It’s been several months since
B&W announced the CM-1 was on the way. We’ve been anxiously waiting!
Why? B&W has ALWAYS made a
fine sounding, small, attractive “cut above” mini monitor type speaker. We
don’t mean a nice entry level speaker, but something more like the venerable Rogers
LS 3/5a without the power limitations and $1500pr price point.
B&W discontinued the CM-2
about last fall. It was a fine speaker and the CM-1 replacement has been due in for some
time. At long last, it’s here!
CM-1 will not disappoint you!
It’s “almost tiny” at 11h, 6 1/2w, 11d. That makes it a fair chunk smaller
than its predecessor, CM-2. It comes in three beautiful, real wood finishes. Rosenut,
Maple & Wenge. How could you pass on a great sounding mini monitor in Wenge?! What
color is Wenge? Most of us think it looks like walnut with a very interesting black grain
pattern.
Here’s a speaker just a shade
bigger than all the plastic stuff out there that has tremendous detail and imaging. The
bass isn’t shabby either. It features a 5” Kev mid/woofer and 1” Alum
Nautilus tweeter. Hence if you’re looking for a highly resolving speaker in a very
small size, CM-1 is worth your audition!
