Profile 918 vs Bowers & Wilkins CM9 S2
The CM9 S2's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Profile 918's 90 dB and its high-frequency extension 28 kHz against 31 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (6.5").
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,447.50
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About the Profile 918
The Focal Profile 918 is a 2.5-way, bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker using a 1-inch aluminum/magnesium inverted-dome tweeter and two 165 mm “W” cone drivers. It has a frequency response of 40 Hz–30.5 kHz (±3 dB), 90 dB sensitivity, an 8-ohm nominal impedance, and a minimum impedance of 3.2 ohms. Its crossover points are 180 Hz and 2.6 kHz. The front-ported cabinet measures 990 × 230 × 350 mm and weighs approximately 19.5 kg (43 lb). The Profile 918 was designed for stereo and home-theater systems and is no longer manufactured.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 31 kHz
- Power Handling
- 200W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 175W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 200W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2.5-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6.5"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 180 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 230 × 990 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19.5 kg (43 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 40-30500 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions