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Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 vs Focal Aria 905

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
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CH B Focal Aria 905

Focal Aria 905

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2016
Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 Focal Aria 905
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.3/10Focal

Rows won, of 9 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · Focal 0 · tied or not compared 9

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Mid-woofer
50 Hz to 28 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 60 Hz to 28 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB SensitivityReference not published 89 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
30 W Amp range 25 to 100 W
404 mm Height · weight 334 mm
3 yr Warranty 3 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

The Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Focal Aria 905

The Focal Aria 905 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Focal Aria Evo X No 1.

Why this one: Direct successor to the Aria 905 in the same 2 way bookshelf line with a similar size woofer.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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