R300 vs Bowers & Wilkins CM5
The CM5's low-frequency extension is 52 Hz against the R300's 49 Hz. Both share sensitivity (88 dB), impedance (8Ω), and woofer (6.5").
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The KEF R300 is a compact three-way speaker featuring a 6.5-inch aluminum woofer, a 5-inch aluminum midrange driver, and a 1-inch vented aluminum tweeter. It offers a frequency response of 49 - 40,000 Hz and is designed for high-quality sound reproduction.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The CM5's low-frequency extension is 52 Hz against the R300's 49 Hz. Both share sensitivity (88 dB), impedance (8Ω), and woofer (6.5").
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Ultra Bookshelf's sensitivity is 87 dB against the R300's 88 dB and its low-frequency extension 45 Hz against 49 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (6.5").
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Signature 50's sensitivity is 86 dB against the R300's 88 dB and its low-frequency extension 38 Hz against 49 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (6.5").
The Sky Monitor's sensitivity is 87 dB against the R300's 88 dB, its low-frequency extension 48 Hz against 49 Hz, and its woofer 5" against 6.5". Both share impedance (8Ω).
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