The CM8 is a 3-way speaker system utilizing a Nautilus tube-loaded tweeter, Kevlar midrange driver, and two bass drivers. It has a frequency response of 69Hz to 22kHz and can handle amplifier power between 30W to 150W. The slimmer CM8 has dimensions of 960mm height, 165mm width, and 277mm depth.

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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