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Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 vs KEF LS50 Meta

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jul 13, 2025

CH A Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
VS
CH B KEF LS50 Meta

KEF LS50 Meta

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2020

Premium, about $1,450 to $1,600 a pair

Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 KEF LS50 Meta
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.8/10KEF

Rows won, of 12 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · KEF 1 · tied or not compared 11

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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 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 5.12" Mid-woofer
50 Hz to 28 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 79 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB · 47 Hz to 45 kHz extended
Not published Max SPL 106 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
Not published Port tuning 46 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB SensitivityReference not published 85 dB 2.83 V/1 m
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
30 W Amp range 40 to 100 W
Not published Speaker terminals 5-way binding posts From the Amazon listing Source
404 mm Height · weight 279 mm · 17.2 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
3 yr Warranty 5 yr +2 yr

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

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Availability

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Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

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

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Availability last checked Jul 13, 2025
KEF LS50 Meta
Premium · about $1,450 to $1,600 a pair
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Availability last checked Jul 13, 2025

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