Bowers & Wilkins DM6
A compact floor-standing loudspeaker system from British hi-fi's golden age
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins DM6 is a floor-standing loudspeaker system. It was designed to fill the gap between the DM2 and DM70 in B&W's early lineup. It had a reputation as a compact but substantial speaker, and an accurate one by British standards. Its curved cabinet got it the nickname "Pregnant Penguin." It came out during the audiophile boom of the late 1970s. It has been used in quadraphonic setups, including paired with DM4s as rear speakers.
Specifications
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB (1W/1m) |
| Weight | 28.2 kg (62 lbs) per cabinet |
Design
The DM6 has a rigid, time-aligned cabinet with integrated stands. That helps its acoustic coherence, and it gives the speaker its distinctive profile. It uses KEF's B110 driver, a well-known design of that era.
Context
The DM6 launched in 1976, just as the audiophile market surged. It sat between the DM2 and DM70 and filled out a tier in Bowers & Wilkins' early product range.
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