Bowers & Wilkins CWM7.3 S2- 6 Inches, 3-way In-wall Speaker (each)

Bowers & Wilkins CWM7.3 S2- 6 Inches, 3-way In-wall Speaker (each)

Bowers and Wilkins CWM7.3 S2 – In-Wall Reference Monitor Speaker

The Bowers and Wilkins CWM7.3 S2 represents the pinnacle of B&W's custom installation in-wall speaker range, bringing the acoustic performance of reference-quality loudspeaker engineering to architectural installations where visible speaker cabinets are architecturally unacceptable. Engineered with the same design philosophy and component quality as B&W's acclaimed 700 and 800 series freestanding loudspeakers, the CWM7.3 S2 is designed for discriminating homeowners, hotel suites, boardrooms, and luxury retail environments where exceptional sound quality and architectural invisibility are both non-negotiable requirements.

Three-Way Design with Dedicated Drivers

The CWM7.3 S2 employs a three-way crossover design with discrete drivers optimised for each frequency band: a Continuum cone midrange driver, a Carbon Dome tweeter, and a dedicated bass driver. B&W's Continuum cone material, originally developed for the 800 Series Diamond loudspeakers, uses a precisely engineered fibre weave that combines exceptional stiffness with controlled internal damping, eliminating the resonance modes that degrade midrange clarity in conventional cone drivers. The Carbon Dome tweeter provides extended, smooth high-frequency reproduction that captures the finest harmonic detail in music without the fatigue-inducing harshness that characterises lesser tweeters.

Pivoting Tweeter for Installation Flexibility

A critical design feature of the CWM7.3 S2 is its pivoting tweeter assembly, which can be angled up to 20 degrees from the baffle plane. This capability allows the installation engineer to direct the tweeter's high-frequency dispersion towards the primary listening position, even when the speaker is installed in a wall position that is not ideally aligned with the seating area. In typical living room installations where seating is rarely perfectly perpendicular to the wall, this adjustment ensures that the listening position receives the full on-axis treble response that the tweeter is designed to deliver, maintaining tonal consistency and image focus regardless of the speaker's physical location.

In-Wall Construction and Aesthetics

The CWM7.3 S2 is designed for installation into a standard plasterboard or timber-frame wall cavity, with the drive unit assembly secured by a tool-less adjustable mounting system that grips the wall material securely without requiring specific stud placement. The grille assembly sits flush with the wall surface after installation, completely concealing the speaker components and presenting only a smooth, painted surface to the room. The grilles can be painted to match any wall colour, making the speakers entirely invisible to casual observation – a significant aesthetic advantage in premium interior design projects.

Crossover Engineering and System Integration

The CWM7.3 S2's passive crossover is engineered with the same precision component selection applied to B&W's freestanding reference loudspeakers. The crossover network determines the frequency division between the bass, midrange, and tweeter drivers, and its quality is fundamental to the coherence, imaging, and overall naturalness of the speaker system. The 6-ohm nominal impedance and sensitivity specification of 91dB are designed for compatibility with high-quality custom installation amplifiers and whole-home audio systems from manufacturers including Sonos, Arcam, and Marantz. For architects, interior designers, and homeowners commissioning premium whole-home audio systems where acoustic performance must match the luxury of the interior without compromising its aesthetics, the CWM7.3 S2 delivers reference-quality sound from within the wall itself. It is the in-wall speaker of choice for projects where only the best will do.