1. CM Series
CM8
Pure and Simple
Displaying unrivalled clarity from its outstanding FST™ midrange and smoothly
extended highs courtesy of a Nautilus™ tube-loaded tweeter, the CM8 achieves
a distinctly slimmer aspect than the larger CM9 by utilising two smaller diameter
bass drivers.
Technical Specifications
Technical features Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone FST midrange
Flowport™
Description 3-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST midrange
2x ø130mm (5 in) paper/Kevlar® cone bass
Frequency range -6dB at 43Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 69Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc
Sensitivity 88dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 300Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 3Ω)
Crossover frequency 350Hz, 4kHz
Recommended amplifier power 30W - 150W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended 0.1Ω
cable impedance
Dimensions Height: 960mm (37.8 in) cabinet only
Width: 165mm (6.5 in) cabinet only
252mm (9.9 in) over plinth
Depth: 277mm (10.9 in) inc. grille and terminals only
298mm (11.7 in) over plinth
Net weight 19.5kg (43 lb)
Finish Cabinet: Real wood veneers: Wenge, Rosenut
Painted finish: Gloss Black, White
Grille: Black (Gloss Black, Wenge and Rosenut)
Grey (White)
White Gloss black Wenge Rosenut
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