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Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 vs Dali Opticon 1

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 Dali Opticon 1

Dali Opticon 1

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2016
Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 Dali Opticon 1
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

Rows won, of 11 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · Dali 0 · tied or not compared 11

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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 1.02" Tweeter + 1x 4.75" Mid-woofer
50 Hz to 28 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 62 Hz to 26 kHz
Not published Max SPL 105 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
Not published Port tuning 61.5 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB SensitivityReference not published 86 dB
8 Ω Impedance 4 Ω
30 W Amp range 25 to 100 W
404 mm Height · weight 264 mm · 21.8 lb
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
Dali Opticon 1

The Dali Opticon 1 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Dali SONIK 1.

Why this one: Same size 2-way bookshelf with similar small woofer from Dali's current entry line

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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