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I have upgraded and am currently using these as rears, but they are overkill for that, so these need to go to a better home.Perfect working order, any demo.Come with original B&W rubber feet and spikes.Comes with orignal fabric speaker grills.Location Waterford QLD 4133
A$1,850 is above the recent AUD asking-price cluster for this model: the median sits at A$1,472, with the 75th percentile at A$1,600, so this listing is clearly ambitious rather than a bargain. It would need standout condition, full provenance, or meaningful extras to justify that gap.
That said, the CM8 is a well-liked floorstander for its lively, room-filling presentation, refined treble, and easy musicality, so it can still be a satisfying buy if the pair is tidy and original. At this price, I’d want evidence of careful ownership, intact drivers, and matching grilles or spikes; without that, there are cheaper ways into the same sound.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bowers & Wilkins traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, England, when John Bowers, a passionate audio enthusiast and former electronics shop owner, founded the company with the help of a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight. Bowers, who had honed his speaker-building skills as a hobby while running a radio and TV rental shop with partner Roy Wilkins, launched the venture from the back of that very shop. This modest beginning fueled a relentless pursuit of audio perfection, establishing Bowers & Wilkins as a British icon in high-fidelity sound reproduction.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers, from flagship studio monitors like the legendary 801 series—adopted by Abbey Road Studios in 1979—to accessible Domestic Monitor lines such as the enduring 600 Series. Its portfolio has expanded to encompass high-end headphones, including the iconic P5 and Zeppelin designs, alongside wireless speakers and formation systems, all emphasizing advanced driver technology, precision cabinetry, and Continuum cones for unparalleled clarity.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its engineering excellence, musical accuracy, and heritage of innovation. Far from mid-tier or niche, it rivals the elite, blending cutting-edge research from facilities like Steyning with a reputation for reference-grade performance that defines luxury hi-fi.
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