B6 vs Bowers & Wilkins CM1 S2
The CM1 S2's sensitivity is 84 dB against the B6's 86 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), low-frequency extension (50 Hz), and ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$560
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About the B6
The Tannoy Platinum B6 is a modern, stylish 2-way bookshelf speaker featuring a 6.5-inch paper cone mid/bass driver with neodymium magnet and a 1-inch coated silk dome tweeter. It employs a rear-ported reflex enclosure made from 19mm MDF with plywood internal bracing and heavy damping to minimize vibrations. The design includes magnetic or zipper grilles for a sleek appearance, available in Black, Black/Burgundy, and White finishes. Known for dynamic, articulate performance with good imaging and tight bass, it suits entry-level HiFi setups and pairs well with modest amplifiers. Crossover at 2.5 kHz with hard-wired passive low-loss components and gold-plated binding posts.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 50 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 40W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 80W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6.5"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.5 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 230 × 360 × 235 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.6 kg (15 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 50-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions