B&w cdm-1

ZLTFUL
ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
edited February 2014 in Speakers
So who here has first hand experience with B&W CDM-1s?

Since I am barred from having my RTA-15TLs in our bedroom, I have to "settle" for bookies. Granted, that opens a HUGE door but I would like to try out some other stuff.
I currently have my LSi9s in that system now but want to speaker roll. Hehe.

So who can give me some opinionations on the subject?
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2014
    Which variation?

    the original CDM1 or one of the later variations?

    CDM1NT
    CDM1SE

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2014
    I have the cdm nt1. Great sounding bookie but very revealing. Terrific mids and sparkling highs that can be quite forward with certain material.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited February 2014
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Which variation?

    the original CDM1 or one of the later variations?

    CDM1NT
    CDM1SE

    Any/all variants.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2014
    I am probably going to hang on to my CDM 1nts for awhile. They are pretty easy to drive. They sound nice by themselves but benefit from a sub in the mix. You will get a true 60hz out of them. The line is about 13 - 14 years old and still hold about 50% of their msrp.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,001
    edited February 2014
    Epos 3.....great bedroom bookie. I like the CDMNT series from B&W, but that top end can wear on ya at higher volumes. But this is for a bedroom, how loud is it really going to be.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2014
    I also have the CDM1NTs.

    An analogy for how they sound would be a combination of the sparkle of the RTiA3 and the lush midrange of the LSi7....so a "Goldilock" combination in my book.

    Drive them with a good amp and the revealing NT tweeter can be tamed giving some really really good sound.

    I have no plans so far to change them out.

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited February 2014
    CDM1NTs are an amazing series which is one I miss. I installed them when they first came out and every single time was impressed. They tend to sound amazing on Proceed , Pioneer Elite, B&K and Rotel. I ran a pair of CDM9NT's off a Mar Levinson #383 Integrated and was blown away with the full room response.
    I'd like to find a pair of 9NT's, I however didn't care for the CDM7NT's that much. They was pretty damn good but fell short next to a pair of amazing 9NT's.
    Dan
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