Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) CCM683 In-Ceiling Speaker (Each)

The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) CCM683 is a high-performance in-ceiling speaker from the Performance Series, designed to deliver exceptional audio quality while maintaining a discreet presence in your living space.

Key Specifications

Design: 2-way in-ceiling speaker with a pivoting aluminum dome tweeter and an 8" (200mm) blue Aramid fiber cone bass/midrange driver. Bowers & Wilkins
Frequency Response: 35Hz to 50kHz, ensuring a wide and accurate tonal range. B&H Photo Video
Sensitivity: 88dB (2.83V, 1m), providing efficient sound output. B&H Photo Video
Impedance: 8 ohms (minimum 4.5 ohms), compatible with most amplifiers. SKY by Gramophone
Power Handling: Handles up to 130W, suitable for both music and home theater applications. B&H Photo Video
Mounting Dimensions:
- Frame Diameter: 11.4"
- Cut-out Diameter: 9.8"
- Depth Behind Surface: 5.2"
- Protrusion: 0.2"
Included Accessories: Each speaker comes with a baffle, frame, bezel, grille, cutout template, and paint mask for easy installation

Description

The CCM7.3 S2 is a high-performance in-ceiling speaker for outstanding performance in both theatre and stereo applications. Its sophisticated drive unit configuration features a 25mm(1in) Carbon Dome tweeter, a 100mm (4in) FSTTM Continuum cone midrange, and
2 x 130mm (5in) Aerofoil Profile bass drivers. Its critically formed baffle is constructed from glass-reinforced ABS, while its integrated backbox ensures easy retrofittable installation, cuts down sound transfer between spaces, and optimizes sound quality.

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer’s warranty

Features:

Carbon Dome tweeter
Continuum cone FST midrange
Aerofoil profile bass cones

Angled 3-Way Driver Array

The Bowers & Wilkins CCM7.3 S2 features a 3-way driver design with a 1″ Carbon dome tweeter, a 4″ Continuum FST cone midrange, and two 5″ Aerofoil Profile bass drivers. The 1″ Carbon dome tweeter delivers pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail, while the 4″ Continuum FST cone midrange provides a natural and open midrange sound. The two 5″ Aerofoil Profile bass drivers deliver deep, dynamic, and accurate bass responses. The unique angle of the driver array makes sure the sound is directed toward the main listening area.

Integrated Backbox
The B&W CCM7.3 S2 in-ceiling speaker’s critically formed baffle is constructed from glass-reinforced ABS, while its integrated backbox cuts down sound transfer between spaces and optimizes sound quality.

Spring-Post Terminals
The B&W CCM7.3 S2 in-ceiling loudspeaker is outfitted with spring-post terminals that will accommodate bare speaker wire (up to 12AWG), pin connectors, and banana plugs (single only).

Magnetic & Paintable Grilles
The Bowers & Wilkins CCM7.3 S2 in-ceiling loudspeaker includes easy-to-install magnetic grilles that are also paintable. The grille protrudes 0.3125″ from the ceiling.

In-Ceiling Installation
The B&W CCM7.3 S2 requires a square cutout and is secured in the ceiling via the included mounting frame with integrated “QuickDogs” spring-loaded clamps that tighten using Phillips-head screws. The cutout will need to measure 13.25″ (w) x 13.25″ (h) x 7.6875″ (depth). Make sure there is a least 0.75″ of clearance around the cutout opening for the integrated “QuickDogs” clamps. The mounting clamps will accommodate 0.25″ to 1.25″ thick drywall.