degree rear tilt and uses a bass reflex port that conducts sound downward through the base for enhanced bass performance. It incorporates Wireworld internal wiring and a Ricom bending wave radiator from Vifa for improved sound quality. The speaker terminals are high-quality gold-plated single wiring terminals from WBT. The Tempo 3i is known for its extremely high-quality workmanship and refined sound reproduction, with a frequency response from 34 Hz to 40 kHz, an efficiency of 90 dB, and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. It is recommended to be paired with amplifiers delivering 20 to 180 watts. The cabinet is available in various wood finishes such as light maple, dark maple, black ash, cherry, and rosewood. The speaker weighs approximately 24 kg and measures 1095 x 180 x 270 mm (H x W x D).
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 34 Hz - 40 kHz
- Power Handling
- 180W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 180W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2.5-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6.69"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 180 × 1095 × 270 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 24 kg (53 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Light maple, Dark maple, Black ash, Cherry, Rosewood
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 34-40000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions