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Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 vs Klipsch R-51PM

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 8, 2025

CH A Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
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CH B Klipsch R-51PM

Klipsch R-51PM

Channel B · Powered Bookshelf · 2019
Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2 Klipsch R-51PM
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
7.8/10Klipsch

Rows won, of 10 compared Bowers & Wilkins 1 · Klipsch 0 · tied or not compared 9

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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 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer
50 Hz to 28 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 68 Hz to 21 kHz
Not published Max SPL 107 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB SensitivityReference not published 107 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
30 W Amp range Not published
404 mm Height · weight 338 mm · 23.4 lb
3 yr +1 yr Warranty 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

Where they stand on price

Bowers & Wilkins CM6 S2

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

Availability last checked Jan 8, 2025
Klipsch R-51PM
Availability last checked Jan 8, 2025

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