B&W CM6 S2 vs JBL Arena 170 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

Information about the brand, model release date.

Manufacturer	Bowers & Wilkins	JBL
Model	CM6 S2	Arena 170
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Release Date	2014	2015
HifiSpecs Rating	-	-
Amazon Rating	-
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type	Passive	Passive
Crossover Type	2-Way	2-Way
Enclosure type	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz]	50 - 28000	44 - 40000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz]	-	-
Maximum SPL [dB]	-	-
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB]	88	87
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)	8	8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)	-	-
Recommended Amplifier Power [W]	30	20-200
Crossover Frequency [Hz]	4000	2100
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]	-	-
Driver Units	Tweeter: 1 x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Double Dome aluminum high-frequency Mid/Bass Drivers: 1 x ø165mm (6.5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass /midrange	Tweeter: 1-inch (25mm) soft dome tweeter Mid/Bass Drivers: 7” (178mm) polycellulose woofer
Connectivity	Wired	Wired
Inputs	Single Wire	Single Wire
Outputs	USB for charging devices (DC OUT/max 5V 1000mA). RCA Sub Out	-
Magnetic Shielding	No	No

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor	Floor	Floor
Distance from Wall [cm]	15	15

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length	~ in ~0 mm ~0 cm	~8.54 in ~216.92 mm ~21.69 cm
Width	~11.80 in ~299.72 mm ~29.97 cm	~11.14 in ~282.96 mm ~28.3 cm
Height	~15.9 in ~403.86 mm ~40.39 cm	~37.75 in ~958.85 mm ~95.89 cm
Weight (Single Speaker)	~19.62 lb ~8899.48 g ~8.9 kg	~27.6 lb ~12519.15 g ~12.52 kg
Shipping Weight	~44.3 lb ~20094.14 g ~20.09 kg	~36.3 lb ~16465.4 g ~16.47 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors	Rosenut Gloss Black Satin White	Black White
Accessories	–	1 x JBL Arena 170 1 x Owner’s Manual 4 x Carpet Spikes
Detachable Grilles	No	No

Price and Warranty

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Warranty	3 Years	5 Years
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