Revolution XT 8F vs Bowers & Wilkins CM9 S2
The CM9 S2's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Revolution XT 8F's 91 dB, its high-frequency extension 28 kHz against 32 kHz, and its woofer 6.5" against 8". Both share impedance (8Ω).
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The Tannoy Revolution XT 8F is a flagship floorstanding loudspeaker from Tannoy's Revolution XT line, designed to bring studio-quality audio performance into the home. It features a unique Dual Concentric driver design with an 8-inch multi-fibre paper cone woofer and a 1-inch PEI dome tweeter integrated coaxially, providing coherent point-source imaging and natural sound reproduction. An additional 8-inch bass driver supplements the low frequencies, extending bass response down to 34 Hz with powerful transient response and minimal coloration. The enclosure is a downward ported twin cavity coupled reflex design, finished in gloss black or wood veneers like dark walnut or medium oak. With a sensitivity of 91 dB and recommended amplifier power of 25 to 200 watts, the XT 8F offers a dynamic, tuneful sound with fine soundstaging and imaging, suitable for stereo or multi-channel home cinema setups. It weighs 19.9 kg and measures 1080 x 317 x 345 mm (H x W x D). The XT 8F is praised for its midrange purity, transient speed, and ability to reveal amplifier differences, making it a standout speaker under .
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The CM9 S2's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Revolution XT 8F's 91 dB, its high-frequency extension 28 kHz against 32 kHz, and its woofer 6.5" against 8". Both share impedance (8Ω).
The Sandringham SE's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Revolution XT 8F's 91 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), woofer (8"), and ways (2).
The F501's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Revolution XT 8F's 91 dB, its low-frequency extension 36 Hz against 34 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 34 kHz against 32 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω).
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The DC8 Ti's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Revolution XT 8F's 91 dB and its low-frequency extension 33 Hz against 34 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (8").
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