D M 6

F l o o r - s t a n d i n g l o u d s p e a k e r s y s t e m

Product Summary

Early in 1972 it was decided to fill the gap in the existing range of B&W loudspeakers between the already successful DM2A and the DM70. Initially this was a fairly straightforward commercial requirement but as the development programme progressed its scope widened into the development of new measuring techniques and the use of new materials.

It culminated in the production of what is probably the first British Loudspeaker System to take account of relative phase between the drive units and offering a transducer that has a substantially minimum phase characteristic throughout the audio spectrum, with the resultant improvement in the reproduction of all transient information.

Technical highlights

The DM6 Bass unit operated in an enclosure volume between 51-60 litres providing a system resonance below 50 Hz.

The Midrange Unit crosses over from the Bass unit at 500 Hz and operates up to the point of crossover by the HF unit which was estimated around 6kHz. In view of the crossover frequencies chosen it was necessary for this unit to have a substantially linear response from well below 100kHz to some 10kHz.

To compliment the other two units and carry the frequency response well above 20kHz. It was also felt desirable that unit should have really wide dispersion and that its diameter should be as small as possible consistent with the power handling required.

Drive Units

1 x TW20 high frequency unit

Power Handling

25W – 350W

 

voice coil diameter 19mm

Dimensions

Height including stand: 931mm

 

1 x 131mm midrange unit MW150

 

Width: 410mm Depth: 380mm

 

voice coil diameter 37mm

 

 

Frequency Response ± 3dB 50Hz to 20 kHz, 3 metres on

 

 

 

axis

 

 

Sensitivity

95dB at 1 metre

 

 

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

B&W Loudspeakers Ltd reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice in line with technical developments. E & OE. All trademarks acknowledged.

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Bowers & Wilkins DM6 specifications Technical highlights

DM6 specifications

Bowers & Wilkins DM6 is a remarkable loudspeaker that represents a synthesis of innovative technology and elegant design, perfect for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity sound in their listening environments. Renowned for their commitment to quality, Bowers & Wilkins has engineered the DM6 to deliver an immersive audio experience characterized by clarity, precision, and impactful performance.

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